The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, acknowledged approval by the National Environment Board, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, for an Environmental Impact Assessment study on the high-speed rail project to link three major airports. … [Read more...] about Airport-rail link project; Map Ta Phut port project to be signed next month
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Emergency aid lands in Lebanon as world offers support
Cyprus, just 240 kilometres away and close enough for residents to see and hear the blast, said it was sending eight police tracking dogs and their handlers aboard two helicopters to help in the search for victims trapped under rubble. … [Read more...] about Emergency aid lands in Lebanon as world offers support
Ca Mau focuses on developing robust marine economy
In addition, the province will foster the development of the marine economic sector, besides other key economic sectors such as fisheries, oil and gas, renewable energy, marine tourism and mechanical engineering industries, with a focus on investment in wind, solar and gas power, eco-tourism and marine tourism projects. … [Read more...] about Ca Mau focuses on developing robust marine economy
Vietnam’s top officials eat fish to calm the public on toxic waters phobia
On the same day, Da Nang People's Committee Chairman Huynh Duc Tho (wearing a cap) himself prepared and enjoyed a meal of seafood bought straight from fishermen at a local port. According to the fishermen, their produce is safe as it is caught offshore. Upon hearing that, Tho ordered 100kg of fish. Photo by D.X. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s top officials eat fish to calm the public on toxic waters phobia
Seaport fees should be increased: say insiders
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Container loading and unloading service charges should be increased to approach the regional level so investors would not feel hesitant when pouring money into developing seaports. The proposal was raised at a recent online conference held by the Vietnam Maritime Administration to discuss measures to remove difficulties for seaport and marine transportation companies. Statistics showed container loading and unloading services charges of seaports in Vietnam were much lower than other regional countries. According to Nhu Dinh Thien, Deputy General Secretary of the Vietnam Ship Agents and Brokers Association, the charges were about 33-53 USD per 20ft container and 57-98 USD per 40ft container. In comparison, Thailand charges around 59 USD per 20ft container and 91 USD per 40ft container, Singapore 111 USD and 159 USD and Cambodia 65 USD and 95 USD, respectively. Nguyen Tuong Anh, general director of Hai Phong Port, said with such low services charges, it would … [Read more...] about Seaport fees should be increased: say insiders
