Solar panels are installed in Truong Sa island district . (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNS/VNA) - The lives of soldiers and islanders in Truong Sa island district in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa have changed a lot thanks to solar panels and wind turbines. Solar and wind power is used widely in islands belonging to Vietnam's Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, said Colonel Le Dinh Hai, Deputy Head of Brigade 146 under Naval Region 4. Hai, who is also Chairman of the Truong Sa District People's Committee, said that the clean energy sources now could meet the daily needs of local residents for cooking, and powering TVs, radios and even electric fans at night. "Truong Sa is the first district in Vietnam lit up with clean energy," Hai said, adding that thanks to the stable energy source, activities on the island became much more convenient than before. Thai Minh Khai, a local resident living in Song Tu Tay Island, said his family had lived on the island for more than … [Read more...] about Clean energy brings stable electricity supply to Truong Sa Archipelago
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Russian-Vietnamese goalkeeper returns to domestic league on three-year contract
Russian-born goalkeeper Dang Van Lam will compete for Topenland Binh Dinh FC in Vietnam’s top-tier V-League 1 following the two sides’ deal signing, the football club announced on Monday afternoon. The contract will last for three years. While Lam’s salary was kept undisclosed, sources told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that the payment is not less than US$300,000 a year. After completing the paperwork, Lam will play in Topenland Binh Dinh FC’s match against Thanh Hoa FC in the 13th round of the 2022 V-League 1 on August 20. “Before, I played in Thailand and Japan as I wanted to try new opportunities and challenge myself,” said Lam after the contract signing ceremony. “Now, I think more about my family, so I want to return to Vietnam and play football here. “It’s a pleasure for me to wear Topenland Binh Dinh’s jersey for the next three years.” Lam joined Japan’s Cerezo Osaka football club in early 2021. A top-choice goalkeeper of the Vietnamese national men’s football … [Read more...] about Russian-Vietnamese goalkeeper returns to domestic league on three-year contract
Hanoi helps businesses get loans
The city's authorities will continue focusing on boosting economic recovery while addressing the concerns of the business community. An agreement signing ceremony to support access to concessional loans between the Hanoi Investment Fund for Development, the city's commercial banks and the business community took place at a conference connecting stakeholders in Hanoi on 15 August. An overview of the signing ceremony. Photo: kinhtedothi.vn The municipal Department of Industry and Trade and the Investment Fund for Development also signed an agreement on cooperation and information exchange on the same day to promote the recovery of the city’s businesses in the post-pandemic period. Speaking at the conference, Acting Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade Tran Thi Phuong Lan said: “The conference is expected to facilitate the connection between local banks and businesses to support those who need concessional loans.” She called on the … [Read more...] about Hanoi helps businesses get loans
Exclusive souvenirs on sale at Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi
The Ho Chi Minh Museum is home to 170,000 documents, objects, and films about President Ho Chi Minh’s life and his revolutionary cause. Several exclusive and special gifts are on sale for the first time on the occasion of the launching of a souvenir shop in the Ho Chi Minh Museum ealier this week, Van Hoa (Culture) newspaper reported. Real experience in making rubber sandals. As of January 9, souvenirs telling remarkable stories on the life of the late President Ho Chi Minh were on sale including the replicas of pure gold coins worth VND20 (1948) presented by the President to Governmental ministers, the miniatures of Uncle Ho’s rubber sandals, the 3D model of late President Ho Chi Minh at the Ceremonial Chamber, the museum's brand identity painted on fresh lotus leaf, among others. Rubber sandals with the design of those worn by Uncle Ho are for sale. Visitors buy souvenirs at the shop. … [Read more...] about Exclusive souvenirs on sale at Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi
Over 300 needy fishermen receive gifts, free medical examination
The medical workers provide free medical examination and medicine for people with difficult circumstances. On the same day, Ba Ria- Vung Tau Province in collaboration with the Brigade 171 of Naval Region 2 and the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ba Ria- Vung Tau hosted a program to propagandize and promulgate the law on the sea and islands as well as the prevention from illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. On this occasion, the delegation gave life jackets, antiseptic liquid and 50 gifts to students whose parents are fishermen with difficult circumstances in the locality. By Phu Ngan– Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Over 300 needy fishermen receive gifts, free medical examination
Experts forecast real estate market for next year
According to economic expert Can Van Luc, there are many factors that positively affect the real estate market including the relatively good economic recovery, the acceleration of the program of socio-economic recovery and development 2022-2023, and public investment. In addition, legal issues have been and are being resolved while interest rates and basic exchange rates were stable despite strong upward pressure. In particular, the credit market is having bright spots. From now until the end of the year, there will still be a new credit wave for good property projects and by 2023 there will be a new credit room. However, challenges still remain because the economic recovery is not sustainable and the supply is not immediately abundant whereas the prices of energy and raw materials also increased. The Government and responsible agencies have been tightening management of the corporate bond market. Regarding specific developments in the market, a representative of CBRE Group … [Read more...] about Experts forecast real estate market for next year
Singapore’s 57th National Day marked in HCMC
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan delivers the remark at the celebration ceremony of Singapore’s 57th National Day on August 15. (Photo: SGGP) Hoan delivered the remark at a ceremony to celebrate Singapore’s 57th National Day hosted by the Singaporean Consulate General in HCMC. Congratulating Singapore on its National Day, Hoan said he was impressed by its robust development over nearly six decades. Singapore is now one of the world’s most developed countries and a role model with a pioneering approach – “dare to dream, look ahead and seek new solutions and opportunities.” Built on the foundation of the flourishing relations between the two countries, HCMC-Singapore ties have produced good results, he said, noting that because of geographical proximity and cultural similarities, HCMC and Singapore boast great potential to supplement each other in various fields. According to the official, Singapore has been HCMC’s largest investor and second … [Read more...] about Singapore’s 57th National Day marked in HCMC
Vietnam to tighten management, increase supervision to prevent tax loss
Nowadays online shopping becomes more popular than in-store shopping The new Law on Tax Administration which took effect in mid-2020 has added regulations on the responsibilities of relevant ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Finance, and the State Bank of Vietnam in tax administration for e-commerce business activities. Plus, the Decree No. 126/2020 also details e-commerce business for individuals. Accordingly, if an organization does business with an individual, the individual does not directly declare tax, but the organization is responsible for declaring VAT on the entire revenue of business cooperation activities, regardless of the form of business cooperation results. At the same time, the organization declares and pays personal income tax on behalf of the individual. Accordingly, with this provision, local businesses which cooperate with a foreign party shall pay tax on behalf of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to tighten management, increase supervision to prevent tax loss
Bamboo Airways names new senior advisor amid restructuring
Minh, 62, is also the founder and chairman of property developer Him Lam. His appointment came three days after the airline named a new chairman . Minh will be key to the restructuring of Bamboo Airways’ management and expansion, Chairman Nguyen Ngoc Trong said. Sacombank was one of the top lenders to Bamboo Airways and its parent company, FLC Group. Hundreds of millions of airline shares were used as collateral for loans at the bank under the reign of ex-chairman Trinh Van Quyet, who was arrested for allegedly manipulating the stock market . As of June 30, the group and its subsidiaries had finished paying off their VND1.8 trillion ($76.9 million) debt to Sacombank, according to FLC’s financial statements. Bamboo Airways currently operates nearly 170 flights a day on 40 domestic and 12 international routes. The carrier plans to continue launching new international services to tourism markets in Asia, Europe and Australia. It also plans to increase its fleet to 35 by … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways names new senior advisor amid restructuring
Japan’s biggest power generator acquires 35 per cent of TTC Group’s subsidiary
Jero supplies electricity, gas, and heat, as well as conducts the development, mining, processing, trading, and transportation of energy resources. Dang Van Thanh, chairman of TTC Group, has confirmed that Jera had bought a 35.09 per cent stake in Gia Lai Electricity JSC, a listed entity under TTC Group. Jera paid an unknown sum to International Finance Corporation (under the World Bank Group) and Armstrong Asset Management of Singapore for the majority ownership in Gia Lai Electricity, making it the biggest foreign shareholder in the firm, cited Bloomberg . Accordingly, TTC Group and its subsidiary Gia Lai Electricity plan to invest $1 billion to further boost its renewables capacity to more than 2,000 MWG. Meanwhile, Jera is expected to provide international expertise and technology to aid in this endeavour. Moreover, it is projected that by the year 2025, wind power will account for almost two-thirds of that mix, up from the current 25 per cent. TTC Group said it and Gia … [Read more...] about Japan’s biggest power generator acquires 35 per cent of TTC Group’s subsidiary