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This partnership represents a clear commitment by both parties to address climate change within their value chains. DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, on September 19, signed its GoGreen Plus service contract with Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) to reduce carbon emissions for its time-definite international (TDI) shipments through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By investing in GoGreen Plus, ACB is estimated to reduce 14 tons worth of total CO2 emissions within a 12-month period. DHL Express and ACB sign the GoGreen Plus contract. Photo: DHL The whole process is verified annually by an independent third-party agency, Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS). In addition, a complementary Carbon Footprint report will be updated monthly, detailing ACB’s overall emissions with DHL Express . “We believe that corporate social responsibility and business success always go hand in hand. … [Read more...] about DHL Express partners with ACB to cut carbon emissions using sustainable aviation fuel

Photos of more than 60 colourful traditional costumes of various ethnic groups across Vietnam are being displayed on Google Art and Culture platform. (Google screenshot) Hanoi (VNA) - A collection of hundreds of high-quality photos depicting the culture and life of 54 ethnic minority groups across Vietnam is being on display for the first time on the global digital platform , Google Arts & Culture. The exhibition, titled "Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum" by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle, includes vibrant photos showcasing over 60 colourful traditional costumes from various ethnic groups such as Dao, Bo Y, O Du, Phu La, La Hu, Pu Peo, Pa Then, and Si La. It also features interesting stories and unique artefacts that the author collected during his journey throughout Vietnam, discovering the beauty of the country and its people. Information on each photo is provided in Vietnamese, English, and French. Images of 54 ethnic groups living in the … [Read more...] about Cultural space of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups presented on “digital museum”

The workload remained huge for the transport sector in the remaining months of this year as more than VNĐ45 trillion must be disbursed. — Photo baochinhphu.vn Feasibility in disbursement must be studied carefully before proposing and approving new public – investment projects, Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang said during a meeting with the Working Group No 3 including 17 ministries and agencies on solutions to speed up disbursement of public investment in remaining months of this year. Quang said that many projects had been raised for allocation of public investment but failed to be implemented for many years. The Ministry of Planning and Investment’s report showed that under the National Assembly’s plan, the total public investment this year was at VNĐ711.68 trillion (US$29.16 billion), in which the Working Group No 3 was in charge of nearly VNĐ43 trillion. As of August 31, the group reported the disbursement rate of 44.12 per cent, higher than the country’s average of … [Read more...] about Feasibility in disbursement must be studied carefully for future public-invested projects

Visitors view clothes made from recycled fabrics at the Vietnam Texfuture 2023 Fall Winter being held at the Thisky Hall convention centre in Thu Duc city from September 20 to 23. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam Texfuture 2023 Fall Winter, an international innovative fabric exhibition , opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20. It has the theme "Going recycling - Going circular,” and has attracted more than 15 brands and 200 Vietnamese and foreign exhibitors who are showcasing recycled, functional, natural, and synthetic fabrics, innovative technologies and solutions, textile accessories, eco-friendly fashion, and digital transformation solutions. The event also includes business matching activities, forums where industry experts will speak about new ideas to drive a more sustainable textile industry, and tours to leading garment and textile factories. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Tran Ngoc Liem, Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and … [Read more...] about Exhibition on innovative fabrics opens in HCM City

At the event, Gen. Luong and his entourage heard a report on the company’s implementation of business and production tasks since 2022. In particular, in 2022 and the first nine months of this year, the corporation has repaired and handed over 71 defense ships; built 28 new economic ships for domestic and foreign partners and customers; handed over 12 other ships; and repaired and handed over 35 out of 38 economic ships and 25 out of 27 economic products of all kinds. Attentively, in terms of realizing production and business targets, the company achieved VND 611.012 billion in turnover in 2022, reaching 103% of the year plan. In the year, the average income was VND 11.449 million per person a month, reaching 122% of the year plan. In the first nine months of this year, production value is estimated at VND 331.631 billion VND, meeting 47% of the year plan; revenue VND 310.811, achieving 46%; and average income VND 9.652 million a person per month, reaching 79% of the year plan. … [Read more...] about Defense leader works with Song Thu Corporation

In January 2000, we established our first branch in San Jose, California, the heart of Silicon Valley. The director of that branch was a patriotic diasporic Vietnamese. But the American Dream did not come true for us. After merely one year of operations, FPT USA had to temporarily stop operating due to a lack of customers. We tried everything, with different people attempting to take the reigns of business development. From a Vietnamese expat to a graduate from prestigious MBA programs. What we received were critics, portraying our managers as "delusional about our corporate capability" and our programmers "weak in both expertise and language skills." It was a total failure. No one cared about a nameless company from Vietnam, a country only known then for the prolonged war. One of our then-potential customers was surprised to learn that it only took one hour to fly from Hanoi to Bangkok. He could not imagine the locations were so close, despite his own flying to Bangkok quite … [Read more...] about Working with American business partners requires understanding their way of thinking

Pho, often considered the essence of Vietnamese cuisine, has evolved over time to cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. In Hanoi, roasted chicken pho is an unconventional and lesser-known delight. Around a month ago, Nguyen Xuan Kien, 49, introduced his roasted chicken pho at 116B6 Kim Lien Street, Dong Da District, and it quickly became a sensation within Hanoi's food communities. Around noon, the kitchen buzzes with chefs hard at work. Each with a distinct role: some shred the chicken, while others blanch the pho noodles. There are those who pour the broth, and the team ensures seamless order-taking and impeccable service for the valued guests. "I spent nearly a decade as a chef at the Kim Lien Hotel. Following that, I ventured into the restaurant business in 2009. Gradually, I delved into creating roasted chicken dishes. I've always been drawn to doing things differently. A few years back, the idea of combining traditional pho with roasted chicken … [Read more...] about Savoring Hanoi’s newest delight: roasted chicken pho

The owner of Banh Mi Phuong, a well-known bakery in Hoi An, a tourist city in Quang Nam Province, issued a public apology following a mass food poisoning incident which began early last week and involved 141 victims as of Thursday last week. Truong Thi Phuong, the owner of the bakery, made the apology on her personal Facebook account as well as the on the bakery’s fan page. She wrote that the incident has affected the health, spirit, lives of customers. “We had shortcomings in controlling input materials as well as ensuring the quality [of products] before providing them to customers.” The bakery has been working with competent agencies and is waiting for test results of its food samples in order to identify the cause of the incident. It has also been adopting solutions to ease the consequences of the incident. Phuong also shared that representatives of the bakery have visited and spoken with victims who were admitted to local hospitals. The bakery will continue … [Read more...] about Owner of Hoi An bakery apologizes for mass food poisoning incident

Customers at a BaoViet Bank's office in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Allowing banks access to Việt Nam's population database has set the foundation for the banking sector to expand and provide digital services to more customers, as well as improve security, prevent fraud and identity theft, according to the State Bank of Vietnam's (SBV) Deputy Governor Phạm Tiến Dũng. The central bank has already given the green light to commercial banks to roll out remote account opening using e-KYC, short for Electronic Know Your Customer, making many traditional banking services such as making deposits, loans and payments available digitally. "Customer authentication and security are among the sector's most important priorities. Having access to the national database will allow credit institutes to verify and assess customers' credit rating, speeding up the lending process," he said. Lê Hoàng Chính Quang, deputy director of the SBV's IT Department, said the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has … [Read more...] about Population database key to improving banking security

Chairman of FPT IS company Trần Đăng Hòa debuts the introduction of the first R&D in Đà Nẵng. The company has developed a series of technological solutions to support Đà Nẵng in the digital transformation process. — Photo courtesy of Phạm Vân Anh The FPT Information System company (FPT IS), a member of the FPT Group, has debuted its Research and Development (R&D) centre at Massada Industrial Park, underscoring a commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and technological solutions in the city and the global market. The introduction of the R&D and representative office will help forge a link in co-operation between domestic and international businesses in clean and renewable energy, carbon index accreditation, positioning Đà Nẵng as an international centre for innovation and advanced technological solutions providers. Chairman of FPT IS Trần Đăng Hòa said the company has developed 60 key technological solutions, including semiconductor chips, an automation … [Read more...] about FPT IS debuts R&D centre in Đà Nẵng