Geological survey, study contracts signed for La Gan offshore wind power project The Saigon Times A view of the virtual signing ceremony of the two geological survey and study contracts for the La Gan offshore wind power project - PHOTO: EMBASSY OF DENMARK IN VIETNAM HCMC – The La Gan Wind Power Development Corporation, the developer of the 3.5-GW La Gan offshore wind power project, on May 20 signed two contracts which cover major geological surveys and studies for the project with the Northern Center for Planning and Investigation of Marine Resources and Environment (CPIM), an agency under the Government, the Embassy of Denmark said in a statement. The La Gan wind farm off the coast of Binh Thuan Province would become one of the first large-scale offshore wind farms in Vietnam. Geophysical surveys and studies are crucial steps for offshore wind power projects to understand the seabed condition and advance the development of ground models and foundation designs. CPIM will engage a Danish sub-contractor--the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), under the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities--to carry out the two contracts. Under the La Gan geophysical survey campaign contract, CPIM and GEUS will collaborate to collect seabed data and samples to determine bathymetry, seabed features and subsurface geology. Meanwhile, they will conduct an assessment of geological conditions, marine habitats and marine usage, which are key considerations in offshore wind farm development under the La Gan geological study contract. At the contract signing ceremony, Ambassador of Denmark in Vietnam Kim H. Christensen said, “The signings signify both the seriousness and willingness of the project in making big investments and getting financially and technically ready to move forward once they obtain the license. It is a valid expectation that the project could be included in Vietnam’s national power development plan VIII soon, which will …
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COVID-19 vaccine fund raises nearly 251 million USD
The fund’s official website, www.quyvacxincovid19.gov.vn, has also been launched, aiming to facilitate online donations. The fund is set up to receive, manage, and use voluntary financial and vaccine donations and assistance from domestic and foreign organisations and individuals, along with other legal sources, for the COVID-19 vaccine procurement and import, research and production in the country, and the provision of vaccines for people. Managed by the Ministry of Finance, the not-for-profit fund will use the mobilised capital resources for right purposes and in line with legal regulations, ensuring publicity, transparency and efficiency. It is subject to the examination, inspection, and auditing by relevant State agencies and to the supervision by the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the community. Vietnam needs 150 million doses of vaccines to administer about 75 percent of its population this year, with total cost amounting to 25.2 trillion VND (1.09 billion USD). Source: VNA …
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Generali Vietnam supports the government’s Covid-19 combat
The initiative aims at dual objectives, encouraging sports spirit in the community to improve health during the pandemic and fundraising to support disadvantaged families affected by Covid-19. With its innovative format, quick implementation, strong participation and engagement from Generali’s staff and agents, as well as valuable trust from the public, the program has allowed Generali Vietnam to contribute a total amount of VND1.5 billion to support the Covid-19 emergency in Vietnam. Specifically, Generali Vietnam provided, via the National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC), VND500 million worth of financial support to 500 underprivileged children and their families being treated and taken care of in Covid-19 quarantine facilities in the provinces of Dien Bien, Bac Giang and Bac Ninh. The company also donated VND1 billion to the Vietnamese government’s vaccine fund. In addition, the company is committed to sponsor vaccination for all employees. Funding for these activities comes from the company’s direct contribution and donations made by its staff, agents and the community. The fundraising initiative “Góp bước chân xuyên Việt – Sải rộng cánh yêu thương” was promptly run in 10 days from 7 to 16 June 2021, with enthusiastic participation from many Generali Vietnam’s staff and agent volunteers. Each volunteer pledged a minimum of 35,000 footsteps and rallied their friends and families to ‘encourage’ their efforts by donating to support Vietnam’s Covid-19 emergency. “Góp bước chân xuyên Việt – Sải rộng cánh yêu thương” is part of The Human Safety Net (THSN)’s THSN Global Challenge 2021 which gathered about 4,000 volunteers from 23 THSN countries to support vulnerable families and individuals in the communities. In support of the global challenge, Generali Vietnam quickly developed and implemented an innovative and effective local program which promptly responded to the evolving Covid-19 situation in Vietnam. Ms. Tina Nguyen, Generali Vietnam CEO, …
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