The e-GP would allow effective and transparent management of the public procurement process. Vietnam’s e-government procurement (e-GP) system is set to start operations on August 1, 2022. The new procurement system is set to operate on August 1. File photo The new procurement system, updated with new changes and designed to operate on multiple browsers, would help serve as a hub of information related to procurement, as well as a platform for the online bidding based on safety, competitiveness, fairness, and cost-efficiency. To ensure the smooth operation of the e-GP, participants in the bidding are requested to switch to the new system from the old one. The e-GP is developed under a project of applying e-commerce in public procurement under the public-private partnership (PPP). The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), IT company FPT, and the Investment and Development of National e-Procurement System Company are responsible for running the new … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s e-government procurement system set to launch in August
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Success of US$3.7-billion ring road project is Hanoi’s pride: City Party chief
The project with a five-year construction period would be seen as gauge of the city's leadership and credibility. Hanoi identifies the success of the US$3.7-billion Ring road No.4 project as the pride of the city, which requires the utmost effort from every department and unit to ensure the best head start possible. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung. Photos: Thanh Hai Hanoi Party Committee Secretary Dinh Tien Dung gave the remarks at a meeting discussing the construction of the Ring road No.4 project connecting Hanoi and nearby provinces/cities. The project with an estimated investment capital of VND85.8 trillion (US$3.7 billion) received a go-ahead from the National Assembly last week and is slated for completion by 2027. With a total length of 112.8 kilometers, the Ring road would run through Hanoi (58.2 kilometers), Hung Yen (19.3 kilometers), and Bac Ninh (25.6 kilometers). At the meeting, delegates stressed the significance of … [Read more...] about Success of US$3.7-billion ring road project is Hanoi’s pride: City Party chief
Vietnam collecting feasible solutions to boost production, trading, investment
VASEP proposed practical solutions to decrease logistics cost in the near future Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Association Vu The Binh stated that to promote the recovery of this industry in the near future, there must be new interesting tour packages to attract international tourists, along with favorable conditions to welcome them to Vietnam. He proposed a working session between the tourism and aviation industries to introduce the most reasonable prices for these new packages. Deputy General Secretary of Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers Nguyen Hoai Nam shared that the high fuel prices have created pressure on many businesses, and many fishermen have stopped their work. He suggested some solutions to reduce logistics cost, including digital transformation among member businesses, which was wholeheartedly welcomed by Minister Dung with the promise to support any needy enterprises in order to increase their competitiveness. Vice Chairwoman of Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam collecting feasible solutions to boost production, trading, investment
Local enterprises lack materials due to China’s ‘Zero Covid’ policy
Tan Phu Plastic Company produces safe products to serve the local market. The "Zero Covid" policy of China means many Vietnamese producers lack input materials. (Photo courtesy of the firm) The worst sufferers were the electronics, wood, textiles, and footwear industries. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), China was an important market for the export and import activities of Vietnam as it provides the majority of input materials for Vietnam's production, especially electronic components, machinery parts, fabrics and chemicals. MoIT said from 50 to 55 percent of raw materials and accessories for the textile, garment, and footwear industries originated from China. The country was currently implementing the "Zero Covid" strategy, which forced many factories there temporarily stop production to fight the pandemic. The import-export activities in the neighboring country were affected a lot by the shortage of containers at ports. Phan Thi Thanh Xuan, Vice … [Read more...] about Local enterprises lack materials due to China’s ‘Zero Covid’ policy
Covid vaccination refusal must be confirmed in print: official
"Covid-19 vaccination is a requirement in the pandemic fight. As such, people need to get vaccinated as per existing regulations and at the right doses. The fact that localities are requesting people to sign forms to ‘take responsibility’ is to show their responsibility to the people," Phan Trong Lan, head of the General Department of Preventive Medicine, told press Monday. The statement was made as Covid-19 vaccination was slowing down in several regions, with many people refusing to get booster shots since they've already developed certain degrees of immunity from their previous shots and Covid-19 infections. The Ministry of Health has requested southern Vietnam localities to use up all their distributed vaccine doses before June ends, adding that people must sign forms to "take responsibility" if their decision not to get vaccinated causes an outbreak. The ministry however did not respond to the press regarding whether its decisions were based on any basis or precedents. Lan … [Read more...] about Covid vaccination refusal must be confirmed in print: official
Flying in the flower season of Sapa
International School Ho Chi Minh City featured in Queen’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album “Viet Nam is a promising market for healthcare,” Senior global leader of Sanofi shared of his business travel to Asia. Dan Truong set to excite audiences at Sun Fest concert Schneider Electric launches inaugural Global Partner Recognition Program Dettol joins hands with HCMC University Medical Center to celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day The activity series themed “Flying in the flower season of Sapa” officially launched for its second year in Sapa, with many attractive promotions and events full of Northwestern colour. Pupils and students around the nation can earn a discount of up to 45 per cent - only 400,000 dong/ticket – when buying Fansipan cable car tickets. “Flying in the flower season of SaPa” is part of a series launched by Sun World Fansipan Legend to welcome summer. It is also an annual event to promote summer tourism, carried out by Sun … [Read more...] about Flying in the flower season of Sapa
Meat, vegetable prices shoot up in HCM City
Customers shop at Xom Moi Market in HCM City's Go Vap District. The price rises have been blamed on high transportation and feed costs. — VNA/VNS Photo Fruit, vegetable and meat prices increased sharply in HCM City last week amid the prolonged heavy rain in the south and rising gasoline prices. The price of pork has increased by VND15,000-30,000 per kilogramme since early this month to VND120,000-180,000 (US$5.1-7.7), and that of chicken by VND10,000-15,000 to around VND60,000. A kilogramme of pork rib at Ong Dia Market in Tan Binh District costs VND180,000, while bacon is VND160,000 and cutlets, VND140,000. The price of piglets is up 20 per cent from two months ago. The rises have been blamed on high transportation and feed costs. Egg prices have also increased sharply, and they retail at VND4,000-4,300 per chicken egg and VND4,300 in the case of duck eggs. But farmers, however, are still suffering losses because of the high prices of packaging, fuel and other inputs. … [Read more...] about Meat, vegetable prices shoot up in HCM City
Ministry listens to firms’ difficulties, pledges to raise support
Ha Nam Textile Company in Phu Ly, Ha Nam. Enterprises are encountering a number of difficulties after the COVID-19 pandemic and needed support to promote business and production recovery. — VNA/VNS Photo Tran Viet The Ministry of Planning and Investment will propose policies to remove obstacles for enterprises and enable them to seize opportunities to accelerate production and business, Minister Nguyen Chi Dung said. Dung promised at a meeting on Monday to listen to the difficulties of enterprises and raise solutions for the second half of this year, saying it was important to identify advantages and opportunities, as well as challenges, to raise policies to support enterprises and enable them to participate and not miss any chances. Enterprises are encountering a number of difficulties after the COVID-19 pandemic which has heavily socio-economic activities hard during the past two years. Labour shortages are one of the most common challenges facing industries. According to … [Read more...] about Ministry listens to firms’ difficulties, pledges to raise support
9 large trees in central district of Ho Chi Minh City chopped down
Ho Chi Minh City Greenery Parks Company Limited has cut down nine large trees on the streets around Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 3, as they are at risk of being uprooted and pose danger to road users. Some of the trees are at the site for a subproject to upgrade sidewalks in the area, part of a broader project to upgrade Turtle Lake, but the company claimed that their removal was not related to the sidewalk renovation. The nine trees were chopped down as per permits issued by the municipal Department of Construction and the Infrastructure Management Center. Of the nine trees, two hopea odorata trees had rotten roots and seriously damaged trunks. An ancient Dipterocarpus alatus tree on Vo Van Tan Street was severed due to the impact of the sidewalk upgrade subproject in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo : Le Phan / Tuoi Tre The felling of the trees is aimed at ensuring safety for local residents during the rainy season as the … [Read more...] about 9 large trees in central district of Ho Chi Minh City chopped down
HCMC disburses only 17 percent of public investment capital in first six months
Illustrative image. (Photo: SGGP) The People's Committee of HCMC said that the disbursement rate of the Public Investment Plan in 2022 is not much compared to previous years due to many difficulties and obstacles, but mainly the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. The restart of the construction of projects in the first months of 2022 experienced a certain delay after the time the city adopted measures to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, input costs were unstable and tended to increase. Besides the above objective reasons, the People's Committee of HCMC also raised some other subjective reasons affecting the disbursement progress of public investment capital, for example, difficulties related to site clearance; it is necessary to have time to carry out the project adjustment procedures on the basis of Resolution No.99/NQ-HDND dated October 19, 2021, of the People's Council of HCMC and Decision No.4354/QD-UBND dated December 28, 2021, on the medium-term capital … [Read more...] about HCMC disburses only 17 percent of public investment capital in first six months