HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 6 December 2019 - The Hong Kong Institute of Housing ("HKIH") is proud to become one of the Recognized Professional Bodies (RPBs) of the Property Management Services Authority ("PMSA"). Since the enactment of the Property Management Services Ordinance (Cap. 626) ("PMSO") by the Legislative Council on 26 May 2016, HKIH has been very involved in all consultations/discussions relating to PMSO subsidiary legislations formulation. Among which, HKIH took the lead in gathering views and suggestions from its professional members and other closely related professional institutions/associations in order to attain comprehensive and feasible recommendations for PMSA's serious consideration. Recently, representatives from HKIH were also invited to attend and offer professional and pragmatic advice during a code of conduct (general and conclusive) focus group meeting in August 2019. HKIH is proud to become one of the first batch of RPBs … [Read more...] about The Hong Kong Institute of Housing becomes one of the Recognized Professional Bodies of the Property Management Services Authority
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Firms benefit from programme on efficient use of resources
A garment-textile factory in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Improvement Programme has helped 82 garment-textile and footwear factories in Vietnam invest 37 million USD in efficient use of resources, thus saving 30 million USD per year, according to the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Over the last three years, the programme, initiated by the IFC – a member of the World Bank Group, has also helped those factories save a total of 4 million cu.m. of water and reduce 303,000 tonnes of green house gas emission a year. Effective use of resources and performance improvement have enabled Vietnamese businesses to attract new customers who seek suppliers meeting global sustainable standards. Country manager for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia of the IFC Kyle Kelhofer said the measures not only save production costs but also raise competitiveness of domestic firms in the global supply chain. Vietnam is currently among the 10 largest garment-textile … [Read more...] about Firms benefit from programme on efficient use of resources
NA to conduct vote of confidence in 6th session
NA Secretary-General and Chairman of the NA’s Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc (centre) addresses the press conference in Hanoi on October 18 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th National Assembly (NA) will conduct a vote of confidence on those holding the positions it elected or approved, during the sixth session scheduled to open next week. At a press conference in Hanoi on October 18, NA Secretary-General and Chairman of the NA’s Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc announced that the session will open on October 22 and last for 24 days, excluding weekends, before concluding on November 21. The vote of confidence will be made before question-and-answer sessions to ensure equality amongst those being voted on, he noted. During the sixth session, NA deputies will elect a new President of the state, consider the dismissal of Truong Minh Tuan from the post of Minister of Information and Communications, and vote on the appointment of a new Minister of Information and Communications. … [Read more...] about NA to conduct vote of confidence in 6th session
Hanoi adopts plan to cut emissions
Hanoi's Department of Natural Resources and Environment has outlined a plan to reduce air pollution in 2020. Use of disposable plastic items should be stopped to reduce pollution. — Photo suckhoedoisong.vn 'Green Initiates for Hà Nội' will focus on air quality management, waste management, energy, urban planning, and green living with sustainable consumption. The department will develop an air monitoring network using low-cost air pollution sensors in selected areas of the city to provide online updates for the public regarding pollution levels. Air sensors will initially be installed in public places and 25 schools and offices in the city. To increase public awareness about air pollution, regular activities will be held and the issue of air quality will be included in the school curriculum. Waste management will include limiting the burning of agricultural waste, reducing plastic use and enhancing waste collection. “Burning straw and agricultural waste … [Read more...] about Hanoi adopts plan to cut emissions
More eco-friendly buses to run on Hanoi streets
Hanoi plans to roll out additional busses fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG) in the third quarter.(Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi plans to roll out additional busses fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG) in the third quarter to ease traffic congestion and lessen environmental pollution, the municipal Department of Transport’s Public Transport Management and Operation Centre said. The buses will run on four routes of Kim Lu (Soc Son district)- Nam Thang Long (Bac Tu Liem district), Cau Giay-Tam Hiep (Thanh Tri district), Nhon (Bac Tu Liem district)- Tho An (Dan Phuong district), and Yen Nghia (Ha Dong District)- Hoai Duc. This is part of the project to enhance public transport service quality and develop bus system in the capital city during 2016-2020 with vision until 2025. The city first put into use CNG-fueled buses in three routes in August last year. According to the centre, CNG has many advantages. As it consists mostly of … [Read more...] about More eco-friendly buses to run on Hanoi streets