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The partnership will enable Australian firms to strengthen business links and identify trade and investment opportunities in the energy sector in Vietnam. Australian experts have discussed the energy transition between Vietnam and Australia and introduced new energy technologies and solutions to its Vietnamese partners. Australian energy delegation and Vietnamese partners. Photos: Australian Embassy in Hanoi The discussion, which aims to promote cooperation on renewable energy, is included in a series of activities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this week launched by the Australian Energy Trade Mission to Vietnam, part of celebrations of the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. The Energy Transformation Forum was held under the partnership between the Australian Government Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN). Like Vietnam, the Australian government has made a … [Read more...] about Australia provides energy expertise to Vietnam

In mid-March, GE announced the successful grid-connected trial runs of six LM2500XPRESS aeroderivative gas turbines for Taiwan Power Company (TPC)’s Tung Hsiao Power Plant. The project began construction in February 2022 and was fully installed 10 months later. These turbines provide up to 180 megawatts of electricity, supporting the intermittent supply from nearby offshore wind power plants. With impressive features, such as startup times of under eight minutes and without impacting the maintenance cycles of the gas supply, the aeroderivative gas turbines are expected to help stabilise Taiwan's power grid. The flexibility and durability of the turbines also enable the grid to better integrate renewable energy sources, supporting the island's green energy transition and sustainable development goals. Ramesh Singaram, president and CEO of GE Gas Power Asia, said, "This project will play a crucial role in supporting the diversification of energy sources in Taiwan." Tung Hsiao is … [Read more...] about GE’s aeroderivative gas turbines come online in Taiwan

Property developers should focus on social housing and workers’ housing instead of high-end properties, according to the Prime Minister, who added that "real estate companies should restructure their products and market segments to lower housing and land prices." PM Chinh asked ministries to clear away legal obstacles facing property projects, especially those that issue corporate bonds, use bank loans, or mobilize capital from home buyers. He urged the State Bank of Vietnam to quickly implement an approved credit package of VND120 trillion (US$5.1 billion) for the development of social housing and housing projects for workers, and the renovation of old apartment blocks. Under the package, loan interest rates for buyers or developers of social housing projects and worker housing projects will be 1.5-2% lower than average bank lending rates. The central bank has also been tasked with lowering interest rates at commercial banks. The increasing costs of land, materials, labor, … [Read more...] about Prime Minister calls for more affordable housing

The Vietnam Airlines Festa themed "Charming Autumn" is organized as part of a series of programs on tourism, cultural and social development cooperation between Vietnam Airlines and the Hanoi People's Committee. “Charming Autumn”, a tourist promotion event, and “Hanoi Promotion Month" consumption stimulus program will simultaneously be held from October 30 to November 1 at the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem lake. An annual event is organized as part of a series of programs on tourism. The events, held under the Vietnam Airlines Festa program, and by the Hanoi People's Committee, respectively, will offer a number of travel and shopping choices for visitors. During the three days of the Vietnam Airlines Festa, Vietnam Airlines and its budget unit Pacific Airlines will offer 3,200 discount codes of up to 40% for visitors. When booking tickets on Vietnam Airlines’ website and application at the event for all trips departing from Hanoi, Haiphong, Thanh Hoa, … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host Charming Autumn program to stimulate domestic tourism

He asked ministries, agencies and people’s committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow the Government’s resolution dated March 11, 2023 on several measures to solve difficulties for and promote the safe, healthy and sustainable development of the market. The Ministry of Construction (MoC), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) must coordinate closely with each other and with relevant agencies to help businesses overcome difficulties and make the market revive. Real estate enterprises must adjust the product structure and market segments as well as offer more reasonable prices; pay special attention to the development of social housing and houses for workers that are suitable to people's income. Competent authorities need to review housing and real estate projects to work with enterprises on measures to handle legal problems, especially in projects with corporate bonds and bank loans, and capital mobilized from buyers, the … [Read more...] about Prime Minister orders close coordination to remove obstacles to property market

The high-tech measure is expected to improve the airport's operational efficiency and the detection of aviation violations. Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh is to pilot facial recognition (biometric authentication) for passengers at the check-in counter, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). After Cat Bi International Airport in the northern city of Haiphong, this is the second airport in the country to pilot this advanced facial recognition technology. Travelers using chip-based citizen ID cards must go through a facial recognition system at the security check. The screening system uses VeriPAX software developed by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV). VeriPAX software displays all information read from ID cards and itinerary information associated with the passenger list to verify information on ID cards and boarding passes. Aviation officers will allow passengers into the screening area if the … [Read more...] about Van Don Airport to pilot facial recognition tech for passengers

Vietnam International Tourism Mart 2020 will last until November 21 at the Hanoi International Center for Exhibition. The Vietnam International Tourism Mart 2020 (VITM) 2020 with the theme “Digital Transformation for Tourism in Vietnam” has kicked off today [November 18] to encourage businesses and organizations to put forth digital initiatives on tourism activities as well as boost growth momentum in the coming years. The VITM 2020 opens in Hanoi on November 18 This year’s fair attracted 250 booths with the participation of tourism representatives from 47 provinces and cities nationwide, and six countries and territory (Thailand, Peru, Japan, South Korea, Colombia, and Taiwan (China). The event attracted the participation of more than 300 businesses. The fair focuses on activities to bring businesses and organizations closer to Industry 4.0 technology, find solutions for tourism to keep up with new trends and maintain growth momentum in the coming time. … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Tourism Mart 2020 opens in Hanoi

The first phase of IPv6 for Gov, conducted between 2021 and 2022, primarily focused on State agencies. (Illustrative image) — Photo vietnamnet.vn The Vietnam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) hosted a conference on Tuesday to evaluate the initial phase of the transition to Internet Protocol version 6 for State agencies (IPv6 for Gov) and to plan for the programme's second phase. The first phase of IPv6 for Gov, conducted between 2021 and 2022, primarily focused on State agencies. Half of all ministries, agencies, and localities were targeted to adopt IPv6 transitional plans and successfully shift towards IPv6 for their portals. It is expected that all of them will roll out their plans during the second phase between 2022 and 2025. The transition to IPv6 in networks, services, applications, and software is an evolution that ensures the capacity of internet resources and security requirements in Viet Nam. This is vital to support the nation's digital transformation and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam targets 100 per cent usage of IPv6 service by 2025