More than 800 workers at a garment company in the central province of Quang Nam could lose their jobs after a fire largely damaged their workplace. The fire at Woochang Vietnam Garment Company on May 25 The fire which occurred on May 25 at Woochang Vietnam Garment Company in Trang Nhat Industrial Park, Dien Ban Town had burnt down all materials and equipment at the company's stores and factories. According to the vice-chairman of Dien Ban Town People's Committee, Nguyen Minh Hieu, the fire occurred on an area of 1.5 hectares while 760 workers and 50 managers were working. "The fire has caused big losses for the company," the official said. "Three wharehouses and many factories have totally burnt down." A worker, Nguyen Ngoc Hung said that he was very sad to see his company facing this situation. "Myself and many other workers had a stable job and income here after two years of being badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic," he said. "But now we may be … [Read more...] about Over 800 workers face job losses following company fire in Quang Nam
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The remote, rustic beauty of Sín Chải Village
In May and June, the terraced fields in Sín Chải are filled with water as locals begin transplanting rice. VNS Photo Thanh Mai Thanh Nga Sín Chải is a beautiful village in Sa Pa Town, Lào Cai Province, that still retains the rustic simplicity of a mountainous village. The village belongs to Hoàng Liên Commune, located about 4km from the centre of Sa Pa. Although located right next to Cát Cát, a famous community-based cultural tourism village of the town, Sín Chải is still pristine and quiet compared to the neighbouring village. It lies at the foot of the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range, surrounded by vast hills. It has been the home of the Mông ethnic minority for generations. For Hanoian Ngô Thanh Mai, who loves to visit Sa Pa, Sín Chải is special because of its tranquillity, charming terraced fields and friendliness of locals. “I always see friendly smiles when I walk into the village. There are many beautiful terraced fields here. I like the peaceful life of … [Read more...] about The remote, rustic beauty of Sín Chải Village
Wildlife trafficking rife in southern Vietnam
Tam Nong Market in Tram Chim Town, Dong Thap Province used to be a hotbed of wildlife trafficking in southern Vietnam. Nowadays, however, the flood of endangered wildlife flowing into local markets from nearby Tram Chim National Park and Cambodia seems to have slowed, but across the region traffickers still breed and butcher rare animals. Any animal in demand Though the wildlife trade in Dong Thap is not what it once was, some vendors at Tam Nong Market still deal in rare animals. Tam is one of these vendors. Keeping a watchful eye of the turtles for sale at her stall, she agreed to deliver a large shipment of endangered turtles to an undercover reporter, provided that they would be set free at pagodas. Tai, a vendor at the market who primarily deals in both live and frozen copperheads and banded kraits, claims himself as the biggest wildlife seller in Tam Nong. Turtles up for sale at the Thanh Hoa bird market in Long An Province, southern Vietnam. Photo: … [Read more...] about Wildlife trafficking rife in southern Vietnam
Room left for growth among domestic suppliers
Workers at Haast Vietnam Industry Co., Ltd., one of the 14 suppliers joining Samsung's smart factory On May 24 and 25, Samsung Electronics in collaboration with the MoIT organised the kick-off ceremony of the smart factory in Vinh Phuc province to support 14 domestic suppliers in Bac Ninh, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi, Hung Yen, and Ha Nam. The project aims to train 100 Vietnamese experts and provide consultation to help 50 businesses set up smart factories in 2022 and 2023. In 2022, the project will support 14 enterprises, including seven in Bac Ninh, two in Vinh Phuc, three in Hanoi, and one each in Hung Yen and Ha Nam. It is expected to help businesses enhance their competitiveness by improving their productivity and product quality, and reducing production costs. The project is also supposed to strengthen the connection between enterprises and local authorities, as well as between foreign-invested enterprises and domestic ones. Since 2015, the MoIT and Samsung Vietnam work … [Read more...] about Room left for growth among domestic suppliers