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Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam ’s industrial real estate sector has great potential for developing more projects related to data centres, cold storages and logistics, according to John Campbell , Associate Director, Head of Industrial Services at Savills Vietnam - the largest and most experienced real estate services company in the Southeast Asian nation. Main opportunities in the logistics industry include last-mile logistics services and the implementation of a logistics 4.0 system, said Campbell. Moreover, investors can take advantage of the lack of cold storages in Vietnam to develop new projects, and increase supply for the market, he said, adding that the construction of built-to-suit warehouses to meet special technical requirements is also an attraction for investors. Jack Harkness, Director of Regional Industrial and Logistics Services at Savills Asia Pacific, stated that the industrial and logistics real estate sector, which … [Read more...] about Industrial, logistics property attractive to investors: Savills

The activities were to respond to the Youth Month and mark the 110th birthday of Major General, Prof., Academician Tran Dai Nghia (September 13, 1913 - 2023), the first Director of the Department of Weapons and Military Equipment (predecessor of the General Department of Defense Industry - GDDI). Particularly, the mission laid flower and offered incense at the Commemorative Area for Major General Tran Dai Nghia in Tuong Loc commune, Tam Binh district and paid tribute to local fallen soldiers. On the occasion, the GDDI Youth Union Chapter presented ten tablets and 20 scholarships to students of Tran Dai Nghia High School in Tam Binh town. The organizing panel handed over ten bicycles to primary students in Tuong Loc commune; two savings books, worth VND 10 million each, to needy students of Tran Dai Nghia High School and Tuong Loc Primary School; donated VND 80 million to assist the construction of a house in Hoa Hiep commune. In addition, it cooperated with medical establishments … [Read more...] about General Department of Defense Industry’s youths conduct activities in Vinh Long

Co To Island, about 170 kilometers from Hanoi, has great potential for sea and island tourism. Vietnam's northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will build an airport in the island district of Co To, according to the province's aviation plan approved by the prime minister for the period 2021-2030, vision to 2050. A corner of Co To Island District, a tourism destination in the northern province of Quang Ninh. Photo: quangninh.gov.vn The airport will cover an area of 130 hectares, including the apron, a military enclave, and a 1,800-meter runway. The commissioning of the airport and the operation of flight routes to Co To Island is expected to boost the development of the local tourism industry and contribute to the northern province's rescue, security, and defense activities. According to the plan, the local authority will develop a seaplane and heliport in Ha Long, Cam Pha, Van Don, Co To, Dong Trieu, Uong Bi, and potential areas to diversify tourism … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh to have another airport on Co To Island

Hoa Binh export s first batch of sugarcane to the US on March 19. (Photo: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) – The first batch of 20 tonnes of fresh sugarcane from Hoa Binh bound for the US was announced at a ceremony held in the northern mountainous province on March 19. Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dinh Con Su said the province will seek ways to boost sugarcane exports, contributing to the development of sugar industry in the locality. Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Huy Nhuan said that sugarcane can bring high economic value and has huge potential for expanding exports. The department will create the best condition for local businesses to seek market in the time ahead. The province first exported fresh sugarcane to Japan in 2020 with 5.7 tonnes and the volume rose to 300 tonnes in 2022, with orders from demanding markets such as the Republic of Korea, the UK and the EU./. … [Read more...] about Hoa Binh province exports first batch of fresh sugarcane to US

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Malaysian Government will focus on three main issues this year to achieve high-income nation status by 2026, including fiscal strengthening by focusing on increasing revenue and spending rationalisation. According to the country’s Ministry of Economy, Malaysia will identify new sources of growth including high-tech industries and prioritise digitisation such as electrics and electronics, aerospace, smart agriculture and biomass and reform the economic structure towards a higher value chain. The ministry said that the country’s government will identify new sources of growth including high-tech industries and prioritise digitisation such as electricity and electronics, aerospace, smart agriculture and biomass, along with reforming the economic structure towards a higher value chain. It will also focus on developing an economy based on the service sector, empowering micro, small and medium enterprises and encouraging research, development, … [Read more...] about Malaysia focuses on three issues to become high-income nation by 2026

How can 5G and digital transformation impact the performance of industries such as manufacturing, logistics, agriculture and e-commerce over the coming years? Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos As a critical digital national infrastructure, 5G has the potential to significantly transform society, industries, and the economy, as well as benefiting the environment. In the past, developing economies depended on traditional inputs to fuel growth, such as low-cost labour and natural resources. Moving forward, the new economy will increasingly depend on more sustainable inputs, such as science, technology and innovation, whereby data will become the new oil that creates as much as drives a more inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development, securing broader range prosperity for all. Through 5G, the introduction of Industry 4.0 will be accelerated across thousands of factory floors in Vietnam, enabling robots, digital twin … [Read more...] about Going digital and green in partnership with Ericsson

This is therefore an opportune time for the hospitality and real estate industry to reflect on what has happened and discuss was to increase competitiveness in both regional and international markets. Entitled “Vietnam Hospitality and Real Estate - Time for a Level Up”, the Meet The Experts' conference will take place on March 30th in Ho Chi Minh City, with more than 40 of the industry’s leading experts discussing the latest trends and sharing industry insights. Some of the highlighted topics: Vietnam and regional market updates Megatrends and market changes - Unlocking opportunities Judging by numbers - Hotel profitability in ASEAN Real estate conversion in hospitality - Vietnam's potential Megatrends - Consumer experiences that create value Redefining luxury dining and F&B value in real estate Colour trends in interior architecture Lifestyle, boutique, and soft brand hotels - Vietnam's untapped opportunity Investment and development talks … [Read more...] about Hospitality and real estate experts to share their views

Representatives of three clam breeding co-operatives in Tra Vinh province receive Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for their bivalve molluscs. (Photo: VNA) Tra Vinh (VNS/VNA) - Three clam farming cooperative s in the Mekong Delta of Tra Vinh with a total area of 433ha have been awarded the Aquaculture Stewardship Council quality certification. They are the Thanh Cong Cooperative in Cau Ngang district’s My Long Nam commune, Tien Thanh Clam Cooperative in Chau Thanh district’s Long Hoa commune and Long Thanh Agriculture Cooperative also in Long Hoa. The province Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the International Collaborating Centre for Aquaculture and Fisheries Sustainability (ICAFIS) held a ceremony to hand over the certificates to the cooperatives last week. Also at the ceremony, the Ben Tre Seafood Joint Stock Company and the Hung Truong Phat Aquamarine Product Joint Stock Company in Ben Tre province and the Lenger Seafoods Vietnam … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh clam breeding cooperatives receive ASC certificate

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. - Economic cooperation should continue to be the focus of bilateral ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai said at his talks with Deputy Assembly Speaker of the RoK Chung Woo-taik in Seoul on March 20. Read full story - Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh and Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long cleared up questions regarding asset recovery in corruption cases, at a Q&A session in Hanoi on March 20 as part of the 21st meeting of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee. He admitted that the work has yet to be done strictly although 40% of the assets were recovered over the past decade. Read full story - Vietnam is striving to lure more Japanese investments to digital transformation and green growth, as recommended in the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (VJI). Phase VIII of the … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on March 20

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (Photo: AFP/VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has announced three main pillars of this year’s ASEAN Summit , themed “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth.” Speaking at an event on March 19, the minister said the first is maintaining the ten-member group’s centrality, making it a driver to promote peace and stability. Regarding the second - the epicentrum of growth, the official pointed to ASEAN’s advantages in demography, high economic growth, and regional peace and stability. The third lies with Indo-Pacific, she said, noting that the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) should be translated into specific economic cooperation activities. In that spirit, during Indonesia ’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2023, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry will coordinate with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and relevant ministries and agencies in organising the ASEAN-Indo-Pacific Forum … [Read more...] about Indonesia announces pillars of ASEAN Summit 2023