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A chemical plant explosion in China has killed two people and injured 34, state media reported Monday. The blast happened on Sunday afternoon at a factory in northeastern Liaoning province's Panshan County, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Twelve people are missing after the explosion and the injured have been hospitalised for treatment, CCTV said, citing local officials. "The fire is currently under control and the remaining flames are in a stably burning stage," CCTV said. Videos and photos published by CCTV showed a cloud of thick smoke and flames rising from the factory, and a group of firefighters in helmets outside the plant. CCTV said more than 330 firefighters had been dispatched to fight the blaze. Industrial accidents are common in China, owing to lax safety standards and poor enforcement. In December, 18 people were trapped underground after a cave-in at a gold mine in northwest China's Xinjiang region. … [Read more...] about Two dead in China chemical plant explosion

Hanoi’s authorities reiterated commitments to providing the utmost favorable environment for businesses, thus contributing to the socio-economic development of the capital. Standing Vice Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Thi Tuyen called for high productivity in businesses in a visit to Chuong My District on January 31 following a week-long Tet break. Standing Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thi Tuyen presents gifts to CP Vietnam. Photos: Pham Hung/The Hanoi Times In Chuong My District, the delegation led by Nguyen Thi Tuyen visited poultry and pork meat producer CP Vietnam at Phu Nghia Industrial Park. Last July, CP Vietnam launched its largest pig slaughterhouse in the northern region with total investment capital of nearly VND510 billion (US$21.74 million) capable of slaughtering 2,000 pigs per day. The plant’s revenue during the last half of 2022 stood at over VND147 billion ($6.26 million). The delegation later … [Read more...] about Hanoi leaders call for high productivity after Tet break

Chief Representative of the JICA Vietnam Office Shimizu Akira grants an interview to the Vietnam News Agency. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – As Vietnam and Japan mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2023, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will work harder to contribute to Vietnam’s development via official development assistance (ODA). So said Chief Representative of the JICA Vietnam Office Shimizu Akira in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency. He noted that cooperating with Vietnam since 1992, JICA has provided over 3 trillion JPY (23.5 billion USD) in financial aid, sent about 15,000 Japanese experts to the Southeast Asian country, and trained 27,000 Vietnamese personnel. Via close cooperation with Vietnamese partners, JICA projects have obtained substantial achievements, helping the country realise the Sustainable Development Goals and promote cohesion and development across the entire Association of Southeast Asian Nations … [Read more...] about JICA to further help with Vietnam’s development via ODA: chief representative

We were delighted to see regular exchanges of high-level visits between Singapore and Vietnam resume in 2022. Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited Singapore in February, while Singaporean President Halimah Yacob visited Vietnam in October. Jaya Ratnam, Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Through government-level MoUs signed at the two state visits, Singapore and Vietnam strengthened our multi-faceted cooperation and expanded cooperation to include new areas such as digital economy, regional and global supply chain connectivity, energy, and carbon credits. These MoUs have enabled Singapore and Vietnam to seize new opportunities in the digital and green economy as the world recovers from the pandemic. Singapore and Vietnam share strong trade and investment ties. Bilateral trade has grown steadily over the past decade, reaching SGD26.9 billion ($20 billion) in 2021, an 18.7 per cent increase on-year. Singapore was also Vietnam’s second-largest cumulative foreign … [Read more...] about Much to celebrate with 50 years of Singaporean ties

In the long term, the garment, textiles, leather and footwear sectors are still key export industries of the economy. — VNA/VNS Photo Tran Viet Viet Nam's textile, garment and footwear sectors aim to achieve a total export value of US$77-80 billion in 2025 and $106-108 billion in 2030, according to the strategy for the development of Viet Nam's textile and footwear industry. Under the development strategy approved by the Government, for the long term, the garment, textile, leather and footwear sectors are still key export industries of the economy. Of which, the textile, garment, leather and footwear sectors continue to promote investment in the production of materials and auxiliary materials, as well as supporting industries. They will encourage the production of fabrics from domestically produced yarn to reduce imports, and form a complete supply and value chain in the region. For the leather and footwear industry, Nguyen Duc Thuan, chairman of Lefaso, said domestic … [Read more...] about Garment, footwear exports aim to reach $80b by 2025

Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam’s textile, garment and footwear sectors aim to achieve a total export value of 77-80 billion USD in 2025 and 106-108 billion USD in 2030, according to the strategy for the development of Vietnam’s textile and footwear industry. Under the development strategy approved by the Government, for the long term, the garment, textile, leather and footwear sectors are still key export industries of the economy. The sectors will continue to promote investment in the production of materials and auxiliary materials, as well as supporting industries. They will encourage the production of fabrics from domestically produced yarn to reduce imports, and form a complete supply and value chain in the region. For the leather and footwear industry, Nguyen Duc Thuan, Chairman of Lefaso, said domestic enterprises need to actively adapt to the requirements of the market and brands on sustainable development standards for products. They … [Read more...] about Garment, footwear exports aim to reach 80 bln USD by 2025

96 per cent of urban household wastes to be safely processed in 2023. - Illustrative image (Photo:VNA) Hanoi – Vietnam targets having 96 per cent of urban household wastes collected and processed up to standards this year, said Director of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Vietnam Environment Administration Hoang Van Thuc. Up to 92 per cent of operating industrial and processing areas will have concentrated wastewater treatment systems while 40 per cent of household wastes will be processed through incineration, electricity generation, and recycling models instead of landfilling, Thuc said. Last year, Vietnam’s recycling industry expanded by 11.3 per cent annually, placing the country the 10th globally in terms of metal, plastic, paper and glass recycling, laying a foundation for circular economic development The Vietnamese Government has set a goal to raise the rate of solid waste collected and safely treated to 100 per cent in 2050 as part of the approved … [Read more...] about 96 per cent of urban household wastes to be safely processed in 2023

Vietnam targets having 96% of urban household wastes collected and processed up to standards this year, said Director of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Vietnam Environment Administration Hoang Van Thuc. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Up to 92% of operating industrial and processing areas will have concentrated wastewater treatment systems while 40% of household wastes will be processed through incineration, electricity generation, and recycling models instead of landfilling, Thuc said. Last year, Vietnam’s recycling industry expanded by 11.3% annually, placing the country the 10th globally in terms of metal, plastic, paper and glass recycling, laying a foundation for circular economic development The Vietnamese Government has set a goal to raise the rate of solid waste collected and safely treated to 100% in 2050 as part of the approved national strategy on green growth for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050. Overall, the … [Read more...] about 96% of urban household wastes to be safely processed in 2023

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping has sent a letter to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong to thank him for cabling a message of condolences over the passing of comrade Jiang Zemin. Read full story - State budget collection from export-import activities in January topped 24.8 trillion VND (1.07 billion USD), or 5.8% of the estimate, down 42.3% annually, reported the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC). Read full story - The State Treasury has announced that it plans to raise 400 trillion VND (over 17 billion USD) worth of Government bonds via auctions on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) this year. Read full story - There were 2,536 newly-established businesses in Ho Chi Minh City in January with a total newly registered capital of over 17.9 … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest February 2

Northwest Vietnam is benefiting from a project worth US$24 million to mainly develop community-based economic models. Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski has led a delegation to visit projects in Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Phu Tho that are benefitting from Australian support. Ambassador Andrew meets with Mr Dang Xuan Phong, Party Secretary of Lao Cai province. Photo: Embassy of Australia in Hanoi The visit on January 11-13 shows that Australia remains committed to supporting socio-economic development in Northwest Vietnam. In the meeting with leaders in Lao Cai and Yen Bai, the discussions confirmed that the northwest region remains a focus in the broader Australia-Vietnam bilateral partnership. Australian support is growing from an initial focus on clean water and agriculture to now include transport infrastructure, women’s economic empowerment, tourism development and private sector development to better the lives of men and women, … [Read more...] about Australia continues supporting development in Northwest Vietnam