Long Son Petrochemicals Complex According to VIR’s source, by the end of July, the construction work of Long Son Petrochemicals has been nearly completed, despite a small delay according to the schedule. As of June 2018, the complex became a fully invested company of SCG Group from Thailand, which completed the purchase of a 29 per cent stake from PetroVietnam to increase its holding in the complex from 71 per cent. The petrochemical complex is located in Long Son commune of the southern province, 100km from Ho Chi Minh City. This integrated petrochemical complex will have a total olefin production capacity of 1.6 million tonnes per year. The project, which was previously known as Southern Petrochemical Complex, was changed by investors numerous times, going from PetroVietnam to Vinachem, Vina SCG Chemicals Co., Ltd., and then to Thai Plastic and Chemicals Pcl. As of June 2018, the complex became a fully invested company of SCG Group from Thailand, which … [Read more...] about $5.1 billion Long Son Petrochemicals Complex ready to roll
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Man Utd battered by Brentford as Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect start
Arsenal also have a maximum six points from two games after Gabriel Jesus starred in their 4-2 win over Leicester. As soaring temperatures across England meant water breaks were introduced at all this weekend's Premier League games, United melted away in the first-half in West London to continue Erik ten Hag's nightmare start as manager. Man Utd battered by Brentford as Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect start (source: youtube) The Red Devils were 4-0 down after just 35 minutes as Josh Dasilva, Mathias Jensen, Ben Mee and Bryan Mbuemo put Ten Hag's men to the sword. "I feel really sorry for the fans, we let them down," said Ten Hag. "I think Brentford were more hungry and we conceded goals to individual mistakes. You can have a plan but that puts the plan in the bin." Cristiano Ronaldo was selected in the Dutch coach's starting line-up after starting last weekend's 2-1 defeat to Brighton on the bench, but rather than riding to the rescue, his presence only … [Read more...] about Man Utd battered by Brentford as Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect start
Alaba free-kick gives Real Madrid win to start title defence
Carlo Ancelotti's side trailed to an early goal by Largie Ramazani away against their promoted opponents, but Lucas Vazquez equalised just after the hour mark. The winner arrived with 15 minutes remaining at Almeria's Power Horse Stadium, as Alaba strode onto the pitch and curled a free-kick in off the upright after Luka Modric had been fouled just outside the box. Alaba free-kick gives Real Madrid win to start title defence (source: youtube) Real were made to work hard for the points against an Almeria side who won last season's second-tier title to return to La Liga after a seven-year absence. "We had lots of shots on goal but once we got the first goal it made things much easier for us," said Ancelotti. "I am happy with the way the game went. We were not spectacular but there were lots of things to take into account, like the game on Wednesday and the heat." At one point it looked like Madrid might suffer a defeat in their opening league game of the season for … [Read more...] about Alaba free-kick gives Real Madrid win to start title defence
Bamboo Airways successfully held extraordinary shareholders’ meeting
On August 13 at its headquarters, Bamboo Airways successfully held an extraordinary general shareholders' meeting with the additional election of Le Ba Nguyen, Nguyen Manh Quan, and Doan Huu Doan as members of the Board of Management (BOM) in place of resigned members. At the same time, the BOM approved electing Nguyen Ngoc Trong as chairman of Bamboo Airways’ BOM and Doan Huu Doan to assume the position of executive vice chairman of Bamboo Airways’ BOM and Le Ba Nguyen to assume the position of vice chairman for the 2019-2024 term. Trong has been one of Bamboo Airways’ leaders since its inception and the first deputy general director since 2018. He has held the position of vice chairman of Bamboo Airways since April. Trong holds a Master of Science and Technology, graduated from the Kiev Institute of Civil Aviation Engineers in the former Soviet Union, and received advanced training in professional management in the United States, France, Switzerland, Australia, and Ireland. He … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways successfully held extraordinary shareholders’ meeting
Vietnamese scuba instructors popular with international students
Two Vietnamese scuba instructors based in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province are well known among international tourists coming to Vietnam to take up diving lessons. They emphasize protecting marine life during their training sessions. Nguyen Van Loc and Nguyen Tan Thanh are members of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). With certificates of diving competence, they are qualified to provide PADI-accredited diving courses. Twenty years ago, Loc had a life-changing experience diving with a foreign visitor in Hon Mun Marine Reserve, Khanh Hoa Province. The coach spotted an unsuspecting squid, which he grabbed and later cooked it. To this his foreign student objected, saying that the payment he made was for him to witness wildlife, not the barbaric habits of his coach. “If you catch and cook it, you get one meal for yourself. But if you take care of it, you are to be commended to my fellows back home,” said the student. “When more tourists come here for … [Read more...] about Vietnamese scuba instructors popular with international students
Temporary vehicle ban on Han River Bridge in Da Nang for maintenance
Da Nang authorities announced on Sunday that the Han River Bridge will be closed to all types of vehicles at night for 15 days to complete routine maintenance. People are advised to make detours via the Thuan Phuoc and Dragon Bridges to travel between Hai Chau and Son Tra Districts during the closures, which will take place between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am every day, except Fridays through Sundays. The municipal Department of Transport joined forces with the city’s Management Board of Transport Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance Projects to ensure traffic safety during the 15-day suspension. Inaugurated in 2000, the Han River Bridge is the first cable-stayed swing bridge in Vietnam and an iconic structure in Da Nang. The bridge is 487.7 meters long and 12.9 meters wide, including 11 spans connecting two central roads between Hai Chau and Son Tra Districts. It was built at a cost of more than VND100 billion (US$4.27 million) from many sources, including huge … [Read more...] about Temporary vehicle ban on Han River Bridge in Da Nang for maintenance
Vietnam moves up four places on 2022 Global Gender Gap Index
Women of Red Dao ethnic minority in their traditional attire. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam has climbed four places on World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2022 in the past year, from 87th to 83rd place out of 146 countries, with a score of 0.705/1. The increase is thanks to "mild improvements" recorded in closing the gender gaps across the four main components of the index: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment. In terms of closing the gap in Economic Participation and Opportunity, Vietnam is ranked 31st, behind countries like Sweden (5th), the US (22nd), Kenya (6th), and regional neighbours like Laos (1st), Thailand (15th), or the Philippines (16th), out of 146 countries assessed. Indicators at this level reveal that lower workforce participation and lower parity in workforce participation have both contributed to poorer gender outcomes, the report said. “While parity in … [Read more...] about Vietnam moves up four places on 2022 Global Gender Gap Index
Cultural industry to contribute 5% of Hanoi’s GRDP by 2025
The capital city's cultural industry will become a major economic sector. The Hanoi People's Committee has issued a plan on Developing the Cultural Industry in the capital city for the period of 2021-2025, with an orientation to 2030 and a vision to 2045, in which, the industry would contribute around 5% of the city's GRDP. The plan defines specific responsibilities and mechanism for closer cooperation among departments, agencies, people's committees of districts and relevant units to fulfill the target. Dragon dance on Hanoi street. Photo: The Hanoi Times Hanoi aims that by 2025, the capital city's cultural industry will become an important economic sector, creating a new driving force for economic, cultural and social development; honoring and developing the brand "City for Peace" or "Creative City". Therefore, Hanoi will focus on developing a number of sectors that have advantages and potentials, including cultural tourism, handicrafts, performing … [Read more...] about Cultural industry to contribute 5% of Hanoi’s GRDP by 2025