Vietnam's national police are requested to conduct fire prevention inspection in types of high-density housing that are prone to fire and explosion. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered a general inspection of fire safety in all apartments, tenement buildings, high-density rental houses, private buildings and offices throughout Vietnam by November 15. The move follows a tragic fire at a tenement building in an alley on Khuong Ha Street in Hanoi's Thanh Xuan District on September 12. Officials confirmed that 56 people were killed and 37 others injured. Ten of the victims were children. Tenement building on Khuong Ha Street in Hanoi’s Thanh Xuan District caught fire on September 12 night. Photo: VGP PM Chinh said that the apartment building inferno was a "catastrophic incident". As a result, the head of government has ordered the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) to conduct fire safety inspections in high-density housing types that are prone to fire … [Read more...] about All apartments across Vietnam must be undergone fire safety inspection by mid-November: PM
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German news site introduces overlooked destinations in Vietnam
The first mentioned by author Daniel Schramm is the Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave System - the underground treasures - in the central province of Quang Binh. The article wrote that few places in the world can rival the cave landscape of Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Vietnam, as this UNESCO world heritage site is a mecca for those who love adventure and nature, including the famous Son Doong Cave, widely considered the largest cave in the world. The Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave - is a spectacular stalactite cave with impressive formations, and the En Cave - is one of the few caves globally where camping is allowed. Dreamy beaches in Con Dao island district in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau are also recommended by the author. Con Dao is a real insider tip for travelers looking for a remote island paradise, as it boasts some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches in Vietnam. These islands, which are part of a national park, have retained their original charm and are a retreat … [Read more...] about German news site introduces overlooked destinations in Vietnam
Panasonic set to launch indoor air quality products in Vietnam
Panasonic Ecology Systems Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Life Solutions Vietnam Co. Ltd. have completed a new factory in Binh Duong province, southern Vietnam, and they will shortly start the production as of October 13. This is the first Panasonic factory that will manufacture indoor air quality (IAQ) products in Vietnam, aiming to improve air quality and increase local consumer’s quality of life. The factory will provide ceiling and ventilating fans for both the domestic and overseas markets, including Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, ahead in the next fiscal year ending in March 2023. As a main production hub for indoor air quality related devices in Southeast Asia, the Binh Duong factory will increase Panasonic’s production volume of these devices in the region to approximately 1.5 times in 2026 compared to 2021. A research and development (R&D) department is due to be established in 2024 in order to turn the factory into a site that integrates development, production, … [Read more...] about Panasonic set to launch indoor air quality products in Vietnam
VN’s 1st international textile printing technology expo opens in Bình Dương
A booth at the International Textile Printing Technology and Equipment Exhibition that is being held in Thủ Dầu Một City in Bình Dương Province from September 21 to 23. — VNs Photo Việt Nam’s first International Textile Printing Technology and Equipment Exhibition (ITCPE - VIETNAM TEXPRINT 2023) opened in Thủ Dầu Một City in Bình Dương Province on Thursday. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyễn Thế Hùng, Deputy Chairman of the Việt Nam Textile and Apparel Association, said garment and textile, one of the country’s key industries, has been facing difficulties, causing exports to fall by 16.4 per cent in the first eight months of this year to US$26.2 billion. “The domestic supporting industry has not kept pace with the development of the garment and textile industry. Weaving, dyeing, printing and fabric production are bottlenecks in the supply chain. “Therefore, the industry is calling for investment in these segments to gradually meet its raw material demands, with priority … [Read more...] about VN’s 1st international textile printing technology expo opens in Bình Dương
Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Phong Nha-Ke Bang named must-visit sites
Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh ranked first on the list of 16 must-visit wonders in Southeast Asia compiled by the UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust. (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – The UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust has named Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, Hoi An ancient city, and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park among 16 must-visit UNESCO wonders in Southeast Asia. world heritage site , ranked first on the list. Ancient tiled roofs in Hoi An ancient city. (Photo: VietnamPlus) The ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam is placed sixth on the list. "Far removed from the fogs of exhaust that envelop many a visit to Southeast Asia, UNESCO-listed Hoi An is a quiet, sculpted riposte to the pace of modern Vietnamese life," Wanderlust described. "It wasn’t always the case, though. The city was once a thriving port town and home to merchants from across Asia until the Thu Bon River silted up some 200 years ago and the traders moved on … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Phong Nha-Ke Bang named must-visit sites
Exploring Thien Duong Cave – a fairy scene on earth
Magnificent beauty of Thien Duong Cave (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - For those who love to experience caves, Son Doong is the most famous place in Vietnam that many people wish to explore once in their lifetime. However, there is another cave system in the central province of Quang Binh that is also attractive to tourists, which is the Thien Duong (Paradise) cave. Thien Duong cave is located in the core ecosystem of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park – a UNESCO-recognised world natural heritage site. The cave, about 70km to the northwest of downtown Dong Hoi city, was discovered by local residents in 2005. In addition to the characteristics that can also be found at other caves in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park , this cave features a unique and magnificent system of stalactites and stalagmites while boasting the title as one of the largest caves in the world. The discovery of the Thien Duong Cave immediately drew attention from officials, scientists, explorers, … [Read more...] about Exploring Thien Duong Cave – a fairy scene on earth
Ho Chi Minh City to spend over $176mn on medical equipment at 3 hospitals
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council on Tuesday decided to source over VND4.3 trillion (US$176.1 million) from its budget to purchase medical equipment for three hospitals at its gateways. Of the total, the Thu Duc Regional General Hospital will receive over VND1.45 trillion ($59.5 million); Hoc Mon Regional General Hospital, over VND1.49 trillion ($61.1 million); and Cu Chi Regional General Hospital, some VND1.36 trillion ($55.8 million). The city will purchase the equipment between 2023 and 2025. The plan to acquire medical equipment for these hospitals is vital to ensure that they will have sufficient equipment after being put into operation. Residents in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces can access high-quality healthcare services, while these hospitals can attract high-skilled medical workers. The plan will also help ease the overload at central-level hospitals in the southern metropolis. In 2021, Ho Chi Minh started work on these three hospitals with an … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to spend over $176mn on medical equipment at 3 hospitals
P&G brings reforestation event to Dong Nai
The initiative was introduced earlier this year as a joint endeavor by P&G Vietnam, Central Retail Vietnam, and Gaia as a part of corporate efforts to address deforestation and forest preservation in Vietnam and to contribute to supporting the government’s international commitments on sustainability. Through the contribution from consumers when purchasing products of P&G brands at GO!, Big C, and Tops Market, 6,000 native trees of precious species in Xuan Lien and Ca Mau Nature Reserves were planted in just two weeks of the campaign. P&G Vietnam carries forward the Forests For Good initiative with a reforestation volunteering day at Dong Nai Nature Reserve. Photo courtesy of P&G Vietnam Through the diversity of participants, the event showcased a remarkable spirit of togetherness and a powerful message that positive change knows no boundaries. P&G Vietnam’s two brand ambassadors for Head & Shoulders and Pantene, singer Isaac and actress Kha … [Read more...] about P&G brings reforestation event to Dong Nai
President attends introduction ceremony of book about great poet Nguyen Du
The novel features the life of the poet, who is also known as To Nhu (1766-1820) during his time in the Northern province of Thai Binh where he got married and lived for 10 years. Writer Vo Ba Cuong, born in 1940 in Thai Binh, is a famous novelist who has been honored with many prestigious literature awards. Participants agreed that the 16-chapter historical novel shows Cuong's strong working capacity despite his old age, giving readers an insight of the life of great poet Nguyen Du and his significant contributions to the national literature. Poet Nguyen Du was recognized as a world-famous personality by UNESCO at its 37th General Assembly in Paris in 2013. His literary masterpiece Truyen Kieu (The Tale of Kiều) is regarded as the most significant literary classic of Vietnam. The masterpiece has been translated into more than 20 languages and is cherished for its creativity, independent thinking and distillation of Vietnamese culture. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about President attends introduction ceremony of book about great poet Nguyen Du
Shipping firms eye rosier future
Furthermore, the Vietnam Maritime Administration recently announced a draft to replace the Ministry of Transport’s Circular No.54 concerning the pricing of container handling and other associated services at Vietnamese seaports. The draft proposes a 10 per cent increase in the price of container handling services effective from January 1, 2024 in various ports including Haiphong, Ho Chi Minh City and the Cai Mep-Thi Vai seaport complex in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. In addition, the draft proposes terminals able to receive ships capable of transporting more than 160,000DWT can impose a 10 per cent additional increase for loading and unloading services, meaning that those terminals could increase fees by as much as 20 per cent. As a result of these developments, shipping stocks have been actively traded on the stock exchange of late, with several firms witnessing steady increases in share prices in recent trading sessions. Hanoi-based securities firm … [Read more...] about Shipping firms eye rosier future