While state media said the "anti-epidemic situation... has entered a definite phase of stability", rather than boasting of victory, North Korea said it would "redouble efforts to maintain perfection in the execution of state anti-epidemic policies". The reclusive country has never confirmed how many people caught Covid-19, apparently lacking testing supplies. But it said around 4.77 million fever patients have fully recovered and 74 died since late April. It has reported no new fever cases since July 30. South Korean officials and medical experts have cast doubts on those figures, especially the number of deaths. Shin Young-jeon, a professor at Hanyang University's medical school in Seoul, said while the peak of the first Covid wave may have passed, the stated fatalities were nearly "impossible" and there could be up to 50,000 deaths. "Their success, if any, should lie in the fact that the outbreak didn't lead to a political or social chaos. Whether their Covid response was … [Read more...] about North Korea marks end of first Covid wave, but risks persist
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North-Central-South tourism connectivity enhanced
At the conference In November 2020, leaders of the People’s Committees of seven localities signed an agreement on tourism development cooperation. The program will focus on state management of the tourism industry, the development of tourism human resources and tourist products, and tourism promotion. According to a report, seven cities and provinces received a total number of visitors of 17.7 million and earned VND63, 000 billion (US$2.7 billion) in tourism revenue in 2021. In the first six months of this year, the business outcome of tourism activities saw positive signs thanks to tourism reopening policies. The total number of tourists was estimated at around 32.9 million, including one million international visitors while the revenue from tourism was VND87, 900 (US$3.76 billion). Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ngai Province, Tran Hoang Tuan speaks at the event. Speaking at the event, Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of … [Read more...] about North-Central-South tourism connectivity enhanced
Vietnam’s THACO and philosophy of no surrender
Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO), a typical successful firm in Vietnam's automobile sector, has been investing heavily in mechanics and the manufacturing of accessories. THACO leaders shared the firm’s journey to resolve the issue: increasing the localization rate or surrendering to auto imports flooding the local market. They also shared the one-stop model to help other Vietnamese enterprises cooperate to develop, thereby improving the internal power of Vietnam’s industry. THACO chairman Tran Ba Duong said at a meeting with mechanical enterprises that “you have technology and machinery. We will build factories and lease them at low prices.” “If we fail to demonstrate our commitment, you can take your machinery away. “We will not go back on our words. Only actual acts and thoughts will create values." Refreshing itself by enhancing investment Returning to Chu Lai Industrial Park in central Quang Nam Province nearly three years after Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper held … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s THACO and philosophy of no surrender
THACO eyes revenue target of $1 bln in 2025
Billion-dollar strategy While visiting THACO Chu Lai Industrial Zone at the end of March 2022, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assigned THACO three essential tasks, one of them being to continue developing the mechanical industrial zone to meet foundation industries requirements. To carry out this task, Supporting Industrial and Mechanics Corporation - THACO Industries (under THACO Group) has continued to invest in expanding its scale, improving production capacity, boosting exports, and setting a target revenue of $1 billion by 2025, of which export is $500 million. THACO Industries factory in Chu Lai Industrial Zone. Photo by THACO Industries THACO Industries has identified 2022 as the hinge year for establishing the foundation for a leap forward in mechanical and supporting industry business. The company has set out a comprehensive plan, from investing in core technology, and developing diversified products to digitalizing management... aiming to reach the … [Read more...] about THACO eyes revenue target of $1 bln in 2025
THACO Industries targets revenues of $1 bln by 2025
Billion-dollar strategy While visiting THACO Chu Lai Industrial Zone at the end of March 2022, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assigned THACO three essential tasks, one of them being to continue developing the mechanical industrial zone to meet foundation industries requirements. To carry out this task, Supporting Industrial and Mechanics Corporation - THACO Industries (under THACO Group) has continued to invest in expanding its scale, improving production capacity, boosting exports, and setting a target revenue of $1 billion by 2025, of which export is $500 million. THACO Industries factory in Chu Lai Industrial Zone. Photo by THACO Industries THACO Industries has identified 2022 as the hinge year for establishing the foundation for a leap forward in mechanical and supporting industry business. The company has set out a comprehensive plan, from investing in core technology, and developing diversified products to digitalizing management... aiming to reach the … [Read more...] about THACO Industries targets revenues of $1 bln by 2025
Hanoi strengthens tourism cooperation with Central Key Economic Zone
Hanoi is committed to working closely and effectively with Ho Chi Minh City and the Central Key Economic Zone in tourism. The link between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and the Central Key Economic Zone [comprising five localities of Thua Thien - Hue, Danang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, and Binh Dinh] is very important in the tourism development of those localities and the whole country. Nguyen Hong Minh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, emphasized the need for closer connection at the preliminary conference on tourism development linkage between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and the five localities for 2021-2025 on August 8 in Quang Ngai Province. tourism in Hanoi and six cities and provinces have had positive results in the past time. Photo: Sun Group After two years of implementation, despite difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the city along with other provinces and cities has actively exchanged information, built new orientations in local … [Read more...] about Hanoi strengthens tourism cooperation with Central Key Economic Zone