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Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The British Embassy in Hanoi on March 27 announced nine low carbon projects from across Vietnam as the first cohort to join Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Vietnam. The selected projects represent diverse sectors such as renewable energy, resource/energy efficiency, e-mobility, AFOLU (agriculture, forestry and other land uses), decarbonising construction, circular economy, and waste management; and have the potential to benefit communities across Vietnam. To improve project readiness and opportunity to attract investment from Vietnamese and international investors, the projects will receive tailored one-to-one and group support. This will include advice on technical aspects, financial models, and pitch material, as well as advice on enhancing gender equality and social inclusion ( GESI ). The CFA is part of the UK Government’s efforts to help Vietnam meet the commitments made by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at … [Read more...] about Innovative low carbon projects join climate finance accelerator Vietnam

What have been the key highlights in the discussions between Meta and Vietnamese government officials? Rafael Frankel, director of Public Policy in Southeast and South Asia for Meta In my conversations with different government agencies, it’s apparent digital innovation is a key concern across ministries and agencies. The government is proactively asking Meta to share our international experience as chair of the digital economy committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam. We also lead the digital economy taskforce with Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications, as well as the US-ASEAN Business Council. More specifically, we have partnered with various government agencies in initiatives such as the Vietnam Innovation Challenge with the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), with the Vietnam Government Portal on post-pandemic economic recovery, and training with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For the digital economy landscape, we also … [Read more...] about Meta on prowl for digital openings

The Hanoi’s Department of Health announced Thursday that 72 students at Kim Giang Elementary School suffered food poisoning after a field trip on Tuesday, as the chicken meat they had for lunch was infected with a bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus. On Tuesday morning, the school in Thanh Xuan District organized a field trip for 915 first and second graders to Canh Buom Xanh Park in Gia Lam District. For lunch, the school had the canteen prepare food, including fried rice, fried chicken, fries, sour soup and cookies, and send them along to the park. The children had lunch at 11 a.m. and during the trip, they also had their own snacks and drinks prepared by their families aside from drinking bottled water provided by the park. Around 2 p.m. on Tuesday when they returned to school, several students started to have stomach cramps and vomit while two suffered diarrheas. Three hours later, dozens of others developed symptoms of vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. … [Read more...] about Hanoi students get poisoned after having chicken infected with bacteria

During a working session with the municipal authorities on March 29, ADB committed to loans for a 2023-2030 project on transport infrastructure in adaptation with climate change, including overpasses at five major intersections and others. Its total cost is estimated at about 4.9 trillion VND (199.6 million USD), of which 130.3 million USD was from ADB’s loans and the remainder from local budget. Nguyen Van Hong, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, suggested ADB prioritize the launch of a technical assistance package worth USD 200,000 for the green growth and climate change adaptation plan. The next priority should be given to transport projects. About a project on the upgrade of wastewater treatment plant, he proposed ADB continue sharing its experience with the city. Keiju Mitsuhashi, ADB Country Director and head of the working delegation, said ADB will soon draft a document agreeing on the lists, budgets, lending mechanisms and related issues for the city. … [Read more...] about ADB agrees on loans for important projects in Can Tho

Hanoi traffic police have continued tightening control over drunk driving, including cyclists. On Wednesday evening, the police conducted an alcohol check on the Ly Thai To-Tran Nguyen Han street area in Hoan Kiem District from 7:30pm-11:30pm. The stops included many cyclists. Most people happily complied with the police request. Bicycle riders can be fined up to VND600,000 (25.53) if being found drunk. Many people were quite surprised when being checked for alcohol use. Lots of motorbike drivers were also stopped. A motorbike driver was fined VND4.5 million for exceeding blood alcohol levels. His driving licence was confiscated for 17 months. On Wednesday evening, the police detected four motorbike drivers who violated blood alcohol levels. The government issued Decree 100 on administrative fines for traffic violations in December 2019. Under the decree, the maximum punishment for car drivers … [Read more...] about Hanoi cyclists face alcohol tests

President of the Vietnam-Malaysia Friendship Association Ngo Sach Thuc (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President of the Vietnam-Malaysia Friendship Association Ngo Sach Thuc has highlighted the important role of people-to-people diplomacy in the bilateral ties in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic relations (March 30, 1973-2023). Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, especially the upgrading of the relationship to a strategic partnership in August 2015, Vietnam-Malaysia ties have been developing fruitfully, Thuc said, noting that currently, Vietnam is the only strategic partner of Malaysia in ASEAN. Their cooperation in labour, education, and tourism has produced positive results. Notably, Malaysia was one of the top ten biggest Asian sources of tourists to Vietnam with some 400,000 visitors recorded in 2017. In the field of trade, Malaysia was Vietnam’s second-largest … [Read more...] about People-to-people diplomacy brings Vietnamese, Malaysian cultures closer

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Binh Thuan (VNA) – The south-central coastal provinces of Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan have taken a wide range of measures to prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in a bid to have the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning against Vietnam's seafood exports removed. According to the Binh Thuan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the locality's total catch in the first quarter of 2023 reached 47,600 tonnes, equivalent to 22.7% of the year plan and up 7% from the same period last year. Since early this year, local competent agencies have coordinated with authorities in coastal localities in educating local residents on legal regulations regarding IUU fishing prevention and control; managing fishing boasts in ports and at sea through vessel monitoring systems (VMS). The department said as of March 9, as many as 1,930 fishing boats in Binh Thuan were equipped with VMS, or 99.4% of the total. … [Read more...] about South-central coastal provinces work hard to combat illegal fishing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in agricultural production to assist farmers and cooperatives in examining, monitoring, and forecasting various environmental effects. Chuc Son Clean Vegetables Cooperative, located in Chuong My District, Hanoi, has been incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) technology in their agricultural production by setting up iMETOS 3.3, a durable and flexible data logger. Applying hi-tech in agricultural production in Hanoi. Photo: Tran Anh/The Hanoi Times This system provides up-to-date information on pest and disease situations and makes precise predictions on temperature, wind speed, and rainfall, among others, which helps farmers to create appropriate plans for fruits and vegetable cultivation. Hoang Van Vi, residing in Giap Ngo residential group, Chuc Son Town, shared that his family has constructed a 2,200-square meter house, combined with an automatic sprinkler irrigation system to cultivate vegetables, following the … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes AI in agricultural production

Vietnam on March 31 released two sheets of stamps under the theme “Joining hands to prevent and combat Covid-19” to cheer up those who are fighting the pandemic. The Ministries of Information and Communications and Health and Vietnam Post Corporation (Vietnam Post) on March 31 issued two sets of stamps aiming at raising the awareness and responsibility of the citizens in the prevention and control of the Covid-19 pandemic. One stamp set costing VND4,000 (US$0.16) The distribution of the stamps has a special meaning in the context of the coronavirus spread in Vietnam and in the world, according to Vietnam Post. One stamp set costing VND4,000 (US$0.16) features physicians, army men and policemen in the fight against the pandemic, painted in graphic style. The other worth VND15,000 (US$0.63) is designed with images of physicians who are researching anti-coronavirus treatment. Another stamp worth VND15,000 (US$0.63) The stamps, having a … [Read more...] about Vietnam launches postage stamps to promote combat against Covid-19

Enterprises are increasingly conscious of ESG requirements. Workplaces must now speak to health, flexibility, and sustainability as well as productivity and collaboration. Thus, buildings with green certifications and high technical specifications are popular. Green spaces accommodate long-term operational savings for occupiers and support corporate sustainability targets. Green buildings are also proven to support staff productivity and improve wellbeing and work-life balance. By the end of 2023, 98 per cent of Hanoi’s future office supply will be grade A. 36 Cat Linh upholds LEED Gold standards and grade A specifications across 20,536sq m. The office and retail components are slated to open in December. The development supports flexible working and sustainability and has direct access to key districts, which make it one of the best workplaces in midtown Hanoi. Flexible floor plans facilitate diverse demands 36 Cat Linh is the latest addition to Thanh Hoa Construction … [Read more...] about 36 Cat Linh notable addition to Hanoi office market in 2023