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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Da Lat to build dossier for becoming UNESCO creative city of music
The network, founded in 2004, aims to enhance cooperation among cities internationally recognised, with creativity considered a strategic factor of sustainable development. Its membership has reached 246 at present. In 2019, the capital city of Hanoi became a member of the network in the field of design. According to Ton Thien San, Chairman of the Da Lat People’s Committee, for the membership, the city has evaluated its current conditions, potential, strength and advantages in the seven sectors of craft-folk arts, media arts, cinema, design, gastronomy, culture, and music. Finally, music has been chosen as a field with outstanding potential and a highlight of cultural and artistic creation, forming a strong driving force for the city’s sustainable socio-economic development. The date for the submission of the dossier is April 2023, part of the activities marking the city’s 130th founding anniversary (1893-2023). Located on Lam Vien Plateau at an altitude of 1,500m above sea … [Read more...] about Da Lat to build dossier for becoming UNESCO creative city of music
Two military hospitals boost coordination
At the meeting, the two sides exchanged their coordination results in the past. In particular, they have remained regular contacts, effectively held thematic seminars, meetings, and organized post-graduate training. Attentively, Central Military Hospital 108 has effectively transferred organ transplant techniques to the Organ Transplant Center under Military Hospital 175 in a hope that the hospital itself could conduct the first organ transplant this year. At the event, Military Hospital 175 proposed to continue their cooperation in training, transfer of expertise and high technology, implementation of scientific research projects, exchange of experience in hospital management, quality management, social work, customer care. The host also suggested organization of training courses on aero-medical evacuation and exchanged experience in the COVID-19 prevention and control work. Lt. Gen. Mai Hong Bang expressed his delight at the strong development of Military Hospital 175 in terms of … [Read more...] about Two military hospitals boost coordination
US envoy tastes Saigon’s broken rice
The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi last weekend shared a video on its Facebook page, showing the U.S. ambassador and food blogger Thuyen Vo trying the broken rice dish with grilled pork, bi (shredded pork skin) and cha (Vietnamese meatloaf with steamed pork, egg and other ingredients inside) at Moc's Restaurant in District 1. After trying the rice and the bi and the cha in his plate, using a pair of chopsticks, Knapper said in Vietnamese: "Rat la ngon!" ("Very delicious!") He said later in an embassy's statement: "It was great to have real com tam right here in Ho Chi Minh City with food blogger Thuyen Vo. She introduced me to one of her favorite com tam restaurants and told me how they make it. I hope to find some good com tam restaurants back home in Hanoi too." Com tam , usually garnished with pickled vegetables like daikon radish and carrot, is a popular breakfast in HCMC and southern provinces. The broken rice dish was also featured in a Netflix documentary series … [Read more...] about US envoy tastes Saigon’s broken rice
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
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