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Vice chairman of provincial People's Committee Nguyễn Xuân Quang said the local government needed to publicise all information related to the plant's operation as well as compensation policies and support for resettlement in order to receive support from local residents. … [Read more...] about Quảng Bình thermal power plant hindered by local residents

According to Dam Quang Tuan, board chairman of Duc Manh 579, a real estate investor in Danang, although many solutions were given by the government and local authorities, such as interest rate reductions and the state support packages, many projects still remain postponed. “There are many reasons for this standstill,” Tuan said. “First, the developers of those projects don’t have enough capacity. Second, many projects with mortgages from banks can’t be sold and the developers lack the capital to finish their projects.” … [Read more...] about Danang M&As help overcome delays

Nguyen Gia Phuong, director of the Hanoi Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center, said the center will boost investment attraction in trade, services and high-tech, and strengthen demand-supply connections between Hanoi and various provinces. In addition, the center will continue to introduce Hanoi’s tourist destinations in key markets. … [Read more...] about Hanoi boosts trade of farm produce with provinces

“Japan is known for creating efficient and successful small metropolitan towns, and they are confident they can do the same in Vietnam,” said Chau. “Not only is building these satellite towns a wise business choice for Japan, but it has also expressed interest in Vietnam. The building of smart cities is attractive for investors, the government, and potential residents.” … [Read more...] about Firm appeal for Japanese developers

Nguyen Phi Cuong from Quang Ninh Inland Waterway Port Authority at Tuan Chau said that the number of visitors to Ha Long Bay had dropped by 80% since the outbreak started. "Normally, Tuan Chau Port received 7,000 to 8,000 passengers with 400-500 boats a day. But these numbers dropped to 2,000 passengers with 150 boats. Some boats haven't had any guests for a whole week," Cuong said. Vu Manh Long, head of Quang Ninh Inland Waterway Port Authority said two-thirds of the boats had failed to find customers but they still had to pay wages and maintenance fees or else it would be very difficult to recruit new employees once the outbreak ends. Nguyen Hong Minh, a boat owner, said, "We still pay wages for everyone. But because of the lack of customers, the crew members are assigned shifts to stay at the boat. Other people can visit their families. Staying at the boat for a long is tiring too." According to the crewmembers, their monthly wages are VND3m (USD130) to VND4m which can't support … [Read more...] about Hundreds of tour boats in Ha Long Bay left idle