Visitors to the exhibition at Ngo Quyen High School in Hai Phong city (Photo: VNA) Hai Phong (VNA) – An exhibition was opened in the northern city of Hai Phong on April 8, giving visitors an insight into historical and legal evidence proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos. The exhibition, held at Ngo Quyen High School, showcases more than 80 maps, documents and photos testifying to Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos. It also features video clips presenting the system of this historical and legal evidence. At the opening ceremony, Director of the Hai Phong Department of Information and Communications Luong Hai Au said seas and islands are a sacred and inseparable part of Vietnam throughout history. This exhibition is an important dissemination activity, helping to improve the public’s access to historical and legal evidence proving the country’s undeniable sovereignty over Hoang Sa and … [Read more...] about Evidence of Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty showed in Hai Phong
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V.League preview: HCM City look to extend lead, Hanoi FC eye crucial win
HCM City go into the V.League match day 4 with a two-point lead at the top of the table and are expected to continue extending their reign when they face Saigon FC, who currently stand sixth three points behind. Ahead of their direct encounter on Saturday, both teams bagged the full three points at Hoang Anh Gia Lai previously. However, HCM City, who are the phenomenon of the 2019 V.League following their three-game winning run, are considered to have the upper hand. Since taking charge in late December last year, Republic of Korea manager Chung Hae-seong has breathed a new life into the team with the supplementation of quality players, better cohesion in the lineup, and pragmatism in their playing style. There are no doubts that HCM City will enter the match with high confidence and strong determination, with the aim to hold onto top spot and maintain their advantage over chasers Hanoi FC and Song Lam Nghe An. Defending champions Hanoi FC will take on Song Lam Nghe An at Hang Day … [Read more...] about V.League preview: HCM City look to extend lead, Hanoi FC eye crucial win
Hai Phong urban area project under fire for lack of transparency
Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh has asked the Government Inspectorate to look into complaints by local people about a new urban area north of the Cam River in Hai Phong City. The new urban area model The Government Inspectorate was asked to inspect the project after Nguyen Thi Thom and other local people filed complaints about the land reclamation for the Cam River urban area. They must report the results to the prime minister in May. According to Thom, her family had lived there for a long time. There are also many state buildings nearby. However, they were suddenly told that their house was located in a flood drainage corridor. Thom and other locals demanded to see the evidence but the district authorities refused to show the original documents relating to the land. Thom went on to say that there were many problems with this project, saying that many people didn't like haggling compensation prices with the investors. "We support the project but we also want everything to be … [Read more...] about Hai Phong urban area project under fire for lack of transparency
Prime Minister Phuc presents Tet gifts to workers in Hai Phong
"Tet is the time to care for the disadvantaged and all social strata, so that everyone, including workers, is happy to welcome the Lunar New Year," PM Phuc said while attending the 2019 Tet gathering with workers of Hai Phong Port JSC this morning. For many years, the "Tet gathering" programme has been well organised by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, helping to bring a festive Tet to workers nationwide. It features various practical activities to take care of workers, especially those in difficult circumstances on the occasion of Tet. On behalf of the Party and State leaders, PM Phuc sent his best new year greetings to all workers in Hai Phong city, wishing them a warm reunion with their families during Tet. The PM affirmed that the comprehensive achievements in the country's socio-economic development in 2018, with multiple socio-economic targets reaching and exceeding the set plan, is an important basis for the country to have more resources to care for and improve the … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Phuc presents Tet gifts to workers in Hai Phong
Strong FDI flows poured into Hai Phong, Hai Duong
Hai Phong city and Hai Duong province have welcomed big high-tech foreign direct investment (FDI) projects this month (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Northern Hai Phong city and Hai Duong province have welcomed big high-tech foreign direct investment (FDI) projects this month, with a combined investment of over 850 million USD. The Hai Phong People’s Committee recently licensed a 500 million USD increase in FDI into an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display production and outsourcing project by the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) LG Display Co. Ltd. The project, which was initially worth 1.59 billion USD, received approval to be built on a 54ha site at the Trang Due Industrial Zone in Hai Phong in April, 2016. It included the construction of a factory producing OLED panels for TVs, mobile phones, smart watches, and tablets; as well as 13 residential buildings that can accommodate up to 12,000 workers at the industrial park. Put into operation last year, the project is … [Read more...] about Strong FDI flows poured into Hai Phong, Hai Duong