The office of the People's Committee of HCMC announced that Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, approved the policy of reducing 50 percent of stall rentals at city-based traditional markets during the period from July to December 2020 as proposed by the Department of Industry and Trade. This department is assigned to take responsibility and coordinate with the Department of Finance to guide the People's Committees of districts to implement the policy. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 16
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Pork prices fall as Vietnam increases imports
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The imported pork and declining meat consumption have pushed pork prices down, helping stabilise the consumer price index. This month pork has been sold at the Hoc Mon wholesale market in Ho Chi Minh City for around 72,000 VND (3.17 USD) per kilogramme, 8,000 VND down from previous months, according to its management. Le Xuan Huy, deputy general director of the CP Livestock Joint Stock Company, said hog prices are down because of increased imports of both frozen pork and live pigs as well as lower demand. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in the first seven months of this year Vietnam imported more than 93,248 tonnes of pork, mainly from Canada, Germany, Poland, Brazil, the US, Spain, and Russia, 223 percent up from the same period in 2019. The ministry licensed imports of pigs on the hoof from Thailand from mid-June. As of August 36 companies registered to quarantine more than 4.7 million … [Read more...] about Pork prices fall as Vietnam increases imports
Despite difficulties, Vietnam constantly promotes the right to social security
To obtain that result, the Vietnam Social Security tried to implement many solutions with the determination to bring Resolution No. 28 to life. The amendment of the voluntary social insurance policy has created much more favorable condition for the participants. To participate in the voluntary social insurance policy, you only need to be a Vietnamese citizen from 15 years of age and there is no limit in age ceiling. The payment methods are diverse and flexible, extending the closing time. Regulation on income as a basis for paying voluntary social insurance is also more appropriate. From January 1, 2018, voluntary social insurance participants are also supported by the State with a certain percentage of the monthly social insurance premium according to the poverty standard of rural areas. … [Read more...] about Despite difficulties, Vietnam constantly promotes the right to social security
Must-go places on Phu Quoc Island
Located on the Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand marine economic corridor, Phu Quoc has been dubbed the “pearl” island. The island enjoys a monsoon tropical climate with two seasons, the dry season that runs from November to April, along with the rainy season from May to October. The average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, therefore allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty island’s at any time during the year. Situated 46km from the mainland, the island can be reached by air from Ho Chi Minh City within one hour, with the journey taking two hours from Hanoi. Ham Ninh fishing village is located in the eastern region of Phu Quoc Island. The village represents a new tourist destination and is famous for activities such as scuba diving, exploring corals, relaxing in the crystal-clear water, and fishing. Visitors are able to experience a bustling atmosphere early in the morning when fishing boats dock at the local port and sell various items, with crab being a … [Read more...] about Must-go places on Phu Quoc Island
University sets up Institute of Smart Cities and Management
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics earlier this week launched the Institute of Smart Cities and Management (ISCM), whose mission will be to mobilise international cooperation in addressing urban issues globally. The launch was attended by officials from economics, urban studies, transport, and environment universities and organisations from Asia, Europe and the US. Su Dinh Thanh, Rector of the HCM City University of Economics, said the institute aims to become a smart city training and research institute that uses technology and critical thinking as powerful tools to solve urban problems of the future. “I believe that ISCM and our partners will contribute to improving the quality of education and urban life through three activities — integrated education, research and development, and solving practical problems through projects.” Dr Trinh Tu Anh, director of the new institute, said it aims to develop education integrated … [Read more...] about University sets up Institute of Smart Cities and Management
