A representative from Ministry of Public Security said that one of the current problems with the drug scene were criminals who mix chemicals to create synthetic drugs to maximize profit and extend their effects; and at the same time, make them easier to conceal. … [Read more...] about New drugs and precursors emerge in Vietnam
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How illegal traders bring tigers into Vietnam
Most Dien Chau’s traders don’t like tigers weighing 200 kilograms but prefer 100-120 kilograms. The tigers, after being fattened for one year, weigh 200-220 kilograms. At that time, the traders sell tigers for VND3-4 million per kilogram. Vietnamese traders from Dien Chau, Yen Thanh and Quynh Luu districts come to the farm to buy tigers. … [Read more...] about How illegal traders bring tigers into Vietnam
As Hanoi’s new apartment buildings rise, so do disputes
Nguyễn Ngọc Hải, a resident representative at Tràng An Complex on Cầu Giấy District’s Phùng Chí Kiên Street, said that although 878 households live in the area, there had not any meeting with more than 300 people in attendance. … [Read more...] about As Hanoi’s new apartment buildings rise, so do disputes
HCM City’s private firm pays highest Tet bonus of 855 million VND
HCM City (VNA) – The highest bonus for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday has been reported at 855 million VND (37,900 USD) in a private business in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Department of Industrial Relations and Wage under the Ministry of Labour-Invalids and Social Affairs. The Department recently announced the information on Tet bonus payment of 25,174 businesses that employ nearly 3.6 million labourers across the country. This year, average year-end bonus increased 13 percent to 5.5 million VND (243.6 USD) per worker, equivalent to one-month salary. Specifically, Tet bonus paid by state-owned one member limited liability companies is 5 million VND (221.5 USD), up 8.7 percent from 2017. Meanwhile, the rate for non-state-owned companies and foreign-invested companies are 5 million VND and nearly 5.7 million VND (252.5 USD), a year-on-year surge of 20.6 percent and 16 percent, respectively. The lowest Tet bonus is 20,000 VND, which was recorded in a private … [Read more...] about HCM City’s private firm pays highest Tet bonus of 855 million VND
New FIT for solar power to take effect on May 22
In the case of Ninh Thuan province, finished solar farms which are named in the power development planning and started commercial operations before January 1, 2021 with the total combined capacity of 2,000MW will enjoy the 9.35 US cents per kWh rate from the day they start commercial operation. The duration of this rate is 20 years. … [Read more...] about New FIT for solar power to take effect on May 22
