The first plant applies biological technology with capacity of between 10,000 cubic meters and 18,000 cubic meters per day to treat industrial wastewater into clean water for daily use and production to meet the Ministry of Natural resources and Environment and the Ministry of Health’s requirements. Its capacity is twice higher than wastewater discharged from the Song Than Industrial Park. After operation, the plant will treat wastewater from the Song Than 1 and the Song Than 2 in Di An Town and neighboring areas. Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Environment Administration Hoang Van Thuc said that the government take heed to wastewater treatment in industrial parks because the government are calling for social contribution to wastewater treatment in industrial parks and handicraft villages and residential quarters. He added that the government encourages the expansion of the plant in the Song Than Industrial Park with biological technology. Former State President … [Read more...] about $4.33 million industrial wastewater plant inaugurated in Binh Duong Province
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Vietnam Study Promotion Fund presents computers to Hoa Binh school
Mitsui Vietnam Company and the Vietnam Study Promotion Fund have presented computers for students in Hoa Binh Province. Mitsui Vietnam Company and the Vietnam Study Promotion Fund present computers for students in Hoa Binh Province. Speaking at the hand-over ceremony of seven computers to students at the Hien Luong Primary and Secondary School on Sunday, CEO of Mitsui Vietnam Company, Hiromitsu Narukama, said that he was very happy to help the students in the area have better access to information technology. "We've always wanted to contribute to the development of Vietnam, especially education," he said. "Such donations will be included in our long-term plan while operating in the country." CEO of Mitsui Vietnam Company, Hiromitsu Narukama, and vice chairman of the Vietnam Study Promotion Fund's management board, Pham Huy Hoan test a computer at the school Receiving the donations, headmaster Pham Tien Nam said that on behalf … [Read more...] about Vietnam Study Promotion Fund presents computers to Hoa Binh school
Tourism week to promote Ninh Binh’s beauty
Visitors to the tourism week entitled “The Yellow Colour of Tam Coc - Trang An” will have the chance to experience Tam Coc’s cuisine, take part in a photography tour, and enjoy stellar art performances, among other activities. Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourism site, which has one of the most scenic rice fields in Vietnam, a romantic waterway, and karst mountains. The site is host to eco-tourism, spiritual tourism, and culture and community-based tourism. Besides its aesthetics and geological value, Tam Coc - Bich Dong has a lot of cultural values as well. It guards the history of Hoa Lu, which was chosen as the site of the capital by various emperors during the Dinh, early Le, and the beginning of the Ly reigns between 968-1009 and was inhabited by humans thousands of years ago./. VNA … [Read more...] about Tourism week to promote Ninh Binh’s beauty
Bac Lieu expands growing rice to organic standards
Shrimp-rice fields grown to organic standards in Bac Lieu Province. — VNA/VNS Bac Lieu (VNS/VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu is expanding the use of organic fertilisers in rice cultivation to improve farmer’s incomes and protect the environment. In the last winter-spring rice crop, Phuoc Long district’s Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development launched a pilot programme for increasing the use of organic fertilisers and reducing the use of chemicals on a total area of 110ha, with 60 farmers involved. Pham Van Cau, one of the farmers, said: “The prices of inputs, especially fertilisers, have shot up, and so the use of organic fertilisers helps farmers reduce costs while rice plants still have high yields and quality.” He grew 2ha of Dai Thom 8, a speciality rice variety, and got nearly 10 tonnes per hectare, and earned more than 300 million VND (13,000 USD), he said. Organic fertilisers cost less than chemical fertilisers, and farmers in fact can … [Read more...] about Bac Lieu expands growing rice to organic standards
High inflationary pressure put GDP 6.5% growth target at risk: Gov’t
The Government is committed to taking timely measures to ensure macroeconomic stability. The high inflationary pressure amid the recovery of domestic demand is putting Vietnam’s GDP growth target of 6-6.5% for this year at risk. Overview of the session. Source: quochoi.vn Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh gave the remarks at the third session of the 15 th National Assembly held today [May 23]. According to Thanh, the Vietnamese economy has been on a positive recovery track in the first months of 2022 under the new normal. Total budget revenue for the first four months grew by 15.4% year-on-year to VND657.4 trillion ($28.4 billion), while the consumer price index (CPI) expanded by 2.64%, the lowest four-month period growth in the past five years. As of mid-May, credit growth stood at 7.2% against late 2021 and up 17% year-on-year, which showcases the recovery of economic activities, along with greater efforts from the Government to restore discipline … [Read more...] about High inflationary pressure put GDP 6.5% growth target at risk: Gov’t
Vietnam remains committed to inclusive growth for world’s prosperity
Vietnam ranked 51th out of 165 countries and territories in terms of progress toward the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs), 30 places higher compared to five years ago. Vietnam remains committed to contributing to peace, stability, and inclusive growth for development and prosperity in the region and the world. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam at the event. Source: VNA Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam gave the remarks at the 78 th session of the UN’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), currently underway in Bangkok, Thailand from May 22-23. The event, themed “A common agenda to advance sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific”, drew the participation of high-ranking officials from 51 member countries of ESCAP. In his speech, Dam stressed the significance of this session, which coincided with the 75 th anniversary of ESCAP’s establishment, as well as the body’s contribution to socio-economic development in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam remains committed to inclusive growth for world’s prosperity
SEA Games 31 closing ceremony: the warmest and dearest farewell from Vietnam
The 90-minute closing ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games ís a warm farewell from the host country to regional friends. SEA Games 31 officially came to a close at the My Dinh Indoor Athletics Arena in Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi on May 23. Participants in the ceremony are Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, Hanoi Mayor Chu Ngoc Anh and the Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, H.E Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh, among others. While the opening ceremony featured mass performances and spectacular visual effects, the closing is a more cozy and friendly kind of event, with the motto “Coming together to shine”. Vietnamese singers perform a medley of songs about Hanoi with the performances of 100 dancers, kicking off the closing ceremony of the 31st SEA Games. On the stage is a parade of cyclos while in the background are the … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31 closing ceremony: the warmest and dearest farewell from Vietnam
North provinces flooded, traffic snarled up
Rice field in Vinh Phuc is submerged in rainwater According to the authority’s update to 5 pm, a huge landslide swept away 37 homes on the day in northern provinces including Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, and Phu Tho due to landslides triggered by heavy rain. After a day of heavy rain, 956ha of rice, and crops, 11ha of aquatic products were damaged due to flooding, and 20 cattle and 775 poultry died. In addition, nearly 3,000 cubic meters of soil and rock collapsed on roads. The suburban area in Hanoi’s west was heavily flooded due to continuous rains, and cloudy sky around high-rise buildings. Soldiers help to remove cattle for residents A man with a fish bag The flooded area is concentrated on both sides of the road to gather Thang Long Boulevard, especially the tunnels under Thang Long Boulevard in Hoai Duc and Nam Tu Liem districts. Some other areas such as To Huu and Nguyen Trac streets, the National Highway 6 through Yen Nghia Ward in Ha … [Read more...] about North provinces flooded, traffic snarled up
Vietnam aims to deepen partnership with U.N., ESCAP: Diplomat
The Deputy PM’s participation at the session will deliver an important message from the Vietnamese Government that it highly values the effective cooperation with the U.N. in general and ESCAP in particular over the past 45 years, while demonstrating the country’s strong commitments to promoting its partnership with the U.N. and ESCAP in the coming time, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh, who is also the Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ESCAP. Vietnam wants to further accelerate the dialogue and cooperation process with member countries, effectively optimize ESCAP's support to implement Vietnam's development strategies and goals, especially during the post-pandemic recovery and sustainable development process, and realize its commitments at the 26th UN Climate Conference (COP26), he stressed. Ambassador Thanh affirmed that the Deputy PM will be the highest leader of Vietnam to attend a session of the commission in person in many years, which shows … [Read more...] about Vietnam aims to deepen partnership with U.N., ESCAP: Diplomat
Festival seeks to promote friendship among Vietnamese, Lao border provinces
Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Nine Vietnamese provinces and 10 Lao provinces along the shared borderline will participate in the third cultural, sports and tourism exchange festival, scheduled to be held in the northern province of Dien Bien in September. Laos border to domestic and international friends, contributing to preserving ethnic identities. solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, and reaffirm Vietnam's consistent policy of maintaining, consolidating and enhancing its special relationship with the neighbour. musical performances , shows featuring traditional costumes, cultural products and images of Vietnamese people as well as socio-economic achievements of some localities that have cooperative ties with Lao counterparts. festival include Dien Bien, Quang Tri, Quang Binh, Son La, Thua Thien-Hue, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Nam and Kon Tum and the Lao provinces are Luang Prabang, Huaphanh, Attapeu, Sekong, … [Read more...] about Festival seeks to promote friendship among Vietnamese, Lao border provinces