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Ash and slag storage yards of thermal power plants in Binh Thuan Province are on the verge of overloading. (Photo: SGGP) There are two pictures with two different shades of color of thermoelectric fly ash and slag in the Southern region. In Binh Thuan Province, the total amount of ash and slag from thermal power plants stagnant in storage yards has reached about 12 million tons by the beginning of 2022. Meanwhile, the total amount of fly ash and slag at the Duyen Hai Thermal Power Plant, built in 2015 in Tra Vinh Province, is roughly 3.67 million tons. From the time it was put into operation until the end of April 2022, the total amount of fly ash and slag generated by the Duyen Hai Thermal Power Plant was 7.88 million tons, and about 4.2 million tons were reused. There has been no consistent and radical solution for thermoelectric fly ash and slag. Dumpsite out of storage, consumption stagnant According to the report of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of … [Read more...] about Investors neglect seeking fundamental solutions for thermoelectric ash, slag

Headquarter of Viettel Group in Hà Nội. Việt Nam should have a strategy to promote the development of green buildings, a vital part of achieving the country's environmental goals. — Photo kinhtedothi.vn HÀ NỘI — Developing energy-efficient buildings is an inevitable trend for Việt Nam to achieve its environmental objectives. The energy used by high-rise buildings in Việt Nam accounts for around 35-40 per cent of the country’s total energy consumption. A survey by real estate service firm Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) showed that around 40 per cent of gas emissions came from real estate. According to the Việt Nam Green Building Council, there are about 200 green buildings across the country. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2021 (COP26), Việt Nam committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To achieve the environmental goals, Việt Nam needs to develop more energy-saving buildings that are high quality to reduce the negative impact on the … [Read more...] about Energy-efficient buildings on the rise in Việt Nam

The owner of a construction company said: "The rising costs have caused severe impacts on my company. We have put two projects on hold and are waiting for prices to go down." Huynh’s company in the neighboring province of Binh Duong is likely to report losses on the construction of a road project it began earlier this year. It cannot back away from the project as the work is 75 percent completed. "We use a lot of diesel each day, and so the rising fuel costs have eaten away all of our profits," Huynh said. The rising costs of raw materials amid surging global inflation is posing problems for construction companies who struggle to renegotiate their contracts as losses loom. Cement prices in Vietnam have gone up three times this year by around 28 percent to VND1.2 million ($51.62) a ton. In the latest increase, 15 major cement producers all hiked prices by up to VND80,000 per ton. Steel prices have been falling due to declining demand in China, but others such as sand, … [Read more...] about Construction contractors hit hard by surging costs

Occupying the third floor of the grade A Capital Place building, 29 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, and attaching the flagship Thang Long branch on the ground floor, the new head office brings together three existing offices across Hanoi into one place for seamless operations and better client service. It features an open-plan office, creating a spacious and comfortable working environment for its employees, and applies technology to optimise office spaces and usability. “Vietnam is an exciting and dynamic market and an important part of our global footprint. It’s great to see our business grow from strength to strength, offering an innovative suite of solutions for consumers and businesses, while contributing to the sustainable development of the Vietnamese economy. Deeply committed to Vietnam, we will continue to grow with the country and make a difference for its people and community.” said Patrick Lee, Cluster CEO, Singapore & ASEAN Markets (Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand … [Read more...] about Standard Chartered launches new Head Office in Hanoi

NS BlueScope Vietnam officially launched first-ever pre-painted alloy-coated steel in the market COLORBOND® for Panel for sandwich panel application used in Cool Rooms, Clean Rooms, and Architectural Walls This specific product range utilizes elite technologies from the world’s alloy-coated steel, and is a unique product on the market to help solve investors’ pain points when constructing projects that require sandwich panel application for cool rooms, clean rooms and architectural walls. Corrosion (cool room), Bacteria (clean room), Color fading (architectural wall) are the pain points that the new pre-painted alloy-coated steel COLORBOND® for Panel can prevent Since entering the Vietnamese market, BlueScope has maintained its competitive advantage with positioning as a pioneer in research and development of breakthrough technologies for the alloy-coated steel market based on over 130 years of experience from Australia. “The sandwich panel market is part of … [Read more...] about Exclusive steel for cool rooms, clean rooms and architectural walls launched

The talk show on Innovative Solutions & Substitutes for Single-use Plastic towards Green Consumption The talk show saw the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIt), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), and three major retailers in Vietnam. The participants discussed innovative and sustainable solutions for substitutes for single-use plastics. They also highlighted existing consumption habits and their future plans which will contribute to the promotion of sustainable consumption. During the discussion, Vu Minh Ly, deputy director of the Communication Center for Environmental Resources at MoNRE mentioned a new highlight in plastic waste management. The revised Law on Environmental Protection (LEP) 2020 considers waste a form of resource, which is a groundbreaking new approach to waste management. Numerous policies and incentives are in place to encourage businesses to minimise single-use plastic, aiming to achieve … [Read more...] about Retailers endeavor to promote sustainable consumption patterns

Jinwoo Song, CEO of BAEMIN Vietnam As online food delivery platforms grow, one of the most pressing concerns is the volume of plastic waste generated throughout its operations and how it is tackled. The effectiveness in which different countries are dealing with the plastic waste produced by online food delivery will be dependent on how well developed their recycling infrastructure is and the speed of online food delivery has grown. “While the recent discussion often revolves around the plastic waste only, I think it’s equally important to review other aspects of environmental challenges posed by the food technology industry that is food waste and the increase of carbon footprint”, shared Jinwoo. The pandemic has prompted the use of single-use, disposable food packaging as consumers believe single-use packaging was safer and more hygienic. Even though they have become more environmentally conscious, it’s unlikely that they will consider keeping leftover food for future meals … [Read more...] about BAEMIN extends green journey in Vietnam

Headquarter of Viettel Group in Ha Noi. Viet Nam should have a strategy to promote the development of green buildings, a vital part of achieving the country's environmental goals. — Photo kinhtedothi.vn Developing energy-efficient buildings is an inevitable trend for Viet Nam to achieve its environmental objectives. The energy used by high-rise buildings in Viet Nam accounts for around 35-40 per cent of the country’s total energy consumption. A survey by real estate service firm Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) showed that around 40 per cent of gas emissions came from real estate. According to the Viet Nam Green Building Council, there are about 200 green buildings across the country. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2021 (COP26), Viet Nam committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To achieve the environmental goals, Viet Nam needs to develop more energy-saving buildings that are high quality to reduce the negative impact on the environment, … [Read more...] about Energy-efficient buildings on the rise in Viet Nam

Headquarters of Viettel Group in Hanoi. Vietnam should have a strategy to promote the development of green buildings, a vital part of achieving the country's environmental goals. (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Developing energy-efficient buildings is an inevitable trend for Vietnam to achieve its environmental objectives. The energy used by high-rise buildings in Vietnam accounts for around 35-40 percent of the country’s total energy consumption . A survey by real estate service firm Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) showed that around 40 percent of gas emissions came from real estate. According to the Vietnam Green Building Council, there are about 200 green buildings across the country. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2021 (COP26), Vietnam committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To achieve the environmental goals, Vietnam needs to develop more energy-saving buildings that are high quality to reduce the negative … [Read more...] about Energy-efficient buildings on the rise in Vietnam

'Remember Painter Bui Xuan Phai,' an exhibition to mark his 100th birthday – postponed from 2020 – is on until July 4 at 357/2 Nguyen Trong Tuyen in HCMC's Tan Binh District. Tran Hau Tuan, a collector and the event organizer, said 60 oil and gouache paintings are on display, 90 percent of them for the first time ever. Tuan has been collecting the works of many famous artists since the 1980s and has great passion for Phai’s. He said the exhibition had been scheduled for September 2020 to coincide with Phai’s birthday, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the outbreak, during many nights he would just sit in his room and look at the paintings, he said. "When I looked at the paintings on the wall and the table - because many small paintings must be displayed on the table - I felt like I escaped reality and entered a different world. They give me the motivation to stay strong and overcome Covid." The works on display are based on familiar themes, including … [Read more...] about Works of Bui Xuan Phai shown to public for first time