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Young people follow the path of the older generations to contribute to the glorious history and heroic traditions of the Vietnamese People's Army and the Vietnamese Public Security forces. Thirty metropolitan and suburban districts in Hanoi today [February 6] held ceremonies to see off 3,500 young people who were called up for military duty. All newly-conscripted soldiers were required to go through a medical checkup. Major General Bui Trong Quynh, deputy commander of the Hanoi Capital High Command, said all the young men joining the army this year meet the health and educational requirements. Military service is compulsory for Vietnamese between the ages of 18 and 25 (expanded to 27 for those who apply for a deferment to pursue higher studies). Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh attends the farewell ceremony for young soldiers in Dong Anh District. Attending a ceremony in Dong Anh District, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee … [Read more...] about Hanoi youths take great pride for military service

Present at the event were Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education; composer Do Hong Quan, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations (VULAA); and poet Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers' Association. Speaking at the event, Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia underlined that a number of poets have stood side by side with the whole people in firmly protecting the national sovereignty over sea and islands, natural disaster response, and COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control. He affirmed that many poets have tried their best to discover different aspects of daily life and social issues to bring their best and meaningful works to local readers. He hoped that Vietnamese poets’ works would reach out beyond the national boundary to match with world literature. Each literary work should be an “ambassador” in the field of Vietnamese literature and arts in the current period; and should be a voice … [Read more...] about 2023 Vietnam Poetry Day opened in Hanoi

The quake, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon. "We were shaken like a cradle. There were nine of us at home. Two sons of mine are still in the rubble, I'm waiting for them," said a woman with a broken arm and injuries to her face, speaking in an ambulance near the wreckage of a seven-storey block where she had lived in Diyarbakir in Turkey. "I have never felt anything like it in the 40 years I've lived," said Erdem, a resident of the Turkish city of Gaziantep, near the quake's epicentre, who declined to give his surname. "We were shaken at least three times very strongly." Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said 284 people were killed and 2,323 injured, as authorities scrambled rescue teams and supply aircraft for the affected area, while declaring a "level 4 alarm" that calls for international assistance. In Syria, already devastated by more than 11 years of civil war, a government health official said more than 237 people … [Read more...] about Major earthquake strikes Turkey, Syria; hundreds dead, many trapped

The company said that 103 shareholders showed up at at the meeting on Sunday but that they held only a combined 32.15% stake. FLC is set to call another extraordinary meeting on March 5. Regulations allow it to conduct this meeting if shareholders owning 33% of voting shares are present. The extraordinary meeting was called to approve the dismissal of Deputy Chairman Dang Tat Thang, who was among the founders of the company. The FLC board of directors now has only four people, and the company wants to increase this number to six. The company has run into structural and financial difficulties since its key leaders, including former chairman Trinh Van Quyet, were arrested in March last year for stock manipulation. … [Read more...] about FLC fails to achieve quorum in extraordinary meeting

The suggestion has been sent to the Ministry of Planning and Investment for consideration, before being presented to the central government. The proposal was made as the southern metropolis of 10 million people is currently suffering from a severe shortage of parking space. There are only around 300 ha of parking space, far short of the city’s goal of 1,200 ha, according to official data. HCMC is requesting the National Assembly allow investing in structures with the usage of no more than 10 years on empty land. These projects may include high-rise parking complexes and structures for culture and sport activities. Such investments would help utilize funds from multiple sources, and also help with meeting the demand for parking spaces and reducing the costs incurred due to traffic congestion, HCMC authorities said. As planned, downtown HCMC areas, spanning 930 ha, would have four underground parking lots. However, none of these projects have been deployed due to multiple issues. … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes building parking lots on empty land

With the pandemic not completely subsided, inflation skyrocketing, monetary policy tightening, and a number of countries in the middle of armed conflicts, 2023 will be a challenging year for investors across the globe. In the present environment, what fresh market shifts exist? Furthermore, both local and international investors are encountering roadblocks and increasing risk due to the legal grey area through which they must pass. VIR to host 'New Investments amid New Volatility' roundtable Investors now have to discover innovative approaches to adapt and evolve, transforming their governance and business practices. This will generate new and lucrative investment options. What recent developments can we expect to see in the market? To provide readers and investors with helpful information, VIR presents a roundtable titled "New Investments amid New Volatility". At the event, renowned economic experts will assess current and new investment channels and provide … [Read more...] about VIR to host ‘New Investments amid New Volatility’ roundtable

Responsible and Sustainable direction giving wings to Vietnamese tourism development The survey results also indicate that up to 57 per cent of respondents said that they have had a different thought about tourism is done, especially because it is related to the local economy, community, culture, and environment. Responsible and sustainable tourism is becoming more important, and the needs and preferences of tourists is also changing. Instead of noisy and prosperous tourist destinations, many people are looking for peaceful countryside and experiences of discovery, close to nature and good for health, in accordance with the projects on development of national parks and protected areas in Vietnam. Among the sustainable tourism models often mentioned in recent years, models that focus on exploiting simple and healthy natural experiences such as agritourism, farmstay, or glamping are special models to attract the attention of both tourists and investors. As a model of farm … [Read more...] about Responsible and sustainable direction giving wings to Vietnamese tourism development

$1.8 billion Quang Trach 1 thermal power faces difficulties in land clearance According to the report of the Power Project Management Board No. 2 , at present the land clearance in some communes, such as Quang Hop, Quang Chau, Quang Kim, Quang Phu, Quang Dong, and Hon La Economic Zone, have yet to be completed, thus the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor has yet to receive the available ground. The EPC constructor is a consortium of contractors comprising Japan's Mitsubishi Corp, Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company of the Republic of Korea, and Construction Corporation No.1 of Vietnam. Covering an area of 48.6 hectares in Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach 1 thermal power plant combines two turbines with a total capacity of 1,200MW. The power output is estimated at about 7.8 billion kWh per year. The plant has a total investment capital of VND41.1 trillion ($1.79 billion), where the investment capital is mobilised from domestic banks … [Read more...] about $1.8 billion Quang Trach power plant faces land clearance issues

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the north-central and central coastal regions to create more breakthroughs in development to match their potential and advantages while addressing a conference in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province, on February 5. The conference touched upon the implementation of the Government’s action plan to materialise the Politburo’s Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW dated November 3, 2022 on orientations for socio-economic development and national defence and security in the two regions by 2030 with a vision towards 2045. It was also intended to promote investment in the regions with the theme of “Linkage - Breakthroughs from maritime economy - Rapid, sustainable development.” Read full story - A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet attended the 22nd ASEAN Plus Three Tourism Ministers Meeting in … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest February 6

A man was fatally hit by a truck after riding his motorbike on an expressway meant only for four-wheel vehicles in southern Vietnam. Preliminary information showed that the truck was traveling along the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway at around 10:20 pm on Sunday. After reaching Thanh Duc Commune in Ben Luc District, Long An Province, the truck collided with a motorbike running in the opposite direction. The crash caused the motorcyclist to fall on the ground and die on the spot. Congestion followed the crash on the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway, February 5, 2023. Photo: A.X. / Tuoi Tre A team of traffic police officers, in coordination with the expressway management unit, later arrived at the site to identify the victim, investigate the accident, and control the traffic. Stretching 62 kilometers, the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway connects the southern metropolis with Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta. The minimum … [Read more...] about Man fatally hit by truck after riding motorbike on expressway in southern Vietnam