The Van Phong 500kV transformer station under construction in Khanh Hoa province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Electricity (EVN) said it will make adjustments to the power grid to ensure power supply for daily public energy use in the second quarter - the peak of the dry season, when power generation becomes a serious issue. Daily consumption in April was estimated at 779 million kWh while load power stood at about 42,124 MW, rising 5.3 percent year on year. Difficulties are likely to linger on this season in terms of coal supply for thermal power plants . The State-owned group said coal shortages were recorded in Q1, at 1.36 million tonnes lower than the contracted volume, forcing thermal power plants to cut turbines, reducing output by 1.365 billion kWh. Facing that reality, the firm worked with coal suppliers to find solutions and reported the problem to authorities. EVN flexed its fleet of hydropower plants so as to guarantee both power generation … [Read more...] about Vietnam Electricity gearing up to keep lights on for dry season
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Key southern economic region a magnet for FDI
Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA) Localities in the region have also organized investment promotion workshops to popularize Vietnam’s investment environment and its advantages and potential. In mid-May, Pandora, a Danish jewelry manufacturer, announced that it will invest US$100 million to build a new facility in the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in the southern province of Binh Duong under a memorandum of understanding signed between two sides. Jeerasage Puranasamriddhi, Chief Supply Officer of Pandora group, said they have chosen Binh Duong province for the availability of skilled workforce, its infrastructure and proximity to international airports, adding that the enthusiasm, support and strong commitment the group receives from the local administration was also a reason. According to the provincial People’s Committee, in the first four months of this year, Binh Duong attracted a total of $2.35 billion in 16 new projects, nine existing ones, and from the … [Read more...] about Key southern economic region a magnet for FDI
Ha Giang Province facilitates rural industrial production
This year, Ha Giang Province will implement 11 industry promotion projects and two related tasks at a total cost of VND4.178 billion, including application of advanced machinery and equipment in tea processing, fine art and handicraft production, and garment and other consumer goods manufacture. Ha Giang Province’s industry promotion sector helps enterprises apply advanced machinery to tea production In 2021, with funding from the local industry promotion program, the Industry and Trade Promotion Center of Ha Giang Province helped the Tuan Bang trading and transport cooperative in the province’s Xin Man District procure three gas-based tea dryers, allowing the cooperative to dry 50 tonnes of green tea per year. The Coc Re trading and agro-forestry service cooperative in Xin Man District also received industry promotion funding as well as labeling and packaging design assistance for bee honey production. The support has helped the cooperative considerably improve its … [Read more...] about Ha Giang Province facilitates rural industrial production
Second group of L2FH Rotation 4 heads for South Sudan
Major General Hoang Kim Phung, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO), representatives of the VNDPKO, the Military Medical University, Australian Defense Attaché Office in Vietnam, relatives of the L2FH Rotation 4’s personnel attended the event. According to the VNDPKO leadership, the first group of the L2FH Rotation 4 to the UNMISS has settled down and taken over duties and facilities from the L2FH Rotation 3. He added that the preparation for seeing off the second group was made thoroughly. All cadres, doctors, and nurses have shown high determination and readiness to perform their duties at UNMISS. At the ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Do Thi Hang Nga, Second-in-Command of the L2FH Rotation 4 affirmed that arriving at the UNMISS, the second group will join the first group and show their highest efforts and determination, overcome difficulties, and fulfill all assigned missions, contributing to promoting the traditions and image of Uncle Ho's … [Read more...] about Second group of L2FH Rotation 4 heads for South Sudan
Vinh Phuc troops help local people surmount flood consequences
In detail, the Military Command of Lap Thach district mobilized officers, soldiers, and militiamen to help the locals in Son Dong commune, Lap Thach district harvest rice in flooded and fallen paddy fields. In Cam Trach village, Dao Tu commune, Tam Duong district, due to the prolonged and heavy rain, Cam Trach bridge has been severely damaged, threatening the lives of local people. Knowing the situation, relevant forces of Tam Duong district's Military Command and the Border Guard Training Center rushed to the scene and promptly found effective solutions to the problem. In Tam Dao district, troops tried their best to evacuate flood-hit residents to safer places. Translated by Quynh Oanh … [Read more...] about Vinh Phuc troops help local people surmount flood consequences
Australia supports universities in Northwestern region
“The Australian Government’s support will enable Tay Bac University to train a skilled workforce to better serve the labor market needs and support the economic and industrial growth of the region. This assistance will also help the university establish long-term partnerships with Australian universities,” said Dr. Nguyen Van Bao, Rector of Tay Bac University. “We are committed to assisting Vietnam’s human resource development in various ways, including through our support for Tay Bac University,” said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick. “We believe that with strengthened university management and reformed curricula and teaching methodology, Tay Bac University will be able to provide better academic support to nearly 4,000 ethnic minority students. This will increase the success rate of ethnic minority students at university and help them get better jobs,” he continued. In September 2017, Aus4Skills will sign similar MoUs with Thai Nguyen University (TNU) and TNU's … [Read more...] about Australia supports universities in Northwestern region
Bac Giang promotes litchi sales at home and abroad
Jose Mestre, a representative of the Central Retail Group in Vietnam, speaks at the conference (Photo: VNA) Bac Giang (VNA) – The northern province of Bac Giang, in collaboration with the ministries of Industry and Trade, and Agriculture and Rural Development, held an online conference on litchi sales for nearly 80 target markets at home and abroad. The conference provided an opportunity for Bac Giang to promote litchi sales in domestic and export markets; and strengthen its coordination with centrally-run agencies, domestic and foreign provinces and cities, and overseas Vietnamese economic, trade and diplomatic agencies. It also served as a forum for domestic and foreign businesses to find partners and sign contracts for litchi and litchi-based products in this year. Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Bac Giang province Phan The Tuan said that thanks to the favourable weather and the close control of growing area codes, the … [Read more...] about Bac Giang promotes litchi sales at home and abroad