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The province has already made gains with impressive infrastructure upgrades to bridges and embankments In 2019, the total investment capital in the central province hit around VND19.16 trillion ($833 million), of which capital belonging to the state budget reached VND4.8 trillion ($209 million), up 28.9 per cent on-year, and that of non-state enterprises and individuals tallied to VND13.35 trillion ($580.5 million), up 15.1 per cent on-year. Foreign direct investment also hit VND968.5 billion ($42 million), twice as much as last year. Chairman of Phu Yen People’s Committee Pham Dai Duong said that the key task of 2020 is to plan and protect the environment while adapting to climate change through rapid and sustainable development. According to Duong, next year Phu Yen will focus on solutions such as preparing the best conditions for the seventh Provincial Party Congress; building provincial socio-economic planning for the period 2021-2030, towards a vision to 2050; and … [Read more...] about Phu Yen province’s crucial solution spotlight for 2020

Property Condotel market faces challenges The Saigon Times Daily Monday,  Dec 16, 2019,14:59 (GMT+7) Condotel market faces challengesThe Saigon Times Daily An aerial view of Cocobay Danang condotel complex in the central coastal city of Danang. The condotel market is facing major challenges – PHOTO: EMPIRE GROUP HCMC – Though investment in condotels is expected to benefit the economy and the real estate sector, the condotel market is facing major challenges, heard attendees at a forum on the legal corridor for the condotel segment. At the forum, held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Dien Dan Doanh Nghiep on December 14, participating experts stated that the benefits from investments in condotels included saving land and stimulating the development of the construction, service and tourism sectors. As for enterprises, this is a channel where capital can be mobilized legally and effectively. … [Read more...] about Condotel market faces challenges

Community School Recycling kicks off in Hanoi By Van Ly Monday,  Dec 16, 2019,14:59 (GMT+7) School Recycling kicks off in Hanoi By Van Ly Attendants exchange used cartons for small pots of tree at the kick-off ceremony of the School Recycling program - PHOTO: VAN LY HANOI - Food processing and packaging solution provider Tetra Pak on December 14 kicked off a carton recycling program that will be implemented in 800 primary schools and kindergartens in 16 districts of Hanoi. The event raised the total number of participating schools in 2019 to 1,400 in both Hanoi and HCMC. The program would be expanded to Danang and Binh Duong next year. School Recycling is the first-ever large-scale program to categorize, collect, and recycle used cartons in Hanoi under partnership with the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the Department of Education and Training, and Tetra Pak’s partners including Dong … [Read more...] about School Recycling kicks off in Hanoi

Nation Hanoi residents advised to limit outdoor activities amid severe air pollution The Saigon Times Daily Monday,  Dec 16, 2019,14:51 (GMT+7) Hanoi residents advised to limit outdoor activities amid severe air pollutionThe Saigon Times Daily Many high buildings are shrouded in dense smog due to air pollution in Hanoi. Residents were advised to restrict their outdoor activities when the air quality gets worse – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – As air pollution in the capital city of Hanoi has reached alarming levels over the past week, the Ministry of Health has issued scores of recommendations for residents to alleviate the effects of poor air quality on their health, reported VnEconomy. The recommendations were jointly issued by the ministry’s Health Environment Management Agency, the National Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health and the World Health Organization in Vietnam. Specifically, local … [Read more...] about Hanoi residents advised to limit outdoor activities amid severe air pollution

Arts Fine arts exhibition opens at Danang museum The Saigon Times Daily Monday,  Dec 16, 2019,14:51 (GMT+7) Fine arts exhibition opens at Danang museumThe Saigon Times Daily The exhibition attracts many visitors - PHOTOS: COURTESY OF ORGANIZER HCMC - In celebration of Vietnam Fine Arts Day (December 10), the Danang Fine Arts Museum is holding an exhibition showcasing artworks of local artists. On display are more than 50 sculptures, oil on canvas, lacquer and watercolor paintings created by 36 painters and sculptors in the central coast city. The artworks depict the beautiful landscapes and lifestyle of people in Danang and the central region as a whole. They also raise public awareness of environmental protection through various topics such as natural disasters and ocean pollution in coastal areas. The museum also offers annual prizes to artists with outstanding works to honor their contributions to the city’s … [Read more...] about Fine arts exhibition opens at Danang museum