Sci tech environment

It requires huge investment capital to build waste-to-electricity (WTE) plants with high technologies. Meanwhile, enterprises are meeting many barriers, especially in policies. As a result of rapid urbanization, economic growth and population increase, the volume of waste generated has doubled over the last 15 years. It requires huge investment capital to build waste-to-electricity (WTE) plants with high technologies. Meanwhile, enterprises are meeting many barriers, especially in policies. These include projects on incinerating solid waste to generate electricity by Waste to Energy Pte Ltd from Singapore, a similar project by Fluid Tech from Australia planned to be implemented in HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Dung Quat Economic Zone, and a project on treating waste with pyrolysis by the joint venture between Vietnam’s Dai Lam Company and the US Entropic Energy. Mai Lan  Bac Lieu faces rubbish problem as waste treatment project stagnates The southern … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs reasonable policies to develop WTE technology

The cooperation between banks and fintech firms is fundamentally changing the way the financial sector operates. “Without fintech, commercial banks’ Mobile Banking won’t be able to develop as seen today,” said Pham Tien Dung, director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Payment Department. Fintech is present in many financial products, from the products for terminal users such as e-wallet, to products supporting the operation of financial institutions such as smart technology services and blockchain. The systems help reduce the cost of financial services, eliminate intermediaries and help financial services reach the most efficient level. The data control, information security and safety for customers and financial institutions have been upgraded significantly thanks to fintech. Mai Lan HCM City could become fintech hub: experts HCM City, the country’s commercial hub, has the potential to become a fintech hotspot of the country and region, … [Read more...] about Banks and fintechs: the new and powerful union

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 16 December 2019 - Known as an innovative disruptor with responsible entrepreneurship at its heart, Banyan Tree Holdings strengthens its founding competitive edge in people to future proof its mission of sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. L-R: Banyan Tree Group's big family celebrating its 25th Anniversary; Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings Mr Ho Kwon Ping receiving the HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award from The BHN Group President Mr Jeff Higley; Annual Talent Development Programme.Celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, Banyan Tree Holdings continues to stand tall as one of the few steadfastly independent hospitality companies in a rapidly consolidating industry. "Set against an increasingly competitive and uncertain landscape, we are now in the middle of the river of change. We have left the home bank but not reached the safety of the farshore. And we need to be aware that we are in this zone. Being an … [Read more...] about Banyan Tree Holdings Prepares for Disruption to Steer New Directions

  The flowers and ornamental plants for Tết represent Vietnamese hopes for health, happiness and prosperity. VNS Photo Văn Châu HCM CITY – Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are growing new flower and plant varieties such as five-fruit trees and rat-shaped plants for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) festival, which falls on January 25 (Year of the Rat). In Đồng Tháp Province’s Sa Đéc City, one of the delta’s largest flower growing areas, hundreds of new flower varieties, including various types of new foreign roses and daisies, have been planted for Tết. The new varieties of roses, lilies and zinnias are in high demand. More and more people this year are buying expensive ornamental flowers and fruit trees for the coming Tết holiday, according to farmer Nguyễn Văn Tý.  The buying trend has led to … [Read more...] about Five-fruit trees, plants shaped like rats popular for Tết

Vietnam will likely face a power shortage during 2020-2030 if electricity generation is not increased and there is not enough fuel (coal and gas) for generation. It is forecast that the demand for electricity will continue to grow at a high level until 2030. The power sector will need to ensure 265-278 billion kWh of output by 2020 and around 572-632 billion kWh by 2030. The growth rate in the 2016-2020 period will be 10.3-11.3 per cent per year and about 8-8.5 per cent between 2021 and 2030. Insufficient power supply could lead to a heavier reliance on imported fuel, especially in power generation, while the higher demand would also place greater pressure on power infrastructure, which might not be improved quickly enough due to lack of funding. In addition to these challenges, Vietnam could face greater environmental impacts from an increased demand and a higher proportion of fossil fuels, especially coal in the energy mix. With the country’s energy demand projected to increase … [Read more...] about Solar rooftop panels ease thirst for power