WASHINGTON: Over 1.1 billion people mainly in Asia and Africa lack official proof of identity that would get them access to public health care, education and finance, according to the World Bank. Kristalina Georgieva, CEO of the World Bank, said the ID4D program hopes to use technology to improve the lives of people living without identification. (Photo: AFP/Andrew Caballero-Reynolds) More than a third of these "invisible" people are children, the Bank said in a report issued for its annual meeting in Washington this week. That is particularly hard on groups of people forcibly displaced by unrest and disasters. To address the problem, the World Bank has launched its ID4D programme to expand digital identification programs in ways that can help fight poverty. The poverty-fighting institution has … [Read more...] about 1.1 billion people ‘invisible’, lacking official identity: World Bank
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Vung Ang 1 power plant caught red handed
PetroVietnam was found in violation when it ignored the prime minister’s directive by permitting the management board of Vung Ang 1 thermal power plant to buy nearly one million tonnes of illegal coal to produce electricity, according to newswire Labour. Vung Ang 1 thermal power plant sourced 790,000 tonnes of coal against the orders of the prime minister Located in Ky Anh town of Ha Tinh province, Vung Ang 1 thermal power plant was invested by PetroVietnam with an initial investment capital of VND22.25 trillion ($976.8 million). As of April 2016, the investment capital was at VND33.57 trillion ($1.47 billion). The plant has a designed capacity of 1,200MW with two 600MW turbines and was expected to use an annual volume of 2.9 million tonnes of coal to produce electricity. In September 2015, the first turbine came into … [Read more...] about Vung Ang 1 power plant caught red handed
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Vietnam collects nearly 1.1 trillion VND in forest environment fees
Locals and rangers in the Chu Yang Sin forest, Dak Lak (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has collected nearly 1.1 trillion VND (48.4 million USD) from forest environment service fees from water suppliers, hydropower companies and tourist agencies, accounting for 66.3 percent of the yearly plan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) said. The figure is expected to increase from the estimated 1.2 trillion VND (52.8 million USD) in 2017 to 2 trillion VND (88 million USD) in 2018 as forest service fees will be raised for hydroelectricity companies. MARD Minister Nguyen Xuan Cuong has directed the Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VAF) to review collection from forest service fees and have rational investment, especially in Muong Nhe (Dien Bien), Central Highlands and mangrove forest. The Prime Minister has decided to allocate over 1.2 trillion VND (52.8 … [Read more...] about Vietnam collects nearly 1.1 trillion VND in forest environment fees
Thanh Hoa stay on top by beating Can Tho 4-1
NDO – The late matches in the 19th round of the V-League 2017, on September 24, saw FLC Thanh Hoa beat hosts XSKT Can Tho 4-1, after falling to two consecutive defeats in the previous rounds. >>> Beating Thanh Hoa 3-2, Quang Nam climb to third place With a desire to claim a victory in order to confirm their strength and regain top spot in the rankings, the Thanh Hoa players played at a high tempo right from the off, but they faced great determination from a team hoping to improve on their performances to escape from the bottom of the group. In the first half, Can Tho were somewhat more confident, but they were less fortunate as Thanh Hoa scored the first goal in the 28th minute when Trong Hoang’s finish hit a Can Tho player to loop into the net, opening the scoring for the guests. Inspired by the opener, Thanh Hoa strengthened their attacks and in the 39th they had their second goal thanks to foreign player Uche’s header. This was also the … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa stay on top by beating Can Tho 4-1
Beating Can Tho 4-1, Thanh Hoa stay on top of V-League 2017
Late matches under the 19th round of the V-League 2017 on September 24 saw FLC Thanh Hoa beat hosts XSKT Can Tho 4-1 after two consecutive defeats in the previous rounds. Thanh Hoa stay atop after the 19th round with 4-1 over Can Tho on Sunday. With a desire to win a victory to confirm their strength and regain the top spot on the rankings, Thanh Hoa players pushed up the game’s speed right from the first minutes, but they faced great determination from a team hoping to improve their performance to escape from the bottom group. In the first half, Can Tho were somewhat more confident, but they were less fortunate as Thanh Hoa scored the first goal in the 28th minute when Trong Hoang’s finish hit a Can Tho player to head the ball into the net home, opening the scoring for the guests. Inspired by the opener, Thanh Hoa strengthened attacks and in the 39th they had the second goal thanks to foreign … [Read more...] about Beating Can Tho 4-1, Thanh Hoa stay on top of V-League 2017
Beating Can Tho 4-1, Thanh Hoa stay on top
NDO – Late matches under the 19th round of the V-League 2017 on September 24 saw FLC Thanh Hoa beat hosts XSKT Can Tho 4-1 after two consecutive defeats in the previous rounds. >>> Beating Thanh Hoa 3-2, Quang Nam climb to third place With a desire to win a victory to confirm their strength and regain the top spot on the rankings, Thanh Hoa players pushed up the game’s speed right from the first minutes, but they faced great determination from a team hoping to improve their performance to escape from the bottom group. In the first half, Can Tho were somewhat more confident, but they were less fortunate as Thanh Hoa scored the first goal in the 28th minute when Trong Hoang’s finish hit a Can Tho player to head the ball into the net home, opening the scoring for the guests. Inspired by the opener, Thanh Hoa strengthened attacks and in the 39th they had the second goal thanks to foreign player Uche’s header. This is also the tenth goal … [Read more...] about Beating Can Tho 4-1, Thanh Hoa stay on top
Google to buy part of Taiwan smartphone maker HTC for $1.1 bn
Taiwan's struggling smartphone maker HTC said on Thursday it would sell part of its smartphone business to Google for $1.1 billion as the US giant looks to take greater control of its hardware business. Google will take on half of HTC's research and development staff -- about 2,000 people -- many of whom have already been working on the Silicon Valley firm's Pixel handset, as well as intellectual property (IP) licensing. HTC said in a statement the deal is expected to be completed early next year, pending regulatory approval. "For Google, this agreement further reinforces its commitment to smartphones and overall investment in its emerging hardware business," HTC spokesman Peter Shen told a press conference in Taipei. "In addition to the talented and experienced team of professionals, Google will continue to have access to HTC’s IP to support the Pixel smartphone family. This agreement also represents a significant investment by Google in Taiwan as a key innovation and technology … [Read more...] about Google to buy part of Taiwan smartphone maker HTC for $1.1 bn
Spare parts company Futu 1 to trade shares on UpCOM
A worker is working at the Machinery Spare Parts No 1 Joint Stock Company (Futu 1). — Photo songcong.gov.vn The Hanoi Stock Exchange has approved Machinery Spare Parts No 1 Joint Stock Company (Futu 1)’s request to trade 7,079,853 shares on UpCOM under the code FT1. The shares will be traded on September 27 at the reference price of VND21,700 (US$0.95) per share. Futu 1 was established in 1986 and was formerly the No 1 Auto Parts Factory located in Chuong My District, Ha Noi. The company became a joint stock company in 2008, focusing on manufacturing, assembling and trading electronic and electrical appliances and parts for agricultural machines. Its main products include auto and motorbike spare parts and components, mechanical parts and agricultural machines. The company has more than 1,000 workers and 10 main production lines supplying spare parts, components and motors for many companies such as … [Read more...] about Spare parts company Futu 1 to trade shares on UpCOM
VN spends over $1 billion importing vegetables, fruits
In August alone, the country spent nearly $170 million on imported green produce. — Photo kinhdoanhgioi.net Viet Nam imported vegetables and fruits worth US$1.02 billion in the first eight months of 2017, a year-on-year increase of 94 per cent. Of this, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said, the import value of vegetables was around $200 million, while fruits imports were more than $800 million, double the same period last year. In August alone, the country spent nearly $170 million on imported green produce. Thailand remains Viet Nam’s largest import market, with 62 per cent of the market share in the January to August period. China ranks second, making up 16 per cent of the country’s vegetables and fruits import value. In spite of being an agricultural country that exports its green produce across the world, Viet Nam has spent a huge amount of money importing vegetables and … [Read more...] about VN spends over $1 billion importing vegetables, fruits
Binh Dinh boat hauls in 1.1 tonnes of tuna in off-season
Binh Dinh Province has some 3,200 fishing boats. — Photo www.baobinhdinh.com.vn A fishing boat caught more than 1.1 tonnes of tuna off Quy Nhon city in the central province of Binh Dinh on Monday. The off-season catch was sold for VND110,000 (US$4.84) per kilogramme. Tran Quang Bao, captain of the boat, said tuna prices had increased by around VND12,000($0.53) per kilogramme since last month. "The price is quite high and so fishing boats and their crews have high incomes. We are quickly stocking up on food and water to return to the sea." According to the province Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, so far this year the province’s fishermen have caught 8,511 tonnes of tuna, up 18.6 per cent compared to the same period last year. On average, a boat earns VND70-80 million ($3,077-3,517) per trip. Nguyen Viet Nghia, deputy director of the Institute for Seafood … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh boat hauls in 1.1 tonnes of tuna in off-season
