10 days in vietnam

Vo Tien Dung, vice director of Hanoi-based Halcom Vietnam, said his business has been cooperating with German, Finnish and Japanese companies for the last 23 years, but has yet to find the best technologies to deal with Vietnam’s waste problems. It is difficult to treat typically unsorted and highly humid waste in Vietnam. For example, trash in Europe has a humidity level of around 20%, while trash in Vietnam could have a humidity level of 60-70%, he added. Even the ongoing waste-to-energy plants in Hanoi and Can Tho would need more time so their effectiveness could be evaluated, Dung said. Treating unsorted trash without the same humidity conditions as in other countries would make it hard to meet efficiency and emission standards, he added. Nguyen Quang Huan, member of the National Assembly’s Committee for Science, Technology and the Environment, said he was concerned about waste-to-energy plants. He said such technology still produces pollutants, and is merely cleaning the … [Read more...] about No ideal waste treatment technology for Vietnam yet

P/S of Unilever Vietnam and the Viet Nam Odonto-Stomatology Association have announced a collaboration agreement to prolong the Protecting Vietnamese Smiles programme to 2027. The programme is a component of a strategic partnership between the two parties to enhance oral health and reduce oral diseases by 10 per cent in Viet Nam between 2022 and 2027. Under the collaboration, the two sides will strengthen education on appropriate oral hygiene habits including organising communication initiatives to inspire 20 million people to properly brush their teeth day and night to prevent oral health issues. In addition, they will co-ordinate to implement the School Dentistry programme to directly approach and spread the formation of healthy daily brushing habits to 2.6 million primary and preschool children The oral health checks among the community will also be organised with free dental examinations and consultations for 100,000 children and the elderly. The two sides will develop … [Read more...] about P/S extends collaboration with Vietnam Odonto-Stomatology Association

Located on Ky Con Street in HCMC’s District 1, Quince Saigon restaurant that specializes in serving European-style dishes topped the list. The highlight of the restaurant is all dishes are grilled in wood fire ovens. Its signature dishes include smoked potato cream, tomato and jamon jam, cured salmon and scallop tonkotsu. “Ambience, food, staff… everything is great here,” a Travel + Leisure reader commented. “Consistently good. Has been a go-to for years,” another voter said. La Maison 1888 inside InterContinental Sun Peninsula Resort in Da Nang was second on the list. It is Vietnam’s first restaurant to feature a Michelin-starred chef, Pierre Gagnaire. The restaurant serves foreign specialties like Wagyu Beef and Pate-croute with a touch of Vietnamese influence, using local flavors and ingredients. Pizza 4P’s restaurant chain in HCMC came … [Read more...] about 10 best Vietnamese restaurants as selected by US magazine

The daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar was set at 23,174 VND/USD on August 10. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 23,174 VND/USD on August 10, down 2 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/-3 percent, the ceiling rate applicable to commercial banks during the day is 23,869 VND/USD and the floor rate 22,478 VND/USD. The opening-hour rates at many commercial banks also dropped. At 8:27 am, BIDV listed the buying rate at 23,250 VND/USD and the selling rate at 23,530 VND/USD, both down 5 VND from the end of August 9. Vietcombank kept both rates unchanged at 23,220 VND/USD (buying) and 23,530 VND/USD (selling)./. VNA … [Read more...] about Reference exchange rate down 2 VND on August 10

As a social contributor in the United States, Mother Sam was twice granted the presidential lifetime achievement award for her social devotion. Ai Hong Sam, a Vietnamese-American doctor, has fostered hundreds of children for a simple reason that is “allowing these orphans to call me 'mom' as they have long desired.” At that time, the Vinh Son orphanage in Thong Nhat Ward under Kon Tum Province, located in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam, was struggling to survive as it was home to hundreds of orphans, who were in desperate need of nurturing. Once in a while, charitable groups or individuals paid them a visit and were able to assist in extremely difficult times. One day, a woman from distant America found out, gradually got to know them, and voluntarily took on the burden. Every single thing is confided to Mother Sam Sam and the nuns in the orphanage are sharing the tasks with one another. While the nuns are in charge of looking after the children, she travels … [Read more...] about Mother Sam’s ‘superhuman strength’ supports 300 children in Vietnam

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly (NA)'s Standing Committee convened its 14th session in Hanoi on August 9 afternoon, under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue . In his opening remarks, Hue said that the session will last for two days and a half, during which the committee will look into a draft report on the outcomes of the thematic supervision of policies and laws on thrift practice and anti-wastefulness for 2016-2021. This work is scheduled to be scrutinised during the 15th NA’s fourth session, expected to open on October 20, he added. He went on to say that lawmakers will offer opinions on socio-economic issues regarding the middle-term public investment plan for the 2021-2025 period, and the Government’s proposal for policies aimed at employers and employees affected by COVID-19. An overview of the session. (Photo: VNA) Also at this session, the committee will consider the … [Read more...] about 15th NA’s Standing Committee convenes 14th session