According to Mr. Tri, all general urban planning for HCMC signed by the Prime Minister from 1993 up to 2012 have the same basic content, which is developing Thu Thiem urban area and the multi-polar development with satellite cities as a whole. … [Read more...] about Proper sanction needed to reform HCMC urban planning
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HoREA calls on firms to develop low-cost housing projects
An aerial view of part of HCMC. HoREA has called on real estate enterprises to develop low-cost housing projects to quelch the thirst for budget homes - PHOTO: V.DUNG HCMC – The HCMC Real Estate Association (HoREA) has called on local real estate enterprises to develop commercial housing projects for medium- and low-income earners and social housing projects due to a severe shortage of such products in the city. … [Read more...] about HoREA calls on firms to develop low-cost housing projects
Thai investment in Viet Nam increases
Gulf Energy Development PLC, a leading Thai private power producer, recently announced plans to acquire 70.5 per cent of Global Mind Investment Management (GMIM)’s shares from Nech Opportunities Fund VCC, worth US$40 million (Bt1.2 billion) to expand investment in Viet Nam. … [Read more...] about Thai investment in Viet Nam increases
Smart manufacturing for accelerated digitalisation
To stay competitive, factories and warehouses must leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and digitalisation to become much more efficient. While industries have automated many processes, secure wireless connectivity empowers factory automation, making industrial automation possible on a much larger scale. By creating a digital foundation, industrial automation will increase productivity and performance. For instance, Ericsson’s factory in Estonia has demonstrated that with AR troubleshooting, the average fault detection time reduction combined with better ergonomics and faster information sharing, can boost productivity by up to 50 per cent. … [Read more...] about Smart manufacturing for accelerated digitalisation
ASEAN senior officials discuss preparations for AMM Retreat
Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung thanked ASEAN member countries for supporting Vietnam in 2020, expressing his belief that Brunei will lead the ASEAN through challenges to recover from the pandemic. Vietnam is ready to cooperate with Brunei in performing the role of ASEAN Chair in 2021. The Vietnamese official suggested using the ASEAN fund for COVID-19 response to buy vaccines, first of all for medical staff, adding that Vietnam called on all ASEAN member countries to fully operate the Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies (RRMS). He stressed that the grouping should optimise the outcomes that ASEAN had achieved in 2020, proposing that key agencies in charge of ASEAN Community’s pillars continue to improve and complete the remaining action lines in the master plan for the 2025 ASEAN Community Vision. He also asked ASEAN to early define the roadmap to build the ASEAN vision 2025 based on the Hanoi Declaration on the ASEAN Community’s … [Read more...] about ASEAN senior officials discuss preparations for AMM Retreat