The Hanoitimes - VNPT, which is one of the largest mobile carriers in the country, is preparing tender documents for privatization consulting to submit to the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises. Deputy PM urges Agribank, VNPT to launch IPO by end-2019 VNPT to start equitization process in 2019 Due to the group’s large scale as well as its complex operation fields, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT)’s bidders for the privatization consulting will be one of the five biggest consulting firms such as KPMG, Deloitte, EY and some others, a VNPT representative was quoted by VnEconomy as saying. VNPT is preparing tender documents to invite international audits to consult its privatization. These top consultants have prestige and available networks of customers including a number of large financial investors around the world that can facilitate investment in VNPT. According to VNPT, international consultants are … [Read more...] about VNPT to pick leading world consultants for privatization plan
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French agency funds E-Learning Building at vocational college
Students practice their skills at the Lilama 2 International Technology Colleges E-Learning Buildings Radio Telecommunication Laboratory in Dong Nai Province. — VNS Photo Ngoc Diep Lilama 2 International Technology College in Dong Nai Province opened its E-Learning Building on Friday (May 10) which was funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) in Viet Nam. As part of an AFD-funded project worth €25 million, the E-Learning Building meets the demand for an eco-friendly and energy-saving building. The project has financed reform efforts and renovation of five vocational schools in Viet Nam so they can meet international standards. The college is one of the first vocational training colleges in the country to be granted management autonomy. Established in 1986 in the provinces Long Thanh District, the college became a public school under the Ministry of Construction in 2010. With about 4,500 students, the school offers 20 occupations with five types of qualifications: … [Read more...] about French agency funds E-Learning Building at vocational college
HCM City energy saving programme a success
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City’s energy-saving programme in 2016–20 has achieved significant success and is being promoted across the country. The numbers of households and businesses saving electricity in the city has gone up from 521,520 in 2016 to 729,097, according to the steering committee for power saving and safety. The power saved by households and enterprises increased from 340 million kWh in 2016 to 459.02 million kWh in 2017, and the savings from this rose from VNĐ640 billion to VNĐ860 billion. The programme helped reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 322,083 tonnes last year. According to the deputy director of the city Department of Trade and Industry, Nguyễn Phương Đông, the programme has significantly contributed to the city’s socio-economic development and reduced pollution. Mass organisations have measures to mobilise their members to join the programme, he said. The HCM City Women’s Union … [Read more...] about HCM City energy saving programme a success
More than 500 wildlife animals saved in Vietnam in 2018
The Hanoitimes - Vietnam is becoming a hot spot for trading and using wild animal and plant products. Many transnational trafficking cases with a large number of wildlife have been detected. New website to protect wild animals launched The Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV), a non-governmental organization, recorded 1,666 cases of wildlife-related violations in 2018, and 521 wildlife animals were saved in Vietnam thanks to the engagement of people and law enforcement agencies. According to some experts, Vietnam is becoming a hot spot for trading and using wild animal and plant products. Many transnational trafficking cases with a large number of wildlife have been detected. A wildcat was captive in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: ENV Due to illegal wildlife trafficking, many species are in danger of extinction, negatively affecting biodiversity. Many large mammals which are symbols of many regions become extinct such as one-horn rhino, tiger, gray cow, wild buffalo, … [Read more...] about More than 500 wildlife animals saved in Vietnam in 2018
521 endangered animals saved in 2018
An endangered monkey held captive. - Photo courtesy of ENV Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI – As many as 521 endangered wildlife animals were saved in Việt Nam in 2018 thanks to the engagement of people and law enforcement agencies, NGO Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV) announced on Monday. Up to 1,666 wildlife-related violations were also detected, of which 64 per cent involved illegally in advertising and trading endangered animals and products made from them. To avoid law enforcement agencies, traders use the internet as an exchange platform to commit the crimes. ENV recorded 800 wildlife violation cases on the internet, with more than 1,200 links showing signs of violation. In September 2018, Bá Thước District Police in the central province of Thanh Hoá seized a 12-litre bottle of alcohol with two bear legs inside. The bottle was advertised on Facebook. A week later, two other people were also arrested for selling bear alcohol. According to … [Read more...] about 521 endangered animals saved in 2018