Take a look at the trendsetters applying this technology in Vietnam. Truong Hai Factory - Quang Nam Green factories were one of the important criteria for THACO when building its Chu Lai Industrial Zone. In particular, during the construction of the factory, THACO chose materials and solutions that match the criteria of green buildings, such as insulation, the prevention of solar radiation, and the use of recyclable and reusable materials to ensure high energy efficiency. THACO's projects use high-quality, alloy-coated COLORBOND and ZINCALUME steel integrated with Activate technology from NS BlueScope Vietnam for the roofing and walling of the buildings. These two product lines help boost project beauty and reduce maintenance costs while retaining superior colour durability. “BlueScope's materials meet all our standards and requirements for green criteria when building a factory,” said a representative of THACO. The automobile manufacturing plant in the Thaco Chu … [Read more...] about Looking back at the pioneers applying Activate technology in Vietnam
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Implications of Central Bank Digital Currency in Vietnam
Illustrative photo. More than half of the Central Banks named in the survey are in the development or pilot stage, and about two-thirds of these Central Banks say they would issue a retail CBDC in the short or medium term. Many Central Banks are now developing CBDC ecosystems with the coordination of the private sector and existing payment methods. Central Banks want CBDC Basically, there are two CBDC models, including one tier where the Central Bank not only operates the interbank CBDC system but also provides direct CBDC wallet and account services to the public. At two tier, the Central Bank and private sector intermediaries work together, with 70% of the Central Bank developing the two-tier model because this model ensures the effectiveness of providing services such as customer access, identification process, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing (AML/CFT), and handling retail payments to the private sector. The motivation for CBDC development is also … [Read more...] about Implications of Central Bank Digital Currency in Vietnam
Covid-19 infections with BA.5 sub-variant may increase: committee
The 15th meeting of the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control on July 5 (Photo: VNA) Opening the teleconference with the 63 localities nationwide, PM Chinh, who is also head of the committee, pointed out that the pandemic remains unpredictable around the world with the emergence of the BA.5 sub-variant of Omicron in many countries. In Vietnam, after the pandemic was brought under control nationwide, some have lowered their guard, especially in vaccination, while authorities have shown slackness in examination. Meanwhile, the country still has to fight against other disease outbreaks and care for people’s health amid the shortage of medicine and medical supplies, he added. Since the start of 2022, Vietnam has recorded over 9 million infections of Covid-19, more than 8.3 million of whom have recovered and over 10,000 succumbed to the coronavirus disease (equivalent to 0.1%). Total infections now stand at 10,748,639, including 9,708,984 recoveries … [Read more...] about Covid-19 infections with BA.5 sub-variant may increase: committee
☀ Morning digest on July 4
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries over the weekend by the Vietnam News Agency. – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered faster administration of the third and fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine as part of measures against the unpredictable pandemic situation, especially when the sub-variant BA.5 has appeared in Vietnam and raised the risk of a new wave of coronavirus infections. According to the Government Office, to enhance pandemic control and create favourable conditions for socio-economic recovery and development, the Government leader has assigned Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam to continue directing the Ministry of Health, other ministries and sectors, and 63 provincial-level localities to drastically carry out anti-pandemic measures, especially accelerating COVID-19 vaccination. Read full story - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue's visits to Hungary and the UK from June 26-30 concluded successfully, thus greatly promoting the … [Read more...] about ☀ Morning digest on July 4