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The decision was made based on announced criteria: not more than 40 new cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 of the population per fortnight; not more than one percent of a single-day rise of new cases for 14 days; reproduction number of coronavirus at below one for seven days. It was also based on reciprocity principles, the center said. … [Read more...] about Russia to reopen air travel with Vietnam

According to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, An Giang is home to 10 solar power projects whose total capacity is 1,800MW. Currently, four plants among them have been put into use and generate 214MWp. Some other projects will be operation soon, adding 320MWp more to the national grid. Furthermore, 37MWp from rooftop solar power systems were added to the national grid in early November 2020. In addition, a model of combination of high-tech agriculture and rooftop solar power systems have been introduced in Can Tho City as well as other provinces and cities in the delta. … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes a big push into renewable energy

Hanoi (VNA) – High hopes are pinned on Vietnam’s rice export in the early months of 2021 after the price of its 5-percent broken rice exceeded 500 USD per tone last year, the highest since the end of 2011. The country’s rice export is likely to grow further in the first quarter of this year since the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to increasing food demand in a number of Vietnam’s major markets in Southeast Asia and Africa which have placed more orders for Vietnamese rice, according to Nguyen Quynh Nga from the Vietnam Institute of Industrial and Trade Policy (VIOIT). Meanwhile, China’s rice imports are expected to bounce back due to a sharp increase in domestic price and unfavourable weather. China’s rising demand will offer a good opportunity for Vietnam, particularly given that the two countries have established a hotline to facilitate the trade of agricultural products which was disrupted by COVID-19. Vietnam’s newly-signed trade … [Read more...] about Q1 rice export outlook remains promising

Supporting industries have not yet caught up with the growth and demand of FDI; the protection of the environment from the impact of investment and production activities by FDI enterprises is still under threat and faces insecurity; national defense, economic security and social order are facing negative foreign investment activities; hi-tech attraction is not yet successful; cooperation and alliance between local and FDI enterprises are not close, and possibly non-existent, so to say; and the legal system and policies for investment, business, land and construction are asynchronous and constantly amended and supplemented, eroding the competitiveness of the investment environment. … [Read more...] about Private sector development to enhance FDI efficiency

URC Vietnam accelerates green turn Protecting employees and consumers has been top-of-mind for many companiese in this difficult year. What has URC done in this regard? Besides state-of-the-art laboratories and international standardised production lines for safe and quality products, URC Vietnam perceives that we can grow sustainably only when we build a strong team of professional, engaged, and dedicated people who have committed to the same values. … [Read more...] about URC Vietnam accelerates green turn