It also seeks to make the sector more profitable for 150,000 citrus small-holders in the area; by developing a sustainable citrus value chain – in which the local farmers will be contracted and supported in combination with the private sector’s extension system, fertilizer advisory service, virus-free citrus seedlings and financial support program. The aim is to deliver a 50% increase in income for the sector. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Netherlands target sustainable agri-business development
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Coal corporation speeds up implementation of key projects
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam National Coal - Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin) is speeding up investments in key projects to ensure the corporation’s sustainable development in 2021. According to Vinacomin President and CEO Dang Thanh Hai, despite impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, Vinacomin achieved positive results. Last year, Vinacomin produced 38.47 million tonnes of raw coal, imported 9.65 million tonnes, and sold 42 million tonnes. Its 2020 turnover stood at 123.42 trillion VND (5.35 billion USD), exceeding the adjusted target by 1 percent and equivalent to 89 percent of the result recorded in 2019. Profit was 2.6 trillion VND, reaching the target set and equivalent to half of 2019’s figure. Vinacomin contributed 19.5 trillion VND to the State budget during the year, surpassing the target by 2 percent. The corporation also ensured employment and incomes for more than 96,000 employees. This year, Vinacomin plans to … [Read more...] about Coal corporation speeds up implementation of key projects
Simple daily change, green actions help environmental protection
The ministry is focusing on setting up and completing the projects of 'International Centre for ocean plastic waste' and 'Strengthening the management of plastic waste in Việt Nam' to review regulations and policies in management, collection and treatment of plastic waste, as well as to create policies to encourage local firms to invest in technologies or move to produce compostable goods rather than plastic items. … [Read more...] about Simple daily change, green actions help environmental protection
Electricity dispatch centre asks for better infrastructure
Hanoi (VNA) - The National Load Dispatch Center (A0) has asked Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to equip it with better infrastructure for the operation of a future wholesale and retail electricity market with more renewable energy resources. According to a representative of the centre, wind and solar power plants have been put into operation on a large scale but data on their scale and generating capacity is not yet accurate. The representative added that rooftop solar power, with a capacity of up to 9,583 MWp, was affecting the load chart, making it tough to plan the power system operation as well as the market, especially due to the limitations of the transmission grid, particularly the 500kV / 220kV grid in the north. The centre also said the operation processes of the hydroelectric plants with a capacity of more than 30 MW had shortcomings to fit with electricity market regulations. As the future infrastructure will convert the transaction cycle from 60 minutes to 30 minutes, while … [Read more...] about Electricity dispatch centre asks for better infrastructure
FPT prevails Covid-19 pandemic with double-digit growth
During the year, FPT also expanded globally with four new branches opened in Canada, the Middle East, India and Costa Rica, bringing the total number of abroad offices to 52 in 25 countries and territories. The expansion represents the group’s prompt response to customer needs in key regions such as the US and Asia-Pacific, and subsequently the remaining parts of the world. … [Read more...] about FPT prevails Covid-19 pandemic with double-digit growth
