Illustrative image (Source: PV Coating) Hanoi (VNA) – PetroVietnam Coating JSC , a member of Petro Vietnam Gas JSC, has won a contract to coat a 14-inch, 9.5km-long marine pipeline using anti-corrosion method and reinforced concrete as part of a mining project run by Thailand's PTTEP Group in Myanmar. According to the firm, the project will be implemented in the third quarter of 2022. PVCoating reported that in the first six months of 2022, along with providing services to major customers such as Nippon Steel, Anpha ECC, Thanglong Technical, Tan Nhat Tien, Thai Duong and Vietsovpetro, the company focused on bidding for projects inside and outside the country. Last year, despite COVID-19, the firm managed to maintain production and ensure the provision of services to its customers. At the same time, it applied measures to cut costs and ensure capital for production. Deputy General Director of PV Gas Huynh Quang Hai said that this year, PV Coating needs to … [Read more...] about PV Coating wins contract in Myanmar
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Bac Lieu develops agriculture using technology, existing advantages
A shrimp farm in Bac Lieu (Photo: VNA) Bac Lieu (VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu is developing agriculture relying on its advantages and adopting advanced techniques to increase yield, quality and efficiency. According to Luu Hoang Ly, Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bac Lieu aims to improve the incomes and lives of people involved in agriculture. It plans to develop organic agriculture and processing and a hi-tech zone for breeding shrimp . The province will create favourable conditions to attract investments in the hi-tech agriculture zone, and, based on its development, create motivation for developing others, he said. Bac Lieu is the country’s second largest shrimp producer after neighbouring Ca Mau province. It plans to establish at least 10 hi-tech aquaculture zones on a combined 4,070ha by 2030. They will focus on black-tiger shrimp, white-legged shrimp, mud crabs, and bivalve mollusc. For … [Read more...] about Bac Lieu develops agriculture using technology, existing advantages
Cultural, art activities mark Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong has signed Decision No.1520/QD-BVHTTDL approving a project on the organization of the activities. Accordingly, a Vietnamese Culture Week will take place from August 9-14 in the Cambodian cities of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap featuring the culture, land, people, tourism and education of Vietnam. Art programs, both traditional and temporary, during the week will be staged by Vietnamese artists. The two sides will also sign a cooperation plan in culture and arts for 2023-2027. Meanwhile, a Cambodian Culture Week will be held in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City and southern Tra Vinh province from September 27 to October 2. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Cultural, art activities mark Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties
☀ 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
Vietnam leaders congratulate US on 246th Independence Day
Vietnamese leaders have sent congratulatory messages to leaders of the U.S. government and Congress on the occasion of the country’s 246th Independence Day. State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent their congratulations to U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue also extended greetings to President of the Senate Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. On the same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son sent a congratulatory message to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Vietnam and the U.S. established bilateral relations in 1995, paving the way for a partnership of trust, friendship, and mutual respect. The bilateral relationship is guided by the comprehensive partnership signed in 2013 and joint statements issued by the leaders of the two countries in 2015, 2016, and May and November 2017, according to the … [Read more...] about Vietnam leaders congratulate US on 246th Independence Day
WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An ready to welcome tech giant Compal
Compal’s executives paid a visit to Nghe An to explore the feasibility of investment in the locality. WHA Industrial Zone 1 - Nghe An, owned by Thailand’s WHA Group, has the potential for developing tech manufacturing activities thanks to its advantages of modern infrastructure, transport connectivity, and environmental care. WHA Industrial Zone 1 is developed with high-quality standard infrastructure and world-class facilities. The 143.5-hectare Phase 1 of WHA Industrial Zone 1 has been completed with a high occupancy rate. Meanwhile, it is on track to complete the second phase with 354.5-hectare in October. Given that Compal is looking for a 50ha manufacturing site, the second phase of WHA Industrial Zone 1 could be ideal for Compal to kickstart its new manufacturing facility in Vietnam. WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An Ever since its initiation as a PC peripheral supplier in 1984, Compal has grown to its present scale with outstanding management and solid research … [Read more...] about WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An ready to welcome tech giant Compal