Bac Giang Province is well known for being one of the main lychee-growing hubs in Vietnam, thus it comes as a surprise to many that the northern province also boasts a diversity of stunning landscapes. Despite being barely 50 kilometers from the capital city of Hanoi, Bac Giang remains an undiscovered tourist destination in northern Vietnam. Backpackers who visit Bac Giang during the summer will have the opportunity to savor lychees, immerse themselves in the magnificent scenery, and discover the region's centuries-old villages. Picking up lychees at Luc Ngan orchards Lychee is a summertime specialty fruit in the north, where it is cultivated in numerous locales. However, the most renowned lychee comes from Luc Ngan District in Bac Giang. The dulcet taste of the lychee fruits here distinguishes them from those available in other localities. Despite the medium size of the fruit, its seed is the size of a pea, allowing fruit enthusiasts to enjoy a satisfying bite after … [Read more...] about Don’t miss out on these experiences when visiting Bac Giang in northern Vietnam
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Workers hope for allowance increase amid price surge
Workers at a factory in Binh Duong province (Photo: VNA) A worker’s monthly income usually consists of the base salary, overtime pay and allowances. Do Thi Thu Hoai, an employee in Phu Tho province, said: “I have been working at this company here for five years, but the allowances have remained the same for me. “I see that several other companies provide an amount for accommodation support, but here we don’t receive any.” Each month, she receives her base salary of VND4.4 million (US$188), alongside the allowances of VND300,000 for diligent attendance, VBD150,000 for fuel charges, and VND30,000 for female employees. There was an allowance for employees with children of VND100,000 (US$4.30) per month, but this no longer exists, she said. She added that not only have these amounts remained unchanged throughout the years, but they also follow a very strict policy. The allowance for diligence, for example, can only be given if the employee has perfect attendance in that … [Read more...] about Workers hope for allowance increase amid price surge
Thanh Hoa shows strong performance in State budget collection
Nghi Son 1 power plant in Thanh Hoa (Source: baothanhhoa.vn) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The central province of Thanh Hoa collected about 26.33 trillion VND (1.12 billion USD) to the State budget in the first six months of this year, completing 94% of its plan for the period. According to the provincial Department of Finance, domestic collection was estimated at 16.67 trillion VND, fulfilling 97% of the target for the whole year. Of the total, collection from land use fee was over 7.77 trillion VND. Meanwhile, collection from foreign-invested firms exceeded 3.25 trillion VND, and income from the non-State-owned sector topped 1.44 trillion VND. At the same time, income from import and export activities in the first six months of this year hit over 9.65 trillion VND, equivalent to 88% of the plan. Localities across the province also contributed over 10 trillion VND to Thanh Hoa’s State budget collection in the January-June period. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa shows strong performance in State budget collection
Needy people and students in Lao Cao receive support
In particular, on July 2, the delegation handed over two gratitude houses, 15 bikes and 15 gifts to students with adversity in life of Bao Yen district, which houses 13 ethnic minority groups with over 85,000 people. Addressing the event, Senior Colonel Ngo Anh Thu, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the People’s Army Newspaper and Vice Chairman of the club, said that the gifts were small in value, but showing deep sentiments of the club’s members and participating businesses for local people. On behalf of the local people, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Bao Yen district To Ngoc Lien thanked the delegation for their meaningful support which served as a source of encouragement for local disadvantaged households to rise in life. Touchingly receiving the bike, Ban Thanh Binh, an eighth grader of Tan Tien Boarding Secondary School, promised to study hard to deserve the gift. On July 3, in Bat Xat district, the delegation presented gratitude houses to two poor households in Y Ty and A … [Read more...] about Needy people and students in Lao Cao receive support
Rental assistance package for workers disbursed at snail’s pace
The government in late March issued a decision to grant a financial support package of VND6.6 trillion ($287.4 million) to help migrant workers pay rent for up to three months. The package is to be given to 3.4 million people by mid-August. As approved by the government, each worker will receive VND500,000-1 million per month over no more than three months. Two groups of beneficiaries are those who have labor contracts and have contributed to social insurance premiums via their salaries; and those that are currently working at industrial parks, export-processing zones and economic zones in 24 cities and provinces: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, and Bac Ninh in the north, Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, and Binh Dinh in the central region, and Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Long An, Tien Giang, Can Tho, Ca Mau, An Giang and Kien Giang in the south. Until now, 558,000 workers at … [Read more...] about Rental assistance package for workers disbursed at snail’s pace
Binh Phuoc calls for Singaporean investment in various fields
At the conference (Photo: VNA) Binh Phuoc (VNA) – The southern province of Binh Phuoc called for Singaporean investment in an array of areas during a conference held in both online and offline formats on July 5. The areas include timber processing and furniture, food processing, goods processing from rubber latex, electronics, supporting industries, commercial centres, vocational training and health care. Singapore is running 15 projects in Binh Phuoc, with combined investment of 286 million USD, making up 8.5% of total foreign investment in the province. The projects mainly focus on husbandry, meat processing, and producing animal feed, batteries and accumulators. Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong suggested Singapore expand its investment in other important spheres like urban development, trade, transportation, logistics and services. Binh Phuoc 's authorities will create favourable conditions for businesses to operate in the … [Read more...] about Binh Phuoc calls for Singaporean investment in various fields