This is a recognition from the UN of the hospital’s efforts during their mission in South Sudan, as well as being a testament to Vietnam's contributions as an active and responsible member of the UN, contributing to peace and stability around the world. Speaking at the event, Hiroko Hirahara expressed her sincere thanks to the Vietnamese government for deploying the hospital to the UN peacekeeping mission. She affirmed that amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s field hospitals have played an important role in pandemic control and prevention at the Bentiu base, as well as actively contributing to the implementation of response plans and strictly following the regulations of the mission as well as those of the World Health Organisation. The UN official also hailed the L2FH2 for its active participation in Civil-Military Co-operation (CIMIC) activities, including HIV/AIDS counselling, supporting Bentiu Hospital, sharing medicine and equipment … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s field hospital in South Sudan honoured for outstanding contributions to UN peacekeeping
Honouring our elders embroidery design
Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station Metro project open to public
The trains are fully equipped with air conditioner and ventilation systems, loudspeakers for announcements, surveillance cameras, standalone smoke and fire detectors, and LED lighting with auto-adjust brightness for underground route following the European standards. … [Read more...] about Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station Metro project open to public
SCG builds outdoor community gym in Quang Binh
Dang Dai Bang, a representative of Quang Binh Youth Union shared, “Being one of the leading enterprises in Quang Binh, SCG has always paid attention to the welfare of the local communities. During the past pandemic and the massive floods hit to Quang Binh, the company has contributed significantly to help our people overcome the hardship. Today, once again, SCG is supporting us to build this modern outdoor gym – a project to sustainably uplift the physical and mental health of the local people. On behalf of the locals, we highly appreciate what SCG has contributed and look forward to more cooperation with SCG in the future.” … [Read more...] about SCG builds outdoor community gym in Quang Binh
Hoa Phat Group posts 80 pct. growth in after-tax profit
Hanoi (VNA) - Despite the impact of COVID-19, the Hoa Phat Group still recorded a surge in both revenue and profit in 2020, the inter-sectoral conglomerate has said. It earned almost 91.28 trillion VND (3.9 billion USD) in revenue and posted 13.5 trillion VND in after-tax profit last year, up 41 percent and 80 percent, respectively, against 2019. In the fourth quarter alone, its revenue rose 43 percent year-on-year to nearly 26.17 trillion VND, while after-tax profit surged 142 percent to 4.67 trillion VND - a quarterly record. Steel manufacturing was a growth driver, the group said, adding that crude steel output doubled the 2019 figure, to 5.8 million tonnes, including 5.1 million tonnes of steel billet and finished construction steel and nearly 700,000 tonnes of hot rolled steel. In particular, 3.4 million tonnes of finished construction steel were produced, up 22.5 percent against 2019. Hoa Phat’s steel market share in Vietnam currently stands at 32.5 percent. The group … [Read more...] about Hoa Phat Group posts 80 pct. growth in after-tax profit
Thanh Hoa: a promising investment destination
Covering more than 106,000ha, the Nghi Son Economic Zone has attracted many domestic and foreign projects, including the Nghi Son Thermo-electricity Plant and the Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, which was put into operation in December 2018 and had a total investment of more than 9.3 billion USD. … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa: a promising investment destination