Sky House by architect by Nguyen Hoang Manh from MIA Design Studio Vietnam. Photos courtesy of MIA Design Studio Vietnam Being a part of this urban context, the Sky House location is characterised by numerous skyscrapers that surround the site, built close together, creating an uncomfortable scale between people and buildings and presenting difficulties when trying to design an "open" and "airy" project. … [Read more...] about World Architecture Community Awards honours Sky House
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Japan funds project against women, child trafficking in remote areas
Hanoi (VNA) – The Japanese Government will provide a non-refundable assistance worth more than 482,000 USD for a project on women and child trafficking prevention in mountainous and remote areas of the northwestern border province of Dien Bien. Speaking at a signing ceremony in Hanoi on February 26, Ambassador Kunio Umeda said Japan hopes to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam across all fields including politics, security, economy, and culture and sports, as the two nations have upgraded ties to the level of extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia. The project will be carried out by World Vision Japan in Dien Bien’s two districts with high rate of poor people of Muong Cha and Tuan Giao. It aims to devise a support framework to prevent human trafficking and violence in targeted areas as well as help women and young girls gain knowledge to protect themselves. The one-year project, which starts this March, will build and upgrade communal … [Read more...] about Japan funds project against women, child trafficking in remote areas
Sustainable development critical to businesses’ existence
Making a corporate social responsibility report in a methodological manner will help enterprises demonstrate their serious business performance, respect for consumers and efforts towards sustainable development, he noted, adding that by doing so, their trademarks will be highly valued by consumers, which in turn will help promote their competitiveness in the global market. To achieve sustainability, all relevant parties in the supply chain, not only producers, have to pay attention to solutions for harmonising economic growth and sustainable development. Businesses should also capitalise on scientific advances to effectively use natural resources and technology, and develop high-quality products and services, Son said. Matt Wilson, an executive of Heineken Vietnam, said in the recent past, this company has provided support for 20 member companies of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development and organised training on sustainable development, including the application of … [Read more...] about Sustainable development critical to businesses’ existence
Việt Nam’s commodity market expected to lure more capital
A pepper farm at Bình Ba Commune in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province's Châu Đức District. Pepper, among other agricultural produce, is now tradable on the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam. - VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Nhị … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s commodity market expected to lure more capital
PM orders tax payments rescheduled to assist virus-affected firms
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at an online national conference on February 26. PM Phuc has told the Ministry of Finance and tax agencies to extend tax payment deadlines and simplify administrative procedures to support firms affected by the coronavirus - PHOTO: TNO HCMC – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has told the Ministry of Finance and tax agencies to extend tax payment deadlines and simplify administrative procedures to ease firms’ operations amid the spread of the novel coronavirus. … [Read more...] about PM orders tax payments rescheduled to assist virus-affected firms
