Hanoi (VNA) - The Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR) posted over 1.25 trillion VND (54.14 million USD) in after-tax profit in the fourth quarter of 2020, up 1.08 trillion VND over the previous quarter, reflecting its better business performance. According to its financial report for 2020, though it posted negative growth for the year as a whole, its indications in cash flow for payments and operations remained stable. As of the end of 2020, its total property was worth 54.53 trillion VND, an increase of 2.31 trillion VND against 2019. The company basically completed all of its targets in 2020. It operated the Dung Quat Oil Refinery in a safe and stable manner, with average operational capacity standing at 105 percent and total output at about 5.95 million tonnes, surpassing the target by 7 percent. Total revenue hit more than 57.89 trillion VND last year, while State budget contributions totalled 6.24 trillion VND. It cut costs by about 1.8 trillion VND … [Read more...] about BSR posts after-tax profit of over 1.25 trillion VND in Q4 2020
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Diplomacy helps raise Vietnam’s position in international arena: veteran diplomat
Regarding the diplomatic work as mentioned in the 13th Congress’s draft documents, the diplomat said that the content continues to inherit the Party’s wisdom from the previous tenures and contains new development steps in conformity with the country’s new position and power, its current diplomatic environment, as well as the complicated and unpredictable situations of the world and the region. According to him, the draft documents highlight the key role and important contributions of external affairs to national construction, defence and development, and for the first time affirm the diplomatic sector’s pioneering role with three main targets of creating and maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, mobilizing outside resources to develop the country, and improve its position and prestige. An important new point of the 13th Congress’s draft documents is defining national interests as the lodestar for external affairs, Chau added./. … [Read more...] about Diplomacy helps raise Vietnam’s position in international arena: veteran diplomat
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PM Phuc also asked for increased education in terms of politics, thought, tradition, revolutionary morality, and occupational skills for intelligence officers, as well as the building of a contingent of intelligence officers who have firm political mettle, steadfastness, and absolute loyalty to the Party, Fatherland, and people, are ready to sacrifice for the sake of the Party and nation’s revolutionary cause, and have a sharp vision and outstanding qualifications to fulfill both short- and long-term tasks. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 20
Da Lat gets bedecked in white flowers
A telecom tower at the Lam Dong Post Office seen through the jutting and blooming branches of a white orchid tree. … [Read more...] about Da Lat gets bedecked in white flowers
Mastercard launches one-stop resource site to support SMEs’ digital transformation in Asia Pacific
“With consumer buying habits and expectations evolving so quickly, this initiative is just one of the ways that Mastercard is fostering financial inclusion and helping small businesses to go digital across their operations to reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve cash flow management – all while staying safe and protected from cyber risks and fraud,” said Malhotra. … [Read more...] about Mastercard launches one-stop resource site to support SMEs’ digital transformation in Asia Pacific