According to the initial information, locals around the park’s premises discovered the blaze started at some 3am at Phuoc Sinh Company at C12/1 Street 2F; many people tried to escape while others tried to put out the blaze yet their efforts were unrewarded. Informed the blaze, the local firefighting departments in 11, 12, Binh Tan, Tan Phu, Binh Chanh and the rescue center sent out as many as 21 fire engines and 122 fire fighters to the scene to control the blaze. However, the company’s warehouse contained inflammable materials, firefighters were facing difficulties in distinguishing the blaze. This one would spawn a horrific ten-meter furnace of smoke. Firefighters divided into many groups to battle for 3 hours to contain a fire at the park which sent thick smoke billowing over the premises. At 6 am on the morning, the blaze was basically under the control not spread to other warehouses and neighboring. The blaze cause is under investigation. By DAN NGUYEN - … [Read more...] about Hundreds of firefighters join fight to douse fire in Vinh Loc Industrial Park
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Huge fire at Long Giang Industrial Park
The fire broke out at the warehouse of a textile company named KANGNA VN CO., LTD. in Long Giang Industrial Park of the southern province of Tien Giang at 4.15 PM this afternoon. Six fire engines have been sent to Long Giang IP According to Doan Van Tuan, chief of police of Tan Phuoc district, six fire engines of the province, district, and the IP were mobilised to put out the fire. However, the fire had not been extinguished by 8 PM. The fire was blown up by the wind The fire broke out at the warehouse of KANGNA VN CO., LTD., then was blown up by the wind and escalated quickly. The fire had not yet been extinguished by 8 PM Firefighting department of Tien Giang sent six fire engines and tens of firefighters and policemen to support the fire fighting efforts. However, the warehouse is too large, over one hectare, contains many flammable substances and the wind is blowing gusty, it is hard to extinguish the fire. By Nguyen Huong … [Read more...] about Huge fire at Long Giang Industrial Park
Training programme starts in Hà Nội on eco-industrial parks
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The second training programme on eco-industrial parks was held yesterday in Hà Nội, as part of a US$53-million project to set industrial production in Việt Nam on the path of sustainable development. Nearly three decades since the country’s Đổi mới (reform), the contributions of industrial parks to the growing economy of Việt Nam is indisputable. However, they are also responsible for many environmental issues that adversely affect the public and even offset their own economic achievements. This is why the Vietnamese Government has considered the study and implementation of eco-industrial parks – whereby environmental quality and economic development can go hand-in-hand – “an urgent matter.” The efforts were materialised by the Prime Minister-approved project "Implementation of Eco-Industrial Park Initiative for Sustainable Industrial Zones in Việt Nam", launched four … [Read more...] about Training programme starts in Hà Nội on eco-industrial parks
Hanoi: All industrial parks to have wastewater systems by 2020
The municipal People’s Committee has ordered the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to examine the environmental impact assessments of operating projects in the city. Hanoi to focus on wastewater treatment systems in all industrial parks by 2020 Meanwhile, investors must work to handle wastewater that can pollute and damage the surrounding environment and local livelihoods. All of the measures must be made in compliance with national technical standards. In addition, they must declare and pay fees for environmental protection. The capital city is now home to 18 industrial parks with a total area of nearly 3,441 hectares. There are 89 industrial complexes in the city, 43 of which are operating stably and 46 others have just completed their infrastructure systems. According to reports from relevant authorities, wastewater treatment plants have been built in nine operating industrial zones while construction of 21 stations in 43 industrial complexes … [Read more...] about Hanoi: All industrial parks to have wastewater systems by 2020
Vietnam to spend VND21 trillion on industrial park infrastructure
Nearly VND21 trillion (US$924 million) will be invested in the development of infrastructure for economic zones and industrial parks in Vietnam as part of a plan recently approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The move is expected to make Vietnam's economic zones more attractive to investors The plan is designed to improve the local infrastructure in order to attract more investment into these zones by 2020. Specifically, Vietnam aims to complete 200-250 kilometers of roads and wastewater treatment facilities with a daily capacity of 13,000-14,000 cubic meters in 16 coastal economic zones, with a further 200-250 kilometres of roads and wastewater treatment capacity of 300-400 cubic meters a day for 21 border economic zones. At the same time, 80-100 kilometers of roads will be built for 30-35 local industrial clusters in disadvantaged areas. Water drainage systems, wastewater treatment facilities and power supply systems will also be built for hi-tech parks. The plan … [Read more...] about Vietnam to spend VND21 trillion on industrial park infrastructure