The defendants accompanied by police officers at the appeal trial on March 25 (Photo: VNA) Binh Thuan (VNA) – The People’s Court of the central province of Binh Thuan upheld the first instance trial sentences of between two and three years imposed on 13 defendants charged with disturbance of public order at the provincial People’s Committee headquarters in June 2018. Accordingly, at the appeals court on March 25, the defendants were unable to provide new evidence and as such, the court could not accept their appeals due to insubstantial mitigating factors. The defendants are Le Nhut Ban, Truong Gia Quoc Huy, Nguyen Thi Nham, Do Van Tai, Tran Thi Mai Huong, Do Van Co, Dong Kim Hung, Nguyen Huu Thai, Nguyen Dinh Dong, Pham Minh Tung, Dang Ngoc Hoa, Nguyen Sinh, and Doan Thi Hanh Thuong. They were convicted of “causing public disorder” in accordance with Clause 2, Article 318 of the 2015 Penal Code. The jury at the first-instance trial found the actions … [Read more...] about Sentences upheld for 13 rioters in Binh Thuan
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NA Chairwoman reviews Binh Thuan’s socio-economic development
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the event (Source: VNA) Binh Thuan (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held a working session with authorities of south central Binh Thuan province on March 16 to discuss socio-economic situation, Party building and key tasks for the near future. As a trade gateway to the southeast and the Central Highlands, Binh Thuan posted annual growth of 8.08 percent in gross regional domestic product last year. Its agro-forestry-fisheries accounted for 30.8 percent, industry-construction slightly moved up to 31 percent and services 38.1 percent. NA asked Binh Thuan to fully tap its 192km coastline and beautiful beaches in service of socio-economic development. She also lauded the provincial authorities and people for their achievements in Party building and serious implementation of the Party Central Committee’s directions and resolutions over the past years. Due to overlapping planning on urban … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman reviews Binh Thuan’s socio-economic development
Binh Thuan urged to better improve business environment
The suggestion was made by National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, at a working session with the provincial authorities on March 16, discussing the South Central Coast locality’s socio-economic situation and Party building work in 2018 and the first quarter of 2019. Reports at the meeting showed that, in 2018, the provincial economy continued to grow positively, with the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) increasing by 8.08% compared to 2017. State budget revenue last year exceeded the estimate, while in the first quarter of 2019 collection was estimated at VND 2.7 trillion, reaching 28.4% of the yearly estimate, up 7% compared to the same period in 2018. The total social investment development capital in 2018 was at VND 24 trillion, up 19.8% compared to 2017. Hailing the efforts made by Binh Thuan in the past year, NA Chairwoman Ngan praised the province in identifying the potential industries and areas to focus on, such as clean and renewable energy, tourism … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan urged to better improve business environment
Binh Thuan to build first solar power plant
Binh Thuan to build first solar power plantThe Saigon Times Daily Local workers inspect solar panels in this file photo. The south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan will launch its first solar power plant next year – PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan will complete building its first solar power plant in June next year, with total investment capital of some VND1 trillion. The facility in Vinh Hao Commune, Tuy Phong District, will be able to generate 63 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, the local media reported. Power Plus Vietnam Co., Ltd, started construction on the solar power plant yesterday, September 19. The plant, which covers an area of 50 hectares, has a designed capacity of 30 megawatts using advanced technologies provided by the world’s leading brands such as Jinko Solar, Power Electronic and Daihen. Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Huynh Thanh Canh said that Binh Thuan is among the … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan to build first solar power plant
Work starts on first solar power plant in Binh Thuan
Construction of Tuy Phong solar power plant begins on September 19 (Photo: VNA) Binh Thuan (VNA) – Power Plus Vietnam Co., Ltd on September 19 started construction of Tuy Phong solar power plant, the first of its kind in the central coastal province of Binh Thuan. The project opened up a new period of clean, hi-tech energy development, and is expected to benefit the province’s socio-economic development, while contributing to environmental protection, climate change response, greenhouse gas emission reduction and sustainable development. Covering 50 hectares in Vinh Hao commune, Tuy Phong district, the 1 billion VND (44,000 USD) plant has a designed capacity of 30MW, using technologies provided by the world’s leading businesses such as Jinko Solar, Power Electronic and Daihen. Once operational in June 2019, it will churn out about 63 million kWh of electricity, serving power demand in production and daily activities in the province. Statistics show … [Read more...] about Work starts on first solar power plant in Binh Thuan