The ongoing serious air pollution in Hanoi and northern Vietnam has entered its sixth day, while local authorities are still silent amidst rising concerns. According to Dr. Hoang Tung Duong, president of the Vietnam Clean Air Partnership (VCAP), many northern localities, including Hanoi, have been plagued by horrific air pollution in the past six days. As of Friday morning, air quality in many locations across Hanoi was very unhealthy, evidenced by the statistics of the PAM Air. The air quality index (AQI) in such districts as Ba Dinh, Dong Da, Thanh Xuan, and Tay Ho was measured at between 202 and 240. An AQI of 201-300 is considered dangerous to health. Measuring tools operated by the Hanoi People’s Committee also showed similar results. In response to the situation, the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment only cited the average AQI of 256 and issued a short warning that the atmosphere could have serious impacts … [Read more...] about Authorities remain silent amidst terrible air pollution in Hanoi
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ACB, FWD to launch e-bancassurance partnership
Financial Markets ACB, FWD to launch e-bancassurance partnership By Hung Le Saturday, Dec 14, 2019,12:58 (GMT+7) ACB, FWD to launch e-bancassurance partnershipBy Hung Le Representatives of FWD Vietnam and ACB toast the launch of the e-bancassurance partnership - PHOTO: MY CHI HCMC - Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) and FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Company Limited (FWD) on December 12 announced a landmark e-bancassurance partnership, the first of its kind in Vietnam, allowing ACB customers to easily purchase FWD insurance products through the bank’s website with a few clicks. Under the agreement, ACB will provide completely online insurance products through its network. FWD Cancer Care, with annual premiums starting from VND99,000, will be the first product launched through the online platform. Tu Tien Phat, executive vice president of ACB, noted that ACB’s mission will make all the difference in … [Read more...] about ACB, FWD to launch e-bancassurance partnership