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Vietnamese passport (Photo: Internet) In the previous version of the list the country was ranked 88th with 51 points. Elsewhere at the top of the rankings, Japan and Singapore currently share the first-place position. “Singapore and Japan's passports top the rankings thanks to both documents offering access to 190 countries globally”, according to CNN. Tied in second place were the Republic of Korea, Finland, and Germany. Citizens of all three countries are able to access 188 nations across the world without requiring a visa prior to their arrival. Finland were able to climb the list following recent changes to Pakistan’s visa policy. The South Asian country has offered an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to citizens of 50 countries, including Finland, Japan, Spain, Malta, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Most notably, the United States and the UK were not included in Pakistan’s ETA list. A total of three European nations, including Denmark, … [Read more...] about Vietnam listed in 90th place on powerful passport list

Techcombank confidently overtook the banking sector on the Profit500 Techcombank is also a newcomer among the top 10 domestic companies with the highest profit, carving a place among names like PVN, Viettel, Vingroup, and others. According to Vietnam Report (VnReport), the list (Profit500) is based on independent and objective evaluations of return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), pre-tax profit, and revenue. Profit500 aims to honour the most profitable companies that can become important drivers for Vietnam’s economic growth, and to introduce Vietnamese brands to the local and international business community. The list has recognised Techcombank as the top bank in terms of operational efficiency with 15 consecutive quarters of continuous growth. In the first half of 2019, the bank hit VND5.7 trillion ($247.83 million) in the pre-tax profit and VND9.1 trillion ($395.65 million) in revenue – a record high in the semi-annual performance of Techcombank and ranking … [Read more...] about Techcombank ranks third in top 500 most profitable companies

  The HCM City’s Youth Union, in co-operation with the HCM City-based SolarBK company, has launched an off-grid solar power project on the Thổ Chu Islands, off the coast of Kiên Giang Province. KIÊN GIANG — The HCM City Youth Union, in co-operation with the HCM City-based SolarBK company, has launched an off-grid solar power project to supply power for a radar station on the Thổ Chu Islands, off the coast of Mekong Delta's Kiên Giang Province. The company’s brand director, Nguyễn Thùy Ngân told Việt Nam News that the 2.8Kwp (kilowatt peak) renewable power system, which officially started operations on Tuesday, will supply 11.2KWh (kilowatt per hour) for lighting and cold storage for fresh food. Ngân said the station previously had to rely on a diesel generator running just four hours each day, while food had to be stored at the homes of residents. She said the roof-top solar power system was part … [Read more...] about Off-grid solar power launched on Thổ Chu Islands

Solid waste discharges to Phan Rí Cửa beach, Tuy Phong District, Bình Thuận Province. — Photo zing.vn Thu Vân Years of rapid economic development have left Việt Nam with negative externalities – noise and poor air quality arising from pollution and road congestion. Pollution was once accepted as the inevitable by-product of industrial development and promoted as economic progress. After World War II, eager for any sort of industrial development, governor of the US’ state of Alabama, George Wallace, described the odour from a local paper mill as “the smell of prosperity”. Public attitudes have changed significantly since then.   Clean air to breathe is now recognised by the United Nations and others as a universal human right, essential to physical well-being. In 2016, the World Health Organisation (WHO) labeled air pollution a global public health emergency. It seems like we have too many emergencies … [Read more...] about Filthy, toxic air is not a symbol of prosperity

Former official Trinh Xuan Thanh (middle) was expelled from the Party for “serious violations causing public discontent and bring the Party and the Government into disrepute.” (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Politburo for the first time ever issued a regulation on keeping power in check in personnel work and fighting the use of money or influence to gain positions and power. It is not accidental that Regulation 205/QD-TW was promulgated at a time when preparations are underway for all-level Party congresses towards the 13th National Party Congress. Officials, Party members and the public have shown their approval of the new regulations, saying that it is a timely move meeting the needs in personnel preparation for the new term, ensuring that only capable and prestigious persons are selected for the Party leadership. In reality there have been many cases when officials use the power of their positions to form interest groups or put their relatives in positions in … [Read more...] about Party building: Filling in “loopholes” in personnel work