A view of Can Tho City (Source: Internet) Can Tho (VNA) – The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will hold a series of activities next year to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its becoming a centrally-run city, revealed a meeting between the municipal authorities and leaders of departments and agencies on November 21. Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tran Viet Phuong said the activities will review the path over the past 15 years in terms of politics, national defence, economy and culture, thereby outlining future orientations. The grand ceremony will take place on January 2, together with a photo exhibition, a documentary and a yearbook on 15-year achievements, an open marathon tournament, and a music show. Trade promotion activities and seminars calling for investment will be also co-organised by the Can Tho Trade and Investment Promotion Centre, the Can Tho International Exhibition Fair and the municipal Department of … [Read more...] about Can Tho to mark 15 years of becoming centrally-run city
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Saigon resident releases passion bottled up for 15 years
September 11, 2018 | 09:21 am GMT+7 A man collected glass bottles for 15 plus years without knowing what he would do with them. Dinh Nguyen Binh, 50, collected bottles and their caps for more than 15 years as a hobby. Little did he imagine that his unusual passion would find the most artistic expression in his own house in Saigon’s Tan Phu District. “Ever since I was a kid, I had the hobby of collecting old liquor bottles. I’ve never intended to turn these glasses into home decorations. But the passion soon blossomed after I began making ashtrays and drinking glasses with old bottles that my friends throw away,” Binh said. Because he runs a business in mechanical goods, Binh has the machinery at hand to repurpose the bottles. “It can take up to one year to complete a decoration. Coming up with ideas is the hardest part, then collecting bottles that have similar shapes and turning them into the final product,” he said. There … [Read more...] about Saigon resident releases passion bottled up for 15 years
Qatar to supply oil products to Vietnam in 15 years
By Reuters  April 30, 2018 | 05:26 pm GMT+7 The 15-year agreement marks Qatar’s first long-term contract to sell LPG and naphtha directly to Vietnam. Qatar Petroleum (QP) said on Sunday it has signed an agreement to supply Vietnam with up to 2 million tons per year of LPG and naphtha. It signed the 15-year agreement with Long Son Petrochemicals Company Limited, a subsidiary of The Siam Cement Public Company Limited, QP said in a statement. “The agreement will commence with the start of Vietnam’s first green-field petrochemical complex, which is being constructed on Long Son Island,” QP said, adding the facility is expected to start production in 2022. It marks Qatar’s first long-term contract to sell LPG and naphtha directly to Vietnam, said QP CEO Saad al-Kaabi said in the statement. … [Read more...] about Qatar to supply oil products to Vietnam in 15 years
Indonesia: Former parliament speaker jailed for 15 years for graft
Novanto played a key role in the embezzlement case related to the electronic identity card (e-ID) project worth 5.9 trillion rupiah (some 424 million USD), presiding judge Yanto said. The graft case caused 2.3 trillion rupiah (172.8 million USD) in financial losses to the state budget, according to the court. The court has imposed 15 years jail term, adding that Novanto is obligated to pay a fine of 500 million rupiah (about 36,000 USD). He is also banned to hold public office for five years after serving his sentence. Novanto said that he would consider whether to file an appeal. Some other politicians, government officials and businessmen also face allegations relating to the corruption case.-VNA Tags: Indonesia court 15 year jail former speaker of Parliament … [Read more...] about Indonesia: Former parliament speaker jailed for 15 years for graft
Realty giant hits landmark of 15 years in local market
CBRE has gone from strength to strength in Vietnam, earning it a reliable reputation 2018 is an important milestone for CBRE, marking 15 years in Vietnam’s real estate market. This significant achievement not only reflects the development of Vietnam’s real estate market itself, but is also an affirmation of the firm’s position in the market. Effective and positive business According to CBRE Vietnam’s managing director Hang Dang, the firm has witnessed the ups and downs of the market over the past 15 years. However, the company has accomplished great success with a steady growth rate, based on the professional expert team, outstanding resources, and spot-on analyses from not only Vietnam but around the world. CBRE currently features a full-service brokerage team in all areas of residential, office, retail and industrial real estate. With many years of experience in the field of brokerage recognised by a series of awards in the country and internationally, CBRE … [Read more...] about Realty giant hits landmark of 15 years in local market