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The two capital cities will implement new projects in agriculture and education, and raise public awareness of the special Vietnam-Laos relations. Hanoi and Vientiane should set an example at inter-provincial level cooperation to reflect the scale of Vietnam-Laos relations and expectations from leaders and people of the two countries. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung stressed the view during a meeting with his Vientiane counterpart Anouphap Tounalom today [August 9] in Hanoi. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung at the meeting. Photos: Viet Thanh At the meeting, Dung welcomed the visit of Vientiane’s high-ranking delegation to Hanoi on the occasion of the 60 th anniversary of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 – September 5, 2022), and the 45 th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Cooperation Treaty (July 18, 1977- July 18, 2022). According to Dung, the special Vietnam-Laos relations, … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Vientiane to set example in inter-provincial cooperation

Addressing the event, Major General Nguyen Hong Phong, Commander of the Artillery Corps, emphasized the significance of the competition to review the results of the technical services, the quality of management, maintenance, and repairs of materiel, as well as the building of regularity for technical services performed by the corps’ affiliated units. General Phong also added that lessons will be drawn to better the technical services in the future. He asked participating units to observe regulations of the competition, ensure absolute safety of personnel and materiel, be confident and promote solidarity, and strive to get high results. The participating units will compete in two categories, namely technical services-regularity building and good materiel. The closing ceremony is scheduled to take place on August 19. Translated by Mai Huong … [Read more...] about Competition launched to review quality of technical services in Artillery Corps

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has consulted the Government not to include 14,120 MW of coal-fired power in the national power master plan (PDP8). — Photo ndh.vn The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has consulted the Government not to include 14,120 MW of coal-fired power in the national power master plan (PDP8) to achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Local media consider such a change a “revolution” in the electricity and environment of the country. The MoIT said in a written report to the Government Standing Committee that of 14,120 MW of coal-fired thermal power, State corporations had invested in 8,420 MW. Specifically, Electricity of Vietnam was assigned 3,600 MW, including Quang Trach II, Tan Phuoc I and II projects. The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group has been given 1,980 MW for the Long Phu III project. Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Group has been assigned 2,840 MW, including Cam Pha III, Hai Phong III and Quynh Lap I assignments. In … [Read more...] about Power Plan VIII to remove more than 14 GW of coal-fired power

Workers at a facility of PetroVietnam Gas JSC (GAS). GAS rose 0.9 per cent yesterday. — VNA/VNS Photo Vietnamese shares rose on Tuesday as risk appetite improved amid the authorities' efforts to curb inflation, promoting economic growth. On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, the VN-Index rose 0.17 per cent to close at 1,258.85 points. The VN-Index had gained 0.32 per cent to close Monday at 1,256.75 points. Some 721.6 million shares worth VND16 trillion (US$684 million) were traded on the southern exchange. The market's breadth was positive with 270 stocks climbing, of which 12 stocks hit ceiling prices, while 193 stocks declined. The VN30-Index, which tracks the 30 biggest stocks on HoSE, jumped 0.37 per cent, to 1,281.44 points. In the VN-30 index, gainers included Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), FPT Corporation (FPT), PetroVietnam Gas JSC (GAS), HDBank (HDB), Hoa Phat Group (HPG), Military Bank (MBB), Masan Group (MSN), Mobile World Group (MWG), Novaland (NVL), Tien Phong … [Read more...] about Shares rise on upbeat sentiment

The National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control on August 10 organizes a meeting to discuss measures coping with the storm. (Photo: SGGP) According to the National Centre for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting (NCHMF), as of 7am on August 10, the storm was located 480km east-southeast of Quang Ninh province’s Mong Cai city. The wind speed near the storm centre was 62-88km per hour. It is forecast to move in west-northwesterly direction at a speed of 15-20km per hour in the next 24 hours. At 7am on August 11, Mulan would be just 70km south of Mong Cai city (Quang Ninh) and 110km east of Hai Phong. Under the influence of the storm, the northern part of the East Sea, including the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands, will experience strong wind with 4-to-6-metre high waves and rough sea. The northern part of the Gulf of Tonkin, including the island districts of Co To and Bach Long Vi, will likely see strong wind at 62-74km per hour near the storm centre and … [Read more...] about Storm Mulan heads toward northern coast

The fencing is made from 127 Y-shaped, 126 I-shaped columns and one 5-meter wide gate. It lies about 500km away from the unit’s position on the border between South Sudan and Sudan. The observation station  is located here to monitor how concerned parties observe peace agreements along the border. Thanks to the highest responsibility and smoothly collaboration between the Vietnamese engineering unit and relevant agencies of UNISFA, the work was completed six days ahead of the initial plan with absolute safety for people and vehicles. According to Senior Colonel Mac Duc Trong, Commanding Officer  of Vietnam’s Engineering Company Rotation 1, the  task force this time consisted of 17 officers, commanded by Captain Nguyen Van Khai, Leader of the Construction Engineering Detachment No.1. The unit has made good preparations in logistics and technical affairs, ensuring sufficient provision of tools and equipment, he added. An observation station of UNISFA is placed here to monitor how … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Engineering Company Rotation 1 installs security fencing in Abu Qussa