A view of Nghi Son economic zone in the central Thanh Hoa province (Photo: tbck.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Chinese steel firm Mintal Group Co. Ltd has expressed a desire to build a 2 billion USD Ferocrom, stainless steel and non-ferrous metal factory in central Thanh Hoa province’s Nghi Son economic zone. The issue was discussed during a recent meeting between the Mintal Group’s representatives and the provincial People’s Committee . Specifically, the group will invest in a Ferocrom factory with a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per year in the first phase and a stainless steel factory with a capacity of 1 million tonnes of steel and 1 million tonnes of non-ferrous metal per year in the second phase. It is estimated that 80 percent of raw materials for production will be imported from South Africa, while the remaining 20 percent is expected to be purchased in Vietnam. If the investment plan is approved, the Mintal Group will lease 300ha of land in Nghi … [Read more...] about Chinese firm to invest in 2 billion USD factory in Thanh Hoa
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Chinese firm to invest in $2b factory in Thanh Hoa
A view of Nghi Son economic zone in the central Thanh Hoa Province.— Photo tbck.vn Chinese steel firm Mintal Group Co. Ltd has expressed a desire to build a US$2 billion Ferocrom, stainless steel and non-ferrous metal factory in central Thanh Hoa Province’s Nghi Son economic zone. The issue was discussed during a recent meeting between Mintal Group’s representatives and the Provincial People’s Committee (PPC). Specifically, the group will invest in a Ferocrom factory with a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per year in the first phase and a stainless steel factory with a capacity of 1 million tonnes of steel and 1 million tonnes of non-ferrous metal per year in the second phase. It is estimated that 80 per cent of raw materials for production will be imported from South Africa, while the remaining 20 per cent is expected to be purchased in Viet Nam. If the investment plan is approved, Mintal Group will lease 300ha of land in Nghi Son Economic Zone, near the port … [Read more...] about Chinese firm to invest in $2b factory in Thanh Hoa
Vice President presents aid to storm victims in Thanh Hoa
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (left) at the working session with leaders of Thanh Hoa (Photo: baothanhhoa.vn) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, who is also Chairwoman of the National Fund for Vietnamese Children Sponsorship Council, on August 13 presented 200 million VND (8,600 USD) to storm victims in the central province of Thanh Hoa. Thinh also granted 16 gift packages, each worth 3 million VND (129 USD), to local children affected by Typhoon Wipha, the third tropical storm to hit Vietnam this year. At a working session with provincial leaders the same day, Thinh said Thanh Hoa was hardest hit by the storm in terms of both human and property losses. She urged local leaders to continue settling storm consequences and take measures to help affected residents soon stabilise their lives. Regarding Thanh Hoa’s socio-economic situation, the Vice President applauded rapid changes and development in the province and expressed her impression … [Read more...] about Vice President presents aid to storm victims in Thanh Hoa
Dantri supports flood victims in Thanh Hoa
Dantri/DTiNews has sent donations to local people in Thanh Hoa Province who suffered losses caused by floods and landslides. Many houses destroyed in the flood The flashflood in Thanh Hoa Province has isolated many villages and destroyed dozens of houses. Sa Na Village in Na Meo Commune, is one of the hardest-hit villages with over 300 villagers and most of them are Thai ethnic group. The flash flood on August 3 swept away 20 houses and destroyed 12 houses. 10 people have been killed or gone missing including three children. As of now, the search and rescue team has found two bodies. Dantri/Dtinews reporter (left) gives donations to Ha Van Van According to the villagers, they have never seen such a damaging flood in the past decades. Ha Van Van was working in Thanh Hoa City when he was informed that the flood had swept away six members of his family. "The flood rose really fast. My son was swept away 4km. Luckily, someone noticed and saved him. But my parents-in-law are … [Read more...] about Dantri supports flood victims in Thanh Hoa
Man loses six family members in Thanh Hoa flood
A man in Thanh Hoa Province is struggling to resettle life after losing six family members in a devastating flood which hit the mountainous district of Quan Son on August 3. Ha Van Van returns to his home village on August 4 Just one day after leaving home for work in Thanh Hoa City, Ha Van Van was informed about his home in Na Sa Village being swept away by floods and landslides. "I returned immediately and everything was gone," Van said in tears. "My house wasn't there, my parents, my younger sister, wife and two children were all gone with the floods." Local authorities give donation to Ha Van Van on August 5 Visiting Van at the house of his parents on August 5, his uncle Ha Van Tom who also lives in the village said that the floods came so quickly and everyone just had enough time to run away. "In the early morning, Van's parents and younger sister came to his house to help his wife put away furniture when seeing rising river water," Tom recalled. "Then the … [Read more...] about Man loses six family members in Thanh Hoa flood