The delegation visits High Command of Military Zone 1 (Source: baohaiquan) Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation of foreign defence attachés in Vietnam is visiting the northern city of Hai Phong and province of Quang Ninh from August 8-10. The delegation visited Hong Ha Shipbuilding One-Member Co. Ltd, High Command of Military Zone 1, Quang Ninh provincial Military High Command, and Dong Bac Corporation. Leaders of the units briefed the guests about their functions, production and trade, search and rescue activities, and international cooperation activities. Australian defence attaché Colonel Nerolie Mc Donald, head of the delegation, expressed gratitude to the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence for organising the trip, helping to strengthen relations, mutual trust and understanding between the foreign defence attachés and the Vietnamese people and army. They expected that the Vietnamese defence ministry would continue creating favourable conditions for … [Read more...] about Foreign defence attachés visit Hai Phong, Quang Ninh
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Hai Phong government office gives up one-time plastic products
It has stopped using plastic bottles, cups and straws and replaced them with multiple-use or environment-friendly products, said Nguyen Kim Pha, chief of staff of the office. The northern port city’s Cat Hai island administration has persuaded 300 shopkeepers at Cat Ba Market to stop using plastic bags, Hoang Trung Cuong, deputy chairman of the Cat Hai District People's Committee, said. "The district aims to reduce the amount of trash by half in 2020." It would also persuade cruise operators, restaurants and hotels to stop using plastic products by the fourth quarter of this year and local families in future, he said. But many people prefer the convenience of plastic products and there is a lack of supply of environment-friendly products, he admitted. "We hope the public, businesses and international organizations cooperate to combat plastic waste and protect the environment of Cat Ba Island." Cat Ba, one kilometer to the west of Cat Hai, is the largest of Hai Phong's Cat Ba … [Read more...] about Hai Phong government office gives up one-time plastic products
Airports in Hai Phong, Quang Ninh closed due to storm Wipha
Planes at Cat Bi airport in Hai Phong city (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Cat Bi airport in the northern port city of Hai Phong and Van Don airport in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will be temporarily closed from 12:00 on August 2 to 12:00 on August 3 due to the approaching storm Wipha. Wipha, with winds near its centre having a velocity of 75-90 km per hour and gusts reaching the force 12 speed of 118 km per hour, is moving west at a speed of 5 to 10 km per hour, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. It is expected to move onto the mainland from Quang Ninh to Thai Binh provinces in late afternoon on August 2, and then weaken into a low pressure system. Many airlines have also adjusted their flight schedules to ensure aviation safety, with many flights to and from the two above-mentioned airports cancelled on August 2. Vietjet Air will cancel all flights to and from Hai Phong on August 2 and 3, with 11 flights on August 2 and … [Read more...] about Airports in Hai Phong, Quang Ninh closed due to storm Wipha
Red Flamboyant Flower Festival 2019 opens in Hai Phong
The event was attended by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh, leaders of central ministries, department and branches, Hai Phong officials and a large crowd of visitors and local citizens. In his opening speech, Chairman of the Hai Phong municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Tung reviewed the glorious tradition of the Hai Phong people and land throughout history and highlighted the city’s outstanding socio-economic achievements over recent times. In the last few years, Hai Phong has risen to become one of the country’s development centres and is currently an attractive destination for investors from both at home and abroad, he said, noting that the city is striving to successfully implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 45 on constructing and developing Hai Phong city until 2030, with a vision to 2045. The opening remarks were followed by a unique art programme, entitled “Hai Phong – … [Read more...] about Red Flamboyant Flower Festival 2019 opens in Hai Phong
JLL: Hai Phong a ‘hot’ location for industrial investment
Northern Hai Phong city has been viewed as a “hot” location for industrial investment over recent years after attracting a large amount of FDI, which garnered attention and support from authorities and was supported by a major infrastructure boom and numerous government incentives, according to JLL’s “Northern Vietnam: A Vision for Growth” report released on April 25. Given its proximity to China, just 200 km from the border, Hai Phong is widely regarded as a China+1 manufacturing base in ASEAN to take advantage of the China-ASEAN FTA. The Hai Phong Economic Zone, which offers companies preferential treatment when they set up operations, is also acting as a catalyst to tempt more investors to the region. The city is one of five in Vietnam, with direct connections to central authorities. Home to nearly 2 million people, it is the third-largest city in the country, after Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Its rapid urbanization has underpinned its … [Read more...] about JLL: Hai Phong a ‘hot’ location for industrial investment