An Cuong Wood Working JSC announces the cooperation agreement with Sumitomo Forestry American. — Photo courtesy of the firm Local timber producer, An Cuong Wood Working JSC, has announced a cooperation agreement with Sumitomo Forestry American, a subsidiary of Japan-based Sumitomo Forestry Group, to provide furniture for projects in the United States from 2022 onward. Sumitomo Forestry America has invested billions of dollars into the US market and owns many real estate and construction companies. The company planned to launch thousands of housing products in the US. According to An Cuong, the cooperation was expected to help it earn tens of millions of US dollars per year. An Cuong’s representative said: “It will be a great opportunity for An Cuong to boost its business activities in the largest economy in the world.” An Cuong chairman Le Duc Nghia said the firm exports some US$20 million worth of products stateside each year, estimating the cooperation with Sumitomo … [Read more...] about An Cuong works with Japanese partners to export wood to the US
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What’s on July 4-10/2022
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES HCM City- Performance by Vietnamese-French violinist Jul 9, HCM City Opera House, Vietnamese-French violinist Stephane Tran Ngoc will be the featured soloist in the “A Night of Italian Spirit” concert. REC TOUR 2022 June – July 2022 From the organizer: AboutREC VietNam: REC Viet Nam grows from REC Room – A music management and event production team based in Hanoi. REC ROOM was formed in 2014 as a DIY audio recording studio, but has since developed into a community-driven music production team, with particular focus on; live music events, contemporary musical subcultures, management, tour production, and audio/video production for artists based in Vietnam. ____________________________________________________ EXHIBITION HCM City- Photo exhibition highlights beauty of Spratly Archipelago Until Jul 18, 122 Suong Nguyet Anh Street, District 1 The … [Read more...] about What’s on July 4-10/2022
Northern Vietnam hit by massive power outages
Around 1 p.m., power went out in Hanoi’s inner districts like Ba Dinh, Cau Giay, Nam Tu Liem, Hai Ba Trung, and Hoang Mai. Nghia, manager of an office building in the Cau Giay District, stated that the power was restored after about 30 minutes. However the voltage spiked to more than 240 kilovolts (kV), causing some electrical equipment to be damaged. The damage is being assessed by building management. An employee of a media company in Hai Ba Trung District reported that while eating lunch at the office, power suddenly went out then came back on and then went out again. The loss of power recurred 10-15 minutes, causing many company equipment to be "turned on and off multiple times." Hanoi University of Science and Technology, located in Hai Ba Trung District, had to announce that "the entire school lost power due to a power grid failure in the city. We hope teachers and students understand for this inconvenience." The power was restored around 2:40 p.m., and normal … [Read more...] about Northern Vietnam hit by massive power outages
Prudential Vietnam launches new AI-powered mental wellness tools
According to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March, the global prevalence of anxiety and depression significantly increased by 25 per cent in the first year of the pandemic. In pre-pandemic Vietnam, according to the statistics published by the Institute of Mental Health under the Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital, 30 per cent of the population was diagnosed with various mental health issues, while 25 per cent was related to depression and 15 per cent were caused by stress disorders. Despite close to one in three people being aware of their conditions, only a few sought medical attention. From the above statistics, the mental health of a large population has been heavily affected by the pandemic. Tran Thanh Phong, CMO at Prudential Vietnam said, “ We cannot talk about holistic wellness without considering mental health. The pandemic has clearly taken a toll on people’s mental health over the past two years, with uncertainties and anxiety … [Read more...] about Prudential Vietnam launches new AI-powered mental wellness tools
Hanoi to build road tunnel in Hoan Kiem district
Perspective of the tunnel (Source: vnexpress) Hanoi (VNA) - The Hanoi People's Committee has approved the feasibility study report of an investment project to build a road tunnel for both pedestrians and vehicles in Hoan Kiem district to improve traffic flow and ensure safety for pedestrians. The Hoan Kiem People’s Committee is assigned to be the investor of the project, with a total capital of over 100 billion VND (4.28 million USD) sourced from the district’s budget. The construction is expected to last from 2022 to 2024. The tunnel, set to be 3.2m high and 15.7m long, will connect Tran Nguyen Han and Chuong Duong Do streets. Its two doors are designed to automatically open and close for flood drainage in the storm and rainy season./. VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi to build road tunnel in Hoan Kiem district
☀ Morning digest on July 4
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries over the weekend by the Vietnam News Agency. – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered faster administration of the third and fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine as part of measures against the unpredictable pandemic situation, especially when the sub-variant BA.5 has appeared in Vietnam and raised the risk of a new wave of coronavirus infections. According to the Government Office, to enhance pandemic control and create favourable conditions for socio-economic recovery and development, the Government leader has assigned Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam to continue directing the Ministry of Health, other ministries and sectors, and 63 provincial-level localities to drastically carry out anti-pandemic measures, especially accelerating COVID-19 vaccination. Read full story - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue's visits to Hungary and the UK from June 26-30 concluded successfully, thus greatly promoting the … [Read more...] about ☀ Morning digest on July 4