Transport

Vietnam National Shipping Lines (VIMC) made consolidated revenues of more than VND6.2 trillion (nearly $269.6 million), a 20 percent increase, and consolidated profits of over VND1.1 trillion, doubling against the same period last year. Meanwhile, net profits of HCMC-based Saigon Port JSC surged 155 percent year-on-year. The company currently runs many ports in the city, including Tan Thuan, Tan Thuan 2, Nha Rong, Khanh Hoi and Sai Gon-Hiep Phuoc. Dong Nai Port JSC in the southern province of Dong Nai saw revenues and profits increase 38 percent and 35 percent, respectively between January and June. Profits of Cam Ranh Port JSC in the central province of Khanh Hoa, and of Quy Nhon Port JSC in the central province of Binh Dinh surged 118 percent and 93 percent, respectively. Gemadept Corporation’s management board estimated its first-half revenues at over VND1.4 trillion, up 19 percent, and pre-tax profits of some VND390 billion, up 38 percent. The firm owns four ports in the … [Read more...] about Seaport, maritime transport firms more profitable

New Covid-19 infections ease a little, with 3552 more cases The Saigon Times Residents in Hanoi’s Bac Tu Liem District wait for their turns to make health declarations and take Covid-19 rapid tests. The Ministry of Health announced 3,552 more Covid-19 cases this evening, July 25, with all of them being domestic infections – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – The Ministry of Health announced 3,552 more Covid-19 cases this evening, July 25, sending the day's spike to 7,525 cases, a fall of 1,700 compared to the previous day. The new cases were all domestic infections reported in 31 provinces and cities nationwide, including 594 cases whose source of transmission remained unknown. HCMC as usual took the lead in the case number, at 2,227 cases. The neighboring province of Binh Duong came second with 368 cases, followed by Tay Ninh with 186 cases, Ba Ria-Vung Tau with 126 cases, Dong Nai with 119 cases. Meanwhile, 26 other provinces and cities accounted for the rest. Overall, the … [Read more...] about New Covid-19 infections ease a little, with 3552 more cases

That was in response to the call “Joining hands with Ho Chi Minh City and Southern provinces in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic” launched by the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Tri Province. According to Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Tri Province Mr. Le Hong Son, nearly 20 trucks have transported 576 tons of goods including rice, vegetable and fresh fruits, dried fish, spices, local specialty of Banh Tay (small cylindric glutinous rice cake) and essential goods to Ho Chi Minh City and other Southern provinces of Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc, Ba Ria- Vung Tau. Currently, many organizations and individuals continue donating goods and cash to share current difficulties with residents in Covid-19 hit provinces and cities. Many people are wrapping small cylindric glutinous rice cakes- Banh Tay for residents in HCMC and other provinces affected by Covid-19. By Nguyen Hoang-Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Quang Tri sends over 600 tons of goods to HCMC, Southern residents

Transport departments to ensure smooth circulation of essential goods COVID-19 infections near 100,000 as new daily record was broken again New checkpoints to ease congestion entering capital city Hà Nội prepared for multiple scenarios in latest COVID-19 outbreak HCM City, southern provinces tighten enforcement of COVID-19 regulations Bến Thành Market in HCM City devoid of tourists and traders as the city underwent strict social distancing order. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ HCM CITY — Starting Monday, residents of HCM City will no longer be allowed to go outside and all activities except medical emergencies or COVID-19 coordination efforts, will be banned from 6pm until 6am the following day. Nguyễn Thành Phong, Chairman of HCM City People’s Committee, announced the latest movement restriction late Sunday as the southern economic centre battles a serious outbreak that still sees no sign of improving after 55 days into a social distancing order and more … [Read more...] about HCM City residents forbidden to go outside between 6pm-6am

People in Ho Chi Minh City will be banned from going outdoors from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am the next day from Monday until further notice as part of the city’s restrictions to reduce surging COVID-19 infections, according to chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong. Chairman Phong declared the curfew at a meeting on Sunday evening. All activities in the city will be suspended, save for emergencies and pandemic missions, the official underlined. The municipal administration will issue an official document to detail the implementation of the new restrictions on Monday, Phan Van Mai, standing deputy secretary of the municipal Party Committee, said in another meeting earlier on Sunday. On July 23, along with its extension of social distancing measures, introduced in late May, from Saturday until August 1, the administration also decided to tighten restrictions. Such restrictions will be applied together with other epidemic control rules under the prime minister’s Directive 16, including the … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City imposes 6:00 pm-6:00 am curfew to fight COVID-19

Pandemic-hit HCM City looks to sustain growth momentum this year Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest economic hub in southern Vietnam, aims to sustain growth momentum in the remaining months of 2021 even when it is battling the worst-ever COVID-19 resurgence which began in late May. Data from the municipal Statistics Office, the city’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) grew 5.46 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year. Total retail sales of goods and services reached about 542 trillion VND (23.5 billion USD), up 7.3 percent year-on-year. Budget revenue exceeded 198.56 trillion VND, up 20.7 percent and representing 55.7 percent of the yearly plan. Its Industrial Production Index (IIP) picked up 5.9 percent during the period, with growth seen in all four key industries – food and beverage (1.2 percent), pharmaceutical chemistry (2.6 percent), electronics (15.6 percent), and mechanical engineering (10.7 percent). This year, HCM City sets to achieve … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 25