EVN needs to prioritize energy efficiency together with reasonable import and export of power in national programs, Mr. Dung said, adding that the group should be active in recommending plans for electricity generation and transmission to ensure sufficient energy for socio-economic development, defense and security. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to launch competitive retail electricity market in 2023
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Food streets improve vendors’ incomes, tidy up neighbourhoods
Considering all the benefits that the model offers in helping locals escape poverty, ensuring food safety, and maintaining clean and tidy urban landscapes, it is crucial for HCM City to replicate the model on a larger scale. VNS … [Read more...] about Food streets improve vendors’ incomes, tidy up neighbourhoods
Binh Dinh: nearly 4,200 ha of forests certificated by FSC
Binh Dinh (VNA) - Nearly 4,200 hectares of forest owned by Quy Nhon Forestry Co., Ltd in the central province of Binh Dinh have been granted the sustainable forest management certificate in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards. This is the first State-owned enterprise in Binh Dinh province to win the FSC certificate for plantation forest. Chairman of Quy Nhon Forestry Co., Ltd Tran Nguyen Tu said that the FSC forest certification will help raise the economic value of products from forest of the company. In the coming time, the company will invest in developing a processing plant to complete a complete chain of forestry development, including high quality saplings production, afforestation, sustainable forest management and wood processing. Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Tuan Thanh said that the FSC certification is a great encouragement, recognising efforts of the firm in sustainable and responsible forest … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh: nearly 4,200 ha of forests certificated by FSC
Cement exports unlikely to enjoy robust growth in 2021
Construction materials market flourishes again After a gloomy period due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction materials market in HCM City started to flourish again in the third quarter as the peak construction season began and demand from some export markets recovered. … [Read more...] about Cement exports unlikely to enjoy robust growth in 2021
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
“Our rhino horn reduction commercial will run consecutively for a six-month period starting January 2021,” said HSI Vietnam country director Tham Hong Phuong. “By reaching the targeted demographic of mostly affluent air travellers with our tailored campaign messages, we expect to achieve demand-reduction results. We strongly believe that reducing rhino horn demand will reduce the number of rhinos poached in Africa.” … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
