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Bangkok (VNA) - The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has signed a contract with B.Grimm Power-Energy China Consortium a contract to develop the world’s largest hydro floating solar hybrid power project in Sinrindhorn dam in Ubon Ratchathani, local media reported. The project, which will be developed by the consortium under an engineering, procurement and construction contract, has a power capacity of 45MW for the floating solar farm worth 842 million baht (about 27.74 USD). Solar power generation on the water surface requires 450 rai, equal to solar panels on a ground site. Sirindhorn dam is the pilot project for the hybrid system, with 36MW hydropower generation to enlarge capacity optimisation, Thepparat Theppitak, Egat's Deputy Governor for power plant development and renewable energy, was quoted by the Bangkok Post newspaper as saying. Egat expects to commence operation of this project by December. Egat is committed to the floating solar farms … [Read more...] about Thailand develops world’s largest hydro floating solar hybrid power project

Hanoi (VNA) – Vinhomes Riverside, a high-end ecological riverside urban complex developed by VinGroup’s Vinhomes, has been named the World’s Best Property at the 2018 International Property Awards (IPA). It is the first Vietnamese real estate project to grab the title, the highest among the IPAs. The high-end project also won the Best International Residential Development and the Best Residential Development Asia Pacific at the 2018 IPA which took place in London earlier this week. The World’s Best Property award reflects not only an achievement of VinGroup but also the competence of Vietnam’s real estate developers, said Vinhomes CEO Nguyen Dieu Linh. It showed that Vietnamese developers have risen to the level of, even outweighed, many international players in creating the most livable spaces, she said. Vinhomes, a subsidiary of Vingroup, is responsible for real estate development of the group, with a charter capital of nearly 26.38 trillion VND … [Read more...] about Vinhomes Riverside named World’s Best Property in London

Hanoi (VNA) - The Quang Binh Discovery Marathon 2020 will be held on February 29-March 1 at the National Phong Nha-Ke Bang Park, the central province of Quang Binh. The organising board said at a press conference on January 14 that they expect to welcome more than 1,500 athletes who are Vietnamese and international. They will compete in four different categories of 42km (full marathon), 21km (half marathon), 14km and 7km. There is also a 3km-Fun Run free of charge to encourage people to take part in running activities to improve their fitness. Quang Binh Province also hopes through this event people will learn more about the provincial tourism potential, biodiversity and the national park. Phong Nha-Ke Bang is one of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites in Vietnam. The park is home to caves, underground rivers, and some of the most spectacular flora and fauna in the world. With great natural beauty, landscapes and local people, the marathon, organised for the first time, offers … [Read more...] about Quang Binh Marathon a chance to discover Vietnam’s world heritage

“The trauma is curable and not so serious for a normal person. But for my husband, things are not that simple because he has to keep performing and the injury could affect his bone marrow and leave him paralyzed in the right arm,” she said. … [Read more...] about Neck injury leaves world-renowned Vietnamese acrobat’s career in the balance

Market research Euromonitor International forecasts Vietnam’s jewellery and watch retail market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7 per cent between 2017-2021. The growth of the market is driven by rising disposable income, optimistic Consumer Confidence index, and 30 million millennials (aged 18-34) who increasingly seek products that express their self. … [Read more...] about Mobile World demonstrates strong capabilities in watch distribution