HCMC needs waste treatment facility
The quantity of construction waste has soared in recent years because of the number of building projects in the city. Only a small amount of construction waste can be recycled and used as sand, concrete, brick or stone. Representatives of many businesses have said that the city needs a construction waste treatment plant. The company has asked for approval from the city’s People’s Committee to build a construction waste treatment plant at the Phuoc Hiep solid waste treatment complex in Cu Chi District. The city also plans to stop operation of a hazardous waste treatment plant at the Đông Thành dumpsite in Hóc Môn District and move it to the Phuoc Hiep solid waste treatment complex by the end of this year.
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May 07, 2018 04:07 UTC
Vietnamese journalist wins Thai fine art photo contest
Vietnamese journalist wins Thai fine art photo contestViet Van, a photo journalist from Lao Dong (Labour) Newspaper, has won the first prize at the 6th Chang International Fine Art Photo Contest in Thailand. The winning series of photos by Viet Van describe his mother's “Filled Nostalgia” for his dead father. (Photo: RPST/VNA)The winning series of photos, themed “Filled Nostalgia”, depict memories of the photographer’s mother – Assoc. The photos were part of Viet Van’s personal project, named “My mother” (Part 2). The Chang International Fine Art Photo Contest by the Royal Photographic Society of Thailand was initiated in 2011 by Thai Beverage Public Co., Ltd and is an annual event organized in collaboration with the Royal Photographic Society of Thailand, aiming to promote and support fine art photography and photographers at an international level.
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May 07, 2018 04:07 UTC
Singles final delayed, Vietnameses win doubles silver
Singles final delayed, Vietnameses win doubles silverThe final of the Vietnam F1 Futures tennis tournament’s singles category was delayed due to poor light yesterday in Hue. Chun Hsin Tseng leads 1-0, 5-5 over Ly Hoang Nam in the final of the Vietnam F1 Futures. Nam, world No 459, lost 3-6 in the first set to the world No 1,138 player. Earlier on Saturday, Nam and his senior partner, Le Quoc Khanh, earned the silver medal in the doubles event. The wild card receivers lost 6-7 (5), 4-6 to Hong Kong pair Wong Chun Hun and Yeung Pak Long in an 82-minute final.
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May 07, 2018 04:07 UTC
VN customs sector gets tough on corruption
VN customs sector gets tough on corruptionThe General Department of Vietnam Customs has issued a working plan designed to achieve vigorous changes in detecting, preventing and handling of corruption, towards well performing its anti-corruption related-tasks between now to 2020. Under the plan, announced by Decision 1355/QD-TCHQ, the customs sector will focus on overcoming remaining shortcomings and weaknesses in the fight against corruption through enhancing the role and responsibility of customs staff, especially those holding top positions in combating corruption. The sector will strictly carry out the rotation, transfer, and change of working positions in line with relevant regulations, whilst intensifying internal and specialized inspections, especially in areas drawing public concern. Besides, the department will research and pilot the reform of the process to select and appoint personnel for managerial positions at all levels; and create a healthy competitive environment in the appointment of leaders and managers in order to select those who really have good morality, management ability and professional skills. Attention will be also paid to implementing regulations concerning officials’ declaration of asset and income; and promoting publicity and transparency in the operation of agencies and organisations.-VNA
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May 07, 2018 03:56 UTC
Canada issues final say on anti-dumping probe into Vietnam’s pipe fittings
Canada issues final say on anti-dumping probe into Vietnam’s pipe fittingsThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made final determinations of dumping and subsidizing in respect of certain copper pipe fittings (CPF) from Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Canada has made final determinations of dumping and subsidizing in respect of certain copper pipe fittings (CPF) from Vietnam. (Photo: Vov.vn)The CBSA determined that subsidies are being applied to the copper pipe fittings by Vietnam and sold at dumping prices to Canada. Vietnam’s copper pipe fittings under investigation were coded 7412.10.00.11, 7412.10.00.19, 7412.10.00.90 and 7412.20.00.11, as well as 7412.20.00.12, 7412.20.00.19 and 7412.20.00.90. Of note, there are currently special import measures in place since June 2006 on copper pipe fittings from the United States, the Republic of Korea and China.
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May 07, 2018 03:56 UTC
Water wheels stun visitors to northwestern region
Water wheels stun visitors to northwestern regionVisitors going to the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau to admire the beauty of the Nam Mu river flowing through the pristine mountainous area are also attracted by the stunning sights and cascading sounds of 35 huge water wheels on the river bank. People passing by large fields in mountainous provinces often catch sight of water wheels continuously spinning to take water to a higher place for irrigation of the rice during the growing season. These water wheels, particularly those in Na Khuong village, Ban Bo commune, Tam Duong district, create a simple yet beautiful image closely connected to the local life for visitors to admire and explore. The water wheels here are stunning so many visitors are attracted. According to the commune’s statistics, Ban Bo water wheels tourism site welcomed 40,000 tourist arrivals in 2017 and so far greeted 12,000 visitors in the first three months of 2018.-VNA
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May 07, 2018 03:22 UTC
First Vietnamese martial art Grand Prix event in Algeria
First Vietnamese martial art Grand Prix event in AlgeriaThe first Vovinam (Vietnamese martial art) Viet Vo Dao Grand Prix was held successfully in Algeria on May 4-5. Martial artists compete at the eventThe event was sponsored by the Vietnamese Embassy and Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Federation in Algeria. It attracted a large number of martial artists from Vovinam clubs in Algiers city and neighbouring provinces. Addressing the award ceremony at the end of the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Pham Quoc Tru encouraged martial artists to increase teaching and learning of this sport to spur the development of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao in Algeria as well as promote the relations between the two countries. Vovinam Viet Vo Dao was founded by Nguyen Loc (1912-1960) in 1936 but developed in 1938 with a view to providing practitioners with an efficient method of self-defence after a short period of study.
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May 07, 2018 03:11 UTC
Vietnam advance to quarters at women’s futsal champs
Vietnam advance to quarters at women’s futsal champsVietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam claimed the top spot in Group B of the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Futsal Championship 2018, after defeating Malaysia 3-1 yesterday in Bangkok, Thailand. Vietnam finish on top of Group B at the Asian Women’s Futsal Championship in Bangkok. — Photo the-afc.comDo Thi Nguyen opened the score for Vietnam just 17 minutes after the first whistle. As Group B leaders, Vietnam will face the Group A runners-up in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Our team played a good controlled game and tried hard to win this game, but we couldn’t do it.”Source: VNS
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May 07, 2018 03:00 UTC
Ha Giang gets ready for love market festival
Ha Giang gets ready for love market festivalVarious activities showcasing the unique culture of ethnic groups will be included in the Khau Vai Love Market festival. Young women and men dance at Khau Vai Love Market. The annual festival will be held in Meo Vac District’s Khau Vai Commune in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on May 11-12 this year. The festival will be held in Meo Vac District’s Khau Vai Commune in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on May 11-12. The Khau Vai Love Market is a popular attraction in Ha Giang, even though it is held only once a year at a distance of nearly 200km from the city.
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May 07, 2018 02:37 UTC
Five foreign clubs to take part in VTV volleyball tourney
Five foreign clubs to take part in VTV volleyball tourneyVietNamNet Bridge – The annual international volleyball tournament, VTV9-Binh Dien 2018, will see five of the best foreign clubs competing, according to organisers, speaking at a press briefing yesterday in HCM City. Host VTV-Binh Dien Long An will play against five foreign and two local clubs at the VTV-Binh Dien tournament. — Photo sggp.org.vnThe teams to compete in the tournament are BIP (US), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Est Cola (Thailand), Jiangshu and Fujian (China). They will be playing against three local leading clubs, including Thong tin Lienviet Post Bank, Vietinbank and VTV Binh Dien Long An. They will compete in a round robin format with two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
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May 07, 2018 02:37 UTC
Finance Ministry floats securities streamlining
Finance Ministry floats securities streamliningThe Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed slashing 38 business conditions and simplifying 40 administrative procedures in the securities sector in its law review this year. The securities sector will witness the largest streamlining process if the ministry’s proposal is accepted. — Photo tapchitaichinhvietnam.vnThe securities sector will witness the largest streamlining process if the ministry’s proposal is accepted. The finance ministry currently manages 370 business conditions. Late in April, the Ministry of Industry and Trade also decided to simplify business conditions and administrative procedures in 10 sectors under its management.
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May 07, 2018 01:52 UTC
Turtles, snakes of wildlife sellers escape over border, entering shopping malls
Some locals said most of the snakes and turtles for sale are bought from the delta along the banks of Mekong River and Tonle Sap area. The snakes and turtles are caught in a wild in Cambodia, then sold to merchants who bring the animals to Vietnam for sale. Strings of birds were hung upside down, while numerous buckets of snakes were on the ground. Customers could see animals and choose which they wanted.Khanh An Shopping Center, a few kilometers from An Phu, is a ‘twin’ of An Phu. RELATED NEWSThe underworld of wildlife trafficking: The largest vault of wildlife skulls and horns in HanoiLaw on wildlife crimes takes effect, but enforcement still weakKim Mai
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May 07, 2018 01:07 UTC
Alliances aim to control drug distribution market
Alliances aim to control drug distribution marketVietNamNet Bridge - Pharmaceutical companies are hiring retail chains to distribute their products, rather than develop distribution networks of their own. In Vietnam, there are about 300 foreign drug distributors. Many Vietnamese companies have also joined the drug distribution market, namely Vimedimex, Dapharco, Khuong Duy, Hapharco, Eco and Sapharco. FPT Retail and The Gioi Di Dong, hi-tech product distribution chains, have also joined the drug distribution market. RELATED NEWSDrug market bounces back with M&A dealsHealth Ministry says ‘no’ to opening drug distribution market to foreignersKim Chi
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May 07, 2018 01:07 UTC
Education Ministry curtails teacher training as graduates flood market
Education Ministry curtails teacher training as graduates flood marketVietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) estimates that 40,264 teachers will become redundant when Vietnam applies the new general education program. The seven key pedagogical schools (the Hanoi University of Education, the Hanoi University of Education No 2, Thai Nguyen University of Education, Vinh University, Da Nang University of Education, Hue University of Education and the HCM City University of Education) received only 10,000 students. Seven regular pedagogical schools are a modest figure if noting that there are 152 universities (4-year training), junior colleges (3-year training) and intermediate schools (2-year training). Meanwhile, the other 107 schools are local multi-disciplinary schools, or 2.4 times more than specialized pedagogical schools. RELATED NEWSPedagogy school enrollment declines despite lax admission standardsEnrollment declines at pedagogy schools, education reform in dangerMai Thanh
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May 07, 2018 00:00 UTC
Vietnam deforestation cases in decline
Vietnam deforestation cases in declineAs many as 200 forest destruction cases were reported in April, down by 42% compared to the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Administration of Forestry. The Vietnam Administration of Forestry said they had asked local forest ranger units to actively patrol and deal with the fires. 14 wildfires broke out last month and destroyed 23 hectares of forestland in the north. Quang Ninh Province topped the list with two fires and 8.9 hectares of destroyed forest land. Two wildfires in Lai Chau Province destroyed 8 hectares of forest land and two wildfires destroyed one hectare of forest in Bac Giang Province.
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May 06, 2018 21:56 UTC