An LNG project of Novatek in Russia. (Source: Russiabusinesstoday) According to Novatek, the energy-generating project will provide for the delivery of LNG, utilising existing infrastructure as well as developing new infrastructure, including the construction of an LNG regasification terminal and new gas-fired power plants within Vietnam. The partners of the proposed project include Siemens AG, Total Gas & Power Business Services S.A.S, and Vietnam A&A Technology Investment Co., Ltd. “The strong economic growth in Vietnam generates additional demand for energy, which can be sustainably met with the development of an integrated gas generation project. The building of gas-fired power generation increases the demand for us to provide competitively priced LNG supplies to the country. This project could be realized in a relatively short period of time with the support of the Ninh Thuan province,” said Leonid Mikhelson, chairman of the Novatek Management Board. Along … [Read more...] about Novatek to develop LNG project in Vietnam
Hue city enjoys summer flowers in full bloom
Each May the entirety of Hue city can be seen covered in colourful flowers. The shining red of the Hoa Phuong Do, the purple tones of the Bang Lang, and a sea of yellow due to the blossoming of the Muong Hoang Yen give the imperial city a new vibe each summer. Giant crape myrtles, known locally as Bang Lang, can be seen growing throughout Hue city. An impressive image of the Hoa Phuong Do, also known as the red flamboyant flower, growing alongside Truong Tien bridge. The first sightings of the red flamboyant flowers generally signals the start of summer. The vibrant red colours seen in the flamboyant flowers prove popular among visitors to the city. Many photographers are motivated to take beautiful pictures of the flowers due to their vibrant colours. The Muong Hoang Yen, also known as golden shower trees, fill the streets of Hue with a yellow colour. Each May the entirety of Hue city can be seen covered in colourful flowers. The shining red of the Hoa Phuong Do, the purple … [Read more...] about Hue city enjoys summer flowers in full bloom
Vingroup launches VinMart virtual store
Vingroup chose 20 points in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to officially launch the VinMart virtual store, as well as online shopping with QR codes, offering shipping within 2-4 hours. The new VinMart 4.0 concept by Vingroup. Source: cafeF.vn VinMart 4.0 is a novel amalgamation of physical and virtual shopping, featuring the images of more than 100 products arranged like they were on the shelves at supermarkets. The store will work with QR codes, with which buyers can order items for shipping. These semi-virtual stores will be set up at high population density areas like residential buildings, office buildings, schools, and bus stations, among others. Buyers only need to open the VinID application, select the Scan & Go feature to scan the QR code of products they wish to purchase at VinMart 4.0 and pay immediately through the same app. VinMart will deliver the goods to buyers within 2-4 hours. Besides the VinMart virtual store, Vingroup also launches the Scan & Go … [Read more...] about Vingroup launches VinMart virtual store
Vietnam marks World No Tobacco Day 2019 with ceremony
Hundreds of volunteers took part in the annual event, which aims to highlight the dangers of smoking. Upon addressing the ceremony, Nguyen Viet Tien, Deputy Minister of Health, said that activities to raise awareness of the harm caused by tobacco have begun to be implemented nationwide. Most notably a smoking ban which has been enforced in many workplaces. World No Tobacco Day, which is observed each year on May 31, is intended to encourage a 24-hour break period from all forms of tobacco consumption. The Ministry of Health has launched Vietnam National No Tobacco Week between May 25 and May 31 to raise awareness of the link between tobacco and lung diseases. Tobacco consumption considerably increases the chances of users getting a preventable lung disease, which is a major killer each year. Passive smoking can also pollute the lung of children, harming their lungs and causing health problems for them when they reach adulthood. Football stars Doan Van Hau, Nguyen Quang Hai, and Bui … [Read more...] about Vietnam marks World No Tobacco Day 2019 with ceremony
Smoking claims 40,000 lives in Vietnam yearly
The Hanoitimes - The number of people dying from tobacco is higher than the total number of deaths from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Many international organizations support Vietnam in tobacco prevention Hanoi responds to World No Tobacco Day Vietnam strengthens raising the awareness about the harms of tobacco smoking Hanoi holds a meeting to mark the World No Tobacco Day Vietnamese spend a lot of money on tobacco Smoking kills 40,000 Vietnamese people annually, or over 100 per day, local media reported, citing statistics from the World Health Organization. Without emergency intervention, the estimated number of deaths from tobacco-related diseases each year will increase to 70,000 by 2030, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Viet Tien said at the meeting held in Hanoi on May 26 in response to the World No Tobacco Day (May 31) and the National No Tobacco Week (May 25-31) with the theme “tobacco and lung diseases”. The meeting held in Hanoi on May 26 in … [Read more...] about Smoking claims 40,000 lives in Vietnam yearly