A low-cost manufacturing base and internal political stability are among key factors that turns Vietnam into a rising star in the region’s shifting supply chains, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) of the Economist Group stated in its latest report. … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Rising star in Asia’s shifting supply chains: EIU
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Darkness looms as GENCO’s collapse imminent
However from the document sighted by Financial Vanguard, the lingering epileptic power supply in the country is as a result of cumulative stranded capacity from the GENCOs, which they record daily. According to the GENCOs’ document, “Several efforts have been made to mitigate these stranded capacities to the barest minimum, but thus far all efforts have been in vain, as the capacity tends to increase rather than decrease. Out of the 7,856.52 MW, available capacity in the country, only 2,804MW, can be generated, as about 4,991 MW, have been recorded as stranded capacity.” … [Read more...] about Darkness looms as GENCO’s collapse imminent
Binh Dinh: nearly 4,200 hectares of forests certificated by FSC
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, recognizing efforts of the firm in sustainable and responsible forest management and development. This is also a model that other units and organizations in the locality should follow, towards improving the value of forests and the quality of the environment, he stressed. Implementing the sustainable forest management program under the … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh: nearly 4,200 hectares of forests certificated by FSC
Property expert reveals the home renovations that can boost your house price by up to £49,000 – and why adding a garage conversion could LOSE you money
'But before you rush in to make changes, make sure you take the time to consider what the effect will be on your house value and if the update is worth it for you financially.' … [Read more...] about Property expert reveals the home renovations that can boost your house price by up to £49,000 – and why adding a garage conversion could LOSE you money
Onuesoke advises FG to heed Nigerian leaders’call for restructuring
“A Nigeria restructured is a Nigeria enhanced by the removal of the current perverse -incentive system, where many people seek elected and appointive government positions, not to develop the God-given resources of their local areas and local lands, or add to the wealth of their communities, but instead to feed on, and loot the un-earned monthly allocations from the centre. … [Read more...] about Onuesoke advises FG to heed Nigerian leaders’call for restructuring