Industrial production and retail sales continued to expand solidly, with growth rates close to pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, auctions and granting of land use and rental improved revenue collection in the last quarter of 2020, while ample liquidity continued to lower the Government’s borrowing cost in the domestic market. … [Read more...] about VN eyes strong recovery from pandemic this year
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Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh eye more success with coach Đức
“I understand young players and give them the confidence to improve. For me, a young player who plays enthusiastically is more valuable than an experienced player who does not use all of his experience. With a famous player who does not comply with the coach's tactics, the coach has no value in that match. … [Read more...] about Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh eye more success with coach Đức
As travel demand surges, Vietnamese airlines plan more late-night flights during holiday season
According to Trung, ticket price for the 2021 Lunar New Year has dropped 10 percent compared to the previous holiday season, while Vietnam Airlines has not kept on offering new options to customers with new economy ticket class and promotion programs. … [Read more...] about As travel demand surges, Vietnamese airlines plan more late-night flights during holiday season
PM demands strengthening air pollution control as air quality worsens
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has demanded subordinate levels strengthen air pollution control as air quality in many localities, particularly Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has worsened. Particularly, the Government chief tasked ministries and localities to immediately review and evaluate the implementation of regulations on dust and emission control right in the first half of 2021. He asked for promptly enhancing air quality monitoring capacity to ensure that air will be monitored nationwide by 2025. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment was tasked to review and report to the Prime Minister a roadmap for application of national emission standards for road motor vehicles in the fourth quarter this year. The main causes to air pollution in Vietnam come from exhaust of transport means, construction activities, industrial production, and low rate of trees in urban areas. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is the most concerning air pollutant in Vietnam. Another problem is … [Read more...] about PM demands strengthening air pollution control as air quality worsens
Trashpacking in Vietnam – a growing trend
“Once I was trashpacking under the Thu Thiem Bridge in District 2, there were lots of men enjoying their streetside coffee but none of them bothered to lift a finger and help,” Yen said. … [Read more...] about Trashpacking in Vietnam – a growing trend