The Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) inaugurates a dairy cow farm in Tay Ninh province. (Photo: VNA) Tay Ninh (VNA) - The Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) inaugurated a dairy cow farm in the southern province of Tay Ninh on March 27 which covers a total area of 685 hectares, making it the largest of its kind in Vietnam. The farm designed to raise 8,000 dairy cows was built at a cost of 1.2 trillion VND (51.7 million USD) in Long Khanh commune, Ben Cau district. It meets global good agricultural practices in terms of farm management and milk quality. According to Vinamilk General Director Mai Kieu Lien, the operation of the farm in Tay Ninh will contribute to raising the total number of dairy cows in Vietnam serving Vinamilk to 200,000 by 2020, meeting the fresh milk material demand for production. The farm not only helps Vinamilk achieve its growth targets but also contribute to local economic development, she added. Addressing the … [Read more...] about Vinamilk inaugurates Vietnam’s largest dairy cow farm in Tay Ninh
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German House inaugurated
At the inauguration ceremony of the German House, Ho Chi Minh City, March 26, 2019 Addressing the event, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh highlighted that the German House will be a new address for bilateral cooperative activities and serve as a bridge for the business communities of the two countries. He affirmed Viet Nam’s commitment to improving the investment environment and legal framework to create an equal competitive environment for foreign firms. The minister called on the German government to continue encouraging German businesses to invest in VietNam and assist Viet Nam in developing renewable energy sources, building policies and infrastructure, and training human resources for the fourth Industrial Revolution. In turn, German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier said despite certain ups and downs in the two countries’ relations, it is now time for them to look forward and … [Read more...] about German House inaugurated
German House inaugurated in HCM City
At the inauguration ceremony of the German House in Ho Chi Minh City on March 26 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The German House was inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City on March 26 at a ceremony which also marked the 25-year presence of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Vietnam. Addressing the event, German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier said despite certain ups and downs in the two countries’ relations, it is now time for them to look forward and develop their ties towards the common goal of prosperity of the people. Hailing Vietnam’s dynamic growth, the minister said the strong development of start-ups is one of the factors driving the country’s economic growth. He thanks Vietnamese partners for their support of the construction of the German House, and noted that the Vietnamese community in Germany plays a bridging role in the two countries’ relationship. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh highlighted … [Read more...] about German House inaugurated in HCM City
Indonesia inaugurates first MRT in Jakarta
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (centre) checks the Mass Rapid Transit facilities with Jakarta's Governor Anies Baswedan (second from right) and ministers during the MRT inauguration ceremony in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 24, 2019. (Photo: EPA-EFE) Hanoi (VNA) - Indonesia's capital city Jakarta inaugurated on March 24 its first mass rapid transit (MRT) system, a project seen as crucial to addressing its worst traffic congestion. President Joko Widodo and other officials attended the inauguration ceremony for the 16km line, which was built for almost six years. It aims to cut travel time between the two points to just 30 minutes from about two hours, offering some relief to frustrated commuters long used to spending much of their day stuck in traffic. … [Read more...] about Indonesia inaugurates first MRT in Jakarta
Indian-invested freeze-dried coffee plant inaugurated in Binh Duong
At the inaugural ceremony (Source: baobinhduong.vn) Binh Duong (VNA) – Tata Coffee Vietnam, a member of India’s Tata Group, on March 6 inaugurated its freeze-dried coffee plant worth 65.5 million USD in the southern province of Binh Duong after 19 months of construction. Covering 80,000 sq.m at the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park II in Bac Tan Uyen district, the plant has an annual capacity of producing 5,000 tonnes of coffee. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Parvathaneni Harish said the plant has demonstrated cooperative ties between Vietnam and India. Trade turnover between the two countries increased from 7.8 billion USD in 2016 to 14 billion USD last year, of which 20 percent came from farm produce, he said. Tran Thanh Liem, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, lauded the project and expressed his hope that Tata Group and Tata Coffee Vietnam will continue to invest and expand production in Binh Duong, while … [Read more...] about Indian-invested freeze-dried coffee plant inaugurated in Binh Duong
EVN inaugurates Thai Binh 1 thermal power plant
EVN inaugurates Thai Binh 1 thermal power plantThe Saigon Times Daily Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C) and other senior officials cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Thai Binh 1 thermal power plant on February 14 in Thai Binh Province – PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) today held a ceremony to inaugurate Thai Binh 1 thermal power plant in My Loc Commune, Thai Thuy District, Thai Binh Province, local media reported. The plant received VND26.5 trillion in funding, equivalent to US$1.27 billion, with 85% of it provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency through soft loans and the remainder by EVN. With construction started in February 2014, the power station has two generators with a total capacity of 600 megawatts, according to Duong Quang Thanh, chairman of EVN. The two generators were put into commercial service in April last year, after four years of construction and installing equipment. The thermal power plant deploys modern technology and … [Read more...] about EVN inaugurates Thai Binh 1 thermal power plant
Vietnamese, Lao PMs attend training centre’s inaugural ceremony
The centre is a symbol of science and technology cooperation between Vietnam and Laos as it was built by the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology following the 35th meeting of the Inter-governmental Committee on Economic, Cultural, Educational, Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Vietnam and Laos in Vietnam’s Vinh Phuc province on December 19, 2012.The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam and Laos worked closely and launched construction of the centre in September 2015 and made the final touches on the work in December 2017.Built at the cost of over VND98 billion from the Vietnamese Government’s ODA source, the centre is capable of training 600-800 scientific managerial officials a year and is a working place of a 70-member staff.In 2012-2017, 308 Lao officials received short-term and long-term training in Vietnam and the figure is modest compared with Laos’s demands and orientations to develop a strong contingent of scientific and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Lao PMs attend training centre’s inaugural ceremony
Vietnam rubber latex processing plant inaugurated in Cambodia
The Chu Se Kampong Thom plant, located in Kampong Thom province, is one of the biggest rubber latex processing plants in Southeast Asia. The event was attended by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Yim Chhay Ly, the local authorities, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh, as well as several VRG executives, among others. Addressing the ceremony, VRG CEO Tran Ngoc Thuan said that the inauguration of the plant forms part of the activities to implement the joint agreement between the Governments of Vietnam and Cambodia on developing 100,000 hectares of rubber trees in Cambodia, creating huge economic benefits and jobs for local people. On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Deputy Prime Minister Yim Chhay Ly lauded the socio-economic values of VRG’s projects in Cambodia. Over the past ten years, the group has planted nearly 90,000 hectares of rubber trees in eight provinces of Cambodia, worth nearly US$700 million. The Chu Se Kampong Thom plant is VRG’s third … [Read more...] about Vietnam rubber latex processing plant inaugurated in Cambodia
Vietnam-Germany medical research centre inaugurated in Hanoi
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam – Germany Centre of Excellence in Medical Research (VGCare) was officially launched by the 108 Military Central Hospital and the University of Tübingen of Germany on January 16. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh. The VGCare is expected to be a reliable address for scientists from both sides to exchange in different fields related to healthcare, including clinical and tropical diseases, molecular biology and cancer. It will also facilitate Vietnamese researchers’ access to modern equipment in basic and advanced research. On the occasion, the 108 Hospital presented the Honorary Professor title to three professors from the University of Tübingen for their contribution to the cooperation in training and scientific research between the two sides in the past few years.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Germany medical research centre inaugurated in Hanoi
Vietnam Peacekeeping Department inaugurated
The Vietnam Peacekeeping Department makes its debut on January 5 (photo: VNA) Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh praised the role and achievements of the working group over the past 4 years. He said they have contributed to creating a breakthrough in Vietnam’s global defense integration into the world and laying a firm foundation for Vietnam to play a greater role in international peacekeeping missions. “We consider contributing to global peace and security as safeguarding our own peace, security, and development. I have asked for efforts to boost human resources training, particularly in professional capacity and language proficiency, in order to take on more important peacekeeping missions. It’s important to take advantage of external resources, including those of the UN and other key partners, for defense work.” … [Read more...] about Vietnam Peacekeeping Department inaugurated