A total of 347 species of birds that live in the national park possess unique colours and shapes that can be found nowhere else. The stripe-throated yuhina, known as Yuhina gularis according to their scientific name, is among them, living at 1,500 metres above sea level and easily spotted on the journey to the peak of Fansipan mountain. … [Read more...] about A close look at rare bird species in Hoang Lien national park
Making strides 2017
UPCOM-listed companies largely rely on joint ventures
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Some UPCOM-listed companies are enjoying stable earnings brought by joint ventures they established with foreign partners, but their core businesses remain insignificant. These joint ventures are usually foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in which State-owned enterprises contribute capital and land use rights, while foreign companies contribute money and technology. The Vietnam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Corporation (VEAM), which makes engines, agricultural machinery, automobiles and motorbikes, possesses major stakes in three joint ventures, namely Honda Vietnam (30 percent), Toyota Vietnam (20 percent) and Ford Vietnam (25 percent). VEAM's profits mainly come from these three joint ventures. The firm's plentiful revenue from financial activities was also thanks to the dividends collected from its joint ventures. The 2018 financial statements showed net revenue from the main business activities of VEAM reached 7.07 trillion VND (304.2 million USD), … [Read more...] about UPCOM-listed companies largely rely on joint ventures
Da Nang family turns cards on Agent Orange
"The first time I visited, the five of them looked leaden. But now, thanks to support from local authorities and organizations, and most importantly, their vigor, the family has miraculously improved their condition," Yen said. … [Read more...] about Da Nang family turns cards on Agent Orange
Vietnam expects imminent new wave of foreign investment
Don Lam, co-founder and CEO of investment fund VinaCapital, said the COVID-19 crisis exposed serious weaknesses in many supply chains around the world, and the WTO predicts that the pandemic to cause a 30 per cent fall in global FDI flows. The world has in fact been slowly de-globalising since the financial crisis of 2008, he said. … [Read more...] about Vietnam expects imminent new wave of foreign investment
Trà Vinh expands lucrative high – tech shrimp farming
TRÀ VINH – The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh is encouraging farmers in coastal areas to expand high - tech shrimp breeding by using super - intensive farming since the model is sustainable and offers high profits, according to the province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. … [Read more...] about Trà Vinh expands lucrative high – tech shrimp farming
