Delegates attend the plant’s ground-breaking ceremony on Saturday. — Photo tienphong.vnViet Nam News TRÀ VINH — The construction of a solar power plant, valued at VNĐ3.55 trillion (more than US$150 million), began in Duyên Hải Township in the Mekong Delta province of Trà Vinh on Saturday. Financed by Trung Nam Trà Vinh Solar Power JSC, the 171ha plant has designed capacity of 165MWp. It is expected to become operational in the second quarter of 2019 and contribute more than 250 million kWh of electricity to the national grid annually. The construction of the plant not only helps cut greenhouse gas emissions, but also generates jobs for more than 1,500 workers and contributes to development and social welfare in the region, said Đỗ Văn Kiên, general director of Trung Nam Trà Vinh Solar Power JSC. In a speech at the plant’s ground-breaking ceremony, vice chairman of the provincial … [Read more...] about Work starts on $150m solar plant in Trà Vinh
Vice President Thịnh gives Tết gifts to cancer patients
Vice President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh hands over Tết gifts to cancer patients at the Hà Nội Oncology Hospital in Hà Nội on Saturday. — VNS Photo Thanh HảiViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vice President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh handed over Tết gifts, each worth VNĐ1 million (US$44.5), to 100 cancer patients during her visit to the Hà Nội Oncology Hospital in Hà Nội on Saturday. The gifts were part of the Ngày mai tươi sáng (Bright Future) Fund for Cancer Patients’ humanitarian programmes ahead of the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday. Speaking at the event, Thịnh hoped all patients would get well soon in order to return to their families to enjoy Tết. The hospital director Bùi Vinh Quang said that the gifts would ease their pain and bring confidence to cancer patients. The fund will also provide … [Read more...] about Vice President Thịnh gives Tết gifts to cancer patients
Ex-Petro Vietnam Chairman Đinh La Thăng faces more charge
Đinh La Thăng at a court hearing in May last year. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Police on Sunday launched criminal proceedings against Đinh La Thăng, former chairman of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), for suspected violations at Petrochemical and Bio-Fuel Joint Stock Company – a subsidiary of this group. Thăng, born in 1960, is being investigated for “violating regulations on investment in construction, causing serious consequences” under Article 224 of the Penal Code. The same day, the Ministry of Public Security also launched criminal proceedings against and searched the house of Trần Thị Bình, former deputy director general of PetroVietnam, on the same charges. She is currently under house arrest. This was the latest move by police probing the Phú Thọ ethanol factory of the Petrochemical and Bio-Fuel JSC. In 2018, Thăng, former Politburo … [Read more...] about Ex-Petro Vietnam Chairman Đinh La Thăng faces more charge
Vietnam Coast Guard reviews its task performance in 2018
Senior Lieutenant General Le Chiem, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Minister of National Defense, attended the event. Last year, the Vietnam Coast Guard implemented comprehensively and effectively all assigned tasks. In particular, the Vietnam Coast Guard Command dealt with situations in line with international law and Vietnam’s policies and laws, while maintaining combat readiness. Senior Lieutenant General Le Chiem addresses the event Over the past year, the Vietnam Coast Guard detected many foreign ships and boats violating the Vietnamese waters, promptly handled offences at sea and seized valuable goods as exhibits of economic cases, worth nearly VND 400 billion. Speaking at the conference, Gen. Chiem asked the coast guard force to continue embracing and implementing instructions, resolutions and plans of the higher-level authorities; take comprehensive measures to build a regular, elite and modern Vietnam Coast Guard and its strong and clean … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard reviews its task performance in 2018
Việt Nam reach quarter-finals of Asian Cup
Fans support Việt Nam team at the knock out round of the AFC Asian Cup’s final in the United Arab Emirates tonight. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam are through to the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup after beating Jordan 4-2 in a penalty shootout at Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates tonight. The two teams were tied at 1-1 after extra time. Việt Nam entered the game with confidence following their performance in qualifying. There previous meetings with Jordan at the Asian Cup had both been in qualifying and ended in draws. The first 10 minutes was a tight affair, and neither team threatened to score. Việt Nam vs Joran in the knock out round of the AFC Asian Cup’s final in the United Arab Emirates tonight. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh The first breakthrough fell to Việt Nam thanks to good work on the left wing from midfielder Phan … [Read more...] about Việt Nam reach quarter-finals of Asian Cup