Co-hosted by the Informa Exhibitions and the Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (VINEXAD), the event attracted over 250 exhibitors from China, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the UK, the US, and Vietnam. Several outstanding exhibitors include AAF Manufacturing Sdn Bhd from Malaysia, Ayvaz from Turkey, Formtek from the US, and Kyung Dong Industrial Co., Ltd. from the RoK. At the event On display are some of the latest products in cold storage equipment, heat-resistant sheets, dehumidifiers, processed chemicals, gas pipelines, among others. Regional Executive Director of Informa Exhibitions Ian Roberts said that as Vietnam is investing in infrastructure and expanding its tourism sector, industry, and trade, the domestic air-conditioning market is forecast to grow by 14.64 percent annually till 2021. Meanwhile, foreign manufacturers are extending their operations in Vietnam, notably Ariston … [Read more...] about Over 250 exhibitors join int’l exhibition on heating, air systems
Vietnamese, Lao border guards conduct joint patrol
During the two-day program, the participating forces patrolled the shared borderline between the two border markers of 376 and 377. The patrol was carried out in line with both sides’ border protocols and procedures of the two countries. The two sides' forces in a group photo This regular event aimed to detect and resolve law violations along the borderline, and enhance collaboration to protect the shared border, contributing to maintaining political security and social order in the border localities of the two sides. After the patrol, participating units reviewed the outcomes, signed the program’s minutes and rolled out plans for the next event. Translated by Trung Thanh … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Lao border guards conduct joint patrol
PM congratulates Thai counterpart on successful general election
In the message, PM Phuc said with this important political event, Thailand will continue developing stably and wealthily, performing soundly its 2019 ASEAN Chair, and promoting its international role and prestige. Photo: radionz.co.nz He asserted that he will work closely with the Thai Government to cement and bring the Strategic Partnership between the two countries to the next level. The general election in Thailand took place on March 24 with over 50 million people eligible to cast votes. A total of 81 parties contested the election, and thousands of candidates vied for 350 constituencies. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about PM congratulates Thai counterpart on successful general election
Thailand’s EC delays announcing election results
The decision was made as a blizzard of complaints mounted over apparent mistakes in the count and possible irregularities at the polls. According to the EC, its computers were hacked and the election saw a massive 1.9 million votes invalidated. The commission said as of 2pm on March 25, 95 percent of votes were counted. Election Commission Secretary General Jarungwit Phumma and his deputy, Nat Laosisawakul, hold a press conference on Monday to announce the decision to delay the poll results. Photo: Bangkok Post It will release the preliminary results on March 29 and the official results by May 9. The general election in Thailand took place on March 24 with over 50 million people eligible to cast votes. A total of 81 parties contested the election, and thousands of candidates vied for 350 constituencies. The other 150 members of the House of Representatives will be elected from the national party lists under a system of proportional representation. The election was … [Read more...] about Thailand’s EC delays announcing election results
Deputy PM receives Australian energy firm representative
Deputy PM Dung made the affirmation at a reception for President and General Director of Macquarie Capital John Walker in Hanoi on March 25, during which he praised the Australian firm for its methodical market research and assessment, laying the foundation for developing investment projects in renewable energy in Vietnam. He highlighted the fruitful development of the Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership, saying that the bilateral trade and investment ties have recently flourished. According to the Vietnamese leader, two-way trade between Vietnam and Australia hit over 7.7 billion USD in 2018, growing by 19.3 percent. Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (R) and President and General Director of Macquarie Capital John Walker Australia currently has 425 investment projects worth 1.84 billion USD in Vietnam, ranking 19th amongst the country’s foreign investors. Meanwhile, Vietnam has 47 projects valued at about 256 million USD in Australia. Australia is … [Read more...] about Deputy PM receives Australian energy firm representative