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World electronics forum opens in capital

Viet Nam expects to co-operate with world electronics associations in investment and human resource training to develop the country's electronics industry.

Lai Chau hydro power contract signed

A contract for the main work on the Lai Chau hydro-power plant was signed yesterday for VND11.17 trillion (US$532 million). Work will be carried out by the Song Da Corporation.

Steel industry shows mettle

The steel industry has shown signs of recovery as both inventory and imports decreased in the first four months of the year, according to the Viet Nam Steel Association (VSA).

Bank powers electricity project

The Military Bank (MB) has announced that it was selected by the State Bank of Viet Nam as a banking and finance service provider for the disbursement and implementation of the transmission grid No 1 project.

Japan to invest in industries

The Japanese Government has pledged to invest in six key industrial sectors in Viet Nam.The money will go towards household electricity, food processing, shipbuilding, agricultural machinery, environment and energy saving and the automobile and spare part production industry.

Masterplan much needed for energy development

Viet Nam should create a master plan for the national energy system, said President of Viet Nam Energy Association (VEA) Tran Viet Ngai at a forum on energy and oil investment and sustainable development held in Ha Noi yesterday.

Hydro-power Plant ignores irrigation

Thousands of hectares of rice and cereal fields in Quang Nam Province are set to suffer from a serious shortage of water in the coming month, with the region's Dak Mi 4 Hydro-electricity Plant continuing to use up water for electricity generation, despite agreeing to pause its activities.

Power assured during dry season

Power supply will meet the anticipated surge in demand during the dry season this year, said Dang Huy Cuong, director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Viet Nam.

Industrial sector slump continues

The national index of industrial production (IPP) experienced a year-on-year increase of 5 per cent in the first four months of this year, said the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Capital industrial production soars

The city's index of industrial production (IIP) this month increased 7.8 per cent over last month, and rose 12.1 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year, the General Statistics Office have announced.

Construction starts on Duyen Hai seaport

Viet Nam Electricity began construction on a seaport for the Duyen Hai Electricity Centre in the southern province of Tra Vinh yesterday.

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Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.

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