Last update 01:28 | 02/09/2018 Photos recall August Revolution, foundation of Vietnam On September 2, 1945, then President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. On August 14, 1945, the Ba To Guerilla Unit moved to Quang Ngai town in the central region to join local people to rise up to seize power People in Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City, took to the streets to respond to the call for general uprising launched by the Party Central Committee and President Ho Chi Minh in August 1945 On August 19, 1945, tens of thousands of people of Hanoi and neighbouring provinces moved to the square in front of the Hanoi Opera House to show the support for the general uprising to seize power from the Japanese fascists and their puppets People gathered in front of the Hanoi Opera House to support the August Revolution in 1945 Hanoians went on a march and … [Read more...] about Photos recall August Revolution, foundation of Vietnam
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Vietnam updates emission target in Paris climate agreement
Vinh Tan 4 thermal coal-fired power plant in the central province of Binh Thuan. (Source: VNA) Deputy Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Vo Tuan Nhan announced the review during a recent consultation workshop, where international partners such as UNDP and EU contributed ideas and technical expertise to help the country reduce its emissions. Nhan said that Vietnam started its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) back in June last year and the report has been mostly completed. The greenhouse gas mitigation component focuses primarily on energy-related policies, industrial and agricultural production, land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) and waste. Evaluation of data needed for calculating costs and the feasibility of greenhouse gas mitigation in various areas and opportunities to mitigate greenhouse gas emission between 2020 and 2030 were also discussed. Delegates debated Vietnam’s capability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8% by 2030 and even … [Read more...] about Vietnam updates emission target in Paris climate agreement
Foreign investment funds making huge profits in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge - Some foreign funds are leaving Vietnam after making huge profits from their investment deals, while others are entering the country to seek new opportunities. Nawaplastic Industries (Saraburi) has wrapped up the sale of 21.27 million NTP shares of Thieu Nien Tien Phong Plastics, or 23.84 percent of charter capital of the company, after five years of investment. Analysts said the Thai investor earns roughly VND1.5 trillion, or three times higher than the initial investment capital. Prior to that, it received hundreds of billions of dong worth of dividends from Thieu Nien Tien Phong Plastics. Pyn Elite Fund announced its net asset value has reached 420 million euros, an increase of 80 million euros compared to the beginning of the year. The fund has made big money so far this year because the prices of the shares it is holding, including The Gioi Di Dong (MWG), Hoa Binh (HBC), DIC Corp (DIG), Khang Dien (KDH) and Vinaconex (VCG), have been increasing … [Read more...] about Foreign investment funds making huge profits in Vietnam
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War-era bomb found in Quang Ninh Company 319 (under the Defence Ministry) moves the MK82 bomb from the site A bomb and mine disposal company on April 13 safely removed a 225-kg bomb believed to be dropped by US planes in 1972 from the construction site of a highway in the northern province of Quang Ninh. Company 319 (under the Defence Ministry) discovered the MK82 bomb when clearing unexploded ordnance in Tien Lang commune (Tien Yen district) in preparation for the construction of the Van Don-Mong Cai Highway. Post-war bombs and mines have remained a daily threat in Vietnam. It is estimated that more than 6.1 million ha of land or 18.71 percent of Vietnam’s total area are contaminated with about 800,000 tonnes of bombs, mines and unexploded ordnances (UXO) left by wars, which are scattered over all 63 cities and provinces in the country, with the central region the hardest hit. Between 1975 and now, bombs and mines killed more than 40,000 people … [Read more...] about Social News 15/4
Vietnam rank second at SEA athletics championships
Photo vnecdn.net They also broke six SEA junior records in the women’s 800m, men’s 2,000m hurdles, men’s 1,500m and 3,000m, men’s 800m and women’s 1,500m. Vietnam also had three best players at the event including Le Tien Long, who won three gold medals and broke three SEA records, Doan Thu Hang, who picked up two gold medals and broke two records, and Ngo Thi Khanh Ny with two golds and two records. Thailand topped the medal tally with 15 golds, seven silvers and 11 bronzes. Malaysia came third with six golds, two silvers and three bronzes. The tournament attracted athletes born between 2001 and 2003 from 10 SEA countries. They competed in 19 men’s and women’s categories each. Vietnam sent 32 athletes to compete in running, high jump, long jump, shotput and javelin. VNS Related news Vietnam wins 6 golds at Southeast Asia Junior Athletics Championships … [Read more...] about Vietnam rank second at SEA athletics championships