Day: August 31, 2023

PLN increases steam gas power plants’ supply for ASEAN Summit

The electricity used is much cleaner electricity to minimize the impact on pollution Jakarta (ANTARA) – State-run electricity company, PT PLN, is increasing the use of steam gas power plants (PLTGU) as an electricity supplier for the 43rd ASEAN Summit…

Next president should sustain downstreaming policy: Jokowi

We should not waver in implementing it even though we are being pressured by the European Union, WTO, and IMF Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) urged that the next president for the 2024-2029 term should ensure the sustainability of th…

Bapanas ensures sufficient rice stocks amid reduced production

We anticipate a five-percent production decline due to El Niao through CPP distribution Jakarta (ANTARA) – National Food Agency (Bapanas) Head Arief Prasetyo Adi said the government is anticipating a potential decline in rice production by nearly five…

Hanoi offers free double-decker rides on holiday

The Department of Tourism of Hanoi on August 31 announced free services for visitors taking the city’s double decker bus tour during the National Day holiday.The free rides, available from September 1-4, are applied for those operated by the Hanoi Tra…

Afternoon briefing on August 31

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.– Leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, Government, National Assembly (NA) and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at…

Central Highlands provinces promote trade connectivity with India

A trade connectivity event between firms from the Central Highlands provinces and India was held in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province on August 31, with over 40 Indian and 70 regional businesses operating in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, tourism and educ…

Work starts on Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) on August 31 launched the construction and installation of facilities for Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.The project is expected to be completed in 20 months and begin tr…

Congratulations to Malaysia on 66th anniversary of National Day

Top leaders of Vietnam on August 31 extended congratulations to Malaysia on the 66th anniversary of its National Day (August 31, 1957 – 2023).President Vo Van Thuong sent a message of congratulations to King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa …