viglacera pours 22 million into phu ha industrial park

Viglacera pours $22 million into Phu Ha Industrial Park

Pouring nearly VND500 billion ($22 million) into building social housing (the first phase) and a wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 1,250 cubic metres per day will attract more investors to Phu Ha Industrial Park.
city announces criteria for waste treatment bidders

City announces criteria for waste treatment bidders

HCM City has announced several criteria for selecting bidders for waste-to-energy projects this year.
waste treatment expert an exemplary expatriate

Waste treatment expert an exemplary expatriate

David Duong, president of California Waste Solutions and CEO of Vietnam Waste Solutions, was given the Oustanding Community Advocate Award by the Asian American Prosecutors Association at the end of 2017. Once again, the Vietnamese-American businessman has brought honour to Vietnamese expatriates all over the world.
vietnams first waste to energy ppp project receives adb support

Vietnam’s first waste-to-energy PPP project receives ADB support

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has just signed a $100-million loan facility agreement with China Everbright International Limited (CEIL) to construct a series of municipal waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in primary and secondary cities in the Mekong Delta.
pm approves waste database

PM approves waste database

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has approved a project that would build a national database of waste resources, helping authorised agencies better control the discharge of waste nationwide.
chelsea frustrated by arsenal stalemate

Chelsea frustrated by Arsenal stalemate

LONDON: Chelsea wasted a chance to take control of their League Cup semi-final against Arsenal as the misfiring Blues were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw in Wednesday's (Jan 10) first leg.
vws thinks in global terms

VWS thinks in global terms

Vietnam Waste Solutions recently welcomed a delegation of Finnish companies to study the performance of and technology within Da Phuoc Waste Treatment Complex – which promises more collaboration opportunities in the time to come.
two birds one stone in waste to energy sector

Two birds, one stone in waste-to-energy sector

Finnish companies are looking to bolster their presence in the promising Vietnamese waste-to-energy sector.
eurocham launches first greenbook

EuroCham launches first Greenbook

EuroCham has just launched the first edition of Greenbook to offer an overview of the state of affairs in Vietnam regarding renewable energy, water and waste management, smart cities, and green building.
as coal rises waste remains an issue

As coal rises, waste remains an issue

The Ministry of Construction is set to release its mandatory requirements for coal ash disposal early next year, threatening to shut down coal-fired thermal power plants that cannot adequately treat, store, or reuse their coal ash and gypsum discharge.
resettlement land wasted in capital

Resettlement land wasted in capital

The Ha Noi Construction Joint Stock Company No 3 (Hanco3)’s proposal to demolish three resettlement buildings which have been deserted for a decade caused a stir over the huge waste of State resources, with the capital facing a severe shortage of resettlement homes and cheap housing.
fining drivers a waste of time

Fining drivers a waste of time

Many drivers in Hanoi would rather have their driving licences confiscated by police than pay fines after violating road rules, Giao thong (Transport) newspaper has reported.
teacher collects and discards risky needles

Teacher collects and discards risky needles

The rain was coming down harder and harder, but Gao kept moving around Bao Loc Lake in the central Highlands province of Lam Dong, picking up needles left by drug users. She then carefully put the needles into a plastic can before bringing them to a medical waste container at Lam Dong Hospital No 2.
smart city goals propel hanoi building projects

Smart city goals propel Hanoi building projects

Hanoi will focus its foreign investment attraction on transport, logistics, healthcare, education, and waste treatment in a move to become a smart city in the future.
quang nam failing to treat waste properly

Quảng Nam failing to treat waste properly

Solid waste produced by the central province of Quảng Nam has risen in recent years but the province lacks high capacity waste treatment systems, according to the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DoNRE).