According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Storm Prapiroon was positioned over Hainan at 7 a.m. on Monday, moving northwest.
The storm is expected to reach the Gulf of Tonkin by 7 a.m. Tuesday, with maximum wind speeds of 74 kph. It will then move through Mong Cai Town in Quang Ninh Province in the afternoon, entering China’s Guangxi Province and weakening into a tropical depression.
The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts that Prapiroon will approach the Vietnam-China border with wind speeds of 72 kph, while the Hong Kong Observatory forecasts wind speeds of 85 kph.
Due to the storm, the Gulf of Tonkin, which includes Bach Long Vi and Co To islands, experienced strong winds and waves of 2-4 meters high on Monday morning. Quang Ninh Province’s coastal area is expected to face strong winds of 62-74 kph and sea waves of 1.5-2.5 meters high on Tuesday morning.
The storm’s circulation will bring heavy rains to northern Vietnam from Monday night to Wednesday night, with rainfall of 100-200 mm common in coastal and northeastern regions, and some areas receiving over 250 mm.
This is the second major storm in the Vietnamese East Sea this year, following one in May. The meteorological agency notes that this year’s storms are arriving late, with a peak expected between September and November. A total of 11-13 storms and tropical depressions are forecasted for the South China Sea, with five to seven potentially affecting the Vietnamese mainland.
Phenikaa Group has partnered with GC Group (South Korea), opening up opportunities to access new diagnostics technologies that are the most advanced and modern, particularly in the early diagnosis of genetic disorders and cancer in Vietnam. At the same time, this collaboration with South Korea’s leading conglomerate in testing, diagnostics, screening, and healthcare will enhance the quality and completion of Phenikaa Group’s Healthcare Ecosystem with an orientation toward digital technology integration.
At Phenikaa University, the Signing Ceremony of the Joint Venture Agreement in the Healthcare Sector between Phenikaa Group and Green Cross (GC) marked a significant milestone in international cooperation to establish a Comprehensive Premium Healthcare System. This system will particularly focus on state-of-the-art testing and advanced and all-encompassing diagnostic services for medical examinations and treatment in Vietnam.
Attending the signing ceremony, on the side of Phenikaa Group, there was the participation of Assoc. Prof. Dr Ho Xuan Nang – Chairman of Phenikaa Group and representatives of the Phenikaa Health Care Ecosystem leadership. On the side of GC Group, present were Mr. Huh Yong Jun – CEO of GC Group; Mr. Lee Sang Gon – President of Green Cross Laboratories, and representatives from related units.
The focal point of this joint venture agreement is establishing a joint company, with the initial phase focusing on healthcare examination, testing, screening, and diagnosis using the latest world-class technologies. Amidst the rising concerns over cancer in Vietnam, with over 180,000 new cases annually and a mortality rate ranked 50th out of 185 countries (according to GLOBOCAN, the International Agency for Research on Cancer), the GC-Phenikaa Joint Venture was established with the mission to provide world-class healthcare services utilizing the most advanced technologies for screening, diagnosis, and effective treatment solutions for healthy individuals, those at risk, and cancer patients. In collaboration with Phenikaa University Hospital, the Joint Venture will establish a center offering comprehensive, high-quality, and convenient international-standard screening, diagnosis, and treatment services not only in Vietnam but also across Southeast Asia. This center will be located within the Phenikaa University Hospital project (scale: 800-bed capacity, total area of 26,096 square meters) in Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi, offering two main services, which is: (i) Advanced Diagnosis, Screening, and Testing Services: These services are provided by Green Cross Laboratories, the premier diagnostic testing institution in South Korea renowned for its internationally leading diagnostic capabilities. Green Cross Laboratories operates a diagnostic system that processes approximately 95 million samples annually and has 17 testing centers worldwide, and (ii) Premium Health Check-up Services: Offered by Green Cross i-Med – a leading company in health check-ups, currently delivering comprehensive health care services to senior executives and employees of 1,500 major companies and individual clients in South Korea and internationally.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Ho Xuan Nang – Chairman of Phenikaa Group gave a souvenir to Mr. Huh Yong Jun – CEO of GC Group
Comprehensive Health Diagnostic Center specializing in Genetics and Cancer, aims to become a leader in advanced diagnostic testing and premium health check-ups in Vietnam, featuring: state-of-the-art medical equipment, cutting-edge digital solutions from GC Group – one of the leading corporations in diagnostics, screening, and health care in South Korea, with nearly 60 years of experience; top medical experts with a team of leading doctors and healthcare specialists from South Korea; integrated services provided by the synergy between the Center and the Phenikaa University Hospital project, as well as the broader Phenikaa Health Care Ecosystem, ensuring a seamless process of examination, testing, diagnosis, and advanced treatment solutions, thereby establishing a high-quality health care service chain.
“To enhance the Phenikaa Group’s Healthcare Ecosystem, investments are directed towards an Internationally Accredited Medical System of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Production and Testing, and The Establishment of Health Science Training Programs at Phenikaa University. Collaborations with reputable and renowned global healthcare entities for technology transfer, service quality enhancement, and experience exchange are among the strategic steps that Phenikaa Group is progressively undertaking.
We aspire to create internationally standard diagnostic, testing, and healthcare facilities in Vietnam, reducing wait times for test results while improving diagnostic accuracy and timeliness, particularly for genetic disorders, cancer, rare diseases, etc. This will enable us to provide advanced solutions to support the best possible treatment for patients. Well-functioning facilities will create conditions for both Vietnamese and foreigners residing in Vietnam to receive high-quality healthcare locally, eliminating the need to travel abroad for medical care. Moreover, it will attract foreigners to Vietnam for tourism and medical treatment, offering international quality care at significantly lower costs than overseas.” – Representative of Phenikaa Group shares.
Additionally, thanks to this joint venture collaboration, Phenikaa University – a training and research institution oriented towards experience and innovation – will have its teaching and learning activities supported and promoted through internships, practical training, research, application, and transfer of scientific research results. This will contribute to completing Phenikaa Group’s Healthcare Ecosystem under the “3 Centers” model from training, and research to production and service provision. Phenikaa-X, a technology company under the Phenikaa Group, will develop the joint venture’s IT system to ensure seamless digital connectivity across all operations. This will enhance the digital hospital model, optimize medical data collection and analysis, and pave the way for the gradual implementation of artificial intelligence in screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Phenikaa believes that this collaboration will create breakthroughs in the Healthcare sector, bringing significant value and enhancing the quality of Community Healthcare services. This will contribute to new advancements in the nation’s Medical field while fulfilling community responsibilities based on Phenikaa Group’s conscientious business culture.
This report provides an overview of MSB’s financial performance and stock analysis, aiding investors in making informed decisions.
Positive Business Results
First Quarter Performance: Vietnam Maritime Bank (MSB) has shown promising business results in the first quarter of 2024. Although the comprehensive results for the first six months have not yet been announced, the bank’s credit growth reached 5.6% in Q1, completing 22.5% of its annual plan. This credit growth rate surpasses the industry average, indicating a strong performance and suggesting that MSB could achieve over 20% credit growth for the entire year.
Strategic Segments: The bank’s robust credit growth is driven by its focus on two strategic segments: retail and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These segments are expected to continue fueling the bank’s growth throughout the year.
CASA Ratio: MSB’s Current Account Savings Account (CASA) ratio reached 28.2%, the fourth highest in the industry. The bank anticipates that the CASA ratio will continue to improve as term deposit interest rates remain low. This improvement is expected to help MSB maintain its Net Interest Margin (NIM) at 4%.
Abnormal Income Growth from Bad Debt Recovery
In Q2 2024, MSB reported extraordinary income of over VND 800 billion from the recovery of bad debts. The bank projects additional extraordinary income from further bad debt recovery, estimating a total recovery of approximately VND 1,700 billion for the entire year.
Capital Increase Plan
The State Bank has officially approved MSB’s plan to increase its charter capital by distributing 30% dividends in shares. MSB is in the process of completing the necessary procedures to implement this plan, which will increase its capital to VND 26,000 billion.
Technical Analysis: Stock Performance
Wyckoff Pattern: MSB is maintaining an upward-sloping accumulation structure known as the Wyckoff pattern, indicating a strong buyer presence. The SPRING phase has formed a shakeout within the price channel, breaking the MA200 with significant volume and continuing upward.
Phase D Analysis: In Phase D, the price is fluctuating within a narrower range, with both MA200 and MA50 pointing upwards.
Investment Consideration
Based on the current financial and technical analysis, investors might consider buying MSB stock in the price range of VND 14 – 15, with a stop-loss if the price falls below VND 13.5. The nearest resistance level is expected to be around VND 18.
ACV also proposed the construction of the second runway in phase 1 and the addition of ground leveling for the T3 passenger terminal area.
Many important items at Long Thanh airport are on track and ahead of schedule. Photo: Quynh Danh.
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has just submitted a report to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) on the progress and proposed adjustments for the construction of the Long Thanh airport terminal and runway project.
Accordingly, ACV stated that the goal of putting the first phase of Long Thanh airport into operation by the end of 2025, as per the National Assembly’s resolution, is not feasible.
Initially, Long Thanh airport could have started construction in November 2022 and be completed by the end of 2025, in line with the overall project timeline.
However, the investor had to cancel the bidding once due to the lack of qualified investors, causing the commencement of the passenger terminal package to be delayed to August 31, 2023, and the completion milestone to be pushed to November 2026, with an effort to finish three months ahead of schedule.
Simultaneously, the investor for the terminal and runway project at Long Thanh airport also proposed the construction of the second runway in phase 1 and the addition of ground leveling for the T3 passenger terminal area.
ACV suggested the early construction of the second runway based on calculations of takeoff and landing needs for terminal T1, with a capacity of 25 million passengers and 1.2 million tons of cargo per year. Additionally, having two runways as a backup in case one encounters issues is necessary for a high-capacity airport.
According to the report, the first runway is expected to be technically operational by April 30, 2025. Under favorable construction conditions, the second runway is expected to take 16-18 months to complete.
Regarding the proposal for early ground leveling for terminal T3, this terminal is designed to be on the same side as terminal T1 (terminals T2 and T4 will be on the opposite side of the railway running through the airport). Therefore, ACV believes that early implementation of ground leveling for terminal T3 is necessary to avoid dust and pollution during the operation of terminal T1.
ACV plans to complete the pre-feasibility study report to adjust the investment policy by the end of July or early August to submit to the State Capital Management Committee and the Ministry of Transport, which will report to the Government for National Assembly consideration in August.
The 18th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo (ITE HCMC 2024) will take place from September 5th to September 7th at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center. According to the ITE HCMC website, the expo is expected to attract over 500 businesses and entities involved in the tourism sector.
ITE HCMC 2024, themed “Sustainable Tourism, Shaping the Future,” is anticipated to raise awareness about sustainable tourism, provide opportunities for businesses, and foster the creation of new products and services to meet the diverse and demanding needs of the international tourist market.
With more than 220 international buyers, the expo is expected to facilitate 10,000 B2B appointments, offering opportunities for direct interaction between international and Vietnamese tourism businesses. Additionally, to connect, share information, and attract participants from around the world, the expo will be organized in a hybrid format, combining both in-person and online exhibitions.
The 18th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair (ITE HCMC 2024) will take place from September 5 to September 7. Illustration photo: Hoai Phong
The event will also bring together over 500 exhibitors and brands, including international tourism promotion agencies, tourism promotion departments and centers, local tourism associations, travel companies, travel agencies, accommodation providers, airlines, and transportation companies.
In addition to trade and cultural, artistic promotional activities, ITE HCMC 2024 will host a series of conferences and seminars, serving as a bridge between leaders, experts, researchers, and international buyers and sellers to discuss important issues related to digital transformation and promote sustainable development.
From July 22nd, Ben Thanh Tourism Service Corporation (BenThanh Tourist) will organize free walking tours for tourists wishing to visit Ho Chi Minh City.
During the walking tour to visit Ho Chi Minh City, tourists will pass through famous places such as Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee headquarters… Photo: BenThanh Tourist
According to BenThanh Tourist, the program will be held daily from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists who want to explore the city on foot.
The company’s guides will welcome guests at the Individual Travel Center located at 3-5 Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Tourists will pass by famous attractions such as Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, the Central Post Office, and the Reunification Palace. The final stop will be Ben Thanh Market.
Tourists can book the tour by either visiting the BenThanh Tourist Individual Travel Center directly (03 – 05 Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) or via email at y.nhu@benthanhtourist.com or the hotline at 0886029090.
Please note that tourists need to register for the tour one day before the departure time to ensure the best service. The free program includes an English-speaking guide.
This activity is organized by BenThanh Tourist to welcome tourists who have chosen Ho Chi Minh City as their travel destination, with the hope that this free tour will help bring the company’s brand closer to its customers.
Hong Kong Airlines operates a direct flight from Hong Kong to Da Nang with a frequency of 7 flights per week.
On the afternoon of July 19, flight HX548 operated by Hong Kong Airlines landed at Da Nang International Airport.
The flight brought 152 passengers from Hong Kong to visit and experience tourism services in Da Nang City.
Upon arriving in Da Nang, Hong Kong Airlines and its passengers were warmly welcomed with artistic performances and lion dances.
In particular, tourists were given souvenirs, including traditional conical hats and other signature gifts from Da Nang tourism.
Welcoming ceremony for the first flight of Hong Kong Airlines landing at Da Nang airport
The launch of the daily round-trip route by Hong Kong Airlines has increased the total number of flights from Hong Kong to Da Nang to 21 flights per week. Additionally, two other airlines operate regular routes between Hong Kong and Da Nang: Hong Kong Express with a frequency of 10 flights per week and VietJet Air with 4 flights per week.
According to the Da Nang Department of Tourism, the addition of Hong Kong Airlines to the route not only contributes to the recovery and development of the city’s international flight network but also opens up many opportunities to connect Da Nang as a gateway to other international destinations in the region and around the world.
Mr. Gary Zhan, Chairman of Hong Kong Airlines, shared: “We are delighted to provide passengers with more travel options between the two cities. Besides young travelers eager to explore new destinations, business travelers can also use Hong Kong Airlines’ network to travel worldwide. The Hong Kong – Da Nang route not only expands our network coverage in Southeast Asia but also strengthens Hong Kong’s position as an international transit hub.”
Time Out magazine from the UK has recently announced a list of 24 pristine, novel, less crowded yet attractive destinations in the world for tourists, with Con Dao ranking fourth.
“Overtourism,” a term increasingly used to describe the world’s most popular destinations, is an issue affecting almost every aspect of local life, from the environment to housing costs, transportation, and dining. Overcrowded destinations not only impact the lives of local residents but also diminish the quality of tourists’ vacations.
Therefore, destinations like Italy and Japan are finding ways to redistribute tourism, directing visitors from bustling hotspots to less-visited but equally worthwhile and less expensive areas.
For these reasons, Time Out has selected 24 less crowded, still pristine, and highly attractive destinations as alternatives to the overburdened ones. Among them, Con Dao of Vietnam is ranked fourth on the list.
The beach is right next to Co Ong airport, where tourists come to take photos with planes
Time Out notes: Vietnam has many famous tourist routes and destinations that are well-known to many travelers, but just about a one-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City is an archipelago that possesses mesmerizing natural beauty. Con Dao lies offshore from Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where Con Dao National Park is always covered in a lush green hue of nature.
“One of my favorite spots is the deserted beaches of Bay Canh Island, where sea turtles are conserved and lay their eggs,” shared Grace Beard, travel editor of Time Out. She also suggests that visitors experience strolling under the canopy of ancient trees in Ong Dung primeval forest or hiking the picturesque trail up to Thanh Gia Mountain peak. Additionally, tourists can visit the Con Dao Museum and Con Dao Prison, which house artifacts and historical documents of the Vietnamese nation.
Other destinations on the list include Filandia, Colombia; Southern Tunisia; São Sebastião, Brazil; Prince Edward Island, Canada; Sibiu, Romania; Tasmania, Australia; Cochamó Valley, Chile; Brown Station, Antarctica; Mongolia; Lombok, Indonesia, among others.
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In the first half of 2024, foreigners purchased over 1,000 apartments in Hanoi. These buyers came from a variety of countries and territories, including China, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, the USA, and the UK. Notably, Chinese buyers led the pack, acquiring more than 400 units.
According to the Ministry of Construction, more than 3,000 foreigners have bought houses in Vietnam from 2015 through the end of the third quarter of 2023, with most purchases concentrated in major cities and provinces. Hanoi alone accounted for over half of these purchases, with 1,765 units, followed by Ho Chi Minh City with 850 units, Bac Ninh with 110 units, Binh Duong with 210 units, and Ba Ria – Vung Tau with 50 units. The majority of these buyers hailed from China, Korea, Singapore, the USA, Australia, Japan, and Malaysia.
Despite this, the total number of foreign homebuyers in Vietnam remains relatively small compared to the demand. The Real Estate Brokers Association (VARS) calculated that foreign purchases have accounted for only about 0.53% of the country’s total housing stock between 2018 and 2022. Nonetheless, the demand among foreigners living and working in Vietnam, including for both residential and business purposes, is substantial. The Ministry of Construction estimates that around 4 million people, including foreigners and overseas Vietnamese, are interested in purchasing houses in Vietnam in the future.
Major Projects Chosen by Foreigners
In the first half of 2024, foreigners purchased apartments in over 20 projects across Hanoi, totaling 1,014 units. The three most popular projects were Hai Dang City, Imperia Smart City Tay Mo, and Golden Palace A, which together accounted for 610 apartments, or 60% of all foreign purchases in Hanoi during this period.
The Hai Dang City (Mon City) project, developed by Hai Dang Real Estate Investment Joint Stock Company, saw the highest number of foreign buyers with 263 units sold. About half of these buyers were from China, with the rest from Korea (38%) and the USA (9%). Hai Dang City spans over 7 hectares with 2,128 apartments and an investment capital of over 8,300 billion VND. Apartments here are priced between 37 and 47 million VND per square meter (including VAT and basic furnishings), meaning buyers typically spent 2 to 4 billion VND per unit.
Following closely was the Imperia Smart City Tay Mo project, part of the new urban area Tay Mo – Dai Mo – Vinhomes Park, with 247 units purchased by foreigners. This project, developed by HBI Joint Stock Company, saw Chinese buyers accounting for 84% of sales, with Koreans making up 6%. Imperia Smart City Tay Mo includes 5 blocks with 4,600 apartments on a total land area of about 3.3 hectares, with an estimated total investment of 5,600 billion VND. Apartments are priced between 50 and 65 million VND per square meter, with unit sizes ranging from 28 to 76 square meters, resulting in a typical cost of 1.5 to 5 billion VND per unit.
Additionally, in the first half of 2024, Land Use Rights Certificates (LURCs) were granted for 67 apartments across 12 projects to foreign buyers. Most of these were concentrated in the Udic Westlake high-rise housing project (15 apartments), D’. Le Roi Soleil Quang An project (5 apartments), and various projects in the Tay Mo – Dai Mo – Vinhomes Park area (12 apartments).
Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of Vietnam’s Communist Party Central Committee, passed away at 1:38 p.m. on Friday at the age of 80 due to old age and severe illness.
The Professional Council for Health Protection of Central Officials announced that he died at the 108 Military Central Hospital in Hanoi after a period of illness, despite receiving care and treatment from the Party, the state, doctors, leading health experts, and his family. The Party Central Committee, National Assembly, president, government, and Fatherland Front Central Committee will issue a special announcement regarding the organization of a state funeral for Nguyen Phu Trong.
Nguyen Phu Trong was a prominent Vietnamese politician who served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam from 2011 until his death in 2024. Born on April 14, 1944, in Hanoi, he was a Marxist-Leninist ideologue with a degree in philosophy, joining the Communist Party at 22.
Throughout his tenure, Trong was known for his vigorous “blazing furnace” anti-corruption campaign, targeting both business and political elites, resulting in the disciplining of thousands of party officials, including high-ranking leaders. He also significantly contributed to Vietnam’s economic growth, with the country’s GDP per capita more than doubling during his leadership.
Trong played a crucial role in shaping Vietnam’s foreign policy through “bamboo diplomacy,” emphasizing flexibility in international relations. He balanced traditional ties with China while strengthening relationships with the United States and other Western countries.
Despite his accomplishments, Trong’s health had been a concern in recent years, with several extended absences from public life. His death marks the end of a significant political era in Vietnam.
Some of these tokens have liquidity of upto $50,000 worth of stablecoins, quickly running to market capitalizations of as much as $1 million on paper.
Dozens of new crypto tokens themed after internet services company CrowdStrike and the popular Microsoft “Blue Screen of Death” (BSoD) error were issued on Ethereum and Solana blockchains amid a reported global internet outage that has impacted several real-world services.
Millions of Windows users worldwide are experiencing the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, which causes the system to suddenly shut down or restart.
The error has impacted businesses ranging from airlines and railways to stock exchanges and is reportedly related to a Crowdstrike software update that went awry.
No crypto-related company or business has reported errors or outages in their services as of European morning hours Friday.
DEXTools and DEXScreener data shows tokens referring to CrowdStrike, STRIKE, Microsoft, bluescreenofdeath and BSoD were issued and actively traded as punters hope to eke out profits from the short-term attention on these topics.
Some of these tokens have liquidity of upto $50,000 worth of stablecoins, quickly running to market capitalizations of as much as $1 million on paper.
CrowdStrike and Microsoft were seemingly the most trending topics. Solana-based token generator Pump Fun, where users created hundreds of tokens referring to various memes that referred to the companies.
Creating tokens to profit from short-term hype or trending news narratives is a niche behavior of crypto market participants. While most of these tokens eventually lose all value as they’re void of any fundamental backing, they do end up making a profit for their creators and early buyers.
The exchange blamed a data discrepancy with a custodial platform for having caused the transfer of assets. But popular members of the Indian crypto community aren’t buying that narrative.
The North Korea-linked exploiter that drained $230 million from Indian crypto exchange WazirX has converted most of the loot to ether (ETH), blockchain tracker Lookonchain said on Friday.
The exploiter holds over 59,097 ETH as of Friday morning, worth $200 million at current prices, and another $15 million in various alternative tokens.
Hackers generally convert tokens to ether to use mixing services, such as Tornado Cash, which masks transactional activity and makes it easier to launder money.
As of Friday morning, almost all tokens listed on WazirX traded at steep discounts to their global and local prices, a sign of poor liquidity and immense selling pressure.
The bitcoin/rupee-denominated trading pair was down 22% in the past 24 hours, compared to other local bourses such as CoinDCX and Zebpay where prices were down 2%. The shiba inu/rupee pair is down 30%.
WazirX’s own WRX token is down 40% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, trading volumes on the exchange rose to $8 million in the past 24 hours compared to $2.2 million on Wednesday.
WazirX was hit by a security breach in one of its multisig wallets on Thursday, causing over $100 million in shiba inu (SHIB) and $52 million in ether, among other assets, to be drained from the exchange. The stolen funds accounted for over 45% of the total reserves cited by the exchange in a June 2024 report – effectively dampening hopes of a recovery among users.
It blamed a “mismatch” between a digital interface and a major crypto wallet for eventually triggering the exploit, despite having five signers from the WazirX on a wallet that stored user assets.
“During the cyber attack, there was a mismatch between the information displayed on Liminal’s interface and what was actually signed,” he exchange explained in a post. “We suspect the payload was replaced to transfer wallet control to an attacker.”
Some in the Indian crypto community, however, expressed distrust over that explanation.
“6 people there, need 4 to verify still hacked and blame game,” said Pankaj Tanwar, a popular crypto YouTuber, on X. “This mistake will damage #Crypto in India beyond imagination.”
“How is this good security? What kind of compliance is going on exchanges?,” said @studybitcoin21, who runs a Bitcoin podcast.
Crypto and fiat withdrawals from WazirX are temporarily paused.
Landslides are a recurring issue in Lam Dong province during the rainy season, causing damage to people and property. Recently, a significant landslide occurred at Alley 53 Dao Duy Tu Street, along Suoi Cat, affecting both Ward 3 and Ward 4. The fast-flowing water has eroded the soil, damaging houses and leaving the thin concrete pavement dangerously suspended. Despite warning signs, many people still cross the barriers.
“The upcoming heavy rains could further erode the soil, posing a threat to my family’s safety and the safety of others in the area,” said Ms. Lam Thi Ngoc Van from Ward 4. “I hope the authorities will repair it soon,” added Mr. Pham Cao Thang from Ward 3.
Before the rainy season, the People’s Committee of Da Lat City instructed authorities to review over 750 construction sites, including projects on hillsides and slopes. They identified more than 60 projects at risk of landslides, most of which are privately owned.
Da Lat City continues to monitor and install warning signs, and they promptly stop construction on projects deemed unsafe. “The City People’s Committee has directed wards and communes to review and inform residents proactively. People and project owners must also report any issues,” said Nguyen Duong Trung Huu, Head of the Urban Management Department of Da Lat City.
Additionally, Da Lat City has tightened licensing for new construction projects. Investors must survey and assess the site, considering the embankment structure to prevent landslides. Authorities aim to limit permits for high embankments and terrain alterations to reduce landslide risks.
Chainbase’s aim is to provide unbiased and transparent data that is not controlled by a small number of dominant companies.
Omnichain data network Chainbase has raised $15 million in Series A funding with Tencent Investment Group, Matrix Partners and Hash Global among the investors.
Chainbase is an interoperability layer that is building the “first crypto world model”, to deliver data from across the cryptocurrency spectrum, according to an emailed announcement on Thursday.
Its aim is to provide unbiased and transparent data that is not controlled by a small number of dominant companies.
Chainbase will use its fresh capital to grow and spur adoption of its network and build up AI capabilities.
