​The Resolution identifies promoting digital transformation with the pillars of digital government, digital economy, digital citizenship and digital society in order to change the overall and comprehensive management and administration activities of the Government to be effective, efficient and transparent; change production and business activities of enterprises, promote innovation, increase labor productivity, create growth motivation; change the way people live and work, narrow the development gap; key sectors and fields implementing digital transformation towards optimization and intelligence, contributing to the realization of the goal of "Binh Duong sustainable development towards a smart, civilized and modern urban area" as set out by the Resolution of the 11^th Provincial Party Congress, 2020 - 2025 tenure.

Specific goals for digital government development by 2025: 100% of work records at provincial, district and commune levels will be processed in the network environment (except for work records that are classified as state secrets); direction and administration of leaders at all levels supported by data-based intelligent tools; 100% of Party and mass organizations will connect processes, data, and work records from provincial to commune levels; at least 50% of inspection activities by state management agencies will be carried out through the digital environment and information systems of the management agency; 100% of officials, party members, civil servants and public employees annually receive training in digital transformation and digital skills; 80% of administrative procedures will be completely digitalized in handling and operational processes; on average, 20% of the volume of administrative procedures will be implemented digital transformation each year. Before 2023, setting up intelligent operation centers in the province and in towns and cities; the remaining districts will do this before 2024.

Digital economy development accounts for 20% of GRDP; the proportion of the digital economy in each sector or field shall reach at least 10%; the proportion of e-commerce in total retail sales reaches 10%; the rate of enterprises using e-contracts reaches over 80%; the rate of small and medium enterprises using digital platforms is over 50%; the rate of non-cash transactions in e-commerce services reaches 50% or more. Focusing on digital transformation in high-quality service industries, high-tech agriculture, and logistics to meet the requirements of industrial and urban development towards civilization and modernity.

Regarding the development of digital society, the rate of adult population with smartphones reaches 80%; the rate of the population aged 15 and over who have a payment transaction account at a bank or other authorized organization reaches 80%; fiber optic broadband internet infrastructure, 5G covers over 95% of households, 100% of communes, wards and towns; the rate of people of working age who are trained in basic digital skills is over 70%.

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Binh Duong Intelligent Operation Center (IOC)

To achieve the set goals, the Resolution identifies 10 groups of tasks and solutions, in which focus is on strengthening the leadership and direction of the Party committees and authorities in digital transformation and building digital government; promoting propaganda, raising awareness about digital transformation; building and perfecting mechanisms and policies, cooperating to promote digital transformation; developing human resources; investing in the development of digital infrastructure to meet the requirements of digital transformation; developing data, applying a shared digital platform and ensuring information safety and security, etc. Prioritizing the digital transformation of fields: Urban planning and management; Industrial production; natural resources and environment; transportation and logistics; agriculture; healthcare; education; culture and tourism.

The Resolution assigns Party committees at all levels to direct the propagation and mastery of the Resolution, to develop programs and plans to implement the Resolution in accordance with the actual situation and conditions of localities and units. Establishing a Steering Committee for Digital Transformation at all levels headed by heads of authorities at all levels.

The Party Committee of the Provincial People's Council leads the institutionalization of the Resolution, formulating mechanisms and policies; prioritizes the allocation of funds to perform digital transformation tasks within the expenditure tasks of the state budget according to the roadmap.

The Party civil affairs committee of PPC leads the PPC in formulating and implementing the Digital Transformation Program in the province and projects, programs and plans to participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution; directs the review and proposal to the Central Committee and the Provincial People's Council to promulgate mechanisms and policies for controlled testing of new products, models, business, and digital content; gives priority to allocating sufficient resources and annual funding to perform the tasks stated in the Resolution.

​Reported by Phuong Chi- Translated by Thanh Tam

​According to the report, in the past 07 days (from May 16 to May 22, 2022), the whole province recorded 92 cases of Covid-19, down 39.5% compared to the previous week (last week announced 152 cases); 184 cases were cured, discharged from the hospital, completed F0 treatment, down 12.4% compared to the previous week (last week there were 210 discharged cases).

In the past 30 days, the number of new cases was announced 627 cases, down 96.8% compared to the previous month. The number of patients cured, discharged from hospital and completed F0 treatment was 2,526 cases, down 94.9% compared to the previous month. The whole province had 91/91 communes and wards at level 1.

According to data on the Covid-19 Immunization Management System, by May 22, 2022, Binh Duong had administered 6,623,698 doses of vaccine (including 2,924,209 1^st doses; 2,351,440 2^nd doses; 1,318,728 3^rd doses and 29,321 4^th doses).

Overview of the meeting

In the coming time, the province will continue to administer the Covid-19 vaccine to children aged 5-11 and the 4^th dose. Simultaneously implementing the remaining vaccination for 1^st dose, 2^nd dose, completing 3^rd dose (1^st booster) and 4^th dose (2^nd booster) of Covid-19 vaccine for workers who are working in industrial parks in the area. Continuing to "clean" Covid-19 vaccination data and deploying to sign for "Vaccine Passport" confirmation.

In addition to the Covid-19 prevention and control, in order to avoid the situation of overlapping epidemic, the Department of Health has advised the PPC to issue a Campaign plan on eradication of larvae, general environmental sanitation and communication on prevention and control of dengue, hand, foot and mouth disease in the province in 2022.

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Vice Chairman of the PPC Nguyen Loc Ha speaks to direct the meeting

Concluding the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Loc Ha assessed that the pandemic situation in the province was basically well controlled. In the coming time, the province will continue to implement vaccination under the direction of the Central Government. He noted, the Health branch and localities should focus on completely injecting the allotted number of vaccines, not allowing vaccines to be out of date and expired; have plans and solutions to propagandize workers to get vaccination. The Industrial Zones Authority and the Industry and Trade branch coordinate with localities to review the composition and age vaccinated. From there, determining the number and need for injection of 4^th dose and developing a plan to vaccinate the doses for remaining people and 4^th dose.

The Vice Chairman of the PPC asked the Education branch and localities to review the number of students who dropped out of school after the Covid-19 pandemic and school-age children who could not go to school, and promptly implement support policies for children to return to school. The Branch of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs reviews all Covid-19 support policies for workers, families under preferential treatment policy and other subjects of the locality and the Central Government, and quickly reports to the PPC. Related branches continue to clean the data of vaccination doses; calculate and rearrange medical stations and treatment facilities to suit the situation, focusing on prevention and control of dengue, hand, foot and mouth disease.

​Reported by Yen Nhi- Translated by Thanh Tam

Attending were Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat - Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Science and Technology; Mr. Nguyen Van Loi - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Binh Duong Provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies; Mr. Vu Hai Quan - Member of the Party Central Committee, President of VNU Ho Chi Minh City; Mr. Tran Thanh Nam - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development; Mr. Nguyen Hoang Thao - Permanent Deputy Secretary of Binh Duong Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Vo Van Minh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Binh Duong Provincial People's Committee (PPC); Mr. Mai Hung Dung - Member of Provincial Standing Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of Binh Duong PPC and leader representatives of departments, branches, localities and enterprises.

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Delegates attend the Seminar

In the opening speech, Mr. Vo Van Minh - Chairman of the PPC emphasized that the Seminar will be the starting event for a number of scientific research projects, applying technology of great significance in practice such as piloting the smart village model; hi-tech agricultural tourism. The province also wished to connect and share with leaders, experts, scientists, institutes and enterprises to exchange experiences; together share with the current difficulties and challenges that the province's agricultural sector is facing, as well as gain valuable experiences and good solutions to make Binh Duong's agricultural sector more and more sustainable and modern, contributing to the effective implementation of the goals set forth by the 13^th National Party Congress's Resolution and the 11^th Provincial Party Party Congress's Resolution.

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Mr. Vo Van Minh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the PPC speaks at the Seminar

Speaking at the Seminar, Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat - Minister of Science and Technology highly appreciated the initiative to organize the Seminar as well as the achievements of science, technology and innovation activities of Binh Duong province, especially the great achievements in the field of high-tech agriculture in recent years. He emphasized: "Currently, Binh Duong has four hi-tech agricultural zones, which is the locality with the most hi-tech agricultural zones in the country. It can be said that there is hardly a more suitable place than Binh Duong to discuss the development of hi-tech agriculture". The Minister of Science and Technology believed that, with its potential and determination, Binh Duong will achieve more achievements in the development of high-tech agriculture and well solve the relationship between agriculture, farmers and rural areas according to the model of ecological agriculture, modern rural areas, and civilized farmers.

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Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat - Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Science and Technology speaks at the Seminar

At the Seminar, the delegates focused on discussing the continuous improvement of policies on science, technology and innovation; hi-tech agriculture in Binh Duong, current situation and development orientation; the role of science and technology in high-tech agriculture in Binh Duong province; building the enterprise's science and technology fund, promoting the application of science and technology, creating new resilience for business; the role of microorganisms in agriculture for life and sharing the successful reality from Vinamit Organic farm; researching and transferring science and technology in high-tech agriculture at VNU Ho Chi Minh City, etc.

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Delegates present their presentations at the Seminar

Speaking at the end of the Seminar, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Loi said that the Seminar is practical, close to life and people, the province will receive and record the comments, suggestions and recommendations of experts, scientists and people. He emphasized that the issue of hi-tech agricultural infrastructure must be suitable for Vietnamese people and conditions for each farmer, each organization and each farm to invest in bringing benefits. According to him, industrial parks should be established by regions to preserve, process and bring agricultural products to the world. It is also a place for scientific researchers to research and contribute to science and the Agriculture branch. He asked the functional branches to train and connect with enterprises, practical training institutes for farmers in high-tech production areas; spend resources on training high-tech agriculture.

Mr. Nguyen Van Loi - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies speaks at the end of the Seminar

On this occasion, the Ministry of Science and Technology awarded Medals for the cause of Science and Technology to 10 individuals; leaders of the Department of Science and Technology awarded the Certificate of Science and Technology Enterprise to 01 enterprise.

 Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Loi and Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat award Medals for the cause of Science and Technology to individuals

Leader of Department of Science and Technology awards Certificate of Science and Technology Enterprise to the enterprise

​Reported by Yen Nhi- Translated by Thanh Tam

​At the meeting, Chairman of the PPC Vo Van Minh congratulated Ms. Sarah Hooper on accepting the assignment as Australian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City; at the same time thanked the good sentiments of the Australian Government and people for supporting Vietnam to overcome difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Chairman of the PPC briefly introduced the socio-economic situation and investment attraction of Binh Duong province. With an open and attractive investment environment, in recent years, Binh Duong has always been one of the leading provinces and cities nationwide in attracting foreign direct investment. As of April 30, 2022, the province has 4,044 investment projects from 65 countries and territories with a total registered capital of 39.4 billion USD. Binh Duong is currently ranked 2^nd in the country in terms of attracting foreign investment, after Ho Chi Minh City. Australia alone has 29 investment projects in the province with a total capital of more than 132 million USD; investment fields are mainly in wood industry, cold storage, production of household appliances, agriculture and other supporting industries.

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Chairman of the PPC Vo Van Minh receives Ms. Sarah Hooper - Australian Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City

​​Chairman of the PPC emphasized that Binh Duong is recovering strongly after the Covid-19 pandemic. The province aims to develop a green and sustainable economy, giving priority to attracting investment in high-tech, advanced, environmentally friendly industries and fields, which are less labor intensive and create high added value. Appreciating the friendly relationship between the two countries Vietnam and Australia over the years, the Chairman of the PPC said that the potential for cooperation between the two sides is huge. He believed that with her role, Sarah Hooper will have many activities to promote the cooperation relationship between Australia and Vietnam, including Binh Duong, which is increasingly expanding and developing further in the fields of economy, trade, cultural exchange, education. Especially, there will be more Australian enterprises to invest in Binh Duong.

In the coming time, leaders of Binh Duong province will attend the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum which will take place at the end of May 2022 in Australia. Thereby, Binh Duong continues to call for investment, connect exchanges and cooperation, and create the best conditions for Australian enterprises to invest and operate effectively in Binh Duong.

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Chairman of the PPC Vo Van Minh presents a souvenir to Ms. Sarah Hooper - Australian Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City

Ms. Sarah Hooper - Australian Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City expressed her impression with the development of Binh Duong province, and highly appreciated the efforts and results achieved by the province in the Covid-19 prevention and control as well as positive solutions to recover the economy after the pandemic. She congratulated the province on achieving high rankings on the PCI and PAPI in 2021, which affirms that Binh Duong continues to be an attractive investment destination. She said that the province's development orientations are consistent with the contents of the Strategy to strengthen economic cooperation between Vietnam and Australia, signed by the two Prime Ministers in 2021. At the same time, she committed that as Consul General, she will act as a bridge to support and promote cultural exchanges, education and investment cooperation between Australia and Vietnam, including Binh Duong.

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Delegates take a souvenir photo

​​Reported by Phuong Chi- Translated by Thanh Tam

​Attending the conference were Mr. Vo Van Thuong - Politburo member, Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat; Mr. Tran Tuan Anh - Politburo member, Head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission; Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia - Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Propagation and Education; Mr. Le Van Thanh - Deputy Prime Minister.

At Binh Duong bridge point, there were Mr. Nguyen Hoang Thao - Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Vo Van Minh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee (PPC); comrades in the Provincial Standing Party Committee, the Executive Committee of Provincial Party Committee, leaders of departments, committees and branches. The conference was connected online to the district and commune level bridge points.

Delegates attend the conference at Binh Duong bridge point

On January 24, 2022, the Politburo issued Resolution no. 06-NQ/TW on planning, construction, management and sustainable development of urban areas in Vietnam to 2030, with a vision to 2045.

The Resolution stated that, after 35 years of renovation, especially in the past 10 years, urban planning, construction, management and development in our country has achieved many important results. By the end of 2020, our country's urban system has 862 urban areas of all kinds, distributed relatively evenly throughout the country. The rate of urbanization determined by geographical areas with urban functions has increased from 30.5% in 2010 to nearly 40% in 2020. The urban space is expanded; technical infrastructure and socio-economic infrastructure are interested in investing in an increasingly synchronous and efficient direction; the living quality of urban residents is gradually improved. Urbanization and urban development have become important driving forces for socio-economic development. The economic growth in urban areas is high, contributing about 70% of the country's GDP. Initially, it has formed economic growth pole and centers of innovation, science, technology, education and training in big cities, especially in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

However, the achieved urbanization rate is lower than the target set out in the Socio-Economic Development Strategy for the 2011-2020 period and is still far from the average rate of the region and the world.

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Ensuring that urban planning must have a long-term, synchronous and modern vision, towards a green, smart and sustainable urban area

Mr. Tran Tuan Anh - Politburo member, Head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission, said that determining urbanization is an objective necessity, an important driving force for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development in the coming time, the Resolution sets out specific objectives: The urbanization rate reaches at least 45% by 2025, over 50% by 2030; the ratio of urban construction land to the total natural land area reaches about 1.5-1.9% by 2025, about 1.9-2.3% by 2030; the number of urban areas nationwide by 2025 is about 950 - 1,000 ones, by 2030 about 1,000 - 1,200 ones; urban economy contributes to the national GDP about 75% by 2025 and about 85% by 2030.

To achieve the above objectives, the Resolution sets out key tasks and solutions, including the improvement of institutions and policies to facilitate the process of urbanization, planning, construction, management and sustainable urban development; improve the quality of urban planning to meet the requirements of construction, management and sustainable urban development.

In addition, focusing on building and developing a national urban system that is sustainable and synchronous in terms of network; stepping up the development of housing and urban infrastructure systems that are synchronous, modern, connected, and adaptive to climate change; building and perfecting the urban government model; improving the efficiency and effectiveness of urban management, urban life quality, ensuring social security, welfare, security, safety and urban order, etc.

In the discussion part, the conference had 12 presentations from the provinces of Quang Ninh, Da Nang, Ha Giang, etc. the content mainly focused on planning for green and sustainable urban development.

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The conference is connected online to the provincial, district and commune level bridge points

Speaking at the conference, Mr. Vo Van Thuong emphasized that sustainable urban development is a regular and important task of the entire political system, therefore, it is necessary to soon develop programs and action plans to implement the Resolution with a specific roadmap, supplement and concretize relevant criteria and indicators for each year, each period of the relevant branch and locality. In addition, the innovation of urban planning methods is extremely important, ensuring that urban planning must have a long-term, synchronous and modern vision; take people and quality of life as the center, urban culture and civilization as the foundation for development. At the same time perfecting institutions and policies to facilitate the process of urbanization, planning, construction, management and sustainable urban development.

Reported by Phuong Chi- Translated by Thanh Tam

​Accompanying him were Mr. Vo Van Minh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee (PPC); leaders of departments, committees and branches.

Overview of the meeting

At the meeting, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Loi informed about the situation of socio-economic development and investment attraction in the province. Specifically, accumulated to April 30, 2022, the province has 4,044 investment projects from 65 countries and territories with a total registered capital of 39.4 billion USD. Singapore is the third largest investor in Binh Duong with 275 projects and a total capital of 5.4 billion USD; investing mainly in the field of infrastructure development of industrial parks, production of electronic components, electrical equipment, production of pharmaceuticals, medical products and equipment, logistics and real estate, etc.

Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Loi presents a souvenir to Mr. Wong Kim Yin

The Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee emphasized that, since its establishment in 1996, the Vietnam - Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) has become a good symbol of friendship and cooperation between the two countries Vietnam and Singapore through two partners, Becamex IDC Corp and Sembcorp Group. In Binh Duong, VSIP has greatly contributed to the development of the province and contributed to building the image of a dynamic and modern industrial development Binh Duong; at the same time creating jobs for thousands of workers.

In March 2022, Binh Duong held the groundbreaking ceremony of VSIP III with a total area of 1,000 hectares. VSIP III will focus on attracting projects that apply technology and innovation, aiming to develop into a green, smart and sustainable industrial park. Currently, a number of large corporations have been investing in VSIP III such as Lego Group, Pandora Group (Denmark).

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Mr. Wong Kim Yin presents a souvenir to Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Loi

The Secretary thanked Sembcorp Group for accompanying Binh Duong to overcome difficulties to achieve success; especially with Singapore enterprises to actively support in the Covid-19 prevention and control. At the same time, he wished that Sembcorp Group and Becamex IDC Corp would continue to cooperate effectively in investment; VSIP model would be increasingly upgraded, expanded and developed.

Mr. Wong Kim Yin presents a souvenir to Chairman of the PPC Vo Van Minh 

Mr. Wong Kim Yin expressed his joy and appreciation for the recovery and economic development of Binh Duong province after the Covid-19 pandemic. He said that Becamex IDC Corp is a great partner and the success of VSIP has become a symbol of good cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore. By focusing on developing renewable energy and integrated urban solutions, Sembcorp Group aims to transform its portfolio towards a greener future and become a leading supplier of sustainable solutions.

In the coming time, Semcrop Group and VSIP will continue to contribute to the growth of Binh Duong, helping people have a better life. Accordingly, investment capital will be mobilized in green fields, green technology, and next-generation, more sustainable manufacturers. In addition, investment in 4.0 technology application will be implemented at Eastern International University (EIU) with the desire to achieve the goal of attracting talents, creating high-quality human resources to meet development needs; engaged in production and business in smart factories.

 ​Delegates take a souvenir photo

He thanked the provincial government for paying special attention and creating favorable conditions for Sembcorp to operate effectively and firmly over the years; at the same time affirmed that Binh Duong will be the Group's top investment priority and wished to continue to receive support from the province.

 ​​Reported by Doan Trang- Translated by Thanh Tam

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Accordingly, the Traffic Police Division, the Provincial Police Department will register and issue license plates for cars, tractors, trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles with similar structure to the above-mentioned vehicles of foreign agencies, organizations and individuals, of local projects, joint venture economic organizations with foreign countries and agencies, organizations, enterprises, military enterprises and individuals with their headquarters or permanent residence in Thu Dau Mot city, where the Traffic Police Division is located.

Police of districts, towns and cities (except Thu Dau Mot city, where the Traffic Police Division is located) register and issue license plates of cars, tractors, trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles with similar structure to the above-mentioned vehicles of domestic agencies, organizations, enterprises, military enterprises and individuals with headquarters or permanent residence in their respective localities. Implementing registration and issuance of license plates for motorcycles, mopeds (including electric scooters) and other vehicles with similar structure to the above-mentioned vehicles of domestic agencies, organizations, enterprises, military enterprises and individuals with their headquarters or permanent residence in their respective localities and foreign agencies, organizations and individuals, of projects and economic organizations in joint ventures with foreign countries in their respective localities (except for communes, wards and towns that have been decentralized to register motorbikes).

Thu Dau Mot City Police register motorcycles, mopeds (including electric scooters) and other vehicles with similar structure to the above-mentioned vehicles of domestic agencies, organizations, enterprises, military enterprises and individuals with their headquarters or permanent residence in their respective localities and foreign agencies, organizations and individuals, of projects and economic organizations in joint venture with foreign countries in their respective localities.

Police of 51 communes, wards and towns register and issue license plates for motorcycles (also known as motorbikes), mopeds (including electric motorbikes) and other vehicles with similar structure to the above-mentioned vehicles of domestic agencies, organizations, enterprises, military enterprises and individuals with their headquarters or permanent residence in their respective localities and foreign agencies, organizations and individuals, of projects and economic organizations in joint venture with foreign countries in their respective localities; organize the revocation of expired registration certificates, license plates and damaged and unusable vehicles of agencies, organizations or individuals with headquarters or permanent residence in the locality.

By decentralizing the Commune Police to register and issue motorbike license plates, it will help people save time and effort, not having to go to the district-level agency to carry out the same procedures as before.

1/ List of commune, ward and town police stations decentralized to register and issue license plates for motorbikes, mopeds and electric scooters

1           Thuan An city

1.1        An Phu Ward Police

1.2        An Thanh Ward Police

1.3        Binh Chuan Ward Police

1.4        Binh Hoa Ward Police

1.5        Binh Nham Ward Police

1.6        Hung Dinh Ward Police

1.7        Thuan Giao Ward Police

1.8        Vinh Phu Ward Police

2           Di An City

2.1        An Binh Ward Police

2.2        Binh An Ward Police

2.3        Binh Thang Ward Police

2.4        Dong Hoa Ward Police

2.5        Tan Binh Ward Police

2.6        Tan Dong Hiep Ward Police

3          Tan Uyen Town

3.1        Hoi Nghia Ward Police

3.2        Phu Chanh Ward Police

3.3        Vinh Tan Ward Police

3.4        Tan Hiep Ward Police

3.5        Tan Phuoc Khanh ward Police

3.6        Thai Hoa Ward Police

3.7        Thanh Phuoc Ward Police

3.8        Tan Vinh Hiep Ward Police

3.9        Khanh Binh Ward Police

4          Ben Cat Town

4.1        An Dien Commune Police

4.2        An Tay Commune Police

4.3        Chanh Phu Hoa Ward Police

4.4        Hoa Loi Ward Police

4.5        Phu An Commune Police

4.6        Tan Dinh Ward Police

4.7        Thoi Hoa Ward Police

5           Phu Giao District

5.1        An Binh Commune Police

5.2        Phuoc Hoa Commune Police

5.3        Tan Long Commune Police

5.4        Vinh Hoa Commune Police

6           Bau Bang District

6.1        Hung Hoa Commune Police

6.2        Lai Hung Commune Police

6.3        Long Nguyen Commune Police

6.4        Tan Hung Commune Police

6.5        Tru Van Tho Commune Police

7           Dau Tieng District

7.1        An Lap Commune Police

7.2        Dinh An Commune Police

7.3        Dinh Hiep Commune Police

7.4        Long Hoa Commune Police

7.5        Long Tan Commune Police

7.6        Minh Hoa Commune Police

7.7        Minh Tan Commune Police

7.8        Minh Thanh Commune Police

7.9        Thanh An Commune Police

7.10      Thanh Tuyen Commune Police

8           Bac Tan Uyen district

8.1        Tan Binh town police

8.2        Binh My Commune Police

2/ When going for registration and issuance of number plates for motorbikes, mopeds and electric scooters at the Commune police station with a notice of decentralization to issue license plates, people carry out the following procedures:

Paying registration fee

According to the Government's Decree 10/2022, motorbikes are one of the subjects subject to registration fees.

Registration fee amount = Registration fee calculation price x Registration fee collection rate

The registration fee for motorbikes is 2%. Particularly for motorbikes of organizations and individuals in centrally run cities; provincial city; the town where the Provincial People's Committee (PPC) is headquartered, paying the registration fee for the first time with a rate of 5%.

For motorbikes paying the registration fee for the second time onward, the rate of 1% will be applied. Where the property owner has declared and paid the registration fee for motorbikes of 2%, then transferred to organizations and individuals in the prescribed areas in centrally run cities; provincial city; the town where the Provincial People's Committee (PPC) is headquartered, paying the registration fee with a rate of 5%.

A registration fee declaration dossier according to the guidance in Decree 126/2020 includes the following documents:

- Registration fee declaration form no. 02/LPTB.

- Copies of documents on legal property purchase, sale and transfer (contract of sale and donation).

- A copy of previous owner's vehicle registration certificate or a copy of certificate of revocation of registration certificate, license plate of the police agency (applicable to registration of name change - purchase of used car).

- Copies of documents proving that the property or property owner is exempt from registration fee (if any).

Note, the price for calculating the registration fee is not the selling price of motorbikes. Depending on the type of vehicle, there will be different registration fee calculation prices set by the Finance Ministry.

Preparing and submitting documents at the Commune police station

According to Article 10 of Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA, registration documents of motorbikes (motorcycles, mopeds) include:

- Vehicle registration declaration form

- Vehicle original documents: For imported motorcycles (including electric scooters), a declaration form of vehicle origin is required. For domestically manufactured and assembled vehicles, the Certificate of factory quality inspection of road motor vehicle must be submitted.

- Vehicle ownership transfer documents: Invoices, financial documents (receipts).

- Vehicle registration fee documents: Receipt or payment slip into the state budget or Authorization letter for registration fee payment through the bank or other documents for registration fee payment as prescribed by law or information sheet of registration fee payment printed from the vehicle management registration system (full name, model number, vehicle type, engine number, chassis number).

For vehicles exempted from registration fees: Registration fee declaration form certified by the tax authority.

- Present ID card or Citizen ID card of vehicle owner or household registration book.

Paying motorbike registration fee

Article 5 of Circular 229/2016/TT-BTC stipulates the vehicle registration fees as follows:

- For other centrally run cities, provincial cities and towns:

+ Vehicles valued at 15 million VND or less: 200,000 VND;

+ Vehicles valued from 15 million VND - 40 million VND: 400 thousand VND;

+ Vehicles valued from over 40 million VND: 800,000 VND;

- For other localities: 50,000 VND for all vehicles.

After completing this step, people will be able to click to choose a plate and be given a number plate and an appointment to get a vehicle registration certificate.

​Reported by Mai Xuan- Translated by Thanh Tam

​Attending were Mr. Nguyen Huu Yen - Deputy Director of Department of Information and Communications; leaders of the University of Danang and Thu Dau Mot University.

The training course was organized by Thu Dau Mot University in collaboration with the Software Development Center - the University of Danang from April 12, 2022 to May 13, 2022, with a duration of 180 periods, in the form of: live and online. Participating in the training course, there were 61 trainees who are officials, lecturers, civil servants, public employees and employees from educational units, departments, committees and branches in the province such as: Thu Dau Mot University, Binh Duong Informatics Association, Department of Home Affairs, Center for Information and Communication Technology (Department of Information and Communications), etc.

Participating in the teaching were lecturers and experts from the University of Danang, Hanoi National University, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam - Korea University of Information and Communication Technology, Cyber Security Academy and experts from enterprises deploying digital transformation.

The course content consisted of 5 parts: Overview of digital transformation platform technology; Blockchain technology; Digital Transformation in Healthcare; Digital transformation in Education - Training and vocational education; Digital transformation in the enterprise. The training course also provided more practical information about digital transformation at a number of government units, domestic and foreign enterprises; some digital transformation solutions for areas such as: Digital government (online public services, open data, etc.); Digital economy (digital finance, e-commerce, etc.); Digital society (education, health, culture, etc.).

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Leaders of the Department of Information and Communications together with Thu Dau Mot University, the University of Danang award Certificates to students who complete the training course for source trainers on digital transformation​

At the ceremony, Thu Dau Mot University and Software Development Center, University of Danang awarded Certificates to 61 qualified trainees to complete the training course.

After completing the training course, the trainees will become the initial core force, accompanying Thu Dau Mot University to training and fostering programs for digital transformation for officials, civil servants, employees, students, pupils and people in the province.

According to the digital transformation plan of Binh Duong province for the 2021-2025 period, with a vision to 2030, Thu Dau Mot University is assigned the responsibility of training and fostering digital transformation and digital technology for officials, civil servants, employees, students, pupils and people in the province. The training course for source trainers participating in teaching about digital transformation is the first important activity to implement the Project "Training and fostering digital transformation and digital technology for officials, civil servants, employees, students, pupils and people on the MOOC system" organized by Thu Dau Mot University in collaboration with the Software Development Center of the University of Danang.

​Reported by Phuong Chi- Translated by Thanh Tam

​On the side of Ho Chi Minh City, receiving and working with the delegation were Mr. Nguyen Van Nen - Politburo member, Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Mr. Phan Van Mai - Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the City People's Committee; Ms. Nguyen Thi Le - Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairwoman of the City People's Council; leader representatives of city's departments, committees and branches.

On the side of Binh Duong province, attending were Mr. Nguyen Van Loi - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Delegation of the National Assembly Deputies; Mr. Vo Van Minh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; comrades in the Provincial Standing Party Committee; leaders of provincial departments, committees, branches and Becamex IDC Corp.

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Secretary of Binh Duong Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Loi speaks at the meeting

Speaking at the meeting, Secretary of Binh Duong Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Loi emphasized that, in the past time, Ho Chi Minh City has coordinated and created conditions for Binh Duong province to connect infrastructure, connect regional economic development. In particular, in the recent Covid-19 prevention and control, the leaders of the two localities coordinated and directed the administration very closely, especially the fact that Ho Chi Minh City has promptly provided vaccines for Binh Duong, etc. Secretary Nguyen Van Loi said that connecting to develop the Southern Key Economic Region, especially connecting inter-regional transport infrastructure and seaport infrastructure will be decisive for the development of Binh Duong province. Therefore, Binh Duong wishes to receive support and help from Ho Chi Minh City in connecting infrastructure, implementing important traffic projects with inter-regional connectivity.

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Mr. Phan Van Mai - Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee speaks at the meeting 

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Chairman of Binh Duong Provincial People's Committee Vo Van Minh reports on the implementation of inter-regional transport connection projects

At the meeting, leaders of the People's Committees of Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong province discussed and clarified a number of important issues in the coordination of implementation of transport infrastructure connection projects such as: Raising the clearance height of Binh Trieu 1 bridge, Binh Phuoc 1 bridge; the location of the bridge over the Saigon River on Ring Road 4 - Ho Chi Minh City; Song Than intersection project; connecting An Binh - Dao Trinh Nhat road to Pham Van Dong street; connecting with National Highway 1A; National Highway 13; Tan An Bridge; Ho Chi Minh City - Thu Dau Mot - Chon Thanh expressway; connecting the road along the Saigon River; Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho railway; expanding Hanoi Highway, National Highway 1 and intersections between Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong, etc.

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen speaks at the conclusion of the meeting

Concluding the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Van Nen - Politburo member, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee highly appreciated the working contents, proposals and recommendations of Binh Duong province so that the projects could be implemented soon. He emphasized that the two localities have the same task, the mission of construction and development, Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong are continuing the career left by the previous generations. Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong over the years have coordinated to share, stick to, and create favorable conditions for the two localities and the entire Southern Key Economic Region to develop. Especially in the recent tough fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the two localities stood side by side to overcome difficulties and challenges. The Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee agreed with the recommendations at the meeting to implement infrastructure projects connecting the two localities and inter-regions; expanding inter-regional development space in planning orientation. The clear and consistent view is that there must be close coordination, therefore, the Secretary of the City Party Committee proposed to establish a coordination mechanism in the region, establish a joint working group between provinces and cities for effective implementation. At the same time, he suggested the two localities study and develop river tourism, exploiting the advantages of the Saigon River in planning orientation to increase the connectivity of the two localities.

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Leaders of Binh Duong province present a souvenir to Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee

​Reported by Mai Xuan- Translated by Thanh Tam

No W&E left behind

Binh Duong is one of the Southern provinces and cities heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has negatively impacted all aspects of the province's socio-economic life, including the lives of W&E. Many supportive policies from the Central Government and specific policies of the province have helped W&E overcome the most difficult period of the pandemic. Up to now, activities have gradually returned to normal in new conditions, "the factory lights are on", W&E are allowed to return to workshops and factories to work. However, the life of a part of W&E after Covid-19 is still difficult. The pandemic has taken away their health, relatives, etc. wives have lost husbands, children have lost their parents, children have suddenly become orphans, the happiness of family homes after Covid-19 has been incomplete.

Understanding the difficulties of W&E, the Provincial Confederation of Labor (PCL) has developed specific action programs, in which the focus of activities is on W&E, especially W&E with difficult circumstances, serious illness, labor accident, etc. Ms. Nguyen Kim Loan - Chairman of Binh Duong PCL said: "The life of a part of W&E after the Covid-19 pandemic is still difficult, this is really the concern of the Standing Committee of the PCL; therefore, the key models and activities deployed in this year's Workers' Month aim to join hands to take better care of the material and spiritual life, protect the health of W&E, and be determined to control labor accidents and occupational diseases towards safe and productive production. This is also the peak of the entire political system, in which the great responsibility of the Trade Union."

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Welfare booth for W&E

Accordingly, in Workers' Month 2022, Trade Unions at all levels will coordinate with authorities, branches and mass organizations to organize free medical examination and treatment for W&E; organize a "zero-dong market", selling goods at discounts for W&E; organize delegations to visit and give gifts to W&E in difficult circumstances, periodical health check-ups, and post-Covid-19 health counseling along with cultural and sports activities to create an atmosphere of solidarity and cohesion among union members and W&E.

In order to promptly take care, support and share a part of difficulties for trade union members, unfortunate W&E suffering from labor accidents, occupational diseases, in the launching ceremony of Workers' Month 2022, the PCL also supported 30 gifts for 30 W&E, 2 million VND each in cash and a gift from the welfare unit.

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Ms. Nguyen Kim Loan - Chairman of Binh Duong PCL encourages workers suffering from labor accidents

Also at the launching ceremony, the PCL gave the "Vietnam Trade Union" saving books to 74 orphans who are children of Trade Union members died due to the Covid-19 pandemic, each worth 10 million VND. In addition, units and sponsors presented each child a gift and 1.5 million VND in cash. Previously, the PCL also gave the "Vietnam Trade Union" saving books to 65 children, so up to this point, 139 orphans have been given the saving books. This is not only a material support but also a spiritual value to share and alleviate some of the loss and pain, and at the same time, energize the children to accompany them on the future journey ahead.

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Giving the "Vietnam Trade Union" saving books to orphans who are children of Trade Union members died due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Ms. Le Thi Kim Loan - worker of King Jade Company, Hoa Phu ward, Thu Dau Mot city, the mother of Duong Thi Tuyet Dung's daughter emotionally shared: "My husband died suddenly because of Covid-19, I had to carry everything alone, my monthly salary is only enough to send back to my hometown to take care of my parents-in-law and raise two children to live and study. Hearing the announcement of the support of the Saving books given by the Trade Union, my child and I are very happy, I myself don't know what to say other than to thank the Trade Union for the concern, creating conditions for my child to continue going to school".

Building harmonious, stable and progressive labor relations

Not only promoting its role as a fulcrum for W&E, especially accompanying workers to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, Trade unions at all levels also contribute to raising the position and role of the working class in the new era through emulation movements for good labor and creative labor.

The program "One million initiatives - efforts to overcome difficulties, be creative and determined to win the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic" launched by the Vietnam General CL, has received enthusiastic responses from union members and W&E. Up to now, the PCL has more than 1,000 initiatives of Binh Duong province's officials, union members and W&E updated into the Vietnam General CL's software. In which, many initiatives to promote production are applied in practice. Especially, during Workers' Month, which is the peak time to launch extensive programs among all officials, civil servants, pulic employees and workers, the PCL has set a goal to strive for phase 1 (by May 31, 2022) to have 24,000 initiatives updated into the General Confederation's software.

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Awarding Certificates of Merit from the Vietnam General CL for typical examples of initiatives in implementing the Program "One million initiatives - efforts to overcome difficulties, be creative and determined to win the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic"

Working in an environment with a satisfactory salary regime, enjoying welfare policies, social security support, especially receiving the attention and companionship of the Trade Union at all levels to create all conditions for develop capacity, Mr. Le Hoai Tam – a union member of Yazaki EDS Vietnam Co., Ltd., Di An ward, Di An city expressed: "I have been with the Company for the past 25 years, in the process of working, I have been helped by my colleagues and I am constantly learning to improve my skills. With the experience accumulated over many years, I am knowledgeable about machinery and equipment. From regularly operating machines, I have discovered many shortcomings that need to be improved to increase production efficiency, which I proposed and accepted by the Company. Through the practice of improvement, which has brought unexpected results, reduced labor, increased optimal productivity, I was rewarded by the PCL and the Company; this is the motivation for me to continue to make efforts, work hard, and continue to explore initiatives to make the production process more efficient". According to the plan, this year's Workers' Month, Trade unions at all levels will actively participate in and coordinate with employers to review, supplement and supervise the implementation of plans, regulations and measures to ensure labor safety and health, take good care of the workers' health. At the same time, coordinating with the employers to organize a dialogue program with workers at the workplace, promote education, propaganda and legal advice for workers.

Health advice for W&E after Covid-19

Mr. Dao Tran Dong - Vice Chairman of Binh Duong Industrial Parks Trade Union said: "Workers' Month 2022, in order to focus more attention on welfare policies, take care of union members and W&E, Industrial Parks Trade Union directs grassroots Trade unions to negotiate and agree with the Company's Board of Directors to take care of and protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers on salary, bonus and welfare policies, and health care for workers. At the same time, coordinating with enterprises to implement the program "One million initiatives" launched by the General Confederation, signing and accompanying units to maintain welfare programs for W&E in 2022".

Speaking at the launching ceremony of Workers' Month 2022, Vice Chairman of the PPC Nguyen Loc Ha assessed: "Trade unions at all levels have made many innovations and creativity in organizing propaganda and education activities, disseminating guidelines and policies; flexibly organizing activities to take care of and accompany workers, strengthen union members' welfare regimes, mobilize socialization resources to present gifts to union members in difficult circumstances; coordinating with functional branches to promptly resolve support policies for workers facing difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The emulation movement "Good labor, creative labor" continues to spread widely, with thousands of initiatives being put into practice, creating significant profits for enterprises. In addition, various levels, branches, socio-political organizations and enterprise community have launched many emulation movements to promote initiatives, improve techniques, increase professional qualifications, skills, reward and praise workers, etc. All these care activities are not only organized in May but also create a seamless effect."

​Reported by Yen Nhi- Translated by Thanh Tam

​Attending were Mr. Nguyen Van Loi - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies; Mr. Nguyen Hoang Thao – Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Vo Van Minh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the PPC; Mr. Nguyen Van Loc - Member of Provincial Standing Party Committee, Head of Commission for Mass Mobilization of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and comrades in the Provincial Standing Party Committee, leaders of departments, committees and branches, Thu Dau Mot City, sponsors and benefactors.

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The Provincial Red Cross Society receives support from sponsors and benefactors; Provincial leaders are grateful to enterprises and benefactors

​Humanitarian month was held as a pilot from 2018, by 2021, the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee has agreed to implement the annual Humanitarian Month, with the purpose of strengthening the responsibilities of Party committees, authorities and social forces in humanitarian and Red Cross activities, raising awareness and promoting compassionate behavior among all classes of people. This is the peak month for the Red Cross Society at all levels to simultaneously deploy resource mobilization activities and build funds for the purpose of supporting vulnerable groups in the community, contributing to building a safe community. After 4 years of implementation, Humanitarian Month organized by Binh Duong Red Cross Society has mobilized over 50 billion VND to help more than 150,000 turns of the poor and people in difficult circumstances.

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Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Loi presents gifts to people with disabilities

With the message "Connecting the community - Spreading acts of kindness", Binh Duong Provincial Humanitarian Month 2022 connects and spreads from awareness to action of the entire society for those in difficult circumstances, vulnerable subjects in society, the best, contributing to well implement the province's social security policy.

From the support resources of organizations, individuals, sponsors, benefactors, the Provincial Red Cross Society will implement many practical and meaningful activities during Humanitarian Month such as: Organizing 60 Zero-dong markets, building 20 Red Cross houses and humanitarian works, providing free screening examination and heart surgery for the poor, presenting 5,000 gifts to the poor, odd-lottery ticket sellers, people with disabilities, children at classes of love, freelance workers, disadvantaged workers, etc.

At the Launching ceremony, the Provincial Red Cross Society received the support and sponsorship from collectives, individuals, sponsors and benefactors for humanitarian activities with a total value of nearly 25 billion VND.

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Many meaningful activities in Humanitarian Month 2022

People participate in the Zero-dong market

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Vo Van Minh suggested that the Red Cross Society at all levels continue to overcome difficulties, be dynamic, creative, connect and organize many practical and effective activities; promote its pivotal role in humanitarian activities, being a reliable address for all classes of people, individuals, organizations and benefactors to send their trust and contribute in humanitarian activities. In order for Humanitarian Month to achieve high results, the Chairman of the PPC requested the Party committees, authorities, departments, committees, branches, mass organizations and localities to pay attention to leading and directing to create favorable conditions for humanitarian and activities of the local Red Cross Society.

The Chairman of the PPC acknowledged and sincerely thanked all levels of the Red Cross Society, organizations, individuals, enterprises, benefactors for accompanying charity and humanitarian activities in the locality. At the same time, he called on enterprises and benefactors inside and outside the province to continue to support and work with the province to perform well in social security, providing increasingly effective assistance to people in difficult circumstances.

After the launching ceremony, provincial leaders presented Red Cross houses to people with difficult circumstances in Dinh Hoa and Tan An wards (Thu Dau Mot city).

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Provincial leaders present the Red Cross Houses to people in difficult circumstances

​Reported by Phuong Chi- Translated by Thanh Tam

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​​At the meeting, Mr. Carsten Rasmussen informed the provincial leaders about the construction progress of the new factory in Binh Duong and the upcoming milestones of Lego Group. He affirmed that the decision to choose Binh Duong as the investment and construction site for a new factory was carefully considered and is part of the Group's development strategy. Lego Group is very pleased to cooperate with the province and the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park J.V. Co.,Ltd (VSIP) to build this modern factory, contributing to bringing new job opportunities for thousands of workers, providing more rich and quality products as well as contributing to the development of the locality. With this investment project, it will bring new and interesting play experiences for children; at the same time meet the standards of safety, green and clean environmental protection.

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Chairman of the PPC Vo Van Minh receives Mr. Carsten Rasmussen - Chief Operations Officer of Lego Group

Mr. Carsten Rasmussen thanked the provincial government for always paying attention, sharing and accompanying the Group over the past time and hoped to continue to receive enthusiastic support from specialized agencies to ensure the implementation of the project roadmap, which is expected to come into operation in 2024.

Chairman of the PPC Vo Van Minh welcomed Lego Group for choosing Binh Duong as an investment and construction site for a modern factory with great potential for future development. The Chairman of the PPC said, up to now, Denmark has invested in 14 projects, mainly in the fields of processing industry, manufacturing shoes, leather bags, manufacturing toys; trading, repairing cars, motorcycles, motorbikes, etc. In which, Lego Group is one of the Danish enterprises with large investment capital in Binh Duong. Lego is one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world. Therefore, Binh Duong was very happy when Lego decided to invest in the province.

Chairman of the PPC Vo Van Minh presents a souvenir to Mr. Carsten Rasmussen

Chairman of the PPC emphasized that, in December 2021, Lego Group signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate with VSIP to invest more than 1 billion USD in building a production factory in Binh Duong. This is the largest high-tech project since the Covid-19 pandemic invested in the province. The project uses renewable energy, solar energy and emissions of international standards, so it has a very positive impact on the environment and ecosystem. This also confirms the investment potential and advantages of Binh Duong. The provincial government will always accompany the Group to remove difficulties and speed up the construction progress of the factory; at the same time, it is believed that Lego Group will invest in production effectively and expand its scale.

Delegates take a souvenir photo

​Reported by Doan Trang- Translated by Thanh Tam

​Over the past time, the NDPC has received more and more attention from all levels, branches and communities; therefore, regulations and policies in the NDPC field have been implemented deeply and widely to grassroots levels and all classes of people. Propaganda and awareness raising has been carried out effectively, thus creating the initiative and positivity of organizations, individuals and households in preventing, avoiding and responding to natural disasters. The formulation of plans, options and implementation organization, mobilization of forces and means according to the four on-the-spot motto has been seriously performed and achieved high efficiency.

In 2021, the damage caused by natural disasters in the province was mainly due to heavy rain, tornadoes and high tides. In which, tornadoes caused damage to houses and structures, and tree breakage often occurred in the changing seasons; Heavy rains and high tides caused flooding of houses, rice, crops, and roads in the rainy season and the last months of the year. Last year, there were 21 natural disasters, causing property damage of nearly 55 billion VND.

From the beginning of 2022 until now, in the province, there have been heavy rains or thunderstorms with whirlwinds, lightning struck 1 person dead, roof ripped off, flooded houses and gardens in Thuan An city; fallen trees on power lines affected power supply in Ben Cat town, Thu Dau Mot city. In addition, it also caused flooding in the inner city and areas in Thuan An city. Property damage was estimated at about 78.5 million VND.

Overview of the conference

In 2022, in order to take the initiative in NDPC-SR, Binh Duong continues to consolidate and assign tasks of the Provincial Steering Committee for NDPC-SR in accordance with regulations; strictly implement the legal documents on NDPC. At the same time, organizing the inspection and directing the localities and construction management units according to their decentralization to inspect irrigation works, NDPC works, especially the works of reservoirs, dykes, adequate and timely water drainage before, during and after the rainy and flood season; detecting damage early, repairing and reinforcing in time to ensure the safety of the works and prevent inundation caused by rain, flood and high tide. Simultaneously, organizing the performance of on-duty, monitoring the hydro-meteorological situation, the situation of natural disasters, rain, storms, floods, high tides, saline intrusion in the province, advising and reporting to leaders for timely and effective handling of natural disaster situations, minimizing damage caused by natural disasters.

Speaking at the conference, Permanent Vice Chairman of the PPC Mai Hung Dung highly appreciated the NDPC-SR in the entire province in 2021. He suggested that, in the coming time, continuing to promote close coordination between lake mining and management units and branches and localities. Construction units, investors and localities have better coordination; It is necessary to have a unit on duty for works under construction to prevent that during the rainy and stormy season, there will be a plan for timely handling, limit flooding, affecting people's lives; avoid subjectivity, neglect, and effectively promote the four on-the-spot motto in NDPC. Along with that, focusing on speeding up the completion of works under construction to put them into use before the rainy and stormy season or have a plan to protect the safety of works under construction. Paying attention to the work of overcoming consequences, recovering and rebuilding after natural disasters. Branches and localities should strengthen information and propaganda, raise people's awareness in NDPC-SR, and ensure safety in the rainy season.

 ​Reported by Doan Trang- Translated by Thanh Tam

​At the press conference, representatives of the press agencies asked questions about "hot" issues of public concern such as: Solutions to prevent flooding in the rainy season; solutions to limit and reduce traffic accidents; the repair of the lighting system on DT.741 road; the implementation of support policies for people staying at boarding houses that ensures correctness and does not leave out the subject. In addition, issues related to the Health branch such as the organization and rearrangement of Mobile medical stations, procurement and preservation of medical equipment; the detection of fake Molnupiravir drug produced in Binh Duong, etc. were also of interest and exchange.

Representative of Labor Newspaper asks a question at the press conference

Recognizing the problem of flooding in the rainy season affecting people's lives, a representative of the Department of Transport said that the cause is due to the small, unsynchronized drainage system, some manholes being blocked (people seal themselves to block odors) combined with high tides, limiting the ability to drain water when there is heavy rain. To solve this situation, according to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Thuan - Head of Infrastructure Management and Traffic Safety Division, Department of Transport, the fundamental solution is mainly structural measures. The Department of Transport will coordinate to advise the PPC to invest in a drainage system linking shafts, regions and areas to improve drainage capacity. He also said that the upkeep, maintenance and repair of damage on roads are considered a regular and continuous task, contributing to reducing accidents and traffic jams.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Thuan - Head of Infrastructure Management and Traffic Safety Division answers questions from the press

Mr. Nguyen Tam Duong - Chief of the PPC Office further discussed, with the characteristics of the province's rapid development and high urbanization rate, leading to some inadequacies such as traffic jams, flooding when there is heavy rain. Binh Duong is implementing long-term structural measures to overcome this situation. In the immediate future, deploying non-structural measures such as traffic flow distribution by hour, arrangement of traffic regulation forces, etc.

Regarding the implementation of Decision no. 08 on the policy to support people staying at boarding houses, Mr. Pham Van Tuyen - Deputy Director of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs said that the PPC has authorized the district People's Committee to approve the list and funding for housing rental support for workers in the province. The data on the list of policy beneficiaries will be compared with the Police's data to ensure the right subject and avoid profiteering.

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Mr. Huynh Minh Chin - Deputy Director of the Department of Health speaks at the press conference

Regarding issues related to the Health branch, Mr. Huynh Minh Chin - Deputy Director of the Department of Health said that the Health branch has prepared a plan to suspend the operation of Mobile medical stations and establish fixed medical stations with a scale of 15,000 people/1 station under the direction of the PPC to suit the new situation. The establishment and suspension of Mobile medical stations is done in accordance with the law, while ensuring full benefits, arranging jobs for people working in Mobile medical stations. The branch also considers a plan to increase staffing for commune, ward and town medical stations. Regarding the fake Molnupiravir drug, he said that the Department of Health has organized an inspection team and will provide more specific information after the inspection results are available.

Other issues were also answered by representatives of departments and branches at the press conference.

According to information at the press conference, the socio-economic situation of Binh Duong province in April 2022 achieved many important results. The index of industrial production (IIP) in April 2022 was estimated to increase by 7.3% over the previous month and by 11.1% over the same period in 2020; accumulated 4 months, the IIP increased by 7.5% over the same period. The Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) 2021 reached 69.61 points, ranking 6^th out of 63 provinces and cities, continuing to be the leading locality in terms of infrastructure index and the top in the Southeast region.

Total retail sales of goods and services was estimated to increase by 3.7% over the previous month and by 15.9% over the same period; accumulated 4 months increased by 10.7% over the same period. The average consumer price index in April increased by 2.3% over the same period. Export turnover was estimated to increase by 4.5% over the previous month and by 22.7% over the same period; accumulated 4 months, export turnover increased by 11.9% over the same period. Import turnover was estimated to increase by 15.2% over the previous month and by 6% over the same period; accumulated 4 months, import turnover increased by 1.3% over the same period. Maintaining a trade surplus of 3.9 billion USD.

By April 15, 2022, the province has attracted 9,786 billion VND of domestic investment capital; accumulated in the first 4 months of the year, has attracted 22,950 billion VND. Foreign investment attracted 658 million USD; accumulated 4 months, has attracted over 2.3 billion USD.

The Covid-19 pandemic is under control; social security, security and order are maintained stably.

​Reported by Phuong Chi- Translated by Thanh Tam

​Receiving and working with the delegation were Mr. Nguyen Van Danh - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee (PPC); Mr. Bui Minh Tri - Head of Provincial Industrial Zones Authority and leaders of provincial departments and branches.

At the meeting, leaders of the Provincial Industrial Zones Authority, Department of Construction, Becamex IDC Corp briefly introduced the development of Binh Duong province during the past time, especially the development of industry and IPs in the province.

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Overview of the meeting

Mr. Bui Minh Tri - Head of Provincial Industrial Zones Authority said that Binh Duong currently has 28 IPs in operation with a total natural land area of about 10,983ha. The IPs have completed construction with the infrastructure inside and outside the IPs being synchronously and modernly invested, creating favorable conditions for promoting investment attraction in the IPs. The occupancy rate of IPs in operation is about 84%, higher than the national average (76%). 100% of IPs put into operation have centralized wastewater treatment plants with a total treatment capacity of 191,200 m3/day, meeting environmental standards.

Besides developing IP infrastructure, Binh Duong is also interested in building social housing (SH) for workers. Typically, Becamex IDC Corp has been building thousands of SH units with reasonable prices for workers, creating consensus and attachment of workers to Binh Duong province. Mr. Pham Ngoc Thuan - General Director of Becamex IDC Corp said that, in order to create favorable conditions for people to live and work, Binh Duong province has paid special attention to developing the SH model in recent years. The project has been implemented very early by the province, helping hundreds of thousands of workers, low-income people, etc. have a home to settle down, and stabilize their lives.

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Mr. Pham Ngoc Thuan - General Director of Becamex IDC Corp shares his experience in SH development

Being trusted and assigned responsibility by the Binh Duong PPC, Becamex IDC Corp is a pioneer in SH development in the locality. Becamex SH areas with green space are reasonably arranged, creating an airy environment, the blocks turn into groups of houses with a reasonable distance in space, suitable orientation. During the implementation of the project, the investor has made many flexible changes in the apartment design to better serve the people's needs. In addition to completing the internal infrastructure items, Becamex SH projects are connected to key traffic routes in the area, with a public bus route to serve the travel needs of SH residents. Essential services, amusement areas, parks, hospitals, schools, etc. are also fully invested in, meeting the learning and playing needs of workers' children, creating a dynamic, harmonious living environment. Becamex IDC is continuing to build 20,000 SH units in the next phase in VietSing area (Thuan An city); Dinh Hoa area (Thu Dau Mot city); My Phuoc area (Ben Cat Town); Bau Bang area (Bau Bang district) with an investment of about 9,500 billion VND, expected to put into use the first phase at the end of 2023.

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A representative of Hai Phong Provincial Delegation speaks at the meeting

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Mr. Le Trung Kien - Head of Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority speaks at the meeting

Discussing at the meeting, Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority highly appreciated the development of Binh Duong province, especially the model of SH development for workers, becoming a typical model of the whole country. The delegates were also interested in the development of Binh Duong's IP infrastructure; the leadership of the provincial government for the mechanisms and policies for the provincial IP development, etc.

Vice Chairman of Binh Duong PPC Nguyen Van Danh speaks to conclude the meeting

Concluding the meeting, Vice Chairman of Binh Duong PPC Nguyen Van Danh emphasized that the issues exchanged by Hai Phong City Delegation and Binh Duong provincial departments, committees and branches showed their enthusiasm for the common interests of workers. This is also a fundamental solution to attract human resources to meet the local development process. The Vice Chairman of the PPC suggested that the branches continue to share with Hai Phong city on how to implement according to Hai Phong city's opinion.

​Reported by Mai Xuan - Translated by Thanh Tam