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Authorities order inspection of illegal constructions inside fish farm turned eco-tourism area in Vietnam

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Authorities in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam have ordered the inspection of a fish farming project that was turned into an eco-tourism area inclusive of a park and a driving range.

Dang Thanh Tung, head of the provincial People’s Committee Office, told Tien Phong (Youth) newspaper on Wednesday that the administration had sent an urgent document to authorities in Hung Nguyen District, ordering the examination of a high-tech tilapia farming project developed by Synot Asean JSC.

The district authorities were tasked with inspecting the violations at the facility and handling them in accordance with regulations.

A bird’s-eye view of the high-tech tilapia farming project developed by Synot Asean JSC in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Photo: Doan Hoa / Tien Phong

A bird’s-eye view of the high-tech tilapia farming project developed by Synot Asean JSC in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Photo: Doan Hoa / Tien Phong

They will have to submit a report detailing their inspection to the provincial administration prior to October 15.

The high-tech tilapia farming project operated by Synot Asean JSC was approved by the Nghe An People’s Committee on June 1, 2017.

Located in Hung My Commune, Hung Nguyen District, the project covers an area of seven hectares and costs nearly VND51 billion (US$2.1 million).

The driving range located on the premises of the fish farming project operated by Synot Asean JSC in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tien Phong reader

The golf driving range located on the premises of the fish farming project operated by Synot Asean JSC in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tien Phong reader

The developer was recently found to have built multiple constructions that were not permitted by competent authorities, including an artificial mountain, three football fields, a golf driving range, and a park with the models of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The artificial mountain and football fields were put into operation in September 2020.

In June 2021, authorities in Hung Nguyen District imposed a VND30 million ($1,260) fine on Synot Asean JSC for these violations, though the fine did not stop the company from continuing to build a driving range and park on the premises.

A model of the London Bridge at the park inside the fish farming project operated by Synot Asean JSC in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Photo: Doan Hoa / Tien Phong

A model of the London Bridge at the park inside the fish farming project operated by Synot Asean JSC in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Photo: Doan Hoa / Tien Phong

In order to legitimize these constructions, the firm submitted a proposal to the provincial Department of Planning and Investment seeking permission to turn the project into a tilapia farm combined with ecotourism services.

In a release issued on September 12, the Nghe An People’s Committee confirmed it did not approve Synot Asean’s proposal and ordered the company to cease operating its illegal facilities.

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Police detain 2 drivers for 3 months to probe apparently intentional crash in southern Vietnam

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Two Vietnamese drivers who were accused of purposely crashing their cars into each other last week in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, southern Vietnam will be kept in custody for three more months pending an investigation, a local police official confirmed on Wednesday morning.

The drivers were identified as Nguyen Dinh Ky, a 41-year-old from Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, and Phan Hoang Bich Tien, 31, a native of Dong Nai Province, a neighbor of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Nguyen Dinh Ky, a 41-year-old from Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, who drove the Lexus in the intentional car collision, is seen at the police station. Photo: Xuan Truong / Tien Phong

Nguyen Dinh Ky, a 41-year-old from Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, who drove a Lexus in an allegedly intentional car collision, is seen at the police station. Photo: Xuan Truong / Tien Phong

Phan Hoang Bich Tien, a 31-year-old native of Dong Nai Province, the driver of the VinFast in the car crash, is seen at the police station. Photo: Xuan Truong / Tien Phong

Phan Hoang Bich Tien, a 31-year-old native of Dong Nai Province, the driver of a VinFast car in the car crash, is seen at the police station. Photo: Xuan Truong / Tien Phong

Police accused these drivers of intentionally crashing their cars into each other due to their conflict.

They were detained pending an investigation into their ‘knowingly destroying each other’s property.’

The supposedly deliberate collision involving a VinFast and a Lexus took place at Nguyen Huu Tho – Nguyen Van Linh Intersection in the province’s Ba Ria City on November 20 evening, according to police.

The VinFast driven by Tien rear-ended the Lexus steered by Ky. After that, Ky turned his Lexus around and crashed head-on into the VinFast twice.

Consequently, the front of the cars were badly damaged.

The city’s police arrived at the scene of the deliberate crash in the same evening and issued an urgent arrest warrant for the two drivers on November 21.

In the following days, police officers extended the detention of the drivers and waited for a car damage assessment report before deciding to keep them in custody for three more months to probe their acts.

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Hue’s immense Chuon Lagoon

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Chuon Lagoon is located in the northeast reaches of Phu An commune in Phu Vang district, approximately 12 km from the downtown area of Hue city in Thua Thien-Hue province. It is a spacious brackish-water lagoon, spanning over 100 hectares, and is part of the Tam Giang Lagoon system, which is known as the largest brackish water lagoon in Southeast Asia.

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Japanese economic expert sees potential surge in Vietnam’s per capita income

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Japanese Professor Fukunari Kimura, chief economist for the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), has affirmed that Vietnam is among the most potential nations to shift from a middle-income to high-income economy amid the globalization era.

A report on policy consultancy covering recommendations to help Vietnam become a high-income nation by 2045 was tabled by the ERIA representative during a meeting with Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Tokyo on Monday.

Vietnam aims to be a developed nation with a high per capita income by 2045, when the country celebrates 100 years of the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Over 20 years is left for the nation to speed up efforts to reach the target.

State President Thuong’s ongoing Japan visit through Thursday is part of Vietnam’s bid to fulfill the goal. 

In a joint statement issued on Monday on the elevation of the Japan-Vietnam relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world, the Japanese side underlined that Japan will keep backing Vietnam’s efforts in 2045.

Japan will provide the Southeast Asian nation with advisory services on policies and resources, as well as the report with over 630 pages called ‘Vietnam 2045.’

Prof. Kimura told Tien Phong (Youth) newspaper that the report was prepared by several prestigious experts in Japan and Vietnam. They have researched Vietnam’s economic development for ages.

He is co-author of the report’s Chapter 8: ‘New Waves of Digitalization, the Industry 4.0 Era, and Creativity.’

“Vietnam has successfully utilized the driving forces of globalization by accelerating its international economic integration and dealing with challenges to spur industrial development,” said Kimura.

The report includes Vietnam’s achievements, economic status, and future orientations in all fields to offer appropriate recommendations.

Besides, it also encompasses obstacles facing the country during its energy transition and sustainability journey to move toward a comprehensive developed economy.

Professor Fukunari Kimura, chief economist for the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). Photo: Foreign Press Center Japan

Professor Fukunari Kimura, chief economist for the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). Photo: Foreign Press Center Japan

Prof. Kimura said that in the past, some countries succeeded in leaping to the high-income level from an upper middle income such as Japan and South Korea.

“However, they had made these great strides before the globalization era in the 1990s,” he said.

Now, to make such a great leap is tough, he added.

The biggest challenge encountering developing nations like Vietnam is not the middle per capita income level, he underscored.

It is the fact that no countries have jumped from an upper middle-income economy to a high-income economy to become a developed nation.

“However, Vietnam is one of the potential nations to do it,” he affirmed.

“We believe that Vietnam can make great strides and prove that it is a typical model of rapid development. Japan is always a friend and partner of Vietnam.”

As part of the top Vietnamese official’s visit to Japan, State President Thuong and his spouse had a meeting with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday (local time).

Speaking at the reception for President Thuong, Emperor Naruhito said that their traditional friendship and cultural similarities have strengthened the Vietnam – Japan ties as well as boosted bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong, his spouse and other top Vietnamese and Japanese officials savor banh mi, a Vietnamese baguette filled with pate, cold cuts, herbs, cucumber, chili sauce, and pickles. Photo: Nguyen Hong / Tien Phong

Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong, his spouse, and other top Vietnamese and Japanese officials savor ‘banh mi,’ a Vietnamese baguette filled with pate, cold cuts, herbs, cucumber, chili sauce, and pickles. Photo: Nguyen Hong / Tien Phong

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