Hospital sources said that nine foreigners were among those killed in the blasts while 13 others have been injured. In a special statement, the police urged the public to stay indoors and not gather at the explosion sites which had been sealed off. Television footage showed ambulances rushing the injured to the Colombo National Hospital, the Batticaloa Hospital in the east and the Negombo Hospital on the outskirts of the capital where the explosions took place. The government said that an urgent security council meeting was underway, with the participation of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Both President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe have condemned the attacks and appealed for calm. According to Police, three churches and three hotels have been targeted in the blasts and security has been beefed up across the country. There has been no claim of responsibility so far for the multiple blasts. … [Read more...] about Death toll from multiple blasts in Sri Lanka rises to 138, about 500 injured
Youth murals promote cultural tradition of Hanoi’s village
Ngo Trong Nghia is drawing mural a mural on the wall of Dong Ngac’s communal house. (Photo: tuoitrethudo.com.vn) As a second-year student at Hanoi Architectural University, after his daily studies, Ngo Trong Nghia actively participates in extracurricular activities of Dong Ngac ward’s youth union. As part of the youth movement philosophy to express themselves through a variety of materials and mediums, Nghia took the on role of sketching on mural street in Dong Ngac village. “My goal is to bring people of all ages together, creating a new space where history and modernity can meet and coexist. I want to expand the scale of this street, so that everyone can contribute their voice to this new environment,” Nghia said. The 17 paintings amazed local residents. They feature Dong Ngac’s unique cultural traditions such as Ve communal house and its traditional festivals and folk games. The youth painted a picture of Dong Ngac in the old days with banyan … [Read more...] about Youth murals promote cultural tradition of Hanoi’s village
7 arrested over multiple blasts in Sri Lanka
They were arrested during a security forces raid on a house in the Sri Lankan capital several hours after the attacks. The police said over 450 had been injured while 35 foreigners were among those killed. State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene told reports that security had been beefed up across the country and he urged the public to remain indoors while a nationwide curfew had been imposed until further notice. Wijewardene said most of the attacks were caused by suicide bombers, but did not reveal further information. Eight explosions were reported across Sri Lanka on April 21 as hundreds of worshipers gathered at churches to commemorate Easter Sunday, the police said. Police spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara said that two explosions were reported from the St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade in the capital Colombo and another from the St. Sebastian's Church in Negombo, north of the capital on April 21 morning. A third explosion ripped through the Zion Church in the east coastal … [Read more...] about 7 arrested over multiple blasts in Sri Lanka
Haiphong – city of heated industrial property
The Hanoitimes - Located on the main economic corridor, Haiphong is set to become the main gateway for import and export in Vietnam`s northern region. Northern industrial real estate benefits from manufacturing growth FDI boosts Vietnam’s industrial real estate in 2018 South Korea eyes deep sea port project in Haiphong Haiphong, the northern coastal city receiving shipment from many parts of the world, has appeared to be one of the most buzzling economic hubs in Vietnam’s northern region and so is its industrial real estate segment, JLL has predicted. An overview of Haiphong. Photo: Haiphong.gov.vn Position fuels economic growth Being one of five major cities in Vietnam with direct connection to Hanoi and located on the main economic corridor, along the north-eastern coastal area, Haiphong is set to become the main gateway for import and export in the northern region, according to Country Head of JLL Vietnam Stephen Wyatt. Given its … [Read more...] about Haiphong – city of heated industrial property
Drought, saltwater intrusion double whammy for Mekong delta farmers
Freshwater is sold in certain areas for VND200,000 ($8.6) per cubic metre, and local authorities use tanker trucks to deliver water to households. For more than a month Tran Minh Chinh of Can Giuoc district in Long An Province has had to buy from trucks for his family of five. He says the annual rainfall is a month late, causing all freshwater reservoirs in the area to dry up. "The price of water is now VND60,000-200,000 ($2.6-8.6) for one cubic metre. A family of 4 to 5 members has to pay about VND1 million ($43) for water monthly." People have to conserve water by every means possible. Water used for rice rinsing is saved for plants and livestock, bathing is done using salt water followed by a quick rinse with freshwater. Nguyen Van Minh, a farmer, said: "Some areas are far away from provincial centres and inaccessible by trucks, so people there may not have water to use despite having money." Due to the long drought, seawater has intruded 80km inland from the Vam … [Read more...] about Drought, saltwater intrusion double whammy for Mekong delta farmers