Environment

An image of a short film, titled ‘When I Grow Up’, launched by Humane Society International on rhino horn consumption among Vietnamese consumers. Photo courtesy of Humane Society International Rhino horn is valued in countries like China and Vietnam for medicinal benefits even though there is no scientific evidence to back these claims. Horns can be sold for high prices on the black market. However, there are indications that the price has fallen recently in Vietnam, due in part to a rhino horn demand-reduction campaign launched in 2013 by HSI and the Vietnamese government. This multi-faceted campaign has reached an estimated 37 million people – approximately one third of the population. … [Read more...] about ‘Say No’ to rhino horn consumption in Vietnam

Singaporean scholar impressed by Việt Nam’s successes13th National Party Congress – new milestone in Việt Nam’s development processNational Party Congress will guarantee present and future of Việt Nam: Cuban journalistArmed forces hold rehearsal in preparation for 13th National Party CongressDate for 13th National Party Congress announced … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s foreign policy greatly enhances the country’s position: expert

Local residents earn their living by farming. A saying of the Tay ethnic people goes, “Planting rice where there’s water and grow trees on land when water is used up.” Villagers are involved in self-sufficient agriculture: cultivating crops, rear cattle, producing agriculture products, and making herb medicines and traditional wine. All activities are done in close relation with the ecosystem and not harmful to the environment. … [Read more...] about A village tiptoeing on stilts

Every morning, the vets cut leaves and tall grasses to feed the two elephants that are enclosed in two different areas with an electric fence. The fence is installed to protect the caregivers from unexpected behavior of the two tuskers and to prevent intruders from harming them. The tuskers’ daily diet also include rice, fruits, vegetables, apart from supplements given, depending on their health condition. … [Read more...] about Tuskers saved from death convalesce in Central Highlands sanctuary

Regarding the 13th National Party Congress, scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 2, Singh said the event would be of special significance as it would put forth socio-economic development plans for the country in the next five years when Việt Nam has to face the impact of the pandemic and competition among trading partners at the same time.  … [Read more...] about Singaporean scholar impressed by Việt Nam’s successes