9 benefits of socializing

Therefore, the Government of Vietnam has been striving to combat natural disasters by reducing risks and promoting preparation and development for different climate change-related scenarios. These activities have further affirmed Vietnam’s policies on guaranteeing human rights, especially the rights of vulnerable groups in the society. Vietnam actively responds to climate change. (Photo for illustration: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) It is worth noting that the Government of Vietnam has made a strong political commitment to responding to climate change. At forums on the cooperation on climate change response or during diplomatic meetings, Vietnamese leaders have always emphasized the realization of international commitments and the effective implementation of related international commitments, and wished to coordinate with other countries in the field. Especially at the 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York (the US) this September, … [Read more...] about Vietnam proactively responds to climate change to guarantee human rights

Illustrative Image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Low-cost models and sustainable energy solutions applied for the community in rural and mountainous areas were introduced at a recent seminar in Hanoi, which was jointly held by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Live & Learn and the French Cultural Centre (L’Espace) in Hanoi. Among the solutions were wind-power generators using recycled materials for the community living on Red River’s sand-bank, renovated cooking stove for rural and mountainous households, and air filter using solar power. Nguyen Tuan Anh, Director of the The he xanh (Green Generation) JSC, held that using traditional stoves of Vietnam is harmful for both human health and the environment. Therefore, the company has developed new models of cooking stoves to save materials and protect people’s health and the environment by reducing carbon emissions. As the company’s calculation, the model will save 50-60 percent of … [Read more...] about Seminar introduces sustainable energy solutions for community

Home prices saw the steepest increase ever in early 2019 before the gains were trimmed by weakened sentiment and falling sales in the second half of the yearOffice rents peaked in Q1 and have since fallen over the course of 2019The retail sector was hardest hit by the social unrest which stifled any hope of a rebound in retail rents for core submarketsThe volume of major property transactions shrank to a 10-year low alongside the decline in commercial real estate rentsThe leasing and investment outlook across all sectors in 2020 is set to remain subdued as US-China trade tensions and local social unrest continue to weigh on sentiment.HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 10 December 2019 - The Hong Kong property market has borne witness to the city's turmoil in 2019. Home prices experienced their steepest increase in the first half of 2019 but have seen those gains trimmed in recent months in the face of the growing social unrest. The ongoing trade tensions and … [Read more...] about Hit by Double Woes, Hong Kong Property Market Heads for an Uncertain 2020

'Diary of a cricket’ has been translated into different languages. To Hoai’s ‘Diary of a cricket’ has been regarded as a classic children’s novel through seven decades. It describes the adventures of a cricket in a world of animals and people, good and bad, war and peace, ideals and life’s purpose in an insightful way. Ever since the book was written more than 70 years ago, it has been a favorite of all the children’s books in Vietnam. The story has been translated into Russian, English, French, Japanese, Swedish, Korean, and Khmer, and is popular in 40 countries. The book was introduced to Chinese readers in January last year thanks to cooperation between China’s Solidarity Publishing House and Vietnam’s Kim Dong Publishing House. The book received a big welcome in China and has already been reprinted 3 times. Xiao Wei, head of the Chinese Solidarity Publishing House’s Cultural Center, said, "The book has received a lot … [Read more...] about After 7 decades, To Hoai’s ‘Diary of a cricket’ still wins hearts around the world

The textile and garment industry, aiming to take advantage of free trade agreements (FTAs) with a focus on green manufacturing, is upbeat about earning US$60 billion from exports by 2025. Last year the industry earned $36 billion in exports, up 16 per cent year-on-year, making the country one of the world’s three biggest exporters of textiles and apparel, according to the Viet Nam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS). Vu Duc Giang, chairman of VITAS, said the association this year set a target of $40 billion in exports, up 11 per cent year-on-year. Speaking at the 2019 Global Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Conference held last week in HCM City, Giang said the industry was expected to enjoy a trade surplus of $20 billion, and employ 2.85 million workers. Textile enterprises have seen positive signs for orders this year, he said. “Many businesses have already received orders for the first six months of 2019 and even for the entire year,” he said. Because of … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s textile industry aims for green standards