An otter, an endangered animal, is caged and sold at Thanh Hoa market in Long An province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Wildlife trafficking in Vietnam remains complicated both before and during COVID-19, a report released on June 18 by the People and Nature Reconciliation ( PanNature ) non-profit organisation showed. The report was based on a survey carried out across 20 provinces and cities nationwide in 2019-20. Vietnam is viewed as a hotspot for transportation and consumption of wildlife products of the world. Despite the Government’s efforts to prevent the illegal trade after COVID-19 broke out, the number of violations has yet to decline. Some wildlife markets are still open and even rare and endangered animals, like turtles and birds, are put up for sale. Of note, elephant tusk smuggling remains rampant with illegally trading of ivory products found in 27 out of 31 surveyed locations. Many wild animals are kept in cages with poor sanitation, posing risks of … [Read more...] about Wildlife trafficking in Vietnam remains complex: report
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Charitable activities supporting needy people hit by pandemic held citywide
A Zero-VND stall in District 8’s Ward 3 Individuals and organizations have donated hundreds of tons of foods, essential goods and medical products worth tens of billions of VND for Zero-VND markets, Zero-VND stalls, free rice and egg ATMs, humanity buses, free meals and bread for the poor at quarantine areas and blocked sites. Sponsors and volunteers join hands with the local authorities at all levels to take care of ressidents, especially underprivileged people, migrant workers, homeless persons, and destitute households during four-week social distancing in the entire city. A Zero-VND stall by the Party Committee of Cu Chi District in a residential area with many needy households Another stall providing food and essential goods of the Cu Chi District’s Farmers Association A free rice ATM in District 7’s Phu Thuan Ward A resident in a blocked site in Cu Chi District’s Tan Thanh Dong Commune chooses products at a Zero-VND stall. The full list of … [Read more...] about Charitable activities supporting needy people hit by pandemic held citywide
The return of the bicycle
The return of the bicycle By Nguyen An Nam Bicycles have returned during the time of Covid-19 - PHOTO: THANH HOA Bicycles now suit well the diverse demand of urbanites during the time of the pandemic, speeding up changes in lifestyles and cultural practices. Needless to say, it is impossible for the bike to replace other transport means as long as life becomes normal again. However, as far as the benefits a bike can do to physical and mental health are concerned, the return of the bike is so meaningful right at this moment. Before the outbreak of Covid-19 in Vietnam, Mr. Tan’s wife gave birth to the couple’s second child. Mr. Tan then took a driving test. He had to repeat it three times to get the driver’s license. The whole family went together to car showrooms to buy a Mazda 3. But hardly had he driven the brand-new car for only a few months while still unfamiliar with the streets in Saigon being on the wheel than the city experienced social distancing, one time … [Read more...] about The return of the bicycle
Privacy becomes “more expensive” than ever before
Privacy becomes “more expensive” than ever before By Dr. Thai Thi Tuyet Dung(*) The right to privacy in Vietnam has changed considerably. The 2013 Constitution rules that “everybody is entitled to imprescriptible right to personal life.” - PHOTO: UYEN VIEN In this era of booming information technology, infringements of privacy and personal data on social media have continuously increased in frequency. Easy access to the Internet plus the widespread popularity of cheap electronic gadgets capable of filming, photographing and recording is fertile ground for other people to monitor and interfere in others’ life without the latter’s consent. It is more difficult to define the jurisdiction of “the right to privacy” in this digital age if it is juxtaposed with other freedoms, such as freedom of the press, the right to access information and freedom of speech. Social networks have helped citizens exercise their democratic rights and express their attitude towards social … [Read more...] about Privacy becomes “more expensive” than ever before
Monetary policies: highlights of early 2021
Monetary policies: highlights of early 2021 By Pham Minh Consistently low interbank interest rates since the start of 2020 (except on a few days, when an unexpected drop in liquidity pushes up interest rates) have enabled banks to keep deposit and lending interest rates manageable to boost production and investment - PHOTO: TRAN NGOC LINH The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has loosened monetary policies since the start of this year to fuel growth as macroeconomic fundamentals remain favorable. Maintaining the values of key interest rates and sustaining policies aimed at supporting enterprises battered by Covid-19 are among the highlights of monetary policies in 2021. Monetary policy management is inextricably tied with macroeconomic fundamentals. It is therefore important to review these factors as a necessary condition for policymaking of the SVB, the central bank. Two key variables, inflation and the exchange rate, were rather encouraging in the first four months of … [Read more...] about Monetary policies: highlights of early 2021