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A 1000-year-old tree at Cuc Phuong National Park (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has wished that the entire society would join hands to maintain, preserve and uphold the sustainable values of Cuc Phuong National Park for later generations. In his letter recently sent to the park on the occasion of its 60th anniversary, President Phuc recalled that even in the struggle against foreign invaders six decades ago, the Government, with its strategic and contemporary vision, issued a decision naming Cuc Phuong as the first national park which is also one of the earliest-established national parks in the world. He hailed generations of officials, cadres and workers of the park for standing united and overcoming difficulties to maintain and uphold values of forest ecosystem’s natural resources and biodiversity. Cuc Phuong National Park has long been a reliable destination for the conservation of biodiversity and genes of endangered and rare species of flora … [Read more...] about President urges upholding values of Cuc Phuong National Park

Vietnam’s 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in Hanoi on Wednesday night sparked both joy and ire on social media, with fans happy for the win but upset and embarrassed over a goalpost malfunction. The Black and Yellows, who finished second in Germany’s Bundesliga for the 2021-22 season, took the lead in the 13th minute thanks to a goal by Dutch forward Donyell Malen. Vietnam equalized the match when Nguyen Tien Linh found the net in the 36th minute. The Golden Stars then took the lead when Pham Tuan Hai converted a penalty in the last official minute of play after Soumaïla Coulibaly fouled Vu Van Thanh inside the box. Borussia Dortmund’s goalkeeper Alexander Meyer tries to fix the crossbar during their friendly game with Vietnam at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, November 30, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre The game, which was part of the German runner-ups' 10-day tour in Southeast Asia, took place at My Dinh National Stadium, which has a capacity of … [Read more...] about Vietnam criticized for goal post malfunction in friendly win over Dortmund

Scientists often study the grim impacts of losing wildlife to hunting, habitat destruction and climate change. But what happens when endangered animals are brought back from the brink? Research has shown restoring so-called "keystone" species -- those with an outsized impact on their environment -- is vital for the health of ecosystems, and can come with unexpected benefits for humans. Here are some notable examples from North America. Wolves Few species evoke the American wild as much as wolves. Though revered by Indigenous communities, European colonists who arrived in the 1600s embarked on widespread extermination campaigns through hunting and trapping. By the mid-20th century, fewer than a thousand gray wolves were left in the contiguous United States, down from at least a quarter million before colonization. Extinction was averted in the 1970s when lawmakers passed the Endangered Species Act, helping revive the apex predator in parts of its former range. Then, … [Read more...] about How bringing back lost species revives ecosystems

The Saigon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company will offer 3,500 more train tickets to meet the strong travel demand during Tet holidays. The additional tickets will be for the routes, including HCMC-Quy Nhon, HCMC-Hanoi on January 11-12, 2023 and HCMC- Quang Ngai on January 13, 2023. The company continues to offer special promotional programs for people under the preferential treatment policy, including Vietnamese heroic mothers, war veterans, wounded soldiers, disabled people, the elderly, children, members of trade unions, and passengers with membership cards; and provide a five- percent discount for passengers who buy return tickets and a discount of 20 percent to students. Some 65,000 seats are available, including 17,000 for trips from HCMC to Hanoi before Tet, mainly to train stations on this line consisting of Phan Thiet, Nha Trang; Quang Ngai before January 15; Tuy Hoa on January 12,13,20,21. Meanwhile, the trains from Hanoi to HCMC still have more than 48,000 … [Read more...] about Additional 3,500 train tickets to be offered for Tet holiday

During a working session with PT General Secretary Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez in Hanoi on November 30, Trang stressed that the PT leader's visit to and working session with VNA showed the close and profound sentiments between VNA and PT. She thanked PT for always supporting VNA’s resident correspondents to help the agency fulfill its task of reporting the Mexican situation to leaders of the Party and State, and people of Vietnam. As an official news agency of Vietnam, VNA pledged to make active contributions to the relations between the two nations in the coming time, Trang said. Gutiérrez, for his part, expressed his delight to visit and work with Vietnam and VNA again after three years of disruption due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that with modern technologies and techniques, VNA has well accomplished its task of fully and promptly providing information about Vietnam for foreign friends as well as news for Vietnamese people and leaders at all levels, … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency, Mexican Labor Party boost cooperative ties

Temperatures will continue falling throughout the day as long as the front lingers, the add. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, 16 northern Vietnam localities recorded temperatures below 15 degrees Thursday morning. At the northern border, Lang Son was the first locality to feel the impacts of the cold front, with temperatures dropping to 11-12 degrees in certain locations, and high-altitude ones like the peaks of Mau Son recording temperatures of 4.5 degrees. Other areas experiencing low temperatures include Trung Khanh in Cao Bang Province at 8 degrees, Dong Van in Ha Giang and Tam Dao in Vinh Phuc at 10 degrees. Five weather stations in Hanoi recorded temperatures of 15-16 degrees. As the cold front continues to impact the region, temperatures are set to fall further, with mountainous areas recording temperatures of below 3 degrees in certain locations, with chances of frost. U.S. weather forecast service AccuWeather estimates Hanoi’s … [Read more...] about Mercury dips to 4.5 degrees Celsius in northern Vietnam

The architect wanted to make this house stand out compared to other townhouses in the neighborhood, at the same time incorporating the owner’s love for camping, nature and DIY, taking inspiration from a spaceship. Because the house faces the west and absorbs heat from noon to late afternoon, combined with the urban heat island effect, the design team proposed three solutions to limit heat radiation. First was the natural solution, placing plants and greens on the walls and roof. The second solution was using technology, using XPS heat-resistant panels to cover the outside of the walls that face the sun directly to prevent heat absorption. The third solution was to set many windows and doors on the east and south side of the house to allow more wind access. All three solutions aim to limit adverse weather effects and reduce energy consumption. The owner is a nature lover so the house is surrounded by courtyards containing many green … [Read more...] about Da Nang house embraces nature in every corner

Hoang announced his decision right after Vietnam's 2-1 win against Dortmund, which was considered a tribute match for him after he expressed his feeling that he was no longer fit enough to play for the national team. "The fans often said that I'm tireless and have no lungs. But the truth is I have lungs and every journey has an end. I want to conclude my wonderful journey that is filled with the most beautiful memories," Hoang wrote in a farewell letter. Nguyen Trong Hoang makes a pass in the friendly match between Vietnam and Borussia Dortmund in Hanoi on November 30, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Hieu Luong Hoang had stopped playing in September last year to treat a herniated disc. After over a year, he returned to the field on October 18 this year and played a few V. League matches before receiving a call up to the national team. Hoang played his first game for the national team in September 2009. In 14 years, he made 73 appearances, only behind Le Cong Vinh with 83 … [Read more...] about Veteran Vietnam midfielder retires from national team after 14 years

The list was revealed Tuesday at a meeting of the global body’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Cham pottery traditional was one of 56 customs reviewed by UNESCO before publishing the list. Women historically craft most customary Cham pottery, which includes household and kitchen items – jars, pots, trays and vases – as well as religious objects and art. Instead of using the pottery wheels popular in the west (also known as turntables), Cham women walk around the wet clay as they sculpt it with their hands. They then bake the pottery outdoors with firewood and straw for seven to eight hours without glazing it. It cooks at uniquely low temperatures of about 800 degrees Celsius. Other ceramicists typically glaze their pieces before cooking them over fiery temperatures of around 1,1620-1,240 degrees Celsius. The Cham tradition also entails collecting all raw materials locally rather than buying items from other regions. A … [Read more...] about Age-old Cham pottery tradition vanishing without support: UNESCO

Vietnam’s urbanisation has grown by 7 per cent since 2011, and now the country’s urban population stands at 38 per cent. Prospects suggest populations in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi will expand by 4 million and nearly 3 million, respectively, over the next decade. Brandon Chia-Managing director, Sustainable Energy Solutions, SP Group At this rate, the Ministry of Construction expects housing demand to significantly rise by 70 million square metres each year. This is equivalent to 17,500, 30-floor buildings annually. To slow the harmful effects of construction and urbanisation to the environment, the government started to incentivise the construction of more energy-efficient buildings in line with the country’s National Green Growth Strategy as Vietnam commits to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. However, in 2021 the nation recorded just over 200 green building projects. Buildings in Vietnam account for up to 40 per cent of the country’s total energy consumption. … [Read more...] about Enabling green building development in Vietnam