Several experts in wildlife preservation have shared their knowledge with Tuoi Tre News of “myths” surrounding the medicinal benefits of wildlife consumption. ‘Not worth the risk’ I first came to Vietnam in the year 2000 to work in both Cat Ba and Ba Vi National Parks, assisting in a facility which was set up to rehabilitate birds confiscated from the wildlife trade. It was that year that I made a personal commitment to return to Vietnam and improve animal welfare. I’ve been working with Animals Asia since 2011, holding the post of Bear and Vet Team Director and Animals Asia Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre (VBRC) since 2016. I lead a team of 66 people, both Vietnamese and foreign experts in the rehabilitation of the bears who call our sanctuary “home." There are currently 175 rescued bears living at VBRC, both Asiatic black bears and Malayan sun bears. Most of these bears were formerly incarcerated on bear bile farms across Vietnam where they underwent … [Read more...] about Wildlife consumption poses significant health risks: experts
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General Vo Nguyen Giap’s health is very good
VietNamNet Bridge – The legendary general’s health is very good, said Lieutenant General Pham Hong Cu, former Vice Chairman of the General Political Department of the People's Army of Vietnam on May 7. General Vo Nguyen Giap visited Dien Bien in 2004 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the victory of Dien Bien Phu. Photo: Colonel Doan Hoai Trung Cu said he received that good information from Colonel Nguyen Huyen, the assistant to General Vo Nguyen Giap on the morning of May 7. General Cu is one of the witnesses of the Dien Bien Phu campaign, a former soldier directly under the command of General Vo Nguyen Giap. He is closer to General Vo Nguyen Giap because General Giap’s wife - Mrs. Dang Bich Ha and his wife are sisters. “Mr. Huyen (Col. Nguyen Huyen) just called me to say: This morning, the office of General Vo Nguyen Giap went to the hospital to visit and congratulate the General on the occasion of the anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory. The … [Read more...] about General Vo Nguyen Giap’s health is very good
U.S. tightens Ebola monitoring for West African visitors
The United States imposed new constraints on Wednesday on people entering the country from three nations at the center of West Africa's Ebola epidemic, mandating that they report their temperature daily and stay in touch with health authorities. President Barack Obama expressed cautious optimism about the situation in the United States after meeting with his Ebola response coordinator, Ron Klain, and other top officials on Klain's first day on the job since being named on Friday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new restrictions on travelers arriving from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea marked the latest precautions put in place by the Obama administration to stop the spread of the virus. The steps stopped short of a ban on travelers from those countries demanded by some lawmakers. Health authorities and the public have been on alert for Ebola since late September when a Liberian visiting Dallas, Texas became the first person diagnosed with the virus in the United … [Read more...] about U.S. tightens Ebola monitoring for West African visitors
Orphan Lê Thanh still fighting effects of Vietnam War
Lê Thanh was one of 99 orphans airlifted to Britain at the end of the Vietnam War to be adopted. Now, 37 years on, he is trying to raise awareness of the plight of those still dealing with the effects of the conflict. This photo of Le Thanh (far left) on a plane with other orphans as they are airlifted out of Vietnam was on the front page of the Daily Mail in 1975 Lê Thanh is 40 this year. At least, he thinks he is. His birthday was given to him by a Rhondda dentist after the Welsh family who adopted him at the end of the Vietnam War tried to establish his age through dental testing. Lê Thanh and his friends volunteered at orphanages across Vietnam during his trip at the end of 2011 Lê Thanh went to Vietnam with his wife and daughters and visited the site of his old orphanage He doesn't know anything about his background - he was just told that when he was taken to an orphanage, he was well nourished, suggesting his family had cared … [Read more...] about Orphan Lê Thanh still fighting effects of Vietnam War
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HCMC businesses will need 19,000 new workers after Tet Ho Chi Minh City will need 19,000 new employees for 1,371 businesses after the Tet Lunar New Year break, a labor center said. The city’s Center of Forecasting Manpower Needs and Labor Market Information (FALMI) said the demand comes from different sectors from sales and marketing, hospitality, design, communications, mechanics and electronics engineering, food processing, garment and leather shoes, to house helping, security and delivery services. A third of the vacancies are for part-time and temporary jobs, it said, as cited by local media. Tran Anh Tuan, deputy director of the center, said the demand is lower than after the holiday last year as businesses have improved their policies to keep workers stay. The center said the city is expected to have around 65,000 job vacancies in the first quarter this year, including 20% with university graduate requirements. Tourism industry strained by influx of visitors The stream … [Read more...] about Social News 16/2