Organisations for environmental protection

Increasing the sharing of hydrological and meteorological data and operations of hydroelectric dams remains one of key issues proposed by Vietnam. Vietnam said the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation must be substantive with the coincidence of economic growth and sustainable development. Vietnam's Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son at the meeting. Photos: Baoquocte Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son made the statement at the 7th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on July 4 in Bagan, Myanmar in the attendance of his counterparts from Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. To support the common goal, Son suggested four issues including prioritizing economic recovery and resilience with a focus on customs cooperation and smooth trade transactions; supporting regional members in climate adaptation and energy transition; further cooperation in water resources management and use  by speeding up the building of an action plan on MLC … [Read more...] about Vietnam urges sustainable development for Mekong-Lancang Cooperation

Delegates at the press briefing to kick off the 8th International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing and Aquaculture Exposition in HCM City on June 30. — VNS Photo The 8th International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing and Aquaculture Exposition will be held next month in HCM Ciity to help firms in restore and enhance business connections, and update market information and new technologies after nearly three years of interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ILDEX Vietnam 2022 is expected to attract more than 200 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Thailand, the US, and UK. A series of activities will be organised during the three days of the exhibition, including workshops that will provide knowledge, solutions and strategies to help businesses grow and thrive,a direct business matching programme, a Potential Buyer Programme (VIP Buyer), and many … [Read more...] about Over 200 exhibitors to join international livestock, aquaculture expo

Greener travels backed by Web3 technologies Massive energy use, inappropriate waste management and disposal, loss of biodiversity, heritage management and preservation of indigenous cultures, and lack of communication channels and background information have posed great challenges to sustainable tourism development. However, the application of chain technology to tourism development will have a major impact on the entire industry and open up new opportunities for Vietnamese tourism. In fact, many Vietnamese tourism businesses have recently successfully applied this technology to their operations. Crystal Holidays and Crystal Bay are applying blockchain to connect suppliers with a web3 system to be able to make transactions with end-users, build loyalty programmes, and make secure payments. In addition, the above two units are also designing tokens like Lynkey and calling for investment through this channel. Blockchain-based cryptocurrency makes peer-to-peer transactions … [Read more...] about Greener travels backed by Web3 technologies

At the event. (Photo: Vietnam Plus) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Labour , Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), in collaboration with UN agencies and the Australian Aid, launched a campaign on July 5 to enhance public awareness of women and children protection, spreading the message of zero tolerance for violence against children and women. The initiative is built on the 2020 campaign to raise public awareness and change individual and societal behaviour, helping prevent violence before it begins. According to the organisers, the campaign calls for attention and support from the whole community to create a violence-free environment in families, schools and community as well as on cyber space. Addressing the launching ceremony, UNICEF Chief Representative in Vietnam Rana Flowers said that the campaign calls on citizens, lawmakers and the Government to speak out more strongly against violence. It is hoped to turn public outrage over acts of violence into … [Read more...] about Campaign spreads message of zero tolerance for violence against children, women

Generali gave hundreds of gifts to children and 30 special gifts along with financial support to families with special difficulties in the locality The Sinh Con, Sinh Cha workshop in Ho Chi Minh City facilitated discussion on three popular parenting topics attracting public attention in recent times: protecting children against physical and psychological abuses, handling children’s tantra, and early education for children about money. Merited artist Xuan Ba, who is NFVC’s goodwill ambassador, volunteered as the workshop’s facilitator. Discussed topics at the workshop were within the programme’s three main content pillars of intelligence, behaviour, and health of children aged 0-6 years. Tran Van Vang, deputy general director of Generali Vietnam shared the insurer's goals and positive results of the programme Many of Generali Vietnam’s staff and agent volunteers; as well as staff members from the NFVC; Ho Chi Minh City Department of Labour, Invalids, and Social … [Read more...] about Sinh Con, Sinh Cha discusses popular parenting topics with hundreds of families

Representatives of Generali Vietnam and the National Fund for Vietnamese Children hand over 250 gift sets to children in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of Generali More than 600 parents, children, teachers and child caregivers discussed child health, behaviours and intelligence at a workshop in HCM City on July 4. The event, Sinh Con, Sinh Cha (Born Children, Born Parents), was jointly organised by the National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC), HCMC’s Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and Department of Education & Training and Generali Vietnam. At the workshop, participants focused on three popular parenting topics attracting public attention in recent times: protecting children against physical and psychological abuses, handling children’s tantrums, and early education for children about money. “We are heartened to see the community educational workshop was well received with great enthusiasm from participating parents in HCM City. This is a strong … [Read more...] about Workshop discusses child health and intelligence