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David Saiia, co-founder and CEO of Reuse Everything Institute, suggests reusing plastic rather than recycling it Editor’s note: David Saiia, co-founder and CEO of Reuse Everything Institute, Inc. (REII), an NGO dedicated to developing and promoting better resource use including the reuse of plastic waste, discussed Vietnam’s plastic problem in an email interview with Tuoi Tre News. Saiia, who holds a Ph.D. in strategic management, is currently a visiting professor in the faculty of international education of Duy Tan University in the central city of Da Nang, where he has lived for three years. From the point of view of an environmentalist, could you share with us why plastic is bad for the environment? Plastic is a persistent waste product that takes a very long time to biodegrade. Plastic presents an immediate threat to marine life when it is mistaken for food and eaten, causing death by choking and digestive obstruction. Plastic continues to break down into … [Read more...] about ​Vietnam should make plastic material too valuable to throw out: expert

  Officers of Cốc Nam Customs Department in Lạng Sơn Province, which shares a border with China, perform a check on imported products. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hùng HÀ NỘI — Economic and trade relations between Việt Nam and China have been developing in a positive direction, as shown by the continuous increase of bilateral trade turnover between the two countries. Việt Nam is fast becoming an attractive investment destination for Chinese enterprises. According to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, China invested about US$1.6 billion in Việt Nam in the first fourth months of this year, making it the country’s fourth largest source of foreign investment. Several large projects were funded by Chinese investors in the period including a tire manufacturing project with total registered capital of $280 million in the southern province of Tây Ninh and another tire … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, China trade ties continue to develop

Striker Tien Linh (No. 22) The game got off to a dramatic start, with three goals coming inside the first 15 minutes. Thailand struck early following a basic error by Vietnamese goalkeeper Van Toan in the fifth minute. The goalkeeper, who had been selected over Bui Tien Dung, made a basic mistake when an attempted clearance hit Thai footballer Supachai, causing the ball to deflect into the Vietnamese net. Things went from bad to worse just six minutes later as Suphanat struck to give Thailand a 2-0 lead. Despite the unfavourable circumstances, the Vietnamese team showed great determination and never gave up. They managed to find a way back into the game in the 15th minute when Thanh Thinh crossed to Tien Linh who headed the ball into the Thai net. With Vietnam losing 2-1 at half-time, Ho Tan Tai was replaced by Ha Duc Chinh. The second half saw Vietnam chasing the game and going on the attack. This pressure eventually led to a penalty in the 71st minute, with Tien Linh equalising … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s U22s play out thrilling draw against Thailand at SEA Games 30

The participating forces were also requested to closely follow developments of the storm and work with local authorities and agencies to double-check dams and important dyke sections in order to respond quickly to possible incidents and ensure safety for local people. Meanwhile, military units in storm-hit areas were urged to treat wounded people, inquire after families who lost their relatives during the storm, mobilize local forces and people to repair damaged roads, houses, telecommunications and irrigation systems, clean up the environment, and prevent possible epidemics.  a trawler fished out in Ha Tinh * The Vung Ang - Son Duong Port Border Guard Station under the Ha Tinh provincial Border Guard Command on July 18 successfully fished out three trawlers earlier sunk by strong waves and winds while docking in Son Duong port. After receiving the information about the sunk trawlers, the unit’s troops immediately contacted and inquired after the owners, namely Dao … [Read more...] about Efforts made to overcome disaster consequences

Construction company Becamex IDC Corp has been cautious about this year’s business targets. Photo batdongsan.com.vn   Compiled by Thiên Lý Construction company Becamex IDC Corp has been cautious about this year’s business targets. Its consolidated turnover target is only VNĐ1.226 trillion (US$53.3 million), or 96 per cent of last year’s figure, and after-tax profit target is VNĐ252 billion, only 8 per cent higher than last year. In a document already sent to the company’s shareholders ahead of the annual general meeting, its general director, Đỗ Quang Ngôn, explained the reasons for setting such moderate growth targets. He said the real estate market is facing an imbalance between supply and demand in certain segments, and credit to the property sector is drying up. Externally, the global economy is expected to see a lot of volatility this year and likely to have a strong impact on the Vietnamese economy, he said … [Read more...] about Companies follow Government lead, set cautious growth targets