The programme aims to protect and sustainably develop the populations of endangered turtle species and their habitats, thereby helping to preserve biodiversity in Vietnam. Accordingly, legal documents will be perfected to improve the legal basis for the conservation while surveys and studies of the threatened species will be increased. Relevant agencies will build management models for conservation areas, promote rescue, and multiply the endangered species. They are also set to enhance the effectiveness of conservation management and relevant law enforcement. Additionally, more activities will also be organised to improve public awareness of and participation in the conservation. Under the programme, two sea turtle rescue centres will be set up in Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Khanh Hoa provinces. Three conservation areas for land-dwelling and freshwater tortoises are also expected to be established, including an area for the Vietnamese pond turtle (Mauremys annamensis) in Binh Son district of … [Read more...] about Program to promote conservation of endangered sea turtles
Korean businesses ready to transfer technologies to Vietnam
In this event, Korean companies are going to present available technologies in the fields of agriculture, water treatment, waste oil treatment, and sticking tape, which can be immediately transferred to Vietnam. This is expected to be a valuable opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to investigate and directly exchange information about modern technological solutions developed by Korean businesses, followed by technological transfer processes as well as commercial promotion. The Center for Statistics and Science and Technology Information (CESTI) will collaborate with the Global Commercialization Center (GCC) under the sponsorship of the Korean Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) to organize the event. By KIM THANH – Translated by Vien Hong Tags: Korean businesses transfer technologies Vietnam Center for Statistics and Science and Technology Information Global Commercialization Center Korean Institute for Advancement of Technology commercial promotion … [Read more...] about Korean businesses ready to transfer technologies to Vietnam
Djokovic in Brisbane, Nadal in Perth as ATP Cup draw made
World number one Novak Djokovic will begin his 2020 season in Brisbane, Rafael Nadal in Perth and Roger Federer in Sydney after Monday's draw for the ATP Cup, the new world tennis team event. Brisbane-bound: World number one Novak Djokovic (Photo: AFP/Dominick Reuter) The championship, which will take place from Jan 3 to Jan 12 in the lead-up to the year's first Grand Slam, the Australian Open in Melbourne, will feature 24 nations split into six groups across Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Eight teams - with up to five players each - will emerge from the round-robin stage to compete in the knockout phase in Sydney until one is left standing Most of the world's top 30 men will take part, with ties comprising two singles and one doubles match. At the draw in Sydney, Djokovic's Serbia were pitted against France, South Africa, Germany, Greece, Canada and wildcard entry Australia in Brisbane. Nadal's Spain will face Japan, Georgia, Russia, Italy and the United States in Perth while … [Read more...] about Djokovic in Brisbane, Nadal in Perth as ATP Cup draw made
Binh Thuan acts to attract more foreign investors
The south-central province of Binh Thuan has strived to improve its infrastructure and offers numerous incentives to investors, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Ngoc Hai. Red Sand Dunes, one of the unique attractions of Binh Thuan province’s Mui Ne - Photo: VNA In addition to the Government’s incentives, the province had a number of specific mechanisms and policies to attract investment in its industrial clusters with a focus on supporting investors during the process of implementing their projects and regularly organising dialogues with them to promptly resolve difficulties, Hai said. Theo VNA … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan acts to attract more foreign investors
Trump may meet Iran leader despite Saudi attacks: White House
The White House said on Sunday (Sep 15) President Donald Trump may still meet his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, despite the US accusing Iran of masterminding drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. US President Donald Trump (left) has suggested meeting Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani at a UN assembly in New York. (AFP/Nicholas Kamm, HO) White House counselor Kellyanne Conway did not rule out the possibility in a television interview broadcast as Saudi Arabia raced to restart operations at oil plants hit by drone attacks that slashed its production. Tehran-backed Huthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen claimed Saturday's strikes on two plants owned by state giant Aramco, but US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran, saying there was no evidence the "unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply" was launched from Yemen. Conway told "Fox News Sunday" that Trump would "consider" following up on his suggestion of a meeting at the upcoming UN General Assembly … [Read more...] about Trump may meet Iran leader despite Saudi attacks: White House
Marquez steals Rossi thunder in San Marino MotoGP
Spaniard Marc Marquez screamed with joy as he snatched victory on the final lap at the San Marino Grand Prix on Sunday (Sep 15) to close in on a sixth MotoGP world title. Marc Marquez claimed his 77th career win at the San Marino MotoGP Grand Prix. (AFP/Marco Bertorello) The 26-year-old Spaniard said his motivation had been high after his spat with local hero Valentino Rossi in qualifying on Saturday. "I knew there was no need to win because (Andrea) Dovizioso was far behind but what happened yesterday (Saturday) in qualifying gave me extra motivation and winning today was the best way to answer," said Marquez. Marquez and Rossi both insisted the other had deliberately ruined his chance to start on pole position as they pushed for the best time on the final lap in qualifying. Honda rider Marquez, starting on the second row, matched Rossi with a third MotoGP win in Misano, finishing ahead of France's Fabio Quartararo, on a Yamaha-SRT, who had the lead for most of the race. … [Read more...] about Marquez steals Rossi thunder in San Marino MotoGP
Saudi Arabia battles market jitters after oil plant attacks
Aramco's IPO has been mired in delays as it reportedly struggled to reach a US$2 trillion valuation desired by Saudi rulers. (AFP/Fayez Nureldine) A wave of drones struck Abqaiq - the world's largest oil processing facility - and the Khurais oil field in eastern Saudi Arabia, knocking out nearly half of the kingdom's crude production and exposing the vulnerability of its energy infrastructure. While Tehran-backed Yemeni rebels claimed responsibility for the pre-dawn strike on Saturday, Washington blamed Iran for what it called an "unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply". It is a major test for the kingdom's newly appointed energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman - a half-brother to the crown prince - as the attacks could dampen investor confidence in Aramco's upcoming two-stage stock market debut. The attacks have effectively turned off six per cent of the global oil supply, raising the possibility of a spike in prices when markets re-open on Monday - even as Aramco … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia battles market jitters after oil plant attacks
Hard Brexit threat looms over French fishing fleet
French fishermen clashed last year with their English counterparts in a dispute over access to scallop beds AFP/FRED TANNEAU A no-deal Brexit would likely end access for French boats to British waters and, in France, fishing industry players fear this will not just increase tensions with rivals across the Channel but between themselves. Sophie Leroy, whose Armement Cherbourgeois company operates three fishing vessels off the northwest coast of France, says there have been almost daily checks of their boats by the British authorities. Earlier this month, her boats were stopped for what she described as an interminable set of checks 21 miles off the English coast. Her boats were also surrounded by 15 British fishing vessels, she said. "And they were saying, 'We are going to do the same as what the French did to us last year'." The "Scallop Wars" in 2018, when French and British fishing vessels clashed over access to scallops off France's Normandy coastline, was finally settled by the … [Read more...] about Hard Brexit threat looms over French fishing fleet
Coffee export prices plummet
Viet Nam's coffee prices are decreasing in accordance with the general trend of the world. — Photo baodautu.vn Although ranking second in the world, Viet Nam's coffee exports are plummeting. The price of Vietnamese coffee exports is also much lower than the same type of coffee from other countries. According to a report by the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, coffee exports in the first eight months of 2019 were estimated at 1.17 million tonnes worth nearly US$2 billion, down 11.8 per cent in volume and 21.4 per cent in value over the same period in 2018. Since the beginning of the year, Germany and the US continue to be Viet Nam's two largest coffee consuming markets, with market shares of 13.7 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively. Except for Viet Nam’s increase in coffee exports to the Philippines and Malaysia by 22 per cent and 3.7 per cent, respectively, exports to most of the remaining major … [Read more...] about Coffee export prices plummet
Novaland building for full life and joy
Novaland focuses on continu¬ously developing its expertise, always striving to overcome challenges to create outstanding values for customers, sharehold¬ers, and local communities alike. Since its first large-scale project Sunrise City Complex in Ho Chi Minh’s District 7 - Novaland has developed more than 40 diverse and outstanding products to meet the increasing demand. Novaland’s green Rubik’s cube logo now crowns numerous façades across key locations - conveying the message that Novaland Group wishes to join hands with other businesses to build happy, modem lives and promote the overall development of the country. As a listed company in the VN30 group and with convertible bonds listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore, Novaland is one of the most reputable Vietnamese brands in the interna¬tional capital market. The group attaches special importance to the interests of its shareholders through an efficient, sustainable business that complies … [Read more...] about Novaland building for full life and joy