Indoor air pollution in developing countries

Hanoi (VNA) – Given what has been achieved so far, the export revenue of forestry products is likely to reach 11 billion USD in 2019, higher than the target of 10.5 billion USD, according to Director General of the Vietnam Administration of Forestry Nguyen Quoc Tri. He told the press on October 29 that forestry exports so far this year have risen by 18.8 percent year on year to over 9.04 billion USD, leading to a trade surplus of 6.95 billion USD in forestry products. Notably, forestry exports surpassed 1 billion USD in October, the first time in 2019. Tri said export contracts for the two remaining months have been fulfilled, citing data of many years as showing that this is also the period of time with the highest forestry export value in a year. He added for many countries, this is the time for the strongest import of outdoor and indoor furniture, which is the basis for the sector to be confident that forestry exports in 2019 will reach 11 billion USD. This is a very … [Read more...] about Forestry exports likely to surpass this year’s target

According to a Vietnam Prosperity Bank (VPBank) representative, VPBank sends a one-time password to their customers’ registered phone numbers or email addresses when they log into their bank accounts on a new device. Customers should not reveal the code to anyone, especially imposters posing as bank staff, if they receive a code without attempting to log in. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 14

A 2nd Regional Coast Guard patrol vessel is seen accompanying a fishing boat in waters off Ly Son island in the central province of Quang Ngai. Such activities are aimed at boosting people-military ties, raising awareness on the fishermen's part on the need to comply with international law while the coast guard will provide protection and support for the fishermen if needed. — VNA/VNS Photo Tran Tinh What do you have to say about the need to maintain a peaceful and stable environment in the East Sea? … [Read more...] about All nations, big or small, must uphold the rule of law in the East Sea

Vietnamese citizens arrive from Wuhan at Vân Đồn International Airport in Vân Đồn Island in Quảng Ninh at 5am on February 10.  Việt Nam has flown home 30 citizens from Wuhan in China’s Hubei province, the epicentre of COVID-19. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang       … [Read more...] about ASEAN Chairman issues statement on response to COVID-19

The US supports the settlement of disputes in the East Sea by peaceful means in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, with full respect for diplomatic and legal process as well as full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea, towards the early signing of an effective and practical Code of Conduct in the East Sea, he said. … [Read more...] about VN Deputy FM, Deputy Minister of Defence holds talk with US Assistant Secretary of State