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Forests in Gia Lai province’s Mang Yang district (Photo: VNA) Lam Dong (VNS/VNA) - Local authorities in the Central Highlands region have taken measures to prevent forest fires in the ongoing dry season. Forests in the region, which includes the provinces of Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Kon Tum and Dak Nong, face a high fire risk because of hot weather. At the beginning of the dry season , the provinces instructed localities to establish fire-prevention plans and strictly implement them in the dry season. In Dak Nong province, the Forest Protection Sub-department in September last year instructed localities and forest owners to set up prevention plans. The sub-department has organised forest fire prevention drills and more inspections. Dak Nong has 125,000ha of forests, including 78,300ha of natural forest and 46,700ha of manmade forests in danger of high fire risk, according to the province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. In the dry season, … [Read more...] about Central Highlands takes measures to prevent forest fires in dry season

The events were selected from the following areas: policies and mechanisms, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, applied research, international integration, and prominent scientists. This is the 15th year of the vote for the top 10 S&T events, attracting the participation of more than 60 journalists who cover the S&T sector from 25 press agencies. The nomination was assessed by prestigious managers and scientists. Below is a list of notable S&T events in 2020: 1. Prime Minister approves Programme on national digital transformation The Prime Minister on June 3 issued Decision No.749/QD-TTg approving the National Digital Transformation Programme by 2025, with an orientation toward 2030. The approved program has the dual goal of developing a digital government, economy and society while establishing Vietnamese digital technology enterprises that have the potential to go global. The digital transformation in Vietnam has seen more strong developments … [Read more...] about Ten notable scientific and technological events of Vietnam in 2020 announced

The Hanoitimes - Built at the edge of Cuc Phuong National Park within lush green forests, limestone mountains and natural water surfaces, the construction had outperformed nearly 1,000 competitive submissions of more than 500 architecture enterprises from over 20 countries and territories to be awarded such a prestigious prize. The Vedana restaurant which is designed by renown Vietnamese architect had won the Grand Prize of the International Yuan Ye Architecture Awards 2021. The bamboo work is among three winning projects of the prestigious Grand Prizes (Group B - Architectural Projects) which are The Big House designed by Frankie Pappas; the Potato Head Studios by David Gianotten and Ken Fung; and Vedana Restaurant by Vo Trong Nghia. Located inside a resort complex of the same name in the northern province of Vietnam, the Venada Restaurant had won the Grand Prize of the 11th International Yuan Ye Architecture Awards. The Vedana restaurant is … [Read more...] about A bamboo construction by Vo Trong Nghia won the 11th International Yuan Ye Architecture Awards

Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh is an amazing destination for sightseeing during the ripe rice season at Tam Coc At an advantageous location near Hanoi, just a 90-minute drive from Hanoi, Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh lies on the edge of Van Long Nature Reserve – a tranquil reserve of Ninh Binh province's characteristic reedy wetland. Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort & Spa With rich traditional Vietnamese architectural elements and furnishings wedded to cutting-edge enhancements and guest comforts, Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort incorporates the environmental commitment to go with its surroundings. This April, Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort & Spa offers the best deals for visitors starting from VND1.225 million ($55) per guest (inclusive of VAT and service charge), including three complimentary meals for one and complimentary in-room tea, coffee, and bottle of water. The offer applies for a Superior room that can accommodate two guests per room and is available until May 31, … [Read more...] about Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh and Ana Villas Dalat promotions for April

* Indian government ministers and officials were following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's lead by opting for an Indian-made vaccine instead of the AstraZeneca one. * Thailand may celebrate its traditional new year Songkran as usual around mid-April, Culture Minister Itthiphol Khunpluem said Wednesday. * China's annual coal output will stand at no higher than 4.1 billion tonnes by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), after it climbed 1.4 percent year on year to 3.9 billion tonnes in 2020, said a report issued by the China National Coal Association on Wednesday. * President Joe Biden said on Tuesday the United States would have enough COVID-19 vaccine for every American adult by the end of May. * The European Union aims to increase the region's COVID-19 vaccine production capacity to 2-3 billion doses per year by the end of 2021, Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton was quoted as saying. * German Chancellor Angela Merkel was expected on Wednesday to agree a … [Read more...] about World News in Brief: March 3