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Some 59.1 million people were registered as internally displaced worldwide in 2021 -- an all-time record expected to be broken again this year amid mass displacement inside war-torn Ukraine. Around 38 million new internal displacements were reported in 2021, with some people forced to flee multiple times during the year, according to a joint report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). That marks the second-highest annual number of new internal displacements in a decade after 2020, which saw record-breaking movement due to a string of natural disasters. Last year, new internal displacements from conflict surged to 14.4 million -- marking a 50-percent jump from 2020 and more than doubling since 2012, the report showed. 'World is falling apart' And global internal displacement figures are only expected to grow this year, driven in particular by the war in Ukraine. More than eight million people have already been … [Read more...] about Nearly 60 mln people internally displaced worldwide in 2021

Worsening outdoor air pollution and toxic lead poisoning have kept global deaths from environmental contamination at an estimated 9 million per year since 2015 – countering modest progress made in tackling pollution elsewhere, a team of scientists reported Tuesday. Air pollution from industry processes along with urbanization drove a 7% increase in pollution-related deaths from 2015 to 2019, according to the scientists’ analysis of data on global mortality and pollution levels. "We're sitting in the stew pot and slowly burning," said Richard Fuller, a study co-author and head of the global nonprofit Pure Earth. But unlike climate change, malaria, or HIV, "we haven't given (environmental pollution) much focus." An earlier version of the work published in 2017 also estimated the death toll from pollution at roughly 9 million per year — or about one of every six deaths worldwide — and the cost to the global economy at up to $4.6 trillion per year. That puts pollution on par with … [Read more...] about Pollution killing 9 million people a year, Africa hardest hit: study

Thương (left) and Đan (right) at Tây Hồ gymnasium. VNA/VNS Photo Bảo Ngọc Two blind fans, Nguyễn Thảo Đan and Phạm Thị Thương, joined the fervent atmosphere at Tây Hồ Gymnasium during the Taekwondo competition at the SEA Games 31. Even though they could not see the match, the young girls rooted for the home team with all their hearts. Thảo Đan, a resident of Hà Nội's Đống Đa District, and Thương, a local of Hà Nội's Cầu Giấy District, are two of the most devoted supporters of the Games. The two fans stated that they travelled to the competition venues close to their homes to show their support for the Vietnamese delegation. "I've been to the matches five times now, and it's always a fantastic experience. Unlike watching sports on television, the atmosphere at the gymnasium is incredibly fun and exciting," Thương said. Thương added that she followed the match by listening to the video report on her phone and the cheers of other supporters. "I typically … [Read more...] about Disabled fans show support for Games

The event was part of the activities to mark the 132nd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh and to respond to Humanitarian Month in 2022 launched by the municipal Red Cross Society. The healthcare activity was part of the efforts of the municipal Red Cross Society to help disadvantaged people, including those with disabilities and needy people have access to healthcare services. By giving free health check-ups and consultation, the program was expected to raise people’s health and living standards. During the program, 200 people had their health checked by doctors and nurses. They also received gifts, worth VND 800,000 each, and free medicine. All the gifts were sponsored by Cot Hai An Co., Ltd., FACARE International Medical Technology Joint Stock Company, and the Red Cross societies of Cau Giay and Hai Ba Trung districts. At the event, participants expected that more similar activities will be held for the disadvantaged people. Joining an humanitarian activity for the first time, … [Read more...] about Disadvantaged people have their health checked

The visit takes place in the context that the traditional friendship is developing fruitfully, with conservations and meetings between the two countries’ leaders maintained despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam and Greece established diplomatic ties on April 15, 1975. Greece opened its embassy in Hanoi in March 2007, while Vietnam opened its embassy in Athens in December 2010 and officially inaugurated it on March 26, 2012. Despite having to address a public-debt crisis with a range of political, economic and social issues, along with the migration crisis over the past time, Greece has placed importance to its relations with Vietnam. Two-way trade has grown rapidly over the past five years, surpassing USD 446 million in 2021, up 33 percent year-on-year. Notably, Vietnam’s exports to Greece have expanded strongly and the country has always run a large trade surplus with Greece. Vietnam mainly ships footwear, garments-textiles, and aquatic and timber products to … [Read more...] about Greek President’s Vietnam visit expected to deepen multi-faceted cooperation

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou arrived in Hà Nội's Nội Bài International Airport on Sunday, beginning her official visit to Việt Nam. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou arrived in Hà Nội on Sunday, beginning her official visit to Việt Nam at the invitation of Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. Within the framework of the five-day visit, the Greek President will visit the Monument to Heroic Martyrs and Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum, hold talks with President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, pay a courtesy visit to Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, and meet with Chairman of the National Assembly Vương Đình Huệ. She will also attend a document signing ceremony and meet with the press, visit the Temple of Literature and attend some local events. The visit is expected to contribute to consolidating political trust and deepening the multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries. The visit takes place in the context that the traditional friendship … [Read more...] about Greek President’s Việt Nam visit expected to deepen multi-faceted cooperation