End of year expectations in year 2

WASHINGTON -- After some four years probing Mars' interior, NASA's InSight lander will likely retire this summer as accumulated dust on its solar panels saps its power. The lander will, however, leave behind a legacy of data that will be tapped by scientists around the world for years to come, helping to improve our understanding of planet formation, NASA said, while announcing on Tuesday the imminent end to InSight's science operations. Equiped with an ultra-sensitive seismometer, InSight recorded more than 1,300 "marsquakes," including a magnitude 5 quake on May 4, the largest so far. But around July, the seismometer will be turned off. The lander's energy level will then be checked about once a day, and some pictures may still be taken. Then by the end of 2022, the mission will be completely stopped. The cause: the accumulation over months of Martian dust on the lander's two solar panels, each measuring about seven feet (2.2 meters) wide. InSight, which is already … [Read more...] about End of the line nears for NASA InSight Mars lander

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed to the National Assembly (NA) to allow Vietnamese people aged 18 to use casinos. HCMC proposes to allow 18-year-olds to play in casinos At a Tuesday meeting, the committee proposed to the NA deputies and the government to consider policies to promote the city’s nightlife for economic development. "We can pilot the organisation of casino games at 5-star hotels, major tourist attractions, and at the same time allow Vietnamese who are 18 years or older with full civil and financial capacity to participate," the committee said. The committee also wanted the government to consider expanding visa-exemption policies to more countries, implementing e-visa procedures, and extending the temporary stay period for international visitors to Vietnam from 15 days to 30 days from the date of entry. The city also proposed that karaoke bars, bars and dance clubs at hotels and resorts of 4 stars or higher can operate … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes to allow 18-year-olds to play in casinos

Captain Huỳnh Như (9) duels for possession with Myanmar's Khin Thai Wai. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh Hoàng Hồ QUẢNG NINH — As expected, the SEA Games women’s football final will again be a clash between the region’s number one and two: Việt Nam and Thailand. While Việt Nam squeezed past Myanmar 1-0 in a tight match between the two, Thailand showed their class against the Philippines with the big 3-0 win in the semi–finals. The earlier match saw Thailand initially facing huge difficulties against a determined the Philippines, who had a much longer time to prepare for the semis following Indonesia’s withdrawal from Group A. With a batch of young talented players who’ve had experience playing abroad, the Filipino women went for the Thais right from the off. With better physicality, the Filipinos were able to press higher and better Thailand in many one–on–ones in both wings, creating dangerous crosses into the box. However, with the experience of being five-time SEA Games … [Read more...] about Thailand to face Việt Nam in women’s football final

Overseas Vietnamese Assistant Professor Dr Trương Thị Hằng and her book “President Hồ Chí Minh, the Founder of Modern Vietnam – Thailand Relations”. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — With the desire to convey valuable information about President Hồ Chí Minh's journey to spread patriotism among the overseas Vietnamese community in Thailand, Vietnamese and Thai researchers painstakingly compiled a book written in three languages – Vietnamese, Thai and English. Vietnamese and Thai versions of the book “President Hồ Chí Mính, the Founder of Modern Vietnam – Thailand Relations,” co-authored by Assistant Professor Dr Trương Thị Hằng at Lampang Rajabhat University and Professor Chuan Petkaew at Suratthani Rajabhat University in Thailand, was published in May 2019. The English version of the five-chapter book by Associate Professor Dr Prachacksha Saisang, former lecturer at Thailand’s Naresuan University was published in celebration of Hồ Chí Minh’s 130th birthday (May 19, 1890 – May 19, 2020). … [Read more...] about Book in Vietnamese, English, Thai released about life of President Hồ

Customers buying MEATDeli, a product of Masan MEATLife, at a Vinmart+ store. — Photo thitmatmeatdeli.com HÀ NỘI — Higher animal feed prices have eroded livestock companies’ profits in the first quarter of 2022. VNDirect Securities Corporation said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict had a negative impact on the animal feed industry as supplies of raw materials for animal feed production like corn, soybeans and wheat, are disrupted, causing prices to rise sharply. The two countries are respectively the world's leading and third largest wheat exporter, accounting for one-third of the total trade of this commodity. Besides, Ukraine is the second largest corn exporter, accounting for 22 per cent of the world turnover. As of early April, the price of imported corn at Cái Lân port, Quảng Ninh Province, reached VNĐ9,200-9,500 per kg (US$0.4-0.41 per kg), an increase of 20-25 per cent compared to the end of 2021 and up 50 per cent over the same period last year. The average price of … [Read more...] about Livestock companies profit hit by rising animal feed prices

A corner of District 2 in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The process of urbanisation is an important driving force for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development in the future, with urban areas slated to form a greater part of the country's economy in the next few years. Therefore, all levels of Party committees and Party members are told to focus on planning, construction, management and sustainable development of urban areas in Việt Nam by 2030. Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Võ Văn Thưởng made the statement on Wednesday morning when he chaired a conference to direct the implementation of Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW, which is related to the country's urban areas. At the conference, Thưởng told the Government's Party Personnel Committee to soon issue an action plan to quickly implement the resolution. The action plan must have specific roadmaps and assignments; concreting the resolution’s targets into the annual … [Read more...] about Urbanisation process a driving force for rapid, sustainable socio-economic development