Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — "Việt Nam’s nature reserves and national parks are aiming to boost eco-tourism to facilitate both conservation and economic growth, but their efforts have been hampered by a lack of planning, human resources and funds," said Lê Văn Lanh of the National Association for Nature Reserves in Việt Nam. Lanh, speaking at a conference in Đà Nẵng on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in the central and central highlands regions last weekend, said just 61 out of the country’s 167 nature reserves had developed eco-tourism services in line with sustainable development goals. Slow planning and poor long-term strategies by State agencies and local administrations had left sites of rich biodiversity facing an uncertain future. He stressed that many tourism services in nature reserves were not actually eco-tourism. Often, tourism merely serves to make money through entrance … [Read more...] about National parks focus on eco-tourism development
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Former South Korean president Park jailed 24 years for corruption
The ruling is seen as a blow to South Korean ousted leader Park Geun-Hye, who has been separately standing trial after being impeached in March and indicted on 18 charges including bribery, coercion and abuse of power (AFP Photo/JUNG YEON-JE) She was found guilty on charges of bribery, coercion and abuse of power, and ordered to pay a fine of 18 billion won (US$17 million). "The amount of bribery the accused received or demanded in collaboration with Choi amounts to more than 23 billion won," Judge Kim Se-Yoon said, referring to Park's secret confidante and long-time friend Choi Soon-sil. "I sentence the accused to 24 years in prison and 18 billion won in fines." Park, 66, had boycotted most of the trial in protest at being held in custody. She was not present in court for Friday's judgement which, in a rare move, was broadcast live on television. Prosecutors were seeking a 30-year sentence and a 118.5 billion won fine for Park, after indicting her on charges that included bribery, … [Read more...] about Former South Korean president Park jailed 24 years for corruption
South Korea’s Park jailed for 24 years for corruption
South Korea's disgraced former president Park Geun-hye was jailed for 24 years Friday for corruption, closing out a dramatic fall from grace for the country's first woman leader who became a figure of public fury and ridicule. A trial which lasted more than 10 months ended with Park being found guilty on multiple criminal charges, including bribery and abuse of power. Park's successor described the sentencing as a "heartbreaking event" for both the nation and the ex-leader herself. "The accused abused the power bestowed by the people - the true ruler of this country - to cause chaos in national administration," said Judge Kim Se-yoon. "Despite all these crimes the accused denied all the charges against her, displayed no remorse and showed an incomprehensible attitude by blaming Choi and other ... officials," he said, referring to Park's secret confidante and long-time friend Choi Soon-sil. Park, 66, was convicted of receiving or demanding more than $20 million from conglomerates, … [Read more...] about South Korea’s Park jailed for 24 years for corruption
Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2018 opens in HCM City
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Former and current State leaders joined local authorities in cutting the ribbon, declaring the official opening of the much-awaited annual event in serving locals and tourists during Tet holiday. With the theme "Aspiration to rise," the flower street portrays a modern developed city during a period of international integration but still retains its cultural identity during the nation’s traditional New Year. The floral street stretches over 720m, decorated with manifold flower scenes decorated under three main segments of Spring; Integration, Development and Heading to the Future. Former leaders and State leaders join local authorities in visiting the flower street This year’s event features a greeting gate emblazoned with the 2018 Lunar New Year’s mascot – the dog. The highlight at the street is a giant 2m dog, decorated with flowers and featuring the Phu Quoc Island’s ridgeback dogs famous for their agility and intelligence. Nguyen Hue Flower Street … [Read more...] about Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2018 opens in HCM City
New plastic surgery technique helps women with giant breasts – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
New plastic surgery technique helps women with giant breasts Many women love having large breasts. However, giant breasts that are seven times larger than the normal size would undoubtedly be a nightmare for woman world over. There is now some good news - Vietnamese doctors have developed a unique technique that cannot only rectify the size of the breasts, but also restore sensation and lactation function for women with giant hypertrophic and ptosis breast condition in the country. Obstetrics doctors warned N.T.H, a 42-year-old woman in Uông Bí Town, Quảng Ninh Province, about symptoms of hypertrophic and ptosis breast condition when she delivered her first child in 2003. The size of her breasts continued to increase after the birth of her second child. Her breasts volume increased to 2,100cu.cm., seven times larger than the normal size. H has faced many difficulties in her daily life due to her large breasts. She suffered from spine degeneration, felt a pins and needles … [Read more...] about New plastic surgery technique helps women with giant breasts – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports