About the Marine Stewardship Council:The MSC ecolabel on a seafood product means it is fully traceable to a wild-catch fishery which has been independently certified to the MSC's science-based standard for sustainable fishing. Fisheries representing more than 17% of the world's wild marine catch are engaged in its certification programme and more than 18,000 different MSC labelled products are available on shelves across the globe*. (*figures correct as of 31 March 2020). For more information visit msc.org or visit our social media pages: … [Read more...] about Marine Stewardship Council: Assortment of top chefs combine for sustainable seafood cookbook
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Son La combines tourism and agriculture
Locals in Noong Xom Village, Hat Lot Commune, Mai Son District of Son La Province harvest grapefruits. Photo baodulich.net.vn “I often pass this area, so I can see the big change in the scenery of the locality,” said Doan Van Lam, a bus driver. … [Read more...] about Son La combines tourism and agriculture
Former Minister Dinh La Thang accepts jail sentence
The representative of Yen Khanh Company filed the appeal on December 22, saying that their benefits and operation were badly affected by the case. Five employees of Yen Khanh Company were detained for further investigation into the alleged illegal use of software to hide collected fee and evade tax at Ho Chi Minh City-Trung Luong Expressway’s toll booth. Yen Khanh Company asked HCM City People's Court to determine exactly how much revenue and tax have been hidden and the legal ownership over this money. It also asked the court to lift the distraint of assets or blockade of accounts of the company. Dinh Ngoc He … [Read more...] about Former Minister Dinh La Thang accepts jail sentence
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 11
“Last year we were lucky to be offered accommodation here. Living here is comfortable, like being at home. Everything from accommodation and food is free. We are not only offered accommodation but more importantly, we have other people who are in the same circumstances sharing with us. In spite of the illness and feeling tired, the patients think positively thanks to the sympathy,” Bé said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 11
Quang Binh calls for investment in 62 projects in 2021-23
Quang Binh (VNA) - The central province of Quang Binh is calling for investment in 62 projects in the 2021-23 period, according to the provincial portal. The list, which was approved by the provincial People’s Committee last week, focuses on agriculture, industry, energy and trade, infrastructure development and tourism. Among large-scale projects are a 4 billion USD gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 3,000 MW in Hon La Economic Zone, the third phase of Le Thuy 3 wind power plant, worth 155 million USD; an 86 million USD automobile assembly and production plant with an annual capacity of 50,000 units; the development of 172-million USD Bang Industrial Zone in Phu Thuy and Mai Thuy communes and the construction of the 33.4 million USD Hon La Non-Tariff Zone. At the two-day investment promotion conference, slated to start on January 16, Quang Binh plans to grant in principle approval for 13 projects in trade and tourism and urban area development, according to the … [Read more...] about Quang Binh calls for investment in 62 projects in 2021-23