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Son Doong Cave Accordingly, the US website Wonderslist stated that Son Doong Cave of Vietnam was the largest cave in the world, formed on a fault of the Truong Son Mountain Range which had been eroded by groundwater for millions of years creating a giant tunnel under the mountain’s limestone. The list included Ice Cave near Mutnovsky Volcano in Russia, caves in Algarve, Portugal, Marble Caves in Chile and Argentina, Antelope Canyon in the Southwest of the United States, Waitomo Glowworm cave in New Zealand, Cave of Swallows in Mexico, Sonora cave in Texas, United States, Fingal cave in Scotland, Painted cave in California, United States. According to the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park Management Board, the Son Doong Cave was surveyed by a team of the British Cave Research Association (BRCA) in 2009. Son Doong currently measures a total of 38.5 million cubic meters which is the biggest natural cave in the world. On April 30 of 2013, Guinness World Record recognized Son … [Read more...] about Son Doong Cave tops list of 10 most majestic natural caves in world

Vietnam's export revenue in 2022 is expected to reach an estimated 368 billion USD (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam's export revenue in 2022 is expected to reach an estimated 368 billion USD, a year-on-year rise of 9.46%, according to a report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). The number would surpass the targets set by the Government and the ministry, at around 8%. The report said that the country’s import value is estimated at 367 billion USD in the year, resulting in a trade surplus of some 1 billion USD, fulfilling the set target. Recovery signal s The MoIT's report showed that in the first six months of this year, export-import value stood at over 371.3 billion USD, including more than 186 billion USD worth of exports, up 17.3% from the corresponding time last year. The export of the domestic economic sector rose 19.5%, higher than the 16.6% increase of the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector, including crude oil, the ministry said. This … [Read more...] about Vietnam expected to enjoy 1-billion-USD trade surplus in 2022

The site stated that it is the world’s largest cave, which was formed by the erosion of limestone underneath the mountains by river water. “The cave hides a whole world inside it, with its river, jungle and climate. Some of the world’s tallest stalagmites are found here,” the website noted. According to Wonderlist, the cave has a large calcite wall called The Great Wall of Vietnam, behind which abnormally large cave pearls the size of baseballs were found. Son Doong Cave was surveyed by the British Royal Cave Research Association (BRCA) in 2009. With a volume of 38.5 million cubic meters, the cave is the largest natural cave in the world. On April 30, 2013, Son Doong was recognized as the largest cave in the world by the Guinness World Records. Since its milestone, it has become a symbol and brand of Vietnam’s tourism. It has been voted and honored by prestigious international travel magazines, such as the top 11 best tourist destinations around the world in 2019 by … [Read more...] about Son Doong tops world’s 10 greatest natural caves: Wonderlist

Son Doong cave, in the central province of Quang Binh, Vietnam, topped the list of the 10 Greatest Natural Caves in the world, which was announced by the famous travel website Wonderlist. The great beauty of Son Doong cave. (Photo: Ryan Deboodt) The site stated that the Son Doong Cave is the world’s largest cave, which was formed by the erosion of limestone underneath the mountains by river water. “The cave hides a whole world inside it, with its river, jungle and climate. Some of the world’s tallest stalagmites are found here”, the website noted. According to Wonderlist, the cave has a large calcite wall called The Great Wall of Vietnam, behind which, abnormally large cave pearls the size of baseballs were found. Son Doong Cave was surveyed by the British Royal Cave Research Association (BRCA) in 2009. With a volume of 38.5 million cubic metres, the cave is the largest natural cave in the world. On April 30, 2013, Son Doong was recognised as the largest … [Read more...] about Son Doong tops 10 greatest natural caves in the world

The brand is investing over one billion Swiss francs by 2030 in the NESCAFÉ Plan 2030. This investment builds on the existing NESCAFÉ Plan as the brand expands its sustainability work. It is supported by Nestlé's regenerative agriculture financing following the Group's commitment to accelerate the transition to a regenerative food system and ambition to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions. “Climate change is putting coffee-growing areas under pressure,” said David Rennie, Head of Nestlé Coffee Brands. “Building on 10 years’ experience of the NESCAFÉ Plan, we’re accelerating our work to help tackle climate change and address social and economic challenges in the NESCAFÉ value chains.” Rising temperatures will reduce the area suitable for growing coffee by up to 50 percent by 2050. At the same time, around 125 million people depend on coffee for their livelihoods and an estimated 80 percent of coffee-farming families live at or below the poverty line. Action is needed to ensure … [Read more...] about Nestlé launches NESCAFÉ Plan 2030 with total investment of more than CHF 1 billion

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia has officially ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) following years of careful deliberation and consultation by the government, becoming the 9th nation to have approved the deal. In a statement, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said the CPTPP places Malaysia in a strategic position, elevating the Southeast Asian economy’s competitiveness in the global arena. According to the Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), the CPTTP will also elevate Malaysia's prominence as a global trading economy and boost total trade to 655.9 billion USD in 2030. Other members of the free trade agreement, originally called the Trans-Pacific Partnership, are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. The 11 countries signed the deal in March 2018, and Malaysia is the ninth country to have ratified the … [Read more...] about Malaysian government ratifies CPTPP