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While 2020 was one of the warmest years on record globally, Vietnam has just gone through another historical year of climate extremes. Last November was also decisive for the future of the planet as countries officially submitted their climate pledges at the COP26 climate summit. Dao Xuan Lai, head of Climate Change and the Environment at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam We see a skyrocketing demand for natural resources while witnessing the collapse of functioning ecosystems. You only need to drive a couple of hours outside of Hanoi towards Ninh Binh province with its iconic limestone clasts, synonymous with the beauty of northern Vietnam, to see these emblematic features being devoured by machinery to be used for stone mining and cement production. By 2050, global demand for materials such as plastics, steel, or cement is projected to increase by a factor of 2-4. More than 50 per cent of the world’s emissions can be traced back to our … [Read more...] about Partnerships key to green transition

Shan Tuyet tea is a precious specialty of the local Mong ethnic minority people, who call it “green gold”. (Photo: Vietnam+) Hanoi (VNA) - Changing minds with a coherent way of thinking, those who engage in the agricultural sector, have gradually reaped initial successes after boldly investing in sustainable production. Shanam green tea is ranked in the Top One of the world's green tea by the US’s Tea Epicure with a score of 94/100 (Photo: Vietnam+) Mua Thi Tong, Be village, Ta Xua commune said she helped her parents pick tea from the age of 6. Tong said, before each kg of fresh tea sold for 10,000-15,000 VND, and the dried tea sold for 50,000 VND/kg. Now thanks to new technology applied in tea production, the price of fresh tea has increased to 60,000-70,000 VND/kg and even 120,000-150,000 VND/kg. Nguyen Thi Tham, Director of the Northwest Tea and Special Products Company Limited, said after recognizing the value of Shan Tuyet tea, she and her husband decided to … [Read more...] about Changing minds helps farmers change lives

All rated Vietnamese scientists are working at universities, including Vietnam National University and Ton Duc Thang University. A group of 11 Vietnamese scientists was rated by Research.com, the number one research portal for scientists, in six fields namely Engineering and Technology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Medicine. The ranking is based on D-index (Discipline H-index) which includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index accounting for publications across all disciplines. The ranking covers 24 fields of research contributed by more than 166,000 selected scientists worldwide. Nine Vietnamese scientists named for their influential research: From left above: Nguyen Van Tuan, Nguyen Thoi Trung, Tu Binh Minh, Nguyen Dinh Duc, Nguyen Van Hieu, Le Hoang Son, Pham Hung Viet, Nguyen Xuan Hung, and Thai Hoang Chien. Rated … [Read more...] about 11 Vietnamese scientists named for world research

This year's Mid-Autumn Festival coincides with a series of activities to celebrate Muong Thanh Group 's 30 anniversary. The mooncake gift set by Muong Thanh Group Therefore, the mooncake gift set is meticulously designed, both associated with the meaning of the 30 th anniversary of the corporation and the sincere affection of the Muong Thanh people in the Mid-Autumn season of 2022. Conveying the story of the northwest journey, where the foundation for the famous group was laid that became the largest private hotel chain in Indochina. The 2022 mooncake box uses a special material called metalize (an aluminium film) on a purple background, highlighting the image of pure white flowers, the symbol of the northwestern mountains and also the flower associated with the Muong Thanh brand from the very beginning of its career. Flower petal icon on the mooncake box The Ban flower carries a message of gratitude to those who have contributed to building the … [Read more...] about Muong Thanh Group launches mooncake gift set for 2022

At present, leaders of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), the top provider of telecommunications services and digital solutions in Vietnam, are attempting to shelter from the storm of semiconductor chip shortfall and the ongoing negative pandemic impacts. MobiFone knows that just sticking to traditional business strategies will not cut it going forward, Le Toan General director Huynh Quang Liem explained that while COVID-19’s direct impact on the group’s performance has not been as serious as in 2021, many of its business activities still face difficulties that will possibly affect the company’s revenue and profit targets for 2022 as a whole. Together with interruptions in the global supply chains, shortages of semiconductor chips, and a rise in input material prices, service fees have fallen, which are also affecting business results for VNPT. The group reported that its consolidated profit rose 17 per cent on-year in the first six months of 2022, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese telecoms giants grappling with chip shortfall