The recognition of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark in Cao Bang province as a UNESCO Global Geopark is among the outstanding events in 2018 selected by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has selected 10 top events in fields under its management in 2018. The following are the events. 1. The 8th plenum of the 12th Party Central Committee issued Resolution 36-NQ-TW dated October 22, 2018 on the Strategy on Sustainable Development of the Marine Economy to 2030 with a vision to 2045. The resolution outlines five major policies on developing the marine and coastal economy along with three breakthroughs and seven key groups of solutions. 2. The 14th National Assembly adopted the Law on Measurement and Map. This is the first time Vietnam has had a law regulating professional activities in the field of measurement and mapping, which is significant in the context of the Fourth Industrial … [Read more...] about Resources-environment sector selects top 10 events in 2018
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Top 10 events in natural resources-environment sector
The recognition of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark in Cao Bang province as a UNESCO Global Geopark is among the outstanding events in 2018 selected by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has selected 10 top events in fields under its management in 2018. … [Read more...] about Top 10 events in natural resources-environment sector
Liberty Insurance ranks in top 10 best non-life insurance companies in 2018
Clients study Liberty Insurance’s products. — VNS Photo Liberty Insurance has been named among the top 10 non-life insurers in Viet Nam for 2018. It is also the only limited liability company and the first 100 per cent foreign direct investment company to be ranked in this list, according to independent research compiled by Vietnam Report. Insurance firms were selected based on financial capacity, media credibility and client satisfaction. “Vietnam Report’s research shows the new trends in the insurance industry; technology, product development and networks. This aligns perfectly with the strategic vision Liberty has been developing to optimise product and service experience for our customers," the company said in a statement. Liberty Insurance is a member of Liberty Mutual Insurance, a Boston-based diversified global insurer established in 1912. As of December 31, 2017, Liberty Mutual Insurance had US$125.6 billion in consolidated assets and $38.3 billion in … [Read more...] about Liberty Insurance ranks in top 10 best non-life insurance companies in 2018
Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism announces support for 10…
It is jointly supported by ADB, Australian Government, and six-government Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office. MIST features a startup accelerator as well as a separate market access program.The MIST Startup Accelerator teaches business fundamentals to early-stage travel and hospitality startups, while connecting them with industry and investors. Five local entrepreneurs from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Namearned spots:• BambooLao (Lao PDR) produces reusable bamboo straws to replace single-use plastic straws.• Ecohost (Viet Nam) improves the local homestay experience, improving the management of homestays and local activities while making them easier to book.• Go Explore(Viet Nam)organizes “workation” programs aimed at international and domestic remote workers.• Sidesbag (Cambodia) is a mobile application enabling airline passengers to purchase available luggage allowance from fellow travelers.• VDEs (Viet Nam) connects event planners with event … [Read more...] about Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism announces support for 10…
Online touts offer FIFA World Cup tickets at up to 10 times official price
Kaspersky Lab has identified phishing emails from fraudsters offering users the chance to snap up much sought after ‘guest’ tickets to the 2018 FIFA World Cup – but at a higher price than some fans bargained for. Anyone looking to buy official tickets needs to complete several authentication steps, including buying through the official FIFA website, and can only buy one ticket at a time or select the "guest tickets" option to buy up to three more. However, these are registered under specific names and can only be transferred if the holder applies. But despite this complicated process, fraudsters have been doing their thing. When the window to buy tickets opened, the official website experienced a massive surge in user numbers, which led to connection problems. During this process, fraudsters bought up as many tickets as they could for selling them on to a desperate fan base. With tickets now sold out, many people have no alternative but to go to touts or third parties … [Read more...] about Online touts offer FIFA World Cup tickets at up to 10 times official price