An individual grey-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix cinerea), one of the world’s 25 Critically Endangered primates, is found living in a forest of Quảng Nam Province. Photo courtesy of Ái Tâm Since the government’s Decision 628 – an action plan for the protection of the primate species in Việt Nam – was issued in 2017, a total of 684 endangered douc langurs, including 86 grey-shanked douc langurs ( Pygathrix cinerea ), one of the world’s 25 Critically Endangered primates, have been captured by rangers and authorities in 80 illegal hunting and wildlife trafficking cases. However, a report by ENV, an NGO focused on wildlife protection, showed that only 30 per cent of total poaching violations in Việt Nam were discovered, while 70 per cent were unknown, meaning that the number of the langurs hunted in the forest was unclear. Biologists, conservationists and experts shared the report at a conference on the conservation activities on endangered primates in the central … [Read more...] about Urgent action needed on primate protection
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‘Games held in spirit of fair play’: organisers
Reporters take part in the third international press conference on May 21. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Đức Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI — The SEA Games 31 is considered an event of solidarity in the spirit of fair play, according to the Organising Committee at the third international press conference on May 21 in Hà Nội. Many local and international reporters and journalists attended the conference chaired by deputy head of the Information and Communications Sub-Committee Lê Thị Hoàng Yến, who summarised and reviewed the regional sports meet's activities. "Almost competitions have been well organised in the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. Olympic sports are run following clear rules and regulations while sensitive sports, including martial art performance events, are assessed fairly and objectively," said Yến, who is the vice chairwoman of the Việt Nam Sports Administration. "The chief-de-missions of all teams are satisfied with organising activities of the hosts. To date, we have not … [Read more...] about ‘Games held in spirit of fair play’: organisers
Mekong Delta craft villages key contributors to sustainable growth
Carpet weaving helps people in Đức Mỹ Commune in Càng Long District improve their income. — Photo courtesy of nhandan.vn The preservation and development of craft villages in the Mekong Delta has not only made significant socio-economic contributions, they also play a key role in promoting sustainable development. Local officials say the villages enable economic restructuring in a positive direction as they use local materials and generate stable employment for many residents. An Giang Province currently has recognised 29 craft villages with 3,846 households that provide jobs for more than 12,000 people with an average monthly income of VNĐ3.5 to 5 million (US$160-220) per person. Most of these make products for the domestic market. A number of relatively large-scale establishments are actively seeking wider markets through fairs and promoting products such as fish sauce, jaggery and handicrafts. An Giang Province is famous for the jaggery made in Tri Tôn and Tịnh Biên … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta craft villages key contributors to sustainable growth
Mekong Delta localities contribute $185 mln to build expressway
Legislators in Soc Trang Province passed a resolution on Friday to allocate VND1 trillion of the provincial budget to clear a site for Chau Doc – Can Tho – Soc Trang Expressway. Soc Trang Chairman Tran Van Lau said the fund is a "significant challenge" but for the general development of Mekong Delta, the province promises to fulfill the commitment. On the same day, An Giang legislators agreed on spending VND1.38 trillion of the provincial budget to clear a site for the expressway’s section in the province. Hau Giang authorities on Thursday decided to use VND823 billion for site clearance while the Can Tho City administration said its legislative unit will hold a meeting later this month to pass a resolution on extracting VND1.1 trillion of the city’s budget to clear a site for the expressway here. Chau Doc – Can Tho – Soc Trang Expressway will run 57 kilometers in An Giang, 37 kilometers in Can Tho, 37 kilometers in Hau Giang and 58 kilometers in Soc Trang. Costing a total … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta localities contribute $185 mln to build expressway