Category Archives: Trang tiếng Anh
New home for rescued capitive bears in Vinh Phuc
vietnamnet – Last update 17:11 | 17/05/2017
Vietnam Bear Sanctuary in Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc, the first of its kind in the country, is opening for visitors to raise public awareness of protecting the endangered species.
 Operating since April 2008, the sanctuary spans 1.2 hectares and can accommodate 200 bears.  Two newly-inaugurated semi-natural outdoor enclosures linked with two double bear houses cover a total area of more than 5,600 square metres. |
Lời cầu nguyện 157 – Prayer 157
Giêsu ơi,
Giêsu ăn uống với những người thu thuế và người tội lỗi.*
Giêsu thấy mọi người đều như nhau,
và không phân biệt đối xử với người công chính cũng không phân biệt đối xử với người tội lỗi.
Trái tim Giêsu là trái tim bình đẳng. Continue reading Lời cầu nguyện 157 – Prayer 157
Zinc deficiency rampant in VN women, children
VIETNAMNEWS – Update: May, 24/2017 – 09:00
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| VNS infographic Đoàn Tùng |
HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese people are zinc deficient at an alarming rate, especially pregnant women and young children.The information was announced on Monday at a symposium to welcome Việt Nam Micronutrient Day (June 1-2).
A survey conducted in 2015 showed that nearly 70 per cent of children under five suffer from zinc deficiency. Children from mountainous areas are most affected, at 80.8 per cent. The figures are 71.6 per cent for children in rural areas and 49.7 per cent for children in urban areas.
Hon Do coral island – new destination for summer retreat
vietnamnet – Last update 14:41 | 05/05/2017
The south-central province of Ninh Thuan has been known for Thap Cham (Cham Towers), Hang Rai (Rai Cave) and Vinh Hy Bay. However, a new destination, the pristine, romantic and peaceful Hon Do coral island was recently recommended.
Hon Do, around 20km from the city’s centre, is a new destination in NinhThuan.
It still preserves a pristine natural beauty with clean beaches, gold dust, green trees and salt marsh.
Prayer 156
Jesus,
Please
open my eyes that can see the hearts of all your forms,
open my ears that can listen the cries of all your forms,
open my heart that can receive the hurts and pains of all your forms.
I love you, Jesus.
Amen.
PTH
Former Vinaconex boss faces prosecution
VIETNAMNEWS – Update: May, 23/2017 – 18:00
The Đà River water pipeline keeps rupturing, causing a water shortage for some 177,000 households in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo
HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Public Security’s Police Investigation Agency has prosecuted Phí Thái Bình, former chairman of the Vinaconex board of directors, for violating construction regulations and causing serious consequences.
Bình, who is also former vice chairman of the city’s People’s Committee, was found to be responsible for the mismanagement during the time he held the position at the company.
Scientists improve Vietnam’s coffee with enzyme technology
vietnamnet – Last update 08:10 | 24/03/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – Dry processed coffee has low quality, but wet processing needs a large volume of water, causing pollution. What is the solution?
A technology for wet processing using enzymes can improve quality and reduce water usage.
There are two major methods – wet and dry processing – to process harvested coffee beans. In the traditional method of dry processing, coffee beans are cleaned and dried under the sun for 7-10 days before they are husked.
Generating electricity with solar panels
vietnamnet – Last update 07:35 | 24/05/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – The government policy encouraging investment in the power sector has created a firm framework for the development of solar energy.
To generate 1 MW of electricity, solar energy investors need 1.1 hectares of land. However, despite the large land fund needed, economists think that developing solar energy has many advantages.
As equipment, operation and maintenance costs are getting cheaper, solar energy is becoming more attractive than other types of clean energy.
Prayer 155
Jesus,
My plan for today is…
Many things.
(But don’t worry, I will have no plan and do nothing
in my Sabbath time today)
And I feel that I am doing impossible things with me.
But what is impossible with man is possible with you.* Continue reading Prayer 155
Export-import costs in Vietnam four times higher than in Singapore
TUOI TRE NEWS Updated : 05/18/2017 16:32 GMT + 7
High business expenses and excessive inspections were among issues with the business environment in Vietnam raised by entrepreneurs at a meeting on Wednesday with Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The event, attended by some 2,000 local and foreign entrepreneurs, senior officials, and representatives from financial institutions and professional associations, was the largest pro-business meeting of its kind ever held between a Vietnamese head of government and the country’s business community.
Cẩm Thanh seek a joint protection of nipa palm forest
Update: May, 23/2017 – 17:00
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| Fishing in Cẩm Thanh nipa palm near Hội An city. VNS Photo Công Thành |
HỘI AN — Cẩm Thanh administrators, scientists, local residents and businesses have signed an agreement to manage and protect the commune’s nipa palm forest – the first-ever joint environment protection deal between an administration and its community in the central region.
The deal, which was signed last week in Hội An, aims to boost strict management in environment protection and sustainable measures in tourism service in the city’s Cẩm Thanh Commune.
It was the first-ever meeting of local government, resident, business and scientists to deal with tourism and alarming violations of nature and environment.
Prayer 154
Jesus,
Please help me enjoy Sabbath time,
the time that we do nothing
but pray to you.
Help me receive the power of emptiness.
Amen.
PTH
HCM City keen to develop dental tourism
Vietnam News Update: May, 22/2017 – 09:00
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| A doctor at HCM City’s Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology treats a patient. Photo Sơn Hà |
By Sơn Hà
HCM CITY— With a pool of highly-skilled practitioners, state-of-the-art facilities and affordable costs, HCM City is rapidly emerging as a dental care tourism destination.
A full range of dental services is available, including cleaning, teeth whitening, dental implants, bone reconstruction orthodontics, ceramic veneers, crowns and bridges.
Doan Ngoc Hai barred from leading campaign; disorder returns to Saigon sidewalks
TUOI TRE NEWS Updated : 05/21/2017 14:48 GMT + 7
Motorbikes and plastic chairs occupy the sidewalk of Ly Tu Trong Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, May 20, 2017.
Sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City are once again in disorder as the initiator of the sidewalk clearance movement says he is not allowed to continue leading the campaign.
Locals complain vendors and business owners have re-occupied the sidewalks after seeing inaction from city authorities over the past few weeks.
Đọt Chuối Non 