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Milk competition gets fierce in Vietnam

TUOI TRE NEWS – Updated : 05/28/2017 15:23 GMT + 7

Milk brands in Vietnam are pouring millions of dollars into promotional campaigns and the development of new products to secure their foothold in the increasingly competitive market.

The domestic milk market is seeing an explosion in the range of products offered by manufacturers in their attempt to appeal to customers who are paying more and more attention to the content of their milk.

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HCM City pushes for use of eco-friendly bags

 vietnamnet – Last update 17:32 | 23/05/2017

HCM City has urged the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to strengthen promotion of eco-friendly plastic bag usage, to limit the impact of nylon bags on the environment.

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All supermarkets in HCM City have committed to using eco-friendly bags. Retailers and traders in traditional markets are being encouraged to commit to using eco-friendly plastic bags instead of nylon bags. 

Drastically limiting the use of plastic bags, which do not decompose, the city’s People’s Committee has also asked the ministry to study and issue regulations on the use of nylon bags at markets, trade centres, convenience stores and bookstores.

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Việt Nam launches book to prevent child abuse

vietnamnews – Update: May, 23/2017 – 17:00

The handbook titled “Respect! My Body!”, a guide for adults and teachers to talk to children about body boundaries and sexual abuse. — VNS Photo Thu Trang

HÀ NỘI — A handbook titled “Respect! My Body!”, a guide for adults and teachers to talk to children about body boundaries and sexual abuse, was launched on Tuesday in Hà Nội.

The event was organised jointly by the Swedish Embassy, Save the Children in Việt Nam and Việt Nam Programme for Internet and Society.

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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.

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Zinc deficiency rampant in VN women, children

VIETNAMNEWS – Update: May, 24/2017 – 09:00

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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.

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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.

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Hon Do, around 20km from the city’s centre, is a new destination in NinhThuan.hon do coral island - new destination for summer retreat hinh 3
It still preserves a pristine natural beauty with clean beaches, gold dust, green trees and salt marsh.

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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.

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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? 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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