(VOVWORLD) -24 coastal areas in the Mekong Delta with a total length of 147 km have recorded landslide and soil erosion. Thousands of ha of land and protective forest have been washed away, threatening the livelihoods of tens of thousands of households. Thach Hong looks at measures to prevent landslides in the Mekong Delta.
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s climate is favorable for farming swifts for edible nests. There are more than 5,000 bird nest farms in 36 cities and provinces nationwide. Bird nest processing companies are improving their quality to gain a stronger foothold in the market.
(VOVWORLD) -Experts say that rising temperatures will drive up global sea levels and the number of floods could double by 2050 submerging coastal cities and countries.
(VOVWORLD) - The Conservative Party of Prime Minister Theresa May won a plurality of seats, 318 seats, down from the 331 they won in 2015, and eight seats short of a majority. The Labor Party won 262 seats, up 30 from 2015. The election result, looming Brexit negotiations, and terror threats are creating a troubling political uncertainty in the UK.
(VOVWORLD) - After years of difficulties caused by high fuel prices and a changing global political climate, the world aviation industry has recovered and is expected to prosper this year. Its revenue is growing despite terror threats and tightened aviation regulations in some countries.
(VOVWORLD) -The business community has embraced the 12th Party Central Committee’s resolution on reforming and improving the efficiency of state-owned enterprises and the new Law on Support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Economists say these will allow state-owned enterprises and SMEs to optimize their contributions to national economic development.
(VOVWORLD) -June 14th is observed as World Blood Donor Day. This year’s slogan “Give blood, give now, give often” calls for more blood donors and readiness to give blood in emergencies. Vietnam is celebrating World Blood Donor Day for the first time this year.
(VOVWORLD) -On World Day against Child Labor on June 12, the International Labor Organization called for protection of children from child labor in conflicts and disasters.
(VOVWORLD) -The 6thQuang Nam Heritage Festival featured typical cultural activities by artists from 17 ethnic groups from 15 provinces.
(VOVWORLD) -The Gulf region is facing its most severe crisis in history after several Arab nations cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, citing Qatar’s support for terrorist groups. The Middle East now could be dragged in new armed conflicts.
