The Bình Định Sugar Joint Stock Company was fined for discharging waste water. — Photo baochinhphu.vnViet Nam News BÌNH ĐỊNH — The Bình Định Department of Natural Resources and Environment has fined a sugar-processing company VNĐ1.9 billion (US$83,100) for discharging wastewater. This is the largest administrative fine for environment-related violations in the province so far. The Bình Định Sugar Joint Stock Company (often called Bisuco) discharged wastewater in the Côn River. Tests of the department showed that six different norms related to environmental protection exceeded the permissible levels by nearly twice to 8,000 times. Besides the administrative fines, Bisuco’s licence has been revoked for four-and-a-half months starting June 15 to improve its pollution levels. It has been forced to upgrade its wastewater treatment system. Bisuco’s violations came to light … [Read more...] about Sugar company imposed record fine for causing pollution
Luxury sneakers: High style and a booming market
A shopper looks at sneakers at Stadium Goods on Jun 6, 2018 in New York. (Photo: AFP/Don Emmert) Maxance, who just turned 14, asked his parents for an US$800 pair of Adidas shoes for his birthday. He did not get them. "We live in a world where sneakers are basically works of art," the teenager said. The world is also one in which luxury sneakers - often limited-edition collaborations between the big names in sportswear and fashion labels, rappers or famous athletes - have become coveted accessory for everyone from tween boys to middle-aged men. Some pairs fetch tens of thousands of dollars - the super-rare Derek Jeter Air Jordan 11, named for the New York Yankees superstar, were going for about US$50,000 in recent weeks. Only five pairs were released. Such shoes are bought second- or third-hand, mainly on the internet but also in chic boutiques or pop-up stores, packaged in plastic wrap to protect them. New York is one of the capitals of this flourishing high-end sneaker culture, … [Read more...] about Luxury sneakers: High style and a booming market
Pressure on Messi against Croatia after Ronaldo scores again at World Cup
Lionel Messi is under increased pressure to redeem himself when Argentina face Croatia in Thursday's (Jun 21) pivotal match after eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo scored his fourth goal of the World Cup to send Morocco packing. Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and his teammates take part in a training session in Bronnitsy, near Moscow. (Photo: AFP/Juan Mabromata) France will be looking for a second World Cup Group C win against Peru on Thursday while Australia need to bounce back from their heart-breaking defeat to Les Bleus against Denmark. Messi's teammates have rallied around their superstar captain after his spot-kick was saved in the 1-1 draw against minnows Iceland on Saturday. Messi is bearing the weight of expectations as Argentina seek a first World Cup trophy since 1986, desperate to crown his glittering career with a major international tournament success. However so far in Russia, Messi has been overshadowed by Ronaldo, who took his tournament goal tally to four on … [Read more...] about Pressure on Messi against Croatia after Ronaldo scores again at World Cup
He has spoken: Beckham tips England versus Argentina World Cup final
Former captain David Beckham has tipped England to play Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup final, reflecting rising optimism about the Three Lions' chances after a positive start in Russia. David Beckham played three World Cups with England. (File photo: AFP/Fred Dufour) Beckham was speaking at a promotional event in China after England beat Tunisia 2-1 in their opening game, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout rounds. England have long stuttered on the big stage and they last reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 2006, when Beckham was captain. Their only World Cup final was way back in 1966, when they beat Germany at Wembley. "I believe Argentina will play against England in the final," Beckham predicted at an event to promote China's largest collegiate football league. "I think obviously my choice would be England to win the competition, but that's me being biased and passionate about my country," he added. But the former Manchester United and Real … [Read more...] about He has spoken: Beckham tips England versus Argentina World Cup final
Electronic tolls to be collected nationwide
Drivers will be able to top up their account through text or banking services to pay toll fees electronically at Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) booths nationwide. — Photo vietnammoi.vn HÀ NỘI — Drivers will be able to top up their account through text or banking services to pay toll fees electronically at Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) booths nationwide, said Nguyễn Mạnh Hà, general director of Việt Nam Electronic Toll Collection (VETC) Company. Accounts can also be topped up at BOT booths, mechanics and authorized VETC agencies at the moment, and will be possible by debit and credit card provided by telecom firm Viettel in the future. Any unused funds on the account will be valid for the next month or can be transferred to another vehicle. The Government aims to apply electronic toll collection (ETC) on National Highway No.1 and the stretch of HCM National Expressway through the Central Highlands region by the end of this year and at … [Read more...] about Electronic tolls to be collected nationwide