A total 58 localities closed their natural forests from July 2016, following Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s order which aimed to halt wood exploitation by State agencies, including those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, and offer assistance mechanisms to switch to alternative materials. … [Read more...] about Deforestation continues to rage in Vietnam
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Vietnam safe for travel: WeSwap
With a population of 94 million, Vietnam has gone 43 days without any COVID-19 cases caused by community transmission, as of Thursday May 29. The national COVID-19 count stands at 327. Of these, only 49 are active cases, and 278 have recovered after treatment. … [Read more...] about Vietnam safe for travel: WeSwap
Vietnam domestic pepper prices hit one-year high
“Recently, pepper prices have increased. There are several reasons for this improvement. Firstly, COVID-19 in China is basically over, so demands from Chinese customers are higher,” said Nguyen Nam Hai, President of the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA). … [Read more...] about Vietnam domestic pepper prices hit one-year high
Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia May 29
The online music marathon will take place from 4 pm to 10 pm on May 30. The programme will draw the participation of many famous singers, including My Linh, Quang Dung, Phan Manh Quynh and Uyen Linh as well as directors Le Hoang and Viet Tu and journalist Diem Quynh. … [Read more...] about Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia May 29
Vietnam might make exceptions to age limits for key leadership posts next term
However, exceptions were made for five personnel who were General Secretary of the CPV Nguyen Phu Trong, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Uong Chu Luu, Deputy Minister of Public Security Bui Van Nam, Deputy Minister of Defense Do Ba Ty, and former Government’s Inspector General Huynh Phong Tranh (not elected finally). … [Read more...] about Vietnam might make exceptions to age limits for key leadership posts next term
