Despite fast population aging and the number of people aged 65 and above making up 7.7 percent of the population, Vietnam is still one of the few countries effectively responding to the pandemic. To sustain this achievement, it should prepare all conditions necessary for ensuring social security and nursing services for the elderly, especially the ones living alone, at care centres, and with disabilities, the UNFPA said./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
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Waste treatment flourishes in Mekong Delta, southeastern provinces
The “Together with farmers protecting the environment” program helps raise farmers’ awareness of the importance of environmental protection The southeastern region is leading the country in solid waste collection rate and treatment technology. In Dong Nai Province, for example, about 1,838 tonnes of domestic solid waste - 98 percent of the total - is collected and treated daily. This is the highest rate in the country, while only 43 percent of domestic solid waste is buried, reaching the lowest rate in the country. In neighboring Binh Duong Province, nearly 96 percent of about 1,600 tonnes of domestic solid waste generated daily is collected and transported to the Nam Binh Duong solid waste treatment plant. … [Read more...] about Waste treatment flourishes in Mekong Delta, southeastern provinces
Vietnamese Abivin wins the fifth ASEAN Entrepreneur Award at WKF2020
Try Everything, which will be held alongside the 21st World Knowledge Forum, the annual business convention hosted by Maekyung, is to seek innovation momentum to combat the challenging times. The inaugural event will be held under the theme “Make it Possible.” — VNS … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Abivin wins the fifth ASEAN Entrepreneur Award at WKF2020
Ba Kieu Temple – a rare relic worshipping the Mother Goddess
An ancient banyan tree next to Ba Kieu Temple. The temple was built in the Later Le Restoration and expanded in the mid Canh Tri reign in the 17th century. Being made of precious materials including wood from Xua jungle and rock from Nhue mountain from Chau Ai region in central Vietnam, through the hands of skillful craftsmen, Ba Kieu Temple became really a rare architectural masterpiece. The temple was built in the shape of the 工 (gong) of Chinese characters, which comprises Dai Bai (Chamber of Ceremonies), Phuong Dinh (Fang Pavilion) and the Hau Cung (Back Chamber).Hanoitimes … [Read more...] about Ba Kieu Temple – a rare relic worshipping the Mother Goddess