Unilever has already helped the Ministries of Health; Education and Training; and Agriculture and Rural Development as well as other relevant agencies to promote communities’ awareness on how to fight the epidemic through posters, videos and hand-washing stations at public places, Vương said. … [Read more...] about Unilever donates soap, antiseptic solutions to fight COVID-19
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HCM City considers evening transport of goods to reduce traffic jams
“Though business firms might agree to ship their goods during the night, will their partners be able to arrange sufficient labour to release the goods,” he said, adding that an increase in labour costs and inefficient cooperation could create problems. … [Read more...] about HCM City considers evening transport of goods to reduce traffic jams
Indonesia’s capital hit by flooding
Hanoi (VNA) – Torrential rains caused flooding in dozens of areas surrounding Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta on February 25. There have been no reports of casualties caused by the natural disaster, but transport was paralysed and power supplies cut in many parts of the city. According to Indonesia's Disaster Mitigation Agency, at least 81 areas were inundated with tens of road sections closed and some train lines shuttered. Floodwaters in some areas were as high as 1.27m. The flooding will be more serious as more torrential rains are expected later in the day. The low-lying city is prone to flooding during the wet season which starts around November. Torrential rain in January triggered flooding and landslides that claimed nearly 70 lives in and around Jakarta while thousands more were forced to evacuate to shelters./. … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s capital hit by flooding
S. Korea reports 60 new virus cases, total now at 893
"The government is studying ways over blockade measures, including mobilising administrative power in terms of movement to some degree. The government will unveil details after the approval at a Cabinet meeting," Rep. Hong Ihk-pyo, DP spokesman, said in a press briefing. … [Read more...] about S. Korea reports 60 new virus cases, total now at 893
Room for Vietnam-US farm produce trade remains huge: roundtable
Washington DC (VNA) – Vietnam and the US still hold huge potential for cooperation in farm produce trade, and the two countries should not compete in trade but supplement each other, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh has said. The official made the remark while attending a roundtable with representatives of associations and firms of the US in Washington DC on February 24, aiming to bolster bilateral farm produce trade and raising the two-way trade growth. He is leading a delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on a visit to the US from February 24-29, part of an action plan towards harmonious and sustainable trade balance of the two countries. Speaking at the event, Doanh affirmed that the Vietnam-US relations over the years have thrived in various fields, including cooperation in agriculture and farm produce trade. The US is the leading nation of the world in modern agricultural production, while Vietnam is … [Read more...] about Room for Vietnam-US farm produce trade remains huge: roundtable
