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Increased political resistance to new EU laws to protect the environment has left the European Commission fighting to keep intact its vision for Europe's green transition. Ahead of elections in the European Parliament in June next year, the European Union is racing to finish legislation that includes two landmark nature bills - binding targets for countries to restore damaged natural habitats and a goal to halve chemical pesticide use by 2030. Much EU environment legislation has been passed over the last two years, but the appetite on the part of some lawmakers and member states for more is waning and farming groups say further change must be conditional on more financial support. Brussels proposed the nature measures last June. Opposition has mounted in recent weeks, as EU countries and lawmakers prepare for the final negotiations. The European Parliament's biggest group, the European People's Party, has called for the nature law to be scrapped saying it would hurt farmers. … [Read more...] about Europe hits resistance in race to finalise green laws

Hanoi's historic Ba Dinh Square has been closed to tourists from June 12 to August 14. Visits to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will be temporarily suspended for annual maintenance and renovation work, according to the management of the historic relics site. Located in Hanoi’s downtown, the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh is the resting place of President Ho Chi Minh, aka Uncle Ho. Photo: Duy Khanh/ The Hanoi Times From June 12 to August 14, the presidential mausoleum will be temporarily closed. However, local and international visitors can still lay flowers at the mausoleum, attend daily flag-raising and -lowering ceremonies, and visit other works and tourist attractions at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Relic Sites Complex. Activities in honor of President Ho Chi Minh and the heroic martyrs will resume on August 15. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Guard Command said the renovation includes the reception areas, panels, posters, and slogans to ensure the best … [Read more...] about Visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum suspended for annual maintenance

California Fitness & Yoga Centre’s representatives and partners at the signing ceremony to extend the leases of four clubs. — Photo Courtesy California Fitness & Yoga Centre California Fitness & Yoga on Thursday announced a US$25 million commitment to Viet Nam, with the investment earmarked for the renovation of multiple clubs, the continued upgrade and innovation of products and services and for the renewal of leases in prime locations in Ha Noi and HCM City. The fitness centre inked deals that will extend the leases of four clubs including Pico Plaza and Hung Vuong Plaza in HCM City; and Capital Building and Sky City Tower in Ha Noi. The ongoing collaboration with these partners ensures the delivery of premium exercise destinations that foster community, motivation, and personal growth for members. This renewal also reaffirms California Fitness' unwavering commitment to creating an optimal fitness experience for individuals of all fitness levels. "These four … [Read more...] about California Fitness commits $25 million to Viet Nam

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue at the event (Photo: VNA) Ha Tinh (VNA) - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on May 28 attended a conference to announce the provincial master plan of Ha Tinh for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050 and promote investment in the central locality. NA Chairman Hue lauded Ha Tinh as the second locality to complete and announce the provincial master plan after Bac Giang. He highlighted Ha Tinh's great natural advantages with 137-km coastline, a number of UNESCO-recognised intangible heritages, and rich historical tradition. Ha Tinh also holds an important strategic position as a gateway to sea of the East-West economic corridor connecting with Laos and Thailand. It is home to two key national economic areas - Vung Ang Economic Zone and Cau Treo Border Economic Zone. Vung Ang-Son Duong is one of the largest deep water seaports in the region, said the NA leader. He noted that the locality's GRDP growth hit over 9% in the 1991-2022 period. … [Read more...] about Ha Tinh asked to turn potential, advantages into growth motivation

California Capital Building and California Sky City Tower will be renewing their lease contracts in Hanoi. The decision to preserve the gold position for these centres marks an important milestone, demonstrating the shared vision and values ​​between California Fitness and its partners. The signing ceremony to renew the space lease contract between California Fitness and its partners took place on May 26 at California Sky City Tower in Lang Ha, Hanoi This ensures that California will continue to maintain a high-quality facility that promotes a sense of community, enhances motivation, and supports the personal growth of its members. The move affirms California Fitness's dedication to creating the ultimate fitness experience at every level, from beginners to experienced athletes. Dane Fort, general director of FLG Vietnam, which owns the California Fitness brand, said: "California Capital Building and Sky City Tower are two of our oldest clubs. The lease term at … [Read more...] about California Fitness spends $25 million on Vietnam market operations