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Luu Dinh Long On every occasion that involves eating, people have the tendency to order more food than needed, and when eating at someone's home, the hosts usually offer as much food as possible to prove how hospitable they are.On festive occasions, the offerings made to ancestors are always excessive. Often they cannot be eaten after spending hours next to the burning incense. Besides, we have other food coming straight from the kitchen that is much more delicious.I have complained to my mother more than once about cooking too much food for offerings during the Lunar New Year since our family is small. But that would change nothing because my mother would do exactly the same the next year.I personally do not like weddings because I repeatedly see for myself how much food is wasted because too many dishes are served and not many people really enjoy them.Women, with all their makeup and beautiful clothes, do not want to spend too much time on food, while men are too busy drinking beer. As a result, weddings are where people waste food the most."This is to safeguard our reputation [of being hospitable]," "This is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion," "Just relaxed..." People always have reasons for why they want lots of food at a feast, and not many seem to agree that wasting food is unconscionable.For every 10 tons of waste produced in Vietnam, five to eight tons are biodegradable organic waste, most of it food, according to a World Bank estimate.‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World,’ a report released in July 2020 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, estimated that almost 690 million people went hungry in 2019, 10 million more than in 2018 and nearly 60 million more than in 2014.Across the planet, the report forecast, the Covid-19 pandemic could tip over 130 million more people into chronic hunger by the end of 2020.It also said high costs and low affordability mean billions of others could not eat healthy or …

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 8 February 2021 - As Singaporeans spread the love this Valentine's Day, local florists like Floristique roll up their sleeves to cater to the peak in sales. Unperturbed, owner Wendy Han knows all too well about the hustle. Taking a leaf out of her book, she shares five tips on what e-commerce businesses can do better to remain operationally-ready.   1. Build good partnerships One of the most important aspects that underpin the success of Floristque is its partnerships with professionals. Having engaged with logistics company Lalamove, Wendy rests assured that deliveries of her Valentine's Day flowers will run smoothly.    "Logistics is usually the main concern during peak seasons," she adds. "Hiring professional logistic providers to manage the bulk of orders means I can better utilise my manpower."   Maintaining relationships with overseas partners for fresh flower delivery is also critical. However, the strong support from local suppliers just minutes from their store means they always have resources to tap on.   2. Invest in infrastructure & resources As a florist, one cannot compromise on fresh flowers. Having to pre-book stalks ahead of time to fulfil orders that came in as early as 14 January, there was a need to keep these flowers at best from the moment they arrived. Building a new cold-room to store all her fresh flowers proved effective. Now, she could purchase more in advance and store flowers safely to complete the hundreds of orders that will trickle in on the week of Valentine's Day.   Her brand new fleet of vans that are delivery-ready is also something Wendy can't get enough of. "They are bigger, so they can hold more flowers. I no longer have to worry about the lack of resources to complete my orders on the last-mile."   Investments such as these, she notes, are necessary when you consider a long-term perspective.   3. Go digital Fresh flowers must always …

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Sweeping views of the ocean from the Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay.— VNA/VNS Photo The Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay in Bai Dai Beach on Phu Quoc Island offers 308 elegant rooms, suites and villas, two distinctive dining experiences, a spa, a state-of-the-art gym and bespoke meeting and event facilities. From now until the end of June the resort is offering an opening package starting at VND 3,000,000 ++ with daily resort credit of VND 1,200,000 for utilisation at its restaurants and spa. Rooms start at VND 2,300,000++ with complimentary breakfast for two persons. Located on the beach in the unspoilt north-western coast of the island in Bai Dai beach, a 40-minute drive from Phu Quoc International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Duong Dong, Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay is the ideal destination for modern travellers, whether couples or families. The resort features 308 stylish Asian-style places for lodging including 10 Villas, 22 suites and 276 rooms complete with expansive balconies with sweeping views of the ocean and scenic views of wild tropical jungle. Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay also offers a spa with four individual treatment rooms, two outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi pool, a kids club, and bespoke meeting and event rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology and natural light to perfectly host your next events, whether a business meeting or larger gatherings such as weddings, banquets and conventions. Boasting a spacious panoramic terrace overlooking the resort and with ocean views, the stylish and modern Horizons Restaurant - Lounge - Bar offers a wide range of dining experiences. Whether you are interested in authentic local food, or international cuisines with Mediterranean flair, our signature cocktails gin and herb-infused tonic, or locally brewed craft beers inspired by tropical flavours, our creations will tickle your palate. — VNS 0 …

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