Two consecutive years of extreme warming in the Alps have obliterated 10 percent of Swiss glacier volume -- the same amount lost in the three decades prior to 1990, a report revealed Thursday. Amid growing concerns over the dire toll of climate change, the study by the Cryospheric Commission (CC) of the Swiss Academy of Sciences showed a dramatic glacial retreat, and warned the situation would only get worse. "Swiss glaciers are melting at a rapidly increasing rate," it said in a statement. 2022 marked the worst year on record for glacier melt in the Swiss Alps, with six percent of the total ice volume lost. The glaciers have not fared much better this year, the CC report showed, with another four percent of ice volume destroyed, "representing the second largest decline since measurements began". "The acceleration is dramatic, with as much ice being lost in only two years as was the case between 1960 and 1990," it said. The result of two consecutive extreme years had been … [Read more...] about Two ‘catastrophic’ years melt away 10% of Swiss glacier volume: study
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Shooter wins Vietnam’s first gold medal at Asian Games in China
Shooter Pham Quang Huy grabbed Vietnam’s first gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in the men’s 10-meter air pistol event on Thursday. Huy achieved an impressive score of 240.5 points in the final, securing the top position on the podium. Lee Wonho of South Korea took silver with 239.4 points, while Vladimir Svechnikov of Uzbekistan earned bronze with 219.9 points. The final started with two five-shot series, with a 250-second limit per series. After that, the contestants fired single shots, with a 50-second limit per shot. After every two shots, the lowest-ranked shooter was eliminated. Following the 12th shot and the 14th shot, the bottom two shooters were eliminated to take eighth and seventh place, respectively. The bronze medalist was determined by the 22nd shot, and the gold and silver medalists were decided by the final, 24th shot. Vietnamese shooter Pham Quang Huy competes in the men’s 10-meter air pistol event at the 19th Asian … [Read more...] about Shooter wins Vietnam’s first gold medal at Asian Games in China
Viglacera has attended the renowned Cersaie 2023
VGC made history as the first Vietnamese firm to exhibit at Cersaie in 2022, and this year will feature alongside renowned global brands like RAK Ceramics, Kale, or Halcón Cerámicas, setting itself apart from other Asian vendors. The booth will feature an array of standout tile products under the Viglacera brand, attracting the attention of a diverse audience, including customers, business leaders, and experts from various fields within the construction industry, from around the world. VGC's participation at Cersaie 2023 goes beyond mere product display, as it signifies the company's strategy to challenge existing standards and revolutionise the construction materials sector. VGC's commitment is to bring Vietnamese-made products shoulder to shoulder with the leading manufacturers of Europe. Viglacera's products have firmly established their presence in major markets such as the US, the UK, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Taiwan (China), and Australia. With nearly … [Read more...] about Viglacera has attended the renowned Cersaie 2023
Monash University helps Vietnamese startups unlock their potential
Huynh Thanh Dat, Minister of Science and Technology, and Susan Elliott AM, interim president and vice-chancellor of Monash University What does it mean to Monash University to successfully host International TECHFEST 2023? We are pleased to host International TECHFEST 2023 – the first time the event has been held in Australia – as we celebrate the milestone of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia. We are delighted to collaborate with Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology and to have the opportunity to welcome the country's delegation to Monash. International TECHFEST 2023 reflects Monash University’s distinctive global footprint and commitment to international collaborations. It is a wonderful platform to strengthen relations between Monash and Vietnam, and deepen our connections with Vietnamese students, researchers, and industry leaders. Importantly, this event offers a significant opportunity to enhance the potential of the … [Read more...] about Monash University helps Vietnamese startups unlock their potential
Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 to take place in Japan next month
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 will be held in Keyaki Namiki, Tokyo, Japan from October 7-8 as part of activities to introduce and promote Vietnamese culinary culture to international friends. The information was announced by representatives of Tuoi Tre (Youth) Newspaper, the Saigontourist Group, and the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City at a press conference on September 28 in the city. The event, which marks the seventh edition of the ‘Day of Pho’ (December 12), initiated and annually held by Tuoi Tre, is aimed at promoting Vietnamese cuisine, particularly Pho, a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat – usually beef or chicken. It will feature many Pho brands across Vietnam namely Pho Dau, Pho Hai Thien, Pho Phu Gia, Pho 'S, Pho Sen SASCO, Pho Ta - Binh Tay Food, Pho Thin Bo Ho, along with Pho brands served at five-star hotels such as Majestic Saigon Hotel, Grand Saigon … [Read more...] about Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 to take place in Japan next month
Added spark wanted for EV charge stations
Last week, Hanoi police determined that the cause of the mini apartment fire in Hanoi that killed 56 people and injured dozens was an electrical short circuit on a gasonline-engine motorbike. The information dispelled rumours that the cause of the fire was a fault in an e-bike. However in recent days, as a result of the rumours, owners of all types of buildings in the city introduced rules to limit the charging of e-bikes in basements and centralised parking areas. Some localities even issued a document prohibiting the charging of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in apartment basements. Added spark wanted for EV charge stations, illustration photo 27-year-old Nguyen Huong Giang, a resident of Thanh Xuan district in Hanoi complained, “The building owners and their management boards agreed that there are no EVs allowed, and no-one is allowed to recharge in the building. So where can I park my e-bike and how can I charge it?” There are many others like Giang. On a … [Read more...] about Added spark wanted for EV charge stations
Bangkok strengthen fire protection in mini apartment buildings
Bangkok strengthen fire protection in mini apartment buildings (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) - As the busiest and most crowded city in Thailand, Bangkok is a destination for many people come to study, work and make a living. Therefore, the local authorities have always paid attention to ensuring safety and fire prevention in mini apartment buildings . The first regulations on fire protection systems in new buildings in Thailand were passed in 1992, which only required high-rise buildings to install minimum fire protection systems. After that, ministerial-level regulations in 1994, 1997, 2000 and 2005 became increasingly specific and detailed with more stringent conditions on fire protection . In July, an inspection carried out by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration found that almost 10,000 emergency fire extinguisher units across the capital's 50 districts need to be urgently replaced. BMA also prepared a budget to buy 30,000 fire extinguishers to replace … [Read more...] about Bangkok strengthen fire protection in mini apartment buildings
Experts call for popularising Cần Giờ specialities by building brands
Trương Tiến Triển, deputy chairman of the Cần Giờ District People's Committee, speaks at the seminar “Cần Giờ specialties and solutions to build brands of HCM City agricultural specialties" held in Cần Giờ on Saturday. — VNA/VNS Photo Building brands will enhance the value of Cần Giờ District’s agricultural specialties and enable them to reach more consumers in the domestic market and beyond, a seminar has heard in HCM City. Speaking at the “Cần Giờ specialties and solutions to build brands of HCM City agricultural specialties" late last week, Trương Tiến Triển, deputy chairman of the district People's Committee, said the city’s only coastal district has 43,000ha of agricultural land, including 10,000ha for aquaculture with an output of 30,000 tonnes a year. It also has 200ha of mango orchards mainly in Cần Thạnh town and Long Hòa Commune, he said. “This is the Hòa Lộc mango variety. Farmers use fish protein to fertilise them and so the fruits have high quality and a very … [Read more...] about Experts call for popularising Cần Giờ specialities by building brands
Coal supply moves shoring up generation of power
It is projected that coal demand for power generation will be boosted before the end of the year On September 13, Vietnam Electricity (EVN), Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin), and Northeast Corporation signed a cooperation agreement for coal to supply electricity. Under the agreement, Vinacomin and Northeast Corporation will supply 56.48 million tonnes of coal to EVN’s coal-fired power plants. “We are working with Vinacomin and Northeast Corporation to secure a sufficient coal supply for our coal-fired power plants using anthracite coal from January 2024,” said EVN president Tran Dinh Nhan. “We have completed the plan to provide additional coal to coal-fired power plants in operation to ensure future demand.” In 2023, Vinacomin has signed coal purchasing contracts for 22 thermal power plants with an output of 38.52 million tonnes of coal. From now to the end of the decade, EVN’s coal-fired power plants will generate about 40-42 billion kWh per … [Read more...] about Coal supply moves shoring up generation of power
New Lotte mall expands operating terms amid growth in foreign retail
Lotte's largest retail complex in Vietnam has opened all establishment “We are committed to accompanying the socioeconomic development of Hanoi and Vietnam through investment activities, research, and development of more projects here,” said Shin Dong-bin, chairman of Lotte Group. Located in Hanoi, the $624 million complex combines a shopping mall with a hotel, cinema and aquarium, and has officially opened all establishments of the largest retail complex in Vietnam this month, is the 16 th supermarket of Lotte Mart in Vietnam, and the third branch of Lotte Mart in Hanoi. This is in light of the restructuring in China and stagnating sales in Korea. The move signifies Lotte's turn towards Southeast Asia. “1996 marked the beginning of Vietnam's Lotte Group with an investment contract for shopping malls and supermarkets, and now we have 19 member companies of Lotte in Vietnam,” he said. Lotte Shopping operates department stores, hypermarkets and supermarkets, e-commerce, … [Read more...] about New Lotte mall expands operating terms amid growth in foreign retail