Researchers have discovered 16 new species of the elusive Loboscelidia, a type of parasitoid wasp, following a recent exploration in Vietnam that also uncovered their unique egg-burying behavior, according to ScienceDaily . The findings by scientists from Kyushu University in Japan and Vietnam’s National Museum of Nature were published in the European Journal of Taxonomy. Loboscelidia wasps are 2-5 mm in body length. The discovery has expanded the global count of the species by 30 percent to 67. While unnoticed by people, the wasps perform a vital function in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. Assistant Professor Toshiharu Mita and Dr. Yu Hisasue of Kyushu University’s Faculty of Agriculture, together with Dr. Pham Hong Thai of the National Museum of Nature in Vietnam, conducted field surveys at six sites across the Southeast Asian country, setting traps and using nets to capture the tiny parasitoid wasps. On one occasion, they trapped a living female from one of … [Read more...] about 16 strange new parasitoid wasp species discovered in Vietnam
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Naval ships of New Zealand visit Vietnam
Vietnamese and New Zealand officers at the welcome ceremony in HCM City on September 24 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Two ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy, frigate HMNZS Te Mana and sustainment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa , arrived at the international port of Ho Chi Minh City on September 24, starting a five-day friendship visit to Vietnam. Leading the New Zealand delegation, Commander of the Joint Forces New Zealand Rear Admiral James Gilmour said the visit follows a successful trip to his country by Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, in July 2023. It is a demonstration of the intensive cooperation between the two countries and aims to help strengthen their defence relations as well as people-to-people ties, he noted. New Zealand pledges to boost defence cooperation with Vietnam on the basis of respect for international law and the rules on navigation freedom, he … [Read more...] about Naval ships of New Zealand visit Vietnam
Toulouse opens new venue to display artifacts from Thang Long Citadel
The new venue will be the second in France after the first in the medieval city of Provins, Ile-de-France. An exhibition space will be set up in Toulouse, France, to promote the value of artifacts and the Thang Long Imperial Citadel to local people and visitors, according to Nguyen Hong Chi, deputy director of the Thang Long Heritage Conservation Center, Delegates take a group photo at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on September 23. Photo: Thang Long Heritage Conservation Center. The idea is part of a series of joint activities between Hanoi and Toulouse in heritage conservation , Chi said, adding that the space, the second in France, will be open to the public in November and will attract more international visitors to Hanoi, especially French ones. In heritage preservation, the center has been working with agencies in Ile-de-France since 2013 and opened a similar space in the medieval city of Provins, she said at a seminar on September 23. "The … [Read more...] about Toulouse opens new venue to display artifacts from Thang Long Citadel
Queuing up to eat ‘pho’ worth a try in Tokyo
Tokyo, the most populous city in the world with over 37 million people, has numerous interesting things worth experiencing and lining up to eat Vietnam’s pho in the morning is among the experiences worth a try there. While Italy is famous for pasta, Spain has paella, and ramen is known as a typical Japanese dish, pho is a national dish of Vietnam. Regardless of ages and homelands, it is sure that many Vietnamese people have considered eating pho a habit. The Vietnamese can eat pho at any time of the day. A bowl of rare beef pho with two eggs is preferred in the morning, while chicken pho with finely chopped spring onions is a top choice for lunch. For dinner, it is advised to try pho xao (stir-fried pho ) served with pickles. At night, after leaving drinking parties, Vietnamese people tend to drop in a pho restaurant to enjoy a bowl of pho with beef stew in a red wine sauce served with fried bread sticks. Broth is the soul of the noodle soup and gives … [Read more...] about Queuing up to eat ‘pho’ worth a try in Tokyo
Challenges in building green supply chains
This business has attempted to replace coal-fuelled energy in its production process with bio resources and ensure that 50% of its fabric is renewable fibre. Its efforts, however, are still to meet the green standards imposed by some global importers. According to analysts, the transition of enterprises to green supply chains has encountered several problems, including those relating to their small scale and limited resources. Vietnam has been targeting “green exports”, which have been a trend in global markets. This, however, cannot be done without building green supply chains . To make that happen, businesses and the Government must cooperate more closely, according to experts./. VNA … [Read more...] about Challenges in building green supply chains
Red Sea corals threatened by mystery sea urchin deaths
The Red Sea's spectacular coral reefs face a new threat, marine biologists warn -- the mass death of sea urchins that may be caused by a mystery disease. Because the long-spined creatures feed on algae that can suffocate corals, their die-off could "destroy our entire coral reef ecosystem", warned scientist Lisa-Maria Schmidt. In Israel's Red Sea resort of Eilat, which borders Jordan and Egypt, Schmidt recalled the moment she and her colleagues first witnessed the population collapse. "When we jumped into the water, all of a sudden all those specimens we used to see before were gone, and what we saw was skeletons and piles of spines," she told AFP . The team had first heard reports in January that a sea urchin species off Eilat was dying rapidly, so they went to a site known for an abundance of the species Diadema setosum. They first thought that local pollution could be to blame. But, within two weeks, the spiny invertebrates also started dying down the coast, including … [Read more...] about Red Sea corals threatened by mystery sea urchin deaths
PM delivers speech at U.N. General Assembly’s General Debate
PM Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam, which suffered severe pains, sacrifices and losses from wars as well as blockage and embargo in the previous century, understands and cherishes the values of peace, cooperation and development, adding with the spirit of “putting aside the past, overcoming differences, upholding similarities and looking towards the future,” Vietnam has spared no efforts to develop relations with foreign countries. As the world is facing serious crises in terms of trust, multilateral cooperation, principles and resources, PM Pham Minh Chinh said that the world leaders should join hands to carry out five groups of measures with an inclusive and comprehensive approach. First, it is necessary to build sincerity, reinforce strategic trust and call upon countries to uphold responsibility as the basis of the efforts, he said, in which the world’s powers should play a very important role in intensifying trust, and spreading sincerity and sense of responsibility. Second, … [Read more...] about PM delivers speech at U.N. General Assembly’s General Debate
N.A. leader’s visit set to strengthen traditional, multifaceted ties with Bulgaria
This is the first visit to Bulgaria by a chairperson of the Vietnamese N.A. in 15 years, since the trip by then N.A. Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong in 2008. The two countries boast long-standing friendship and cooperation. Bulgaria was one of the first countries in the world to recognize and set up diplomatic ties with Vietnam, on February 8, 1950. The official visit to the European country by then President Ho Chi Minh in August 1957 laid the foundation and marked an important milestone in the history of bilateral relations. Over the last more than 70 years, the countries’ Governments and people have unceasingly nurtured their traditional ties in various fields, from politics, diplomacy to culture, science, education, and security-defense. Leaders of Vietnam and Bulgaria have maintained frequent dialogues and taken concrete steps to enhance bilateral cooperation. Trade between the two countries have been growing steadily but yet to live up to potential. During the first eight … [Read more...] about N.A. leader’s visit set to strengthen traditional, multifaceted ties with Bulgaria
Minister calls for preparation of workforce for AI ecosystem
Addressing the opening of the Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Festival 2023 (AI4VN) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 22, Dat said the building of this workforce aims to achieve the goal of making Vietnam an innovation and AI hub in ASEAN and the world, as outlined in the national strategy on research, development and application of AI till 2030. Via the two-day event, he said the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) wants to connect Government officials, experts, scientists, businesses and investors interested in AI at home and abroad. The U.K. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Emily Hamblin said the solutions on display have demonstrated the development of Vietnam's technology sector with the active involvement of numerous enterprises. The event provides a platform to promote AI application in daily life. Initiated by MoST, the event was held for the first time in 2018. This year, it took the theme “AI: Power for Life" with the plenary session discussing hot topics to … [Read more...] about Minister calls for preparation of workforce for AI ecosystem
Hanoi, China’s Shenzhen look to beef up multifaceted cooperation
Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen (R) and Mayor of Shenzhen Qin Weizhong. (Photo: hanoi moi.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Shenzhen city of China wishes to further promote economic and trade relations with Vietnamese localities, including the capital city of Hanoi, especially in investment, 5G technology, new energy vehicles (NEV), wind power, and renewable energy, said Mayor of Shenzhen Qin Weizhong. During a meeting with Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen in Hanoi on September 18, Qin, who is also Deputy Secretary of the Shenzhen Municipal Party Committee, briefed the host on the Chinese city’s development. Shenzhen's GDP reached 500 billion USD in 2022, while its industrial production topped localities across China. Shenzhen has also witnessed the formation and development of big high-tech enterprises, such as Huawei, Tencent, and BYD automobile companies. It is also the headquarters of 11 firms in the global Top … [Read more...] about Hanoi, China’s Shenzhen look to beef up multifaceted cooperation