Hanoi (VNA) – The US’s experience in environmental management and air quality control in Vietnam were touched upon at a seminar in Hanoi on January 25. The event, themed “Solving the air quality crisis: from the US to Vietnam,” was jointly held by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the environmental protection agency under the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and Live & Learn Centre. Dr. Le Bich Thuy from the Hanoi University of Science and Technology pointed out the harmful impact of air pollution on human health and life, and called for joint efforts to find suitable measures to tackle the problem. Le Thanh Thuy, from the environmental protection agency, said given environmental challenges, Hanoi has increased investments in waste control and treatment. Eric Wolvovsky, an expert from the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, introduced the US’s adequate and strict policies and laws on environmental … [Read more...] about US shares experience in environmental management
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M&A in real estate remains robust
Foreign investors need to review different channels. Some deals were nearing completion but have still failed due to legal issues. The integration post-COVID-19 pandemic is another problem. When we must restructure to avoid confusion but in my opinion, it is necessary to change governance structures to ensure a smooth transition between buyers and sellers. … [Read more...] about M&A in real estate remains robust
Can Tho approves huge investment in Con Khuong New Urban Area project
An artist’s impression of the Con Khuong New Urban Area project in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho – PHOTO: VANPHU.VN HCMC – The Can Tho City government approved the development of the Con Khuong New Urban Area project in the city, worth nearly VND5 trillion in investment, reported VietnamPlus. … [Read more...] about Can Tho approves huge investment in Con Khuong New Urban Area project
Hong Kong lifts first virus lockdown after 13 new cases found
Hong Kong lifted its first neighbourhood coronavirus lockdown on Monday morning after testing some 7,000 people and finding 13 cases as debate swirled over the efficacy of the move. Over the weekend police moved in to seal off a poor and densely populated neighbourhood of about 150 apartment blocks where coronavirus clusters had sprung up in recent weeks. Officials went door to door conducting mandatory tests and found 0.17 percent of those tested had the virus. Some community and business leaders were critical of how the lockdown was carried out. But officials defended the move as proportionate and said they would not rule out similar neighbourhood lockdowns. "We do not consider this operation a waste of manpower and money," health minister Sophia Chan told reporters on Sunday. Hong Kong was one of the first places to be struck by the coronavirus after it spilled out of central China. It has recorded just over 10,000 infections with some 170 deaths by imposing effective but … [Read more...] about Hong Kong lifts first virus lockdown after 13 new cases found