On January 18, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to increase air quality surveys and warnings for residents when the air became highly toxic and to implement a plan on improving air quality for the 2021-2025 period. … [Read more...] about Hanoians shrug off smog as new normal
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Localities to strengthen management of cherry, apricot- blossom business on Tet
The exploitation for the above-mentioned trees being planted outside the protection forests, special-use forests and natural forests under investment of organizations, households and individuals will be decided by forest owners in accordance with the law. Under the requirement, the People’s Committee of the provinces and cities need to further strengthen and propagandize forest protection measures. In recent time, there have been opinions about the policy and direction of strictly prohibiting cutting, exploiting, trading and transporting all kinds of wild cherry blossoms, apricots and ornamental flowers originating from the forest on the Tet holiday. As the reason, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development requested the People's Committees of the provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly implement the Prime Minister's Directive No. 45/ CT-TTg dated December 31, 2020 on the tree-planting campaigns for the New Year and strengthening the work of forest … [Read more...] about Localities to strengthen management of cherry, apricot- blossom business on Tet
First round V. League recap: Rise of the underdogs
On Saturday, defending champions Viettel FC also suffered a 0-1 defeat to Hai Phong FC despite playing at home. Hai Phong found the post three minutes into the game, followed by a series of chances to score. Only the talent of goalkeeper Bui Nguyen Manh could save Viettel from conceding. The only goal of the game came in the 16th minute, just enough for Hai Phong to pocket three points. … [Read more...] about First round V. League recap: Rise of the underdogs
Trashpacking in Vietnam – a growing trend
“Once I was trashpacking under the Thu Thiem Bridge in District 2, there were lots of men enjoying their streetside coffee but none of them bothered to lift a finger and help,” Yen said. … [Read more...] about Trashpacking in Vietnam – a growing trend
HoREA calls on firms to develop low-cost housing projects
An aerial view of part of HCMC. HoREA has called on real estate enterprises to develop low-cost housing projects to quelch the thirst for budget homes - PHOTO: V.DUNG HCMC – The HCMC Real Estate Association (HoREA) has called on local real estate enterprises to develop commercial housing projects for medium- and low-income earners and social housing projects due to a severe shortage of such products in the city. … [Read more...] about HoREA calls on firms to develop low-cost housing projects