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The Hanoitimes - Short film “When I grow up” is expected to raise awareness about curbing demand for rhino horns in Vietnam. Humane Society International (HSI), which works around the globe to promote the human-animal bond, has released a short film with an aim to reduce demand for rhino horns. Emotional short film against the use of rhino horns. Source: HSI Emotional TV Commercial (TVC) titled “ Mai sau con lon ” or “When I grow up” will be played on passenger screens on all Vietnam Airlines’ flights and its Business Class Lounge at some big international airports across the country to help end the poaching of rhino in Africa. It features a little boy who awakens the compassion and national pride of adults by urging them to stop using rhino horn when sharing his future dreams among primary school children. The TVC, which will run for six consecutive months starting January 2021, is expected to convey the message to Vietnam Airlines passengers, contributing to the reduction of rhino horn use and therefore reducing the number of rhinos poached in Africa, said HSI Vietnam country director Tham Hong Phuong. Dr. Teresa Telecky from HSI said he hoped that the message can touch people’s hearts and change their behaviors as the increasing demand for wildlife products in Asian countries is one of key threats to endangered species in the world. Toby Wosskow, British-American award-winning filmmaker who is the project’s creative director, said in the commercial, when the young boy stands in front of the rhinos, the look he shares with his father and grandfather sends a universal message: it’s never too early or too late to stand up for what is right. Kathy Uyen, who directed the TVC, said when she heard about the story concept, she was impressed by the little boy’s courage and how crucial his message would motivate emotional change and reduce rhino horn usage. Funded by the Glen and Bobbie Ceiley Foundation, “When I Grow Up” is part of …

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The Hanoitimes - The project is the fourth in the energy sector signed between Vietnam and US firms over the past month. A Vietnamese firm and General Electric (GE) Co. have signed a deal for a power project worth an approximate US$1 billion during the Hanoi visit by US National Security Adviser Robert C. O’Brien. Vietnam, US firms sign the deal in the presence of APNSA O’Brien, US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink, and EXIM Kimberly Reed. Photo: US Embassy in Hanoi On Sunday, GE signed the deal to provide equipment, services and equity to a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-to-power plant capacity 3,600 megawatts (MW) in the presence of O’Brien and Kimberly Reed, president and chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The signing of the Long Son LNG-to-power project was carried out by representatives from General Electric, GENCO3, Pacific Corporation, PECC 2, Mitsubishi, and TTC Group. This project that is located in Vietnam’s southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, will bring 1,500MW of clean power to Vietnam, strengthening Vietnam’s energy security and supporting its economic development. Series of US-invested power projects within a month This is the fourth LNG power projects signed by US investors over the past one month. Late last month on the occasion of the 2020 Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) in Hanoi, Vietnam and the US signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) for three big LNG-to-power projects and one LNG terminal. The first one is an agreement to provide equipment and services worth more than US$3 billion for a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-to-power project in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta signed by three American companies namely Bechtel Corporation, General Electric and McDermott. The signing is aimed to utilize the best-in-class American technology and engineering from the US for the 3,200-megawatt Bac Lieu LNG-to-power project developed by US-headquartered Delta Offshore Energy. Costing …

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The Hanoitimes - Together, the two countries have crafted a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. US Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA) Robert C. O’Brien has ended his two-day Vietnam visit with a speech highlighting the rules-based principles in the Indo-Pacific. US National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien. Photo: US Embassy Hanoi The two countries share a deep commitment to an Indo-Pacific rooted in rules of respect, fairness, and principles of international law such as sovereignty and freedom of navigation, O’Brien said in a speech delivered at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) in Hanoi on November 22. “This region has no interest in returning to an imperial era in which “might makes right,” O’Brien noted. As such, America has taken a firm stance against China’s coercion in the South China Sea and the growing security threats in the Mekong region, he added. Talking about the visit, he said it reaffirms and strengthens the two countries partnership to support peace, stability, and the unimpeded flow of commerce in the Indo-Pacific. The US values Vietnam’s partnership and close coordination on shared strategic concerns, including upholding peace and stability in the South China Sea and the Mekong. “Our two nations have also addressed a wide range of regional issues. Together, we have crafted a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.” O’Brien went on to talk about the upholding of territorial integrity and national sovereignty by noting “From the South China Sea to the Mekong Riverine, the bounteous resources of your nation belong to your children and grandchildren. Their inheritance cannot be taken away simply because a neighbor is bigger and desires what is yours for itself.” “We respect your patriotism, your vision, your determination, and your passion for an independent and truly sovereign nation that is not subservient to another.” He also discussed with …

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