The People’s Committee of Kim Tan Ward in Lao Cai City under the namesake province, located in northern Vietnam, suspended BBMC private kindergarten from operations following reports that a violent altercation between teachers occurred during class. Luu Thi Huong Giang, vice chairwoman of the Kim Tan Ward People’s Committee, said on Monday that the administration had announced the suspension of all teaching and learning activities at BBMC private kindergarten pending further investigation into a violent scuffle that took place in front of students. On Friday last week, a video was circulated on Facebook of what appeared to be a brawl between teachers at the kindergarten. In the video, one of the kindergarten’s employees is seen pushing another employee into a room. Other employees tries to stop the fight while dozens of children are watching it. Local police began their investigation shortly after being notified of the incident. On Saturday, the Kim Tan Ward administration … [Read more...] about Kindergarten in northern Vietnam suspended following teacher fight in class
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Lao Gov’t tightens management of rare earth mining
Vientiane (VNA) - Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has instructed relevant agencies to expedite the drafting of a strategy on rare earth and other minerals, to ensure proper management of mining operations in the country, reported Vientiane Times. economy . As rare earth is in high demand globally, it is necessary for the government to ensure that Laos fully benefits from the mining of rare earth deposits, he said. In recent months, National Assembly members have expressed concern about mining operations in Laos , saying that the mismanaged export of precious metals and other minerals has resulted in serious financial losses. Laos's rare earth reserves are estimated to be big. The country has to date signed rare earth exploration contracts with 18 companies in 18 projects./. VNA … [Read more...] about Lao Gov’t tightens management of rare earth mining
HAGL chairman plans to sell hotel in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Doan Nguyen Duc, board chairman at Vietnamese agricultural giant Hoang Anh Gia Lai JSC (HAGL), intends to sell Hoang Anh Gia Lai Hotel in Pleiku City, situated in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, to make debt payments. The management board of the firm has reached a consensus on liquidation of unproductive properties, especially the sale of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Hotel, which was the first four-star lodging facility in the Central Highlands region. Starting its operation in 2005, the hotel lies near Phu Dong Square in the heart of Pleiku City and includes 117 rooms. The proceeds from the hotel sale will be used to pay the principal and interest on the bonds issued in 2016 at the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), said Duc. The selling price has yet to be announced. The firm had earlier sold two resorts in Quy Nhon City in the south-central province of Binh Dinh, and in Da Lat City under Lam Dong Province, a hotel in Da Nang … [Read more...] about HAGL chairman plans to sell hotel in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Ba Ria-Vung Tau strives to become national marine economic hub
By 2050, Ba Ria-Vung Tau will strive to become a national marine economic hub and a maritime logistics centre of Southeast Asia. (Photo: baobariavungtau.com.vn) Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – With advantages in terms of landscapes, developed seaports, transport infrastructure connectivity, and potential for industrial development, the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is striving to become a national marine economic hub . The province boasts a long coastline with flat clean beaches, well-known historical cultural sites, and traditional festivals, which are favourable conditions to promote its tourism. Moreover, the province locates next to major economic hubs and populous localities in the Southeastern region with a market of over 18 million people and per capita income being 1.5 times higher than the country’s average. Cai Mep-Thi Vai Deep-water port in the province is the region’s gateway to the East Sea. It is one of the 20 large ports in the world, capable of … [Read more...] about Ba Ria-Vung Tau strives to become national marine economic hub
Mekong Delta braces for severe drought, river salinity
At the end of September Nguyen Van Can, 50, of Hoa Luu Commune in Hau Giang Province's Long My District prepared to sow winter-spring rice in his three-hectare farm. He said he was sowing earlier than usual fearing a possible drought once the rainy season ends in October. The dry season in southern Vietnam lasts from November to April. "Land in this area is at risk of salinity from the sea and with the forecast that the rainy season will end early this year, farmers have started the winter-spring crop earlier than normal." Tran Ba Hoang, director of the Southern Institute of Water Resources Research, said at a seminar in Can Tho City on September 14 that the total rainfall in the delta this year is forecast to be around 1,350mm, or 13% lower than normal. The Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Station said the flow in the dry season from the Mekong’s upstream areas would be 20 - 25% lower than normal. In Hau Giang Province, 12,000 ha of winter-spring rice and more than … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta braces for severe drought, river salinity
Quang Ninh border guards take measures to prevent IUU fishing
These activities have made contribution to maintaining stability in the coastal areas and ensuring social order for local residents. Joining hands to remove E.C. yellow card on IUU fishing Together with the fisheries sector to remove the yellow card of the European Commission (E.C.) on IUU fishing, the Quang Ninh provincial border units have taken drastic measures and mobilized troops to grasp situations at sea and conduct patrols to prevent trawlers and fishermen from illegally fishing in foreign waters... Being tasked with managing the waters of Wanwei, Jiang Ping, Dong Xing, and Fang Cheng (Guangxi, China) and the two border communes of Vinh Trung and Vinh Thuc in Mon Cai City, the Border Post of Van Gia Border Gate is working in such complicated and large areas, which are regularly violated by crimes for illegal fishing. According to Political Commissar of the border unit, Colonel Vu The Rang, local people mostly live on fishing, aquaculture, and fisheries logistics … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh border guards take measures to prevent IUU fishing