Supported by many associations, Nga hopes that the trial will set a precedent and foster international recognition of the crime of ecocide, Nouvel Observateur said in its article headlined “Agent Orange: Tran To Nga’s historic trial against the agrochemical industry”. In France, it could help victims of chlordecone in the West Indies and even glyphosate, it noted. If Nga wins, the case would indeed recognise the responsibility of these major firms in harming human life and the environment, the newspaper added. Liberation, meanwhile, quoted Dow Chemical’s own words as saying Agent Orange is extremely powerful with an “exceptional toxicity”. The defoliant was at the heart of the largest chemical warfare programme in the 20th century, conducted by the US not only in Vietnam but also in neighbouring Laos and Cambodia. Its lasting effects are still being felt today. Franceinfo called Nga “an old lady” who moves slowly, but behind the … [Read more...] about French media highlight “historic trial” of lawsuit against US AO/Dioxin producers
Tcs 940 million lawsuit
Hayward Quartz Technology develops $110 million semiconductor factory in Danang
The United States Enterprisesfactory will specialise in producing crystal silicon blocks, assemblies made of silicon, ceramic, quartz, sapphire stone, glass, metal, alloy, nonmetals, plastic polymers, and other semiconductor materials for machinery and equipment manufactured in the semiconductor and electronics industries. … [Read more...] about Hayward Quartz Technology develops $110 million semiconductor factory in Danang
Vietnamese firms told to be ready for legal challenges when exporting to US
Vietnamese enterprises must be well prepared for legal issues if they seek to export to the US market, a seminar heard in HCM City last week. Tran Phu Lu, deputy director of the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of HCM City (ITPC), said the US is Viet Nam’s largest export market and major items include seafood, textiles, footwear, and farm produce. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firms told to be ready for legal challenges when exporting to US
Carve the waves off Nha Trang
To materialize his dream, Phu used his hard earned money to fly to Bali to join an International Surfing Association (ISA) training course and become an ISA certified surf coach. It cost him VND40 million ($1,700), which includes plane tickets, accommodation and one-month course fee. … [Read more...] about Carve the waves off Nha Trang
An ambition of huge revenue
We are not satisfied with our products’ outstanding quality that results from imported technologies and materials. Therefore, the group has gradually improved itself to produce many essential materials for its production, such as ink and pen tips, thus reducing reliance on international partners’ supplies of essential materials. Thien Long has also taken the initiative in the design and production of molds and automated assembly machines to serve its production and accelerate the automation process. The firm’s automation rate has reached over 74%. … [Read more...] about An ambition of huge revenue