The city boasts natural advantages for developing agricultural and rural tourism, especially river-related tourism, as it is surrounded by rivers and canals and rural areas account for more than 60% of its total area. It has 158 rivers and canals, including the Hau river, a tributary of the Mekong river. The Hau river runs a total length of 65km through the city. The city has many localities that offer tourism services in fruit orchards such as My Khanh tourism village in Phong Dien district, Son riverine island in Binh Thuy district and Tan Loc riverine island in Thot Not district. Ly Van Bon of Son riverine island has successfully implemented a model of breeding fish in floating cages in the Hau river in combination with offering tourism services. He breeds various types of fish and decorates his floating cages with flower pots, coconut-leaf roofs and small boats made from plastic bottles to serve tourists taking photos. With these, he receives about 7,000 tourists a year … [Read more...] about Can Tho seeks to develop agricultural tourism
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PGA chief accepts ‘hypocrite’ claims after LIV merger
PGA chief accepts 'hypocrite' claims after LIV merger, Source: youtube/ ESPN Monahan was accused of hypocrisy after announcing that the PGA Tour and DP World Tour had agreed a tie-up with the Saudi-backed LIV circuit in a bid to end golf's civil war. The PGA Tour chief -- who has railed against LIV since its inception while simultaneously lobbying star tour players to resist huge paydays to join the circuit -- attended a tense meeting with players at the Canadian Open in Toronto on Tuesday. US media reported that furious players -- who had been kept in the dark about the merger until the news broke on Tuesday -- challenged Monahan over the merger at the meeting. In a media conference call later Tuesday, Monahan acknowledged that criticism directed at him was inevitable. "I recognize everything that I've said in the past and my prior positions," said Monahan, who will be the chief executive of the new tour. "I recognize that people are going to call me a hypocrite." The … [Read more...] about PGA chief accepts ‘hypocrite’ claims after LIV merger
A well-planned greener transition through PDP8
To optimise the power sources, transmission, distribution, efficiency, and pricing with sectoral planning, a reasonable import of power and fuel can support socioeconomic development with a self-reliant green transition coupled with international integration. Vaibhav Saxena - Lawyer, Vilaf Further integration of the local industry will also realise the aim of Industry 4.0 through modernising and digitalising the power systems and network by using more smart technologies. Special emphasis is given to promoting renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydro. Solar projects with planning inclusions are to be implemented in accordance with the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8). Planned solar projects with no investors are to be halted until 2030, unless such projects are deployed off-grid. International commitments, green/climate funds, bonds, and credit sources are given importance to ensure a sustainable and green energy transition for Vietnam; while … [Read more...] about A well-planned greener transition through PDP8
Digital transformation viewed as game-changer in logistics industry
Containers stacked at the Gemalink international port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Digital transformation has become a crucial aspect for logistics firms to stay ahead of the curve amid the fast-paced business world. Phan Van Chinh, Director-General of the Agency for Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, viewed digital transformation as a game-changer for logistics firms in this time of rapid change. He said logistics was picked as one of the eight priority industries in the National Digital Transformation Programme by 2025. The follow-up Decision No.221 laid down a course of action to improve its competitive advantages, which involves 'research and technology transfers to accelerate digital transformation '. According to the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLBA), Vietnam's logistics industry grew by around 14-16% annually in recent years. It is comprised of about 3,000 domestic firms and 30 transnational … [Read more...] about Digital transformation viewed as game-changer in logistics industry