Experts and delegates at a workshop on May 27 discussed challenges to the restoration of wild turtle populations in Vietnam, and the possibility of reintroducing turtles in the central region. Illustrative image (Source: internet) The workshop was held by the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Agency at the Vietnam Environment Administration under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in coordination with the Asia Turtle Proramme. Hoang Thi Thanh Nhan, deputy head of the agency, said scientists have found 25 species of tortoises and freshwater turtles along with five species of sea turtles in Vietnam. Vietnam accounts for 9 percent of turtle species globally. However, their populations are rapidly declining due to the loss of habitats and illegal hunting and trade, with many on the edge of extinction. To build and implement conservation programmes for endangered precious and rare species, the Prime Minister on September 12, 2019 … [Read more...] about Workshop discusses restoration of endangered turtle populations in Vietnam
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Critically endangered elephant, unborn baby suspected poisoned in Indonesia
A critically endangered Sumatran elephant and its unborn baby were found dead from suspected poisoning in western Indonesia, a conservation official said on Thursday. The elephant was found dead near a palm plantation in Riau province in Sumatra, Indonesia The carcass of the heavily pregnant mammal was found next to a palm plantation in Riau province on Sumatra, a large island home to some of the world's rarest animals. The archipelago nation faces an ongoing battle against wildlife crime and several elephant poisoning cases have been reported in recent years, including one in 2019 when a Sumatran elephant was found decapitated with its tusks ripped off. A plantation worker discovered the mother, who was 22 months pregnant, on Thursday and immediately reported the carcass to authorities who collected samples before burying the body. "We estimated the female elephant to be around 25 years old and during the necropsy test we found that it was pregnant and … [Read more...] about Critically endangered elephant, unborn baby suspected poisoned in Indonesia
Nurturing life for sea – preserve sea coral
Coral branches are cultured on rigs and closely monitored for growth (Photo: PADI Vietnam) Leader of the PADI Vietnam diving team Nguyen Ha Minh Tri said being an international diving instructor with more than 23 years of experience in the diving industry, he has witnessed the transformation of coral reefs over time in all the waters of Vietnam. In recent years, coral reefs everywhere have gradually died due to climate change, environmental pollution, and human destruction, gradually the area for coral has been significantly narrowed. According to Mr. Tri, if this situation continues, soon humans will no longer see beautiful coral reefs. Therefore, he and his fellow students and partners came up with ideas for growing coral. They will carry out the coral culture programs in the places they were going. Currently, the group includes several dozen members from localities such as Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, An Giang, Kien Giang, Lao Cai, Hai Phong who have professional diving … [Read more...] about Nurturing life for sea – preserve sea coral
Russian scholars praise ASEAN’s role, position
At the international seminar on achievements, difficulties and challenges facing ASEAN’s integration (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Russian experts have highly valued the role and strategic position of ASEAN in the region and in the world, particularly given recent global fluctuations. They made the comment at an international seminar on achievements, difficulties and challenges facing the bloc’s integration held Moscow on May 25 and 26. The event, co-organised by two academies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, gathered representatives of ASEAN embassies and 40 Russian and international experts. The hybrid event saw 30 presentations in five working sessions, whose topics revolved around ASEAN’s external relations policy, relations with strategic partners, experience in regional integration, and sustainable development. Participants analysed ASEAN ’s roles and stances on building a regional security structure; and development orientations in digitisation, … [Read more...] about Russian scholars praise ASEAN’s role, position
Coach Park wants to reclaim AFF Cup title from Thailand
The national team started training on Wednesday and will play a friendly with Afghanistan in Ho Chi Minh City on June 1. Later, they will only have one big tournament left in 2022, which is the AFF Cup. Vietnam won the AFF Cup in 2018 but lost to Thailand in the semifinals of AFF Cup last year. "Our target is to reclaim the title at the end of the year," Park said. Park is focusing on the national team now after a successful run with the U23 team at the 31st SEA Games, where they won the gold medal on May 22. "In 2019, we won the first SEA Games football gold for Vietnam after 60 years. This year, SEA Games 31 was hosted in Vietnam and garnered huge attention. SEA Games 31 was also my final tournament as head coach of the U23 team. Therefore, this gold medal has a special meaning to me," Park said. After the SEA Games final between Vietnam and Thailand, Park was seen crying and praying. "I got emotional when I realized I had completed my goal. I also prayed as an act of … [Read more...] about Coach Park wants to reclaim AFF Cup title from Thailand
Na overcomes all challenges to win heptathlon gold
Love is in the air at sporting tournament Disabled fans show support for Games Passion and pride: see you next Games Finswimmers set new heights at Games Coaches play mind games ahead of football final Nguyễn Linh Na holds the flag high after claiming gold in the SEA Games. — VNA/VNS Photo Quốc Khánh Thanh Nga After 17 years of waiting, Nguyễn Linh Na has helped Vietnamese athletics claim their first SEA Games gold medal in the heptathlon. Attending the region's biggest sports event for the first time, Na caused an upset when she won the gold medal in the women's heptathlon with 5,415 points, breaking Vietnamese Nguyễn Thị Thu Cúc’s 17-year national record of 5,350 points in the process. This was also the first time since 2005 that Vietnamese athletics won gold in this category in the regional Games. Na's achievement is even more special as just two years ago, she intended to retire because of a necrosis injury. "I think playing one sport is … [Read more...] about Na overcomes all challenges to win heptathlon gold
Concert in Ha Long will feature range of exciting artists
Min and Erik perform Ghen Co Vy , the viral COVID-19 song. (Photo courtesy of the artists) Quang Ninh (VNS/VNA) - A concert, VR By Night 2022 , will take place on June 24 in Ha Long Square overlooking the bay, in the northern province of Quang Ninh. It’s estimated that thousands of people will attend the event, enjoying music from young artists like Duc Phuc (winner of The Voice Vietnam 2015) and Erik and Min (who performed Ghen Co Vy, the viral COVID-19 song). Phi Linh (MC at the opening ceremony of SEA Games 31) will host the show. The concert, which will be free of charge, is to welcome summer, local people, travellers and young music lovers. Singer Min will present some songs in her album 50/50, released in March. This is her debut album, featuring eight songs that cover pop, RnB, dance-pop and disco. Erik will perform his song Chay ve khoc voi anh (Come Crying to Me), which received 31 million views in two months from its release. Meanwhile, Phuc will … [Read more...] about Concert in Ha Long will feature range of exciting artists
US stocks rally again as China premier warns on Covid-hit economy
US stocks rally again as China premier warns on Covid-hit economy, illustration photo source: freepik.com After a positive session in Europe, the S&P 500 finished Thursday's session up two percent, positioning the broad-based US index to potentially snap a seven-week losing streak depending on Friday's session. "The market was very oversold, and way overdue to bounce," Adam Sarhan of 50 Park Investment said shortly before the market closed. "And what's happening now, the market is bouncing pretty strong." Stock markets have taken a beating this year as central banks have begun to raise interest rates in order to curb the highest consumer price rises in decades. But US stocks pushed higher on Wednesday after investors took a positive view of the Federal Reserve minutes, which raised hopes that while the central bank would move aggressively to lift interest rates, it might be able to halt additional rate hikes as soon as this summer if inflation recedes. Wall Street kept … [Read more...] about US stocks rally again as China premier warns on Covid-hit economy
Asian markets track Wall St higher, tech fuels Hong Kong rally
Asian markets track Wall St higher, tech fuels Hong Kong rally- illustration photo source: freepik.com The positive mood put the region on course to end the week on a healthy note, and came after Federal Reserve minutes indicated the US central bank could take a breather in hiking interest rates if inflation shows signs of easing later in the year. Still, confidence on trading floors remains at a premium owing to a range of crises including soaring prices, tighter monetary policy, China's Covid-19 lockdowns and the war in Ukraine. Investors were in a buying mood Friday as Hong Kong jumped more than two percent, with market heavyweight Alibaba piling on more than 11 percent and search engine Baidu advancing 15 percent. The two firms posted better-than-expected sales growth in the January-March quarter, soothing fears about the impact of Covid and inflation on their bottom lines. Hong Kong's tech index jumped nearly three percent, with other giants also enjoying buying … [Read more...] about Asian markets track Wall St higher, tech fuels Hong Kong rally
Quang Tri fish boat attacked in personal feud
A fishing boat in Quang Tri Province was attacked by another boat from Quang Nam Province due to trade disputes. A video recording of the attack has been widely spread online. A source told Dantri/Dtinews that the incident occurred near Con Co Island at 5.45 pm on May 26. At that time, boat QT 915.88 operated by Hoang Ngoc An, 50, from Quang Tri Province was attacked by another boat QNa 902.99 owned by a fish trader named Tang in the neighbouring Quang Nam Province. "All six crew members on the Quang Tri boat fell into the sea following the collision caused by the Quang Nam boat. Luckily they were rescued and taken ashore by some nearby boats the same night," the source said. According to some local fishermen, both An and Tang are seafood traders who usually buy from fishermen to sell at markets. They might have disputes while trading which led to the attack. "Tang's boat had chased An's boat for a long way before An's boat stopped near Con Co Island," a … [Read more...] about Quang Tri fish boat attacked in personal feud