A household in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City that breeds 82 dogs as pets in a 2.6m-wide house has been fined VND64 million (US$2,724) for causing environmental pollution. A representative of the People’s Committee of Ward 9 in District 4, where the family of Nguyen Thi My Thanh -- the owner of the dogs -- resides, confirmed the information to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Tuesday. In particular, Thanh’s family was fined VND40 million ($1,698) for discharging wastewater which exceeds the criteria by over 10 times and VND24 million ($1,019) for releasing wastewater with a pH level above the permitted. The household was also asked to take measures to deal with the environmental pollution and pay measurement and sample analysis fees. According to the representative of the People’s Committee of Ward 9, most of the 82 dogs are puppies and sick canines that other people brought to Thanh’s house. Local residents have repeatedly complained that Thanh dumped the dogs’ excrement … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City household raising 82 dogs fined for causing environmental pollution
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Two children die following suspected dog bite in north-central Vietnam
Two children from Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam have died following suspected dog bites. Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital confirmed on Wednesday it had recently received two young patients in critical conditions. Doctors believed that the patients had been bitten by dogs and were infected with rabies. In the first case, three-year-old L.B.T. showed symptoms, such as vomiting and convulsions, before his family took him to a district hospital for examination. T. was then transferred to Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital for emergency treatment, with symptoms including respiratory failure, prolonged convulsions, profuse sputum secretion, and dread of wind and water. Family members said T. often played with dogs and cats, and that a dog raised by the family recently died of unknown causes. Doctors diagnosed T. with rabies. Despite the treatment, the young boy eventually passed away. The second patient, nine-year-old V.Q.H., also contracted … [Read more...] about Two children die following suspected dog bite in north-central Vietnam
Hanoi’s taxi companies seek permission to operate electric cars
Advances in technology may be the key to solving the problems faced by local taxi companies. Hanoi-based taxi companies are seeking permission from the Government and the Hanoi authorities to allow the import and use of electric cars. G7 taxis stop at a local park in Hanoi. Photo: Tuan Anh/The Hanoi Times The electric car helps reduce environmental pollution by consuming clean energy, which is now the global vibe, said chairman of the Hanoi Taxi Association Nguyen Cong Hung. The Covid-19 pandemic, the growth of ride-hailing technology applications, and rising fuel prices are some of the factors impacting traditional cab firms, Hung said at a meeting on March 21. "Several taxi companies are being dissolved and their assets sold because they are operating at a loss," Hung said. "Domestic cab companies need a new form of business operation to adapt to the global development of technology and transportation," he added. "Modern technologies, especially … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s taxi companies seek permission to operate electric cars
People smugglers use TikTok to promote their services
The picture was not uploaded by social media influencers on an adventurous vacation -- it's an advertisement by people smugglers. Technology-savvy criminals using the popular video-sharing app are posing a growing challenge to Mexican and U.S. authorities fighting a regional migration crisis. "Departing this weekend. People from Mexico interested in crossing to the United States, leave your messages," the TikTok post said. Another account offering to smuggle irregular migrants through the violence-wracked Mexican border state of Tamaulipas shows a photo of minors in an inflatable boat on a river. "We also make crossings with children and family," it said. An AFP investigation found dozens of similar accounts around the region, including in Guatemala, Colombia and Ecuador. And using the hashtag #pollero -- a slang term for a people smuggler -- one account offered "safe work" for drivers in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona for payment of up to $15,000. "If you have … [Read more...] about People smugglers use TikTok to promote their services
Red cards send Vietnam U23 team to big defeat against Iraq
In Vietnam's first game under French coach Philippe Troussier, Vietnam had high expectations. They have been practicing the new playing style for the past three weeks, focusing on a high pressing and possession game. Three weeks of preparation boosted Vietnam’s confidence, and the team entered the game feeling strong. However, a mistake in the 22nd minute was the start of their downfall. Left-back Phan Tuan Tai made a careless pass and let Nihad Muhammad gain the ball in a dangerous position. Defender Vu Tien Long had no choice but to tackle him right at the edge of the box and he received a straight red card. Playing with 10 men put Vietnam in a tough situation as Iraq constantly attacked. Their defense could only hold up for 45 minutes when Hussein Abdullah dribbled with three defenders surrounding him before getting tackled by Luong Duy Cuong inside the box. From the penalty spot, Ali Almosawe put the ball into the left corner and opened the scoring for Iraq, although goalkeeper … [Read more...] about Red cards send Vietnam U23 team to big defeat against Iraq