The vaquita, a small porpoise on the verge of extinction, is still hanging in there, said scientists Wednesday who had spotted about a dozen specimens of Mexico's "panda of the sea" on an expedition in May. The vaquita is the smallest of all porpoises, similar to dolphins but with shorter beaks and more rounded bodies. They perish in nets used to illegally catch totoaba, large fish whose swim bladders -- organs used to control buoyancy -- are believed in China to hold medicinal powers. Scientists conducting a survey of the vaquita's endemic range in the Gulf of California off Mexico's north coast -- spotted between 10 and 13 of the porpoises last month, they reported Wednesday. "We estimated that the sightings included 1-2 calves and there was a 76 percent probability that the total number seen, including calves, was between 10 and 13 individuals," said a report issued by the NGO Sea Shepherd spearheading vaquita conservation efforts. "Since the search was in a small portion … [Read more...] about Vaquitas still exist, but barely: sea ‘panda’ survey
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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
Di Maria quits Juventus after one season
Di Maria quits Juventus after one season, Source: Youtube The 35-year-old World Cup winner touched down in Turin after seven seasons for Paris Saint-Germain, going on to score eight goals in 40 games for Juve in a trophy-less season. "I leave with the peace of mind of having given all to help the club to continue winning titles, but it was not possible," Di Maria said on Instagram. "I leave with the bitter taste of not having achieved that, but also with the happiness of taking with me many friends from a fantastic dressing room of which I was part." Saudi Arabia has drawn up a list of more than 10 players who have won either the Champions League or the World Cup that it wants to lure to its league, a source close to the negotiations has told AFP. The list includes Di Maria as well as the likes of Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and his France teammate N'Golo Kante. All are at the tail-end of their careers. Karim Benzema … [Read more...] about Di Maria quits Juventus after one season
Vietnam shows responsible engagement at ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Meeting
Heads of delegations to the 20th ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Meeting (ACDFM 20). (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – A high-ranking Vietnamese defence delegation led by Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong attended the 20th ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Meeting (ACDFM 20) that opened in Bali, Indonesia on June 7. Addressing the event, Sen. Lieut. Gen. Cuong said that as a responsible member of the international community and ASEAN, Vietnam has joined cooperation activities among militaries of ASEAN countries. He called on relevant parties to continue their commitments in maintaining peace, security, stability, safety and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea , while strengthening trust building and fully and effectively implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and soon finalising negotiations for a substantial and effective Code … [Read more...] about Vietnam shows responsible engagement at ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Meeting
Lenovo to double R&D investment
New products launched by Lenovo in Viet Nam. The country remains a key market to the company in the region. — VNS Photo Thu Ngan Global technology company Lenovo Corporation has recently announced it will double research and development (R&D) investment in the medium term. Without revealing the exact investment for R&D in Viet Nam, Lenovo did confirm that the country has remained important to the company, and despite economic challenges, the company continues to increase investment in the market. Of the R&D activities, the company has recently unveiled many new laptops in the Vietnamese market, including a 2023 lineup of premium and gaming devices. From AI-powered enhancements to improvements toward overall sustainability, the eighth generation of Lenovo devices is packed with major upgrades from Gen 7 predecessors. “We know that consumers are embracing the hybrid lifestyle to transform the way they live, work and play,” said Woraphot Thavornwan, director of … [Read more...] about Lenovo to double R&D investment
Abbott and Real Madrid team up to beat malnutrition
Abbott and the Real Madrid Foundation announced the launch of the "Beat Malnutrition" campaign during Real Madrid's final match weekend of the 2022/2023 La Liga season. The new campaign empowers communities to help children reach their full potential through nutrition education and malnutrition screening, and furthers Abbott's partnership with Real Madrid to reduce global childhood malnutrition. As the Health Sciences and Nutrition Partner of Real Madrid Football Club and Global Partner of the Real Madrid Foundation, Abbott and the club are working together to tackle malnutrition through programmes at Real Madrid Foundation Social Sports Schools focused on education and malnutrition screening. Malnutrition affects 1 in 3 people around the world. In Vietnam, a report published by the Ministry of Health in 2021 shows that one in five children under five and around one in seven children from 5 to 19 years old suffer from malnutrition. It is also reported that micronutrient … [Read more...] about Abbott and Real Madrid team up to beat malnutrition
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
Ha Giang promoting sustainable community-based tourism
Living together for generations in Ha Giang province, the 19 local ethnic minority groups have spared no effort in preserving their cultural values . Such rituals and ceremonies as “Nhảy lửa” (fire jumping) of the Dao and Pa Then people, “Cấp sắc” (maturity ritual), and the Gầu tào Festival have now become a magnet for tourists keen to discover ethnic minority cultures. Cultural offerings have become popular over recent years, helping promote and preserve the local ethnic minority cultures. ASEAN standards on cultural tourism will be applied in villages shortly. According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, cultural tourism villages have attracted a large number of visitors, improving local livelihoods while promoting local tourism resources and cultural identity./. VNA … [Read more...] about Ha Giang promoting sustainable community-based tourism
Implementation of ethnic minority-related policies clarified at National Assembly
Minister-Chairman of the Government Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs Hau A Lenh answers NA deputies' questions at the session. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister-Chairman of the Government Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs Hau A Lenh clarified issues related to the attraction of investment in ethnic minority-inhabited areas at the ongoing 15th National Assembly (NA) during the fifth plenary session on June 7. Answering the question by Hanoi representative Vu Thi Luu Mai on a number of documents that do not match the regulations of the law, Lenh admitted that there are still conflicts and overlapping in documents guiding the implementation of policies to encourage investment in ethnic minority-inhabited areas. The Government has asked ministries and sectors to review all the documents to ensure that they are coherent and suitable with legal regulations, he said, adding that ministries and agencies have completed the work. Responding to a question on criteria to … [Read more...] about Implementation of ethnic minority-related policies clarified at National Assembly
National flags and gifts presented to troops and needy people in Thanh Hoa
At the event, the organizing panel handed over 20,000 national flags to troops and people in the province and granted 100 gifts to students with difficulties. According to the Laborer Newspaper, sea, islands, and borders are the Fatherland’s sacred territories which play an important role in the national survival and development. Therefore, protecting national independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity in general and national sea, islands and borders in particular is the task of the Party, people and the military. Launched in 2019, the “One million national flags for fishermen” program has presented more than 1.8 million national flags to people in provinces across the country. On the occasion, the program “Scholarships support ethnic minority and disadvantaged students” founded by former Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh presented 100 gifts, worth VND 1 million each, to disadvantaged students in Thanh Hoa province, of which 50 gifts were for needy students in … [Read more...] about National flags and gifts presented to troops and needy people in Thanh Hoa