Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God” movement in Vietnam
Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God” movement in VietnamWith the mounting negative reports concerning activities from the controversial religious movement “World Mission Society Church of God” in the north of Vietnam, the Government’s religion authority has called for alertness and advised not to equate the movement with other legitimate Protestant groups with similar names in the country. According to Thang, several religious leaders in the country have already been vocal in their condemnation of the dubious tactics of the so-called Church of God’s society. “Despite being individual voices from religious leaders, it helps the public understand that the reported activities of this movement are in fact anti-religious. We welcome such statements; however, when voicing protests, we insist that religious leaders and religious groups maintain civility and avoid discrimination and defamation against legitimate religious groups,” Thang said. Vietnamese law does not allow the use of the names of already existing and legal religious organisations to conduct evangelism, however, many people in recent times were led to falsely believe that the “World Mission Society Church of God” movement is by the Government-approved Protestant groups.
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April 27, 2018 01:41 UTC
Facebook’s advertising restrictions criticized by local companies
Facebook’s advertising restrictions criticized by local companiesVietNamNet Bridge - The accounts of a number of professional marketing companies have been locked, causing harm to many advertisement campaigns, companies say. The accounts of a number of professional marketing companies have been locked, causing harm to many advertisement campaigns, companies say. In addition, Facebook has also been repeatedly criticized for blocking ad accounts of sellers for no reason. Some Facebook users said it was difficult to contact Facebook’s support team. RELATED NEWSVietnamese hackers earn VND1 billion a month selling Facebook accountsThousands of Vietnamese online stores to go bankcrupt by Facebook blocking APIKim Chi
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April 27, 2018 01:18 UTC
Social News 27/4
Social News 27/4Deputy PM: Police stations to be built at airportsDeputy PM Truong Hoa Binh speaks at an online conference on aviation security on April 24. Infamous poet’s 100th birthday marked in HanoiPoet Nguyen Binh Hong Cau, the daughter of famous Poet Nguyen Binh. Nguyen Binh, whose real name was Nguyen Trong Binh (1918 - 1966), was a native of Nam Dinh province. At the age of 13, Nguyen Binh soon revealed his poetic talents when he won the first prize at a local competition. He said the academy will arm trainees with in-depth knowledge on sustainable development, efficient management and use of resources, and social affairs.
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April 27, 2018 01:18 UTC
The men who love and take care of elephants in the Central Highlands
The men who love and take care of elephants in the Central HighlandsVietNamNet Bridge - The members of the Dak Lak Elephant Conservation Center are all “amateurs” as they were never professionally trained to take care of elephants. None of the workers at the conservation center were trained to take care of elephants, because there is no such school major in Vietnam. The number of elephants in Dak Lak is rapidly decreasing. In Dak Lak, elephants are seen not only as important laborers like any member of the M'nong ethnic minority, but also as a symbol of luxury and power. According to the Elephant Conservation Center, in 1980 Dak Lak had over 1,000 domestic elephants, but the figure dropped to 100 in 2015.
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April 27, 2018 00:11 UTC
Agricultural innovation needed for growth
Agricultural innovation needed for growthWithout a proper supply chain, Viet Nam’s agriculture may be in for a harsh winter. Certain limitations persist within the agricultural value chain from input, production, post-harvest processing, to end consumption or export purposes, said Nguyen Duc Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR). In order for Vietnamese farmers to sustainably develop agricultural value chains, he strongly advised the promotion of linkage between rural agricultural cooperatives and distributors, as well as public-private partnerships in infrastructure investment. The State should also implement supporting policies for enterprises, such as low-interest loans and subsidisation, while planning large-scale agricultural production areas in a concentrated and modern manner. Tuesday’s agricultural forum was organised by VEPR, in collaboration with the Agricultural Alliance, focusing on innovating the supply chain to improve national agricultural competitiveness.
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April 26, 2018 23:03 UTC
Int’l capital needed for north-south expressway project
Int’l capital needed for north-south expressway projectDeputy Transport Minister Nguyen Ngoc Dong has pledged to create optimal conditions for calling international investment capital in the eastern North-South expressway. The Ministry of Transport and the World Bank co-hosted a seminar in Hanoi on April 26 to acquire experts’ experience in public-private partnership (PPP) model before launching the project. According to the Transport Ministry, one of the major challenges to infrastructure in general and transport infrastructure in particular is limited investment resource. In many countries, the PPP model is a tool to improve the efficiency of public services and ease financial pressure on governments. According to the Resolution 52 dated November 22, 2017 of the National Assembly, the eastern North-South expressway project began in 2017 and will be basically completed in 2021.
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April 26, 2018 13:41 UTC
Oxygen sharp reduction blamed for fish deaths in Binh Phuoc
Oxygen sharp reduction blamed for fish deaths in Binh PhuocSharp reduction of oxygen is blamed for the death of over 20 tonnes of fish at Binh Ha 1 Dam’s reservoir in the southern province of Binh Phuoc’s Da Kia Commune since Monday. Previously, authorised agencies in Binh Phuoc took samples of dead fish to investigate the cause of the dead fish. Fish owner Duong Van Cu, who had signed a contract with Binh Phuoc Irrigation Services Co., Ltd to hire the dam’s reservoir to breed fish, said he had seen several dead fish starting Monday night. Cu said the dead fish were mainly freshwater catfish (Hemibagrus guttatus), weighing some 700gm to 3kg each, that he was harvesting. Local authorities too supported Cu in taking the dead fish from the reservoir to gardens so that they could be composted into fertilisers.
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April 26, 2018 12:00 UTC
Europe Days to return to Vietnam next weekend
Europe Days to return to Vietnam next weekendThe “Europe Days 2018” programme will take place at Ly Thai To Square by Hoan Kiem Lake, downtown Hanoi from May 4-6, said Ambassador Bruno Angelet, head of the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam at a press briefing on April 26. Ambassador Bruno Angelet, head of the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, speaks at a press briefing on the Europe Days 2018 in Vietnam on April 26. (Photo: European Union in Vietnam)The highlight of the programme is “the Europe Village” to be held for the first time in Vietnam. Visitors to the Europe Village this year will be entertained with a string of various unique activities that demonstrate the diversity of European culture from art and cuisine to lifestyle. The “Europe Days 2018” will be co-held by the Delegation of the EU to Vietnam, 18 embassies of the EU member states and the European Cultural Institutes to mark the Europe Day on May 9.
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April 26, 2018 11:48 UTC
Unmissable festivals for the national holidays
It will feature a number of cultural activities and performances by more than 20 international art troupes from various countries. This promises to be one of the most exciting events held as part of activities for the national holidays this year. Visitors will also have the chance to watch a special model aircraft show to celebrate Liberation Day (April 30). Da Nang International Fireworks Festival will last for two months, from April 30 to June 30, with fireworks displays by teams from Vietnam, Poland, France, the US, Italy, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Portugal. A folk cultural programme will be held from April 28-29 at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to serve up entertainment to people living in the capital during the Liberation Day (April 30) and May Day national holidays.
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April 26, 2018 10:52 UTC
Breathtaking views at Ninh Binh’s Mua Cave
Mua Cave is located under the Mua Mountain in the Trang An Landscape Complex at Ninh Xuan Commune in the Hoa Lu District of Ninh Binh. The path to the top of Mua Cave features 500 stone steps. The name of the Dance Cave is associated with the ancient legend when Tran King moved the capital to Hoa Lu to build Thai Vi temple. Since then, it has been called “Mua Cave”. Nowadays, Mua Cave has become a popular destination for young people to visit during their holidays.
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April 26, 2018 10:52 UTC
Dementia risk linked to some medicines
Dementia risk linked to some medicinesA study links the long-term use of some drugs with a higher risk of dementia. The study found no risk with other anticholinergic medicines used to treat common conditions such as hay fever, travel sickness and stomach cramps. It also analysed more than 27 million prescriptions - making it the biggest study of its kind into the long-term impact of anticholinergic drugs in relation to dementia. Not taking prescribed drugs could have serious consequences, Dr Maidment said. Dementia Research national director Prof Martin Rossor said: "It is important to be cautious about associations as they do not prove causation."
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April 26, 2018 10:18 UTC
International photo exhibition runs in Da Nang
International photo exhibition runs in Da NangOutstanding entries selected from the 9th Vietnam International Artistic Photo Competition last year is on display at the Da Nang Museum in the central city of Da Nang. A visitor looks at photos on display at the exhibition (Photo: toquoc.vn)Running between April 24 and May 3, the exhibition is held to mark the country’s Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1). It features 246 photos by 185 photographers in the categories of open shots, landscapes, portraits and daily life. The exhibition in Da Nang is the third time the contest’s excellent entries have been introduced to the public. Located at 24 Tran Phu Street, the Da Nang Museum, which covers 3,000sq.m, is home to 2,500 objects, photos and documents on the culture of Da Nang and neighbouring central provinces.-VNA
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April 26, 2018 10:07 UTC
Tourism business conditions to be relaxed
Tourism business conditions to be relaxedThe Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will remove or simplify half of 118 business conditions in the sectors under its management but it said the deposit requirement for tour operators will stay. Providers of karaoke, bar, advertising, sport, lodging and electronic game services can take a sigh of relief as business conditions for them will be slashed. Operators of local tours must deposit VND100 million each, those of inbound tours VND250 million and those of outbound tours VND500 million. Those companies placing a VND500 million deposit can arrange tours in these three segments. The ministry will submit a draft Government decree amending decrees on business conditions to the Government prior to October.
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April 26, 2018 09:22 UTC
Singapore Navy’s vessel visits Da Nang
Singapore Navy’s vessel visits Da NangThe Singapore Navy frigate RSS Intrepid arrived at Tien Sa port in the central city of Da Nang on April 26, starting a four-day courtesy visit to the city. The Singapore Navy frigate RSS IntrepidThe vessel, with 150 officers and crew members on board, is captained by Sen. Lieut. Col. Joseph Neo, Commanding Officer of the Singapore Navy Academy. During their time in Da Nang, the guests are scheduled to pay courtesy visits to the municipal People’s Committee, High Command of the Military Region 5 and High Command of the Naval Region 3. They will also participate in cultural and sport events with soldiers of the Naval Region 3 and visit landscapes in the city.
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April 26, 2018 08:48 UTC
Indian vaccine to help sustain immunisation programme
Assoc Prof Dr Tran Dac Phu, head of the Ministry of Health’s Preventive Medicine DepartmentWhy does the Ministry of Health plan to replace Quinvaxem vaccine with ComBe Five? ComBe Five has the same quality and ingredients as the Quinvaxem vaccine including cellular components of whooping cough. This component leads to cheaper costs for the ComBe Five vaccine compared to other five-in-one vaccines with acellular components of whooping cough. If not, the risk of outbreaks of diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B and haemophilus influenza type B in future will be high. So parents with the means should be encouraged to take their children to vaccine centres to get more shots outside the programme in order to protect their children from diseases.
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April 26, 2018 08:37 UTC