Tariff round 2021 The fight for the collective agreement

Status: 15.06.2021 12:43 p.m.

The economy in Germany will recover in 2021 after the slump as a result of the pandemic. The unions are now calling for some significant wage increases. Your goals and the collective bargaining agreements for 2021 at a glance. Falling numbers of new corona infections and the progress made in vaccination will lead to an economic recovery in Germany in 2021. The growing global economy supports the demand for goods “Made in Germany”. At the same time, inflation is rising significantly. With their sometimes high demands, the unions want all the more to ensure that the collective bargaining agreements in 2021 do not result in any real wage losses for employees.

background 06/18/2021

The trade unions and employers naturally assess the scope for wage increases differently in this situation. Collective bargaining is therefore programmed. You can find an overview of the major collective bargaining rounds in 2021 here:

* Source: WSI tariff archive; Note d. Red .: The table only shows the percentage wage claims and collective bargaining agreements. We have not listed special regulations such as one-off payments, profit sharing, wage increases by fixed sums (for all employees regardless of the respective income), vacation, etc. in order to keep the table clearer and comparable.

The results showed that teenagers who used smartphones more than 2 hours a day tended to eat unhealthy compared to those who spent less time using their phones. In addition, the number of teenagers who spend more than 3 hours a day using smartphones are significantly more likely to be overweight or obese. Smartphone use may cause obesity in adolescents. Teens who use their phones to search and retrieve overall information have healthier eating behaviors than those who use phones for chatting/texting, gaming, video/music, and social networking. festival. Causes can come from exposure to unhealthy food marketing online, a tendency to mindless eating while using a smartphone, not getting enough sleep, or a change in the time spent on physical activity. … Therefore, there is a need for strict regulation of the marketing of food aimed at teenagers in digital media, and measures to prevent youth from being exposed to marketing activities. or false messages about food. In addition, smartphone features can be leveraged to improve public health through nutrition tracking apps or digital platforms to provide complete and timely information. about healthy eating. Phung Dan ( ASN June 2021 )

Tchibo increases prices Drinking coffee is getting more expensive

Status: 14.06.2021 10:42 a.m.

The rising prices for green coffee are now also being felt by consumers: for the first time in four years, market leader Tchibo is asking more for its filter coffee. Other dealers could follow suit. In the past weeks and months, some foods have become more expensive, especially vegetables and fruits. Now German consumers also have to dig deeper into their pockets for their favorite drink. From this week onwards, coffee will be more expensive. Tchibo is increasing prices by between 50 and 100 cents per pound – depending on the variety and country of origin. The 500 gram “Feine Milde” pack will cost 5.69 euros in future – instead of the previous 4.99 euros.

A poor harvest is threatened in Brazil

Tchibo justifies the first price increase since 2017 with the rise in green coffee prices. The poor harvest forecast of the world’s largest coffee producer, Brazil, has recently pushed up purchase prices. Tchibo’s move should have a signal effect for the entire industry. Because the market leader usually gives the direction. The group can set the prices in its branches itself. Other roasters and dealers could follow Tchibo’s example.

05/28/2021

Discounters are still waiting

According to Armin Valet from the Hamburg consumer center, the supermarkets will soon follow suit. The consumer advocate predicts that coffee capsules are also likely to become more expensive soon. So far, the discounters Aldi and Lidl have been keeping a low profile. You have not yet commented on price changes. Aldi Süd and Aldi Nord have their own coffee roasters and can determine the prices of their own brands themselves.

Tchibo competitors are likely to follow suit soon

The big coffee roasters are still waiting. Melitta and Dallmayr do not want to comment on possible price adjustments. A spokeswoman for Dallmayr only confirms that the company has been massively affected by the very significant current cost increase. The Jacobs Douwe Egberts Group has announced that it has increased its factory prices due to increased purchasing costs. The Dutch group, which is controlled by the Reimann family, owns well-known brands such as Jacobs, Café HAG and Senseo. Its trading partners are, in particular, grocers who set the end consumer prices on their own responsibility.

analysis 06/09/2021

Green coffee has become almost twelve percent more expensive

The so-called ICO price index, which is made up of several types of coffee, rose by 1.4 percent in April, the sixth month in a row. According to calculations by the Federal Statistical Office, the import prices for green coffee in April were almost twelve percent above the level a year ago. The high-quality Arabica variety in particular has risen significantly in price. The prices have now climbed to their highest level in four years. In New York, Arabica coffee cost around 164 cents a pound at the beginning of June.

02.12.2019

Coffee capsule boom

Coffee is the most popular drink among Germans. The per capita consumption is 168 liters. It is true that significantly less coffee was drunk in cafes, bakeries and canteens during the corona pandemic. At home, however, German citizens consumed eleven percent more. The market for coffee capsules in particular has experienced an unexpected boom in recent years. Competition could soon intensify. With its coffee brand Costa, Coca-Cola wants to attack the market leader Nespresso. The Brause group relies on a partnership with Krüger: The German family company produces the aluminum capsules for Coca-Cola. The capsules are compatible with the Nespresso system.

As life expectancy increases, it means that we will have to live with many chronic health problems such as cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc. and must take drugs to control these conditions. However, when the disease is stable or in good progress, some drugs will be considered to be discontinued to minimize “multi-drug” and adverse interactions. The scientists found that, among more than 29,000 adults aged 65 and older, who stopped taking cholesterol-lowering medications (while maintaining other medications), had an increased risk of having a cardiovascular emergency. and death. “The results of this study suggest that cutting back on statins may not be the optimal way,” said lead author Federico Rea, of the University of Milan. The patients in the study were taking a statin (such as lipitor) along with blood thinners, blood pressure medications, and diabetes medications from October 1, 2013 to January 31, 2015, and were followed up until January 31, 2015. ends June 30, 2018. Compared with those who continued to take statins, patients who stopped taking them were 24% more likely to need hospital care for heart failure, 14% more likely to have certain other heart conditions, and more likely to die. mortality from any cause is higher than 15%. They were also 12% more likely to need emergency treatment. Because the benefits of statins outweigh the risks in terms of cardiovascular protection, physicians should carefully consider discontinuing their use in elderly patients, the researchers said. Often doctors and patients want to cut off certain medications in the elderly, to avoid having to take multiple medications at once, reduce drug burden, and limit drug interactions… However, this is not always the case. is a safe choice. When deciding to discontinue medication, the physician should carefully consider the evidence based on it. Dr. Benjamin Hirsh, Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital said. The American Heart Association recommends starting statins before age 75 for patients who need it, and continuing it in patients over 75 years of age who can tolerate it. This study further reinforces the benefit of continued statin treatment in older adults, even among those taking multiple other medications. Dr. Gregg Fonarow, University of California said. Jade ( According to Drugs 6/2021 )

Seafood products are sold at the market. Photo: Van Dung – VNA In these days, Hanoi is experiencing a peak heat wave, the temperature is around 40 degrees Celsius, even outdoors up to nearly 50 degrees Celsius. Therefore, food items intended to cool the body and ensure health are sold very well such as: crabs, clams, mussels, mussels, melons, zucchini, green vegetables, fruits… Stroll through the market at some traditional markets, local markets in Hanoi such as: Nguyen Cong Tru, Thanh Cong, Kim Lien, Doc De, Cho Hom – Duc Vien, Phan Huy Chu, Trai Gang, 8/ 8/ 3… saw that the products of field crabs, clams, mussels, conjoined shafts, fish… prices had increased slightly, not significantly, although purchasing power increased sharply. For green vegetables such as: nettles, jute vegetables, melons, cucurbits, water spinach, broccoli, etc., prices remained stable and did not increase. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thao, the owner of a seafood shop at Nguyen Cong Tru market, Hai Ba Trung district, said that the hot weather caused housewives’ demand to buy seafood and seafood, especially crabs, by 2-3 times times compared to last week. Although the purchasing power increased sharply, the price increased only slightly, currently at 150,000 – 180,000 VND/kg. At the traditional market system in the districts of Dong Da, Ba Dinh … these days, the price of wild crabs has increased from 25,000 to 30,000 VND/kg, currently ranges from 180,000 to 230,000 VND/kg. lower from 160,000 to 170,000 VND/kg, cleaned and minced crabs from 250,000 to 300,000 VND/kg. Seafood products also attract many buyers. Specifically, farmed clams cost from 20,000 to 25,000 VND/kg, mussels from 12,000 to 15,000 VND/kg, freshwater fish such as tilapia, persimmon, driftwood, carp, etc., range from 60,000 to 130,000 VND/kg. kg… This price remains the same as in previous days, there is no increase in price. People buy green vegetables at Phung Khoang market. Photo: Vu Sinh – VNA According to small traders, despite the hot weather, the purchasing power of food items to cool the body increased sharply, but the price increase was small or stable due to the abundant supply, green vegetables such as squash, gourd, etc. melon is in the harvest season, so the price does not fluctuate. Uncle Pham Thi Lien, in Lo Duc Street, Hai Ba Trung District said: “Early in the morning I often go to Nguyen Cong Tru market, fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood are plentiful and prices are almost stable.” Along with food items, the consumption of fruits is also quite strong. Small businesses selling fruit at Thanh Cong market, Ba Dinh district said that in the heat of the day, the consumption of watermelons and pears is twice as high as in normal days. Fruits such as oranges and grapefruits are selling very well. Consumption increased sharply but the selling price did not increase. Currently, watermelons are from 15,000-20,000 VND/kg, oranges are from 22,000-24,000 VND/kg, pomelos are from 23,000-25,000 VND/kg, litchi is from 20,000-22,000 VND/kg/kg. kg. The reason why fruit products do not increase in price is because the harvest is in progress and the people of the capital are joining hands with farmers in Bac Giang and Hai Duong provinces to consume fruit, a small trader explained.

Keeping and protecting the skin is important if women want to improve their beauty. Overall, skin aging is a process that no one can avoid, but we can slow it down with exercise and proper food consumption. According to Brierley Wright – nutrition expert and editor of the health magazine Eatwell Share, women should add these 5 anti-aging drinks to their meals, especially in the sunny weather, which also helps to improve health and cool down: – Grapefruit juice – Soymilk – Coconut water – Green tea – Water As follows: 1. Grapefruit juice Perhaps it is not surprising that grapefruit juice is classified as an anti-aging “panacea”. Specifically, it contains a lot of vitamin C that helps boost collagen production, preventing wrinkles and early signs of aging. This type of water also possesses a lot of fiber to help increase satiety, reduce appetite, so it helps to lose weight quickly. Grapefruit juice is very easy to make but the benefits are also numerous, women should add to the menu. According to a study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology and Biology, women who regularly drink grapefruit juice have higher levels of lycopene on their skin, which helps protect the skin against UV damage in the sun. and smoother. So if you want to improve your health and beautiful skin, try to drink 1 glass of grapefruit juice in the evening. 2. Soy milk Soy milk is familiar to many people, but not many people know that it contains a lot of isoflavones – a substance that can prevent collagen destruction, helping to maintain firm skin. This milk contains many nutrients, vitamins and lactic acid to help moisturize, remove dry cells and nourish healthy skin. When drinking soy milk every day, the skin will gradually smooth and remove crow’s feet, outstandingly resolving wrinkles and aging sagging. For women in particular, soy milk also provides the female hormone estrogen, which helps to regulate and balance hormones, thereby improving and reducing acne effectively. 3. Coconut water In the summer, everyone likes to drink coconut water because of its sweet taste, light aroma and good cooling. Experts say that cytokinins in fresh coconut water help regulate cell growth and division. Thereby minimizing skin cell aging, supporting pH balance, helping connective tissues to be more durable and moisturizing. Coconut water is good for skin and health. In the summer, you should buy more to drink. Coconut water also contains many antioxidants, capable of eliminating free radicals that damage the skin. Even though it’s good, don’t overdo it, don’t drink more than 3-4 fruits/day, don’t drink it at night because it’s easy to cause abdominal pain. In particular, women who are pregnant in the first 3 months and have cold properties (cold hands and feet, or diarrhea …) should not drink too much to avoid disease. 4. Green tea Green tea has long been recognized as the “enemy” of chronic inflammation, supporting antioxidants that prevent cardiovascular disease, stroke and cancer. In a study by the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, drinking green tea regularly is also a way to live a long, healthy life thanks to its rich antioxidant content. In addition, drinking green tea is also a useful way to promote healthy weight loss thanks to its large amount of caffeine and polyphenols. These 2 substances accelerate the metabolism in the body, prevent the accumulation of excess fat as well as the production of fat burning heat. However, you should not drink more than 500ml of green tea per day lest you lose sleep and produce side effects. 5. Filtered water It can be said that filtered water is the “panacea” to treat aging, eliminate toxins in the simplest person that no one knows. Without drinking enough water, the skin will become dry and wrinkled, increasing the risk of premature aging. Not to mention the lack of water, the body is also limited in its ability to eliminate toxins, increasing the risk of many diseases. Ideally, women should maintain to drink enough 2 liters of water per day (about 6-8 cups). In the hot summer like now, or if you exercise a lot, you should increase your drink if you feel thirsty. In the morning, when you wake up, it is also time to drink 1 glass of water to make the body work more smoothly. According to Eatingwell, Indiatimes

Duong Mich’s brand scores are so high, making her the champion of the two rankings of the Star with the highest brand value and the Star with the most influence. The number of brands inviting Duong Mich to be a model is countless, in many different fields, from world famous fashion houses to domestic brands. Duong Mich is trusted by many brands Wanting to know how big of an influence Duong Mi is, just look at the storm to buy the goods she has livestream Referral is known. Duong Mich is the person who set a record of selling 40 thousand pairs of sandals with every second appearing on the waves livestream. Wherever she goes, it attracts attention In addition, Duong Mich worked non-stop. The audience sees her coverage anytime, anywhere, from acting to participating in TV shows, from livestream sales to appear in commercial events … That’s why, despite the lack of appreciation, many recent movies have failed in succession, but Duong Mi’s A-list position has not been shaken. Duong Mich worked hard in all fields Many netizens believe that the actress is only part of her career. The audience may not like to watch the movie Duong Mich but still want to see her quick and skillful response in the entertainment show; wants to see her gorgeous on the red carpet; want to hear her reveal her secrets to keeping fit. And so the name Duong Mich has always been interested in Chinese audiences.

This time is the peak of harvest of melon, melon fields in Dien Chau are always bustling with people. If in previous years, watermelon yield and quality decreased due to pests, diseases, weather … this year, melon will grow better; People are happy to have a good season, although they are still on holiday, they are still eager to harvest. Photo: Nguyen Chau It is known that this year melon yield about 9 quintals / sao, higher than the previous years; Therefore, each household has an income of 10-12 million VND in this crop. This is not a small amount for the farmer at this time. Photo: Nguyen Chau According to observations, this year’s melon fruit is big, round, less pests and sweet, so it is favored by the market. The selling price in the field is 18,000 VND / kg, much higher than the previous crop. If people bring to retail, the price is even higher. Photo: Nguyen Chau Melon pears, after picking, are washed right in the field by people to clean the sandy soil layer, then packed in bags to enter for traders. Photo: Nguyen Chau Ms. Nguyen Thi Van, a trader who buys melon in Dien Ky commune (Dien Chau), said: “The timing of this year’s melon harvest coincides with a long holiday, so many restaurants and hotels contacted to place an order. Many families return to their hometown for the holiday season also come to the fields to buy large quantities of melons as gifts, so wherever they are picked, they can all be bought. ” Photo: Nguyen Chau This year the whole district of Dien Chau planted nearly 20 hectares of melon, concentrated in the communes of Dien Ky, Dien Hong … in which Dien Ky commune had the largest area. According to medicine, melon has relatively high levels of vitamins A, B, C and minerals that are good for health. Especially eating melon to beautify the skin, lose weight while enhancing memory, good for the heart, blood pressure … Photo: Nguyen Chau

This time is the peak of harvest of melon, melon fields in Dien Chau are always bustling with people. If in previous years, watermelon yield and quality decreased due to pests, diseases, weather … this year, melon will grow better; People are happy to have a good season, although they are still on holiday, they are still eager to harvest. Photo: Nguyen Chau It is known that this year melon yield about 9 quintals / sao, higher than the previous years; Therefore, each household has an income of 10-12 million VND in this crop. This is not a small amount for farmers at this time. Photo: Nguyen Chau According to observations, this year’s melon fruit is big, round, less pests and sweet, so it is favored by the market. The selling price in the field is 18,000 VND / kg, much higher than the previous crop. If people bring to retail, the price is even higher. Photo: Nguyen Chau Melon pears, after picking, are washed right in the field by people to clean the sandy soil layer, then packed in bags to enter for traders. Photo: Nguyen Chau Ms. Nguyen Thi Van, a trader who buys melon in Dien Ky commune (Dien Chau), said: “The timing of this year’s melon harvest coincides with a long holiday, so many restaurants and hotels contacted to place an order. Many families return to their hometown for the holiday season also come to the fields to buy large quantities of melons as gifts, so wherever they are picked, they can all be bought. ” Photo: Nguyen Chau This year the whole district of Dien Chau planted nearly 20 hectares of melon, concentrated in the communes of Dien Ky, Dien Hong … in which Dien Ky commune had the largest area. According to medicine, melon has relatively high levels of vitamins A, B, C and minerals that are good for health. Especially eating melon to beautify the skin, lose weight while enhancing memory, good for the heart, blood pressure … Photo: Nguyen Chau

Asparagus can be used to process into many delicious dishes such as: asparagus salad, sauteed asparagus with beef, chicken, shrimp, or grilled dishes, stews, soups, salads … The crisp crunch of the vegetables mingles with the natural sweetness of the meat to create a nutritious and attractive dish. When processing, wash it thoroughly and thoroughly. Should split bamboo shoots to cook will absorb more spices. The other way is: young asparagus is very crunchy. You can bend the stalks to get the young part. The rest, can add a little bit of sugar to cook drinking water, has a diuretic and detoxifying effect for the liver very well. If you cannot cook immediately, you can dry the asparagus to save it. Asparagus soup, baby corn: Cut asparagus and wash, cut baby corn into pieces. Add asparagus, corn, crab meat together, stir quickly, pour in broth and spices and boil. The beaten eggs slowly pour into the pot and stir quickly to dissolve, gently pour the dissolved corn starch mixture with a little water into the pot and stir well. Bring to a boil until the dish is slightly sweet. Eat hot. Stir-fried asparagus corn mushroom: Asparagus, corn kernels, washed shiitake mushrooms, soaked in water. Blanch the asparagus and mushrooms in boiling water. Mince the garlic, fry the garlic, put the corn seeds in a pan and fry it with oyster oil until the corn is nearly cooked, then add the shiitake mushrooms to stir fry. Then add the asparagus and stir fry quickly. Eat hot. Stir-fried shrimp with asparagus: Asparagus washed, cut 6-7cm long, split. Cut cabbage 6-7cm long. Cut carrots diagonally, then cut into pieces 6-7cm long. Thinly sliced ​​garlic. Add garlic to fry and then add shrimp and stir fry quickly until the shrimp are cooked, then scoop out to a plate, set aside. Stir fry the carrots, add a little water to soften the carrots and do not burn the pan. Then pour the asparagus into the sauté. Finally, add the cabbage and the shrimp and stir-fry them quickly.

US President Joe Biden wants to pay government contract workers more money. Their minimum wage is to be increased from the current $ 10.95 to $ 15 an hour. A high-ranking representative of the government said that the president would issue a corresponding order later in the day. Those who currently only get the minimum can look forward to a 37 percent wage increase. However, the adjustment should be made gradually and not in one fell swoop.

Changeover deadline until March 2022

It is planned that the new minimum wage will be reflected in all new contracts from January 30, 2021. All existing contracts must also be converted by the end of March next year. From 2023, the salaries will then be adjusted according to the inflation rate. The decree also aims to standardize wages for all government contract workers. Because up to now there have been much lower hourly rates for those who get tips and only in this way reach the minimum wage.

“Five million people working for government”

The government was initially unable to say exactly how many people will benefit from the increase. White House officials said it would put “hundreds of thousands of workers” in a better position and stop living in poverty despite having a full-time job. According to figures from the Brookings Institution last year, an estimated five million employees work for US government contractors. The regulation primarily affects employees of companies that provide services on behalf of the government. This includes, for example, cleaning staff, maintenance staff, craftsmen or canteen employees.

National minimum wage at $ 7.25

The Biden government is confident that increased taxpayer costs will be offset by increased productivity. During the election campaign, the US president had promised to campaign for a nationwide minimum wage of 15 US dollars per hour. An attempt by his Democrats to enforce a corresponding law with the latest Corona stimulus package had failed in the Senate. The national minimum wage is currently $ 7.25. There are also higher limits in some states. The economically strong New York, for example, has already decided to gradually increase the minimum wage to $ 15.

To help customers realize their dream of owning a Vios 2021, Toyota Finance Vietnam (TFSVN) introduces an attractive financial support package “Balloon”. With this loan package, customers have the opportunity to own Vios 2021 with only the initial payment amount from 95 million VND and the average monthly payment of only 5.2 million VND / month. New version Vios was launched at the end of February 2021 towards a youthful design and upgraded many safety features and amenities. Vios 2021 still inherits the available advantages such as the most spacious space in the segment, flat floor, rear seats with armrests, 3-point seat belt for the middle seat, outstanding safety system with 7 bags. The first and only gas segment. In addition, Vios users are supported by high-quality after-sales service at 72 agents and branches spread across 35 provinces and cities nationwide.

New version Vios was launched at the end of February 2021 towards a youthful design and upgraded many safety features and amenities. Vios 2021 still inherits the available advantages such as the most spacious space in the segment, flat floor, rear seats with armrests, 3-point seat belt for the middle seat, outstanding safety system with 7 bags. The first and only gas segment. Vios air conditioner has the ability to cool quickly and deeply, because Toyota has carefully researched the characteristics of the tropical climate like Vietnam. In addition, Vios users are supported by high-quality after-sales service at 72 agents and branches spread across 35 provinces and cities nationwide. Customers can easily find reputable maintenance and repair places, access to available and cheap spare parts, and this is also a model with high economic value that has been proven over the years. Since its first appearance in 2003, Vios has been regularly the best-selling model and holds a record in the Vietnamese market with cumulative sales of more than 180,000 units.

Morning flights from Hanoi to Quy Nhon on April 30 are priced at 2.7-3.2 million VND / way. Afternoon flights are priced lower, around 2 million VND / one way. This price is 2-10 times higher than the days before and after a holiday. With the flights to Phu Quoc, although the airlines have increased the load, the fare is still quite high. For example, the first day of the holiday, the ticket price for HCMC – Phu Quoc is from 1.3 to over 2 million VND / time. In particular, some flights have beautiful hours, suitable for hotel check-in time, taking advantage of the vacation time. The flights from Da Lat, Buon Ma Thuot, Tuy Hoa … were also crowded with high ticket prices. The plans to increase the load on routes between popular tourist destinations are in place. In particular, Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and Vasco announced an increase of nearly 500,000 seats in 6 peak days (from April 28 to 3-5). Vietjet and Bamboo also increased by 12% -15% of the supply load on the main routes and tourist routes during the holiday period.

Some factors many families do not pay attention to but are the culprits that make people feel stressed and uncomfortable. For example, the living room does not have enough light or there are too many technology equipment in a small space, many plugs, wires are not designed to cover carefully. According to American psychotherapist Weena Cullins, some common mistakes many families make when designing a living room increase stress: Interior and living room design bright colors It is undeniable that the living room is designed with a very beautiful light color tone. However, Weena Cullins thinks that turning the family living room into a ‘gallery room’ with the main bright white tones can make people stress. Weena Cullins said: “The owner of the bright white living room will always want to keep everything clean and always find a way to maintain it. “. Lack of natural light Living in a space with insufficient light makes everyone mentally feel depressed and sad. Moreover, a room with insufficient light is definitely not good for eye health. Of course homeowners can use artificial lighting, but this can affect sleep. Indoors, Weena Cullins recommends using neutral tones, with sunlight shining in. Take advantage of natural light in the living space to get fresh air whenever. Too many sound devices in the living room Noise is one of the most common stressors. Noise comes from many different media such as televisions, music players, radio … “Not all noise causes discomfort, but I want people to be more concerned with quality than quantity,” Weena Cullins said. TV screen too close, too much Overexposure to televisions, electronic screens can make people easily stressful, especially looking at close range or in a small, limited space. The living room is cluttered A cluttered space cannot make the person living in it relax, even increase the tension. The most common problem is messy wires. Each electronic device in the living room comes with tangled wires, this is uncomfortable for many people. So you need to arrange, arrange the location to hide them reasonably. Freeing up space is how you rest your mind. Old furniture, sofa Looking at old furniture, outdated decorations, and discolored sofas makes people feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable. The thing to do is to try to replace or find new ways to make it more eye-catching. Surely looking at the pile of old, dirty things in the home space cannot make you feel fresh. Hoang Dung (translation)

In addition, this result also shows that the average energy level in the Vietnamese diet is 2,023 calories / person / day, a slight increase compared to 1,925 calories in 2010.

According to the survey results, the amount of vegetables and fruits in Vietnam has increased, but only reached 66.4 – 77.4% of the recommended demand from the nutrition pyramid. Meanwhile, Vietnamese people are consuming more meat with 136.4 g / person / day (compared with 84 g in 2010).

Notably, at schools in the city, the consumption of soft drinks and fast food tends to increase. Parallel is the rate of overweight and obesity among school-age children (5-19 years old), increasing from 8.5% in 2010 to 19% in 2020.

The rate of meat consumption of Vietnamese people increased rapidly, while vegetables and fruits still did not meet the recommendation. Photo: Eatthisnotthat.

In contrast, the rate of stunting in children under 5 years old nationwide is 19.6%. This rate is ranked as average by the World Health Organization (WHO). Vietnam still has regional disparities in stunting rates.

Meanwhile, the proportion of Vietnamese people with preclinical vitamin A deficiency and anemia was mild. However, the number of people with zinc deficiency is quite large, especially for high-risk groups such as children, mothers …

At the Conference announcing the results of the National Nutrition Census 2019-2020, Ms. Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative in Vietnam, said that the triple burden of nutrition, including stunting and overweight fertility and micronutrient deficiency, Vietnam needs urgent interventions, reviewing and improving its approach.

Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen said: “This Census of Nutrition is the largest scale ever. The survey was conducted on a national scale with 22,400 households in 25 provinces and cities. representing 6 ecological regions; simultaneously collecting indicators on anthropology, micronutrients, individual diets as well as information on food security and food safety and hygiene “.

Meanwhile, Professor, Dr. Le Danh Tuyen, Director of the National Institute of Nutrition, said that this National Nutrition Census has important implications in evaluating the goals of the National Strategy on Nutrition. period 2011-2020 and provide scientific evidence to serve the drafting of the strategy for the next phase.

According to research published in Nature, fishing operations emit about 1 billion tons of CO2 emissions per year – higher than those emitted by aviation (before the COVID pandemic – 19 ).

Industrial fishing, in particular the method of pulling nets along the seabed, not only contributes to climate change becoming more serious, but also greatly damages biodiversity. positive.

“This activity is the equivalent of plowing an old forest, repeating until there is nothing left,” report author Enric Sala, a marine biologist, points out.

Industrial fishing is also one of the least expensive fishing methods. Researcher Sala also said that most of the hunting grounds have been repeatedly caught, leaving little value left to catch.

Mr. Eric Sala is looking at possible dynamics that could cause the fishing industry and governments to abandon netting methods and hope the findings on the carbon footprint could be just a wake-up call.

The study of Mr. Sala et al. Breaks down the entire ocean into 50 square km units, measuring the extent to which each unit contributes to global marine biodiversity, fish stocks and climate protection, based on a complex analysis of the location, water temperature, salinity and distribution of species, among other factors.

At the same time, this study also monitors the amount of CO2 emissions each unit is capable of absorbing.

By mapping baselines for each previously divided unit, research can calculate the effects of an increase or decrease in fishing and other human activities.

The overall goal is to develop a map of ocean locations that, if protected, would be of maximum benefit to humans in increasing fish stocks, biodiversity and carbon sequestration while minimizing losses. income harm to the fishing industry.

Dismissing the long-held view that protecting oceans harm fisheries, research shows that marine protected areas designed to prevent overfishing will actually boost marine life. by acting as fish nurseries.

According to the study results, ocean protection could increase global fisheries production by more than 8 million tons per year, despite the challenges of overfishing and climate change.

“However, the fishing will have to stop,” said Mr Sala. While mangroves, kelp forests and sea grasslands have good carbon sequestration capacity, below the ocean floor is a large carbon sink.

Once fishermen’s nets are released into the ocean, the carbon gas is released back into the water. Excess carbon in the water turns it into acid, which is harmful to marine organisms.

Worse yet, this situation also affects the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon in the atmosphere: if seawater is saturated, it will not be able to absorb man-made emissions, limiting one of the The best “weapon” of man in the fight against climate change.

By combining publicly available data on the operations of fishing vessels globally with unit estimates of the amount of carbon stored in ocean sediment layers, researcher Sala and his team had The amount of emissions generated by this method can be calculated at the national level.

For example, the European Union emits 274,718,086 tons of carbon into the oceans each year, while Chinese fleets emit 769,294,185 tons and the US emits 19,373,438 tons.

Technological innovations such as green energy production and battery storage are critical to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. But there is a need to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere, and so far the technology has not been able to do it at a reasonable cost and scale.

Mr. Sala said the oceans have been absorbing carbon for thousands of years. “Most people still see oceans as victims of climate change. What people don’t realize is that nature is part of the solution to the climate crisis. ”

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POSCO, the world’s fifth-largest steel producer by production, said on April 14 that it would build a factory in Korea to extract lithium hydroxide, a key ingredient in electric vehicle battery (EV).

POSCO’s announcement said last week that the Board of Directors approved a plan to complete a factory in the industrial city of Gwangyang in southern Korea by 2023.

The plant, which will start construction in the first half of this year, is expected to have an annual production capacity of 43,000 tons of lithium hydroxide, enough to produce about 1 million electric vehicle batteries.

POSCO said they plan to import spodumene for the extract lithium hydroxide at the factory above from Australia.

In addition, POSCO plans to start building another plant near the Salar del Hombre Muerto salt lake in northern Argentina in the coming months. The plant is expected to have an annual capacity of 25,000 tons of lithium.

POSCO purchased lithium mining rights in Argentina from Australian mining company Galaxy Resources for $ 280 million in 2018. Currently, the steel producer has the mining rights for 22,800 hectares of the area.

According to POSCO, the site is confirmed to have lithium reserves of 13.5 million tons, enough to produce batteries for about 370 million electric cars.

The South Korean giant steel giant has stepped up its activities in the electric vehicle segment in recent years as part of its business diversification strategy.

In February 2021, POSCO Chemical, a subsidiary of POSCO, announced plans to invest 275.8 billion won ($ 248 million) to expand the production capacity of cathode, a key component for batteries. EV for a factory in Gwangyang.

In addition, POSCO Chemical also plans to set up factories in China and Europe to promptly supply cathode to EV battery manufacturers.

The EV battery market is on a strong momentum as automakers around the world are racing to convert to electric and eco-friendly vehicles.

This wave comes in the midst of tightening regulations on greenhouse gas emissions by governments – which scientists say is the cause of global warming.

Hand, foot and mouth disease in Vietnam is a gastrointestinal disease and occurs in most provinces and cities. Although the disease is encountered all year round, statistics show that the number of cases usually increases in the period from May 4-5 and from September to October each year.

Pediatric patients with hand, foot and mouth disease are being treated at the National Hospital of Pediatrics.

TS.BS. Nguyen Van Lam, Director of the Center for Clinical Medicine for Children of Tropical Diseases, Central Pediatric Hospital, said that from the beginning of the year until now, the Center has received about 125 patients, hand, foot and mouth disease.

Experts said, although no serious complications were recorded, the number of cases in 2021 had a sudden increase compared to two years ago. In the same period in 2019, the Center received about 70 cases; in 2020, this number is 19-20 cases and in 2021 it is currently 125 cases.

At Children’s Hospital City. HCM is currently receiving treatment for more than 40 patients, hand, foot, mouth and mouth at all levels. The number of children suffering from this disease is increasing day by day.

Some children have also had cardiovascular neurological complications. In particular, some children have very fast disease progresses even though the rash is only small at first.

Meanwhile, according to the Center for Disease Control City. Da Nang, from the beginning of the year to April 2021, the number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease across the city was more than 212, an increase of 2.5 times over the same period in 2020 to 92 cases. Only in the last three weeks of March 2021, the whole city recorded 68 cases.

Nationwide, according to the infectious disease surveillance system from the beginning of 2021 to April 7, the country recorded 17,451 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, including 4 deaths in Kien Giang (2 ), An Giang (1) and Long An (1).

Compared to the same period in 2020, the number of cases increased four times and mainly in the South and local areas in some provinces and cities such as: Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Long An, Dong Thap, An Giang.

Because the disease spreads through the gastrointestinal tract, contact, droplets and spread from person to person. Therefore, climatic conditions, a crowded environment, and hygiene habits are factors that make the spread of the disease.

To prevent hand, foot and mouth disease, according to the representative of the National Hospital of Pediatrics, people must ensure distance, keep the habits of hand hygiene, children’s toys must be kept clean to avoid cross-contamination.

Experts also recommend that parents need to feed their children cooked foods, boiled drinks, use easily digestible foods, ensure nutrition to strengthen their children.

“Parents need to clean the body every day for the baby, when taking a bath to avoid drafts. For wounds in the throat, children must rinse their mouths according to the instructions and apply pain relievers “, the director of the Center for Clinical Medicine of Children Tropical Diseases said.

In the treatment of hand, foot, mouth and mouth Dr. Lam pointed out some mistakes of parents in monitoring and treatment.

Accordingly, when seeing that the child does not respond to fever reduction, some parents immediately increase the dose for their child. “This is a very dangerous thing that can lead to poisoning and liver damage because fever-reducing drugs must be treated with the right dose and only once every six hours”, experts of the National Hospital of Pediatrics said.

It is known that at the establishment also received cases of children not responding to antipyretic fever, parents impatiently used another dose of fever-reducing, leading to overdose, causing children with paracetamol poisoning, leading to severe liver damage. masonry.

Although the rate of children having brain damage due to hand, foot and mouth disease is not too high, if the child has severe complications due to delay in treatment, it will cause brain stem damage, leaving serious sequelae such as encephalitis, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary edema. level …

In the extreme form, the disease can cause serious illness in the child and death if it is not cared for and treated promptly. Therefore, when parents see signs of aggravation of their children, they should promptly send their children to medical facilities for prompt monitoring and treatment, to avoid unfortunate consequences.

To prevent hand, foot and mouth disease, everyone needs to practice good eating and drinking hygiene; do not feed the baby; not feeding children, sucking hands, sucking toys; Do not allow children to share napkins, handkerchiefs, and eating utensils such as cups, bowls, plates, spoons, and toys that have not yet been disinfected.

Residents need to regularly clean surfaces, daily contact tools such as toys, school supplies, door handles, stair handrails, table / chair surfaces, floors with soap or detergent. usually, common, normal. Restrict or not let your child come into contact with someone who is sick or suspected of having an illness.