Burden on world trade Freighters back up off southern China

As of: 21.06.2021 8:59 a.m.

The container ships are stowed in the fourth largest port in the world. The reason is a corona outbreak in Shenzhen-Yantian. The international movement of goods is impaired – possibly until the end of the year.

From Steffen Wurzel, ARD studio Shanghai

The congestion of the container ships off southern China is worse than that Blockade of the Suez Canal in March This is how Vincent Clerc, manager of the Danish shipping company Maersk, summed it up in a conversation with journalists in mid-June. At times, around 130 container ships from all over the world were anchored off the port of Shenzhen-Yantian, as reported by the Bloomberg news agency.

Weeks-long consequences for world trade

The reason for the traffic jam is a new – albeit small – corona outbreak in the southern Chinese part of Guangdong, where Shenzhen is located. Because the local authorities ordered the port of Shenzhen to be partially closed due to the corona, ships could not dock and cast off. Supply chains worldwide are out of step. German companies in the Guangdong region are also reporting that department stores are sometimes overcrowded. In the meantime, the situation in Guangdong has normalized, but weeks will pass before the backlog has completely cleared, estimates Nick Marro, an analyst for world trade at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in Hong Kong. The backlog will therefore continue for weeks through the global supply chains.

Traffic jam in the fourth largest port in the world

Shenzhen-Yantian is the fourth largest container port in the world; Last year more than 27 million standard containers (TEU) were handled there. For comparison: In Hamburg there were fewer than nine million containers in 2020, i.e. around a third of them.

The logistics delays are a problem especially for the tech and electronics industry: around 90 percent of all electronics exports from China go through the port of Shenzhen-Yantian. Analyst Nick Marro expects the situation to remain tense, given the global openings after the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Relaxation probably only towards the end of the year

“There is no sign of an end to global consumer demand for goods and products. In many western countries, stocks are usually replenished in the third quarter of the year, which continues to ensure high trading activity,” says Marro. “This suggests that the tensions in global logistics and at the ports will not ease until the fourth quarter of the year.” In China, almost no reports are made of the container ship congestion in front of the port of Shenzhen-Yantian

Illustration Perhaps, persimmon is a fruit that brings mixed emotions. Just tasting one fruit, I feel like I can see the taste of summer and earth suddenly coming. A little bit of spicy mixed with a bit of mild sourness and left behind is a light, numbing sweetness on the tip of the tongue. The most special is the scent of ripe persimmon. When the burden of persimmons passes on the street, it must be very clear to be able to recognize the sweet, slightly pungent fragrance carried in the wind. Red envelopes are not only a gift for our children, but also used by mothers to treat diseases. Every time it was the season of persimmon, my mother carefully separated the seeds, took the peel to dry it, and used it as a dewormer for my brothers and sisters. Once, my brother caught a cold in the rain, so he coughed a lot, my mother bought some yellow rosemary, washed and steamed it with rock sugar for him to eat. Miraculously, my brother stopped coughing immediately. When the persimmons are ripe, my mother often soaks sugar in syrup to drink. The purchased persimmons are washed with boiled water to cool and then left open. When the water was drained, my mother instructed me to use scissors to cut the stalk. My mother often told me that you shouldn’t use your hands to pick it up because it will break the persimmon fruit. The glass vase was washed and dried. My mother sprinkled persimmons in the jar, and covered it with rock sugar. Then, she tied the mouth of the jar to a cool place. When the rock sugar layer dissolves, it can be used as a yellowish water. At noon in the summer, make a glass of sweet and cool persimmon water, we slowly enjoy. Oh my, the characteristic scent of persimmons rushes to the nose, spicy but not too harsh like lemon peel, orange peel. Next is the sour, sweet and cool taste that permeates the taste buds. Interestingly, when using this beverage, we can leisurely watch and enjoy pieces of brown persimmon in a glass of golden water. Because the persimmon season suddenly comes and goes, clever housewives often make jam to save. I still remember, the years I went to school away from home, me and my friends were so happy, competing for breath, cherishing the jam that my mother sent me. We shared each piece of chewy, chewy sugar-matched jam that we missed our homeland dearly. Another season of persimmons has returned. Persimmon fruit evokes nostalgia for children far from home with fond memories. The taste of red skin awakens someone’s beautiful memories of a carefree childhood gift. And… Hanoi streets are full of evocative and evocative burdens of persimmons.

Madeleine Madeleine, the shellfish cake, is known as “the muse in the French tea party”. Not only popular in luxury culinary parties in France, today this cake has appeared widely in many bakeries and coffee shops around the world. The origin story of this pastry is said to date back to the 18th century. At that time, a young girl named Madeleine Paulmier served the duke of Lorraine her “closet” cake, much to the satisfaction of the noble. King Louis XV and Queen Marie Antoinette also loved this cake and introduced it to the French court. Since then, Madeleine cake has become famous, brought to tea parties by the elite. Madeleines belong to the basic line of cakes, but with a higher percentage of butter than the traditional recipe. The right Madeleines must have a golden core, bloom evenly, soft and moist. Today, bakers also vary desserts with many different flavors such as chocolate, matcha, fruit jam… Biting a piece of cake, you will immediately feel the delicious taste of butter mixed with sweet honey, melting right at the tip of your tongue. Photo: Mads.original, parischezsharon. Victoria Sponge Cake Victoria Sponge Cake (or Victoria Sandwich) is considered the quintessential dish of UK cuisine. This type of cake appeared in the nineteenth century, in the luxurious tea parties of the Queen of England, Victoria. The story goes that Anna, Duchess of Bedford, one of Queen Victoria’s close friends, always feels hungry at dusk. Therefore, the Duchess had the idea to organize an afternoon tea party to fill the hungry stomachs of the diners in the palace. In 1885, Queen Victoria organized herself a tea party similar to that of Duchess Anna. The chefs in the court created the Victorian cake, named after the queen at that time. Royal guests, including Queen Victoria, were delighted to enjoy this cake. Traditional Victorian cake made from flour, sugar, eggs, rum… This was one of the first famous cakes that did not require fermentation. Jam and cream are mixed and placed between the two layers of cake. Today, the Victoria Sponge Cake version can add fresh fruit, chocolate on top to increase the attractiveness. Photo: Susycottage, belfast_undercover_chef. Pavlova Not only surpassing the standards of an ordinary cake, Pavlova also has an interesting story about a talented ballerina. Around 1926-1929, the leading female ballerina in the world at that time, Anna Matveyevna Pavlova, toured through New Zealand and Australia. The enchanting flexibility of the female dancer’s dance has inspired chefs in Oceania countries to create a delicate Pavlova cake. It is also known as “cloud cake” because of its ethereal and gentle look. Without using regular flour, Pavlova is simply made from beaten egg whites with sugar (this mixture is also known as meringue). Pavlova’s filling is sweet fluffy marshmallow. The cake has a floating appearance like a cloud, elegant taste, appealing to the taste buds. Photo: Djaouida_food_and_coffee, pancakesandmorebistro. Tarte Tatin Tarte Tatin apple pie appeared in 1898 in France. Many people believe that this cake was born from a “fire” phase of the sisters Stéphanie and Caroline Tatin in the process of running their Tatin hotel. Stéphanie Tatin, because she beat the apples in butter and sugar for so long, they burned them. To save the situation, she put the raw crust on the pan, then put it straight into the oven. This tart made by the “reversed” process accidentally has an attractive appearance, rich flavor after coming out of the oven. The cake has a top layer of apples soaked in caramel and butter, and the bottom is a crispy tart shell. Diners can feel this cake with all their senses. The nose-splitting aroma from the butter-sugar sauce, the crispy crust texture on the first bite, followed by the caramel layer that is carefully won for a sweet taste… Photo: Unsplash.

Container charges increased more than 4 times According to Drewry World, the container freight rate announced on May 27, 2021 for a 40-foot container from Shanghai (China) to Rotterdam (Netherlands) has increased to USD 10,174, up 3.1% from a week earlier and up 485% from a year ago. The global container freight rate index (which includes eight major routes) was up 2%, to $6,257 from a week earlier and 293% higher from a year ago. Freight rates are at their highest levels since 2011. Container freight rates are rising because demand is outstripping supply due to a shortage of 20- and 40-foot containers. In the context of consumer demand and the price of basic raw materials, commodities increased sharply, leading many businesses to increase stockpiling of goods, disruption from the congestion of the Suez Canal at the end of March 2021. Port congestion is causing delays and higher costs for shippers, while ocean carriers enjoy sky-high profits. According to the chairman of a seafood processing company, it is estimated that the freight rate of container ships from Vietnam to Europe has increased more than four times, from 1,700-1,800 USD/container to 7,000-8,000 USD/container compared to before the epidemic occurred. out. Freight rates to the East Coast of the United States have increased more than 1.7 times, from 4,500 USD to 8,000 – 10,000 USD/container. Opportunities are not spread evenly On the listed stock exchange today, the number of enterprises providing shipping services is relatively small. Enterprises such as Hai An Transport and Loading Joint Stock Company (code HAH), PetroVietnam Transportation Joint Stock Corporation (code PVT), Vietnam Shipping Joint Stock Company (code) can be mentioned immediately. VOS)… The shipping market share is still mainly in the hands of foreign enterprises. At PVT, in recent years, the business has continuously pursued a fleet rejuvenation strategy to increase business efficiency, by the end of 2020 owns a fleet of 34 ships. The company operates mainly in the field of transporting crude oil, oil products, transporting LPG…, products related to the parent company is the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN). Therefore, PVT is not able to decide on freight prices, leading to stable gross profit margin and no growth, although oil prices and freight rates have fluctuated in recent years. At VOS, as of December 31, 2020, the company owns a fleet of 12 ships with a total tonnage of 405,112 dwt, including 8 dry and bulk cargo ships; 2 product tankers and 2 container ships. In addition, the enterprise also periodically leases a number of ships to maintain regular fleet operations of 12-14 ships. VOS’s fleet operates regularly in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, West Africa, Australia, South America… However, the disadvantage of VOS is that the fleet is quite old and has not been renewed due to its financial potential. limited, while import-export businesses often require larger shipments and prefer new generation fleets. HAH owns this advantage, when continuously investing in new ships from 2014 up to now. The Company’s fleet includes 8 ships, serving both domestic and international routes. At the shareholders’ meeting in 2021, HAH’s Board of Directors shared that they continue to plan to invest in more fleets to increase the number of domestic flights, and maintain and develop 2 import and export cargo trips to Hong Kong and Singapore. . In the first quarter of this year, HAH recorded revenue of 359 billion dong, profit after tax of 85.5 billion dong, up 28.4% and 174% respectively over the same period last year. Gross profit margin increased sharply from 19.2% to 27%. After the first 3 months of the year, HAH has completed up to 54.1% of the year’s profit plan. The business said that profit growth was positive in the first quarter of 2021 due to the fact that sea transport activities have started with positive signs and increased transportation demand from the last 6 months of 2020. Along with the company’s investment in the HA View vessel in August 2020, the output of Hai An fleet increased by more than 50% compared to the same period last year. The increase in fleet volume leads to an increase in the output of port operations and depots. Besides, the increase in freight rates and the decrease in raw material prices also had a positive impact on profits.

Resources: – 1kg of strawberries – 500g white sugar đường – Lemon juice (2-3 fruits) – Glass bottle Making: Step 1: First, strawberries choose large, ripe berries. Then, soak the strawberries in a bowl of water for 5-10 minutes. Next, wash each fruit one by one, then continue to soak in diluted salt water for 10 minutes, then rinse, take out and dry. Step 2: Cut the strawberries into small pieces, marinate them with sugar and lemon juice. Step 3: Put the mixed strawberry mixture into the pot, put on the stove to boil over medium heat. During the cooking process, if there is flour, remember to take it out. Then continue to boil for 20 minutes. Step 4: When the jam is fragrant and blended, you just need to pour the strawberries into a bowl, let it cool and put it in a glass jar. To preserve jam for a long time, keep this jam jar in the refrigerator. Passion fruit jam Resources: Passion fruit: 1kg White granulated sugar: 800gr Blender Bowls, spoons,… Making: Step 1: Prepare passion fruit – Buy passion fruit and wash it thoroughly with water to remove all dust and dirt on the outside of the peel to avoid getting dirty during the process of getting the passion fruit. – After washing, put the passion fruit into the basket, let it drain all the water. – Use a sharp knife to split the passion fruit in half, scoop out all the pulp of the passion fruit into a large bowl. Repeat until you run out of prepared passion fruit. – The purple rind of the passion fruit you wash, set aside to make jam with passion fruit peel. – Put all the passion fruit pulp into the blender, puree. You can strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the residue. Step 2: Cook passion fruit juice – You put a pot on the stove, put all the passion fruit juice in and cook until it boils, then turn off the heat and let it cool. The purpose of this is to make the taste of passion fruit more fragrant and richer. – The ratio to cook passion fruit juice is 1:1, that is, 1kg of fresh passion fruit juice will correspond to 1kg of white sugar. However, in this recipe, 1kg of fresh passion fruit is used in this recipe, so the amount of white sugar used to cook the juice is only 800 grams. This amount of sugar is just enough to ensure a balance between the sweet and sour taste of passion fruit jam. – If you like to eat more sour or sweeter, you can also increase or decrease the amount of sugar a bit to suit your taste. Step 3: Cook passion fruit jam – Proceed to cook passion fruit jam, put a pot on the stove, pour the passion fruit juice and sugar into the pot to cook together. – Adjust the heat to medium, use a spoon or chopsticks to stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. – When the passion fruit jam is boiling, use a spoon to scoop out the foam in the pot so that the finished jam is clearer and more delicious. – Wait until the jam is slightly woven, then turn off the heat and let it cool. Step 4: Finished products and storage – Passion fruit jam is completely cooled, then put in a glass jar, close the lid and store in the refrigerator. Apple jam Resources: 3 apples 100g sugar/brown sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons pink Himalayan salt Making: – Step 1: Prepare apples Peel 3 apples, remove the seeds and cut the apples into small squares. Put about 300ml of filtered water in a bowl with 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt, stir until the salt dissolves, then pour in the cut apples and soak for 5 minutes. Next, you put about 200ml of water into the pot, pour the brine into the apple with 60g of sugar and boil for 3-5 minutes. When done, pour the whole apple juice into the blender and puree. – Step 2: Cook jam Put the apple mixture in step 1 into the pot with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and the remaining 40g of sugar/brown sugar. Cook while stirring on low heat until the mixture thickens, then turn off the heat. Wait for the jam to cool down, pour it into a glass jar and you’re done! Pineapple jam Resources: 2 pineapples just ripe 200g white sugar Implementation steps: Step 1: After the pineapple has been cleaned, cut the flesh and remove the pulp. Then, cut it into small pieces and put it in the blender but you should not grind it too fine. Filter through the rail to remove the water and remove only the residue. Step 2: Put the pineapple pulp in a bowl and marinate with sugar for 30 to 35 minutes until the sugar has melted and absorbed into the pineapple. Step 3: Put the pineapple mixture just marinated in the pan to slug. Keep the heat very low and stir continuously until the jam thickens, do not let the jam become too sweet. Step 4: Wait until the jam cools down, put it in a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator to keep it longer. Xiao Bao (Synthetic) Photo: Collectibles

Initially, most publishers were not interested in Kim’s idea, but that changed when cooking shows featuring many famous chefs and children became popular on television. . A woman who is passionate about food and writes children’s books Thanks to her two daughters, Kim Zachman was inspired and spent a lot of time preparing familiar dishes in the United States such as peanut butter and fruit jam sandwiches, crispy fried chicken, and hot sauce. dog or pizza. She also has a special love for children’s books. In addition to writing articles for newspapers and magazines, Kim Zachman is not afraid to try her hand at writing books for young readers. Book There’s No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods (roughly translated: There’s no “cold meat” in hamburgers: Facts and Anecdotes of Popular Dishes) is her most recently published publication. Sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs or pizzas are favorites among Americans. Photo: AP Images. Kim Zachman shared that composing for a young age was a challenge. The author must learn how to express words in a way that is easy to understand, using simple, short and close sentences. “It’s a constant learning process,” she said. Most publishers were not in favor of the idea of ​​writing books about the history of American foods. But “now, the times are different, and children are interested in food”, she confidently asserts. Interesting things about American dishes you may not know Kim Zachman shared that she was excited to learn about the foods that people love. Each story includes many aspects of history, interesting facts, nutrients in food and even instructions or recipes. For example, you need about 128g with each serving of peanut butter and sugar, add an egg to get the perfect cookie. Divide the mixture into small portions on the cake tray, press the dough ball with a fork to flatten, and finally bake at 176 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. The story of the first deep-fried boneless chicken (bread crumbs), also known as nugget, is also loved by the female author. The dish has been sold at McDonald’s worldwide since the early 1980s. Anyone who watches American television probably knows kids love peanut butter and jam spread between two slices of sandwich bread. In fact, the dish has a starting point that has little to do with the little ones. Peanut butter and jam sandwiches began to accompany American soldiers during World War I and became popular in the military throughout the 1940s. When soldiers returned from World War II, they started making sandwiches. peanut butter and jam for my kids. Children in America love to eat peanut butter and jam sandwiches. Photo: Pinterest. Today, there are many brands of peanut butter available everywhere. But Mrs. Kim Zachman learned that, in 1910, in Kansas alone (USA) there were 21 different brands of peanut butter. The intersection of American cuisine Some American foods are actually versions of dishes brought by immigrants. For example, hamburgers originated in Germany, but this dish only started to become popular when an American came up with the idea of ​​​​cracking ingredients into a bagel. Speaking of another dish that is also round, pizza has been the food of the poor in Italy for hundreds of years. In 1905, Gennaro Lombardi, an Italian immigrant, opened the first pizza shop in New York City (USA). Now, New York-style pizza is famous all over the world. Pepperoni (dry sausage) is not something that is added to the traditional Italian pizza. It’s an American creation, stemming from German immigrants wanting a spicy hot dog. Kim Zachman said the influx of immigrants has contributed to American food culture in many ways. “When immigrants came to the US, not all of them were able to find work. So they started a food business with small mobile food vending machines,” she added. Hamburger is one of the foods that many people argue about the origin. Photo: There’s No Ham in Hamburgers. Not every story in author Kim Zachman’s books is true, some have been passed down by word of mouth for generations and remain untested. However, it can be said that the more interesting the stories that revolve around, the more likely it is to be accurate. The book of the American “pen” has 10 parts. She said she cherished writing about more foods. Donuts, tacos, cheese and macaroni (short, straight or curved tube noodles, often called nui by Vietnamese) will probably be included in her food book later. And one thing is for sure, the work is also for children. Make cheese-soaked pizza with pan at home To make delicious pizza does not need to be too fussy. You can learn the following simple recipe and make it at home.

According to analysts, Bitcoin is too expensive, causing investors to rush to find new digital currencies to profit. As a result, Ethereum has increased by more than 40% in value in the past April. Ethereum cryptocurrency was launched in 2013 with the purpose of being used to transact for an intranet of the same name. Now it is turning these crypto holders into billionaires with skyrocketing prices. The Ethereum cryptocurrency is also benefiting from the rise of NFTs, aka non-fungible tokens. This is a digital asset designed to represent ownership of unique virtual items such as art and sports memorabilia. Many NFTs like CryptoKitties and CryptoPunks are all running on Ethereum. However, this outburst of activity has resulted in congestion on the Ethereum network. Ethereum is currently being upgraded with the ambition of enabling faster transaction times and reducing the amount of power required to process transactions.

Just type the phrase “jam cau kieng” on the internet, users can find a series of posts for sale with prices ranging from 150,000 – 160,000 VND / kg. However, this item is not available often, lucky customers ask when it is there, they can buy it right away, or else they will have to wait. The areca fruit is picked to prepare the jam. Ms. Ngoc – an online seller of areca jam, said that this item depends a lot on the weather. “This kind of jam must be dried in the middle of the sun to achieve the best consistency and dryness. If the weather is wet, the jam must be dried in the oven, it will make them very hard, the flexibility will also be lessened, ”she said. Each time, she can only make a few kilograms of jam, so she is always in a shortage. She said: “I research on the internet so I know how to make this jam and sell it because I find it to be quite good. But as a small retailer, I do not have the wholesale quantity even though sometimes there are customers who contact me to buy wholesale ”. This fruit will be crushed to get the seeds inside. Also making areca jam for sale, Ms. Hoa said when she was first sold, many curious people ordered to try it. Most of them found it very strange and always texted asking: “Areca fruit can also be eaten?”, “How will you eat?” … “Many people ask a lot and I only know how to answer it by everyone should buy it to enjoy. Yet when I made the first batch of about 2kg of jam, I sold it all within 1 note. Customers just put a half a pound “, she said. Through many stages, the new ornamental areca nut can become a jam. Talking about how to make this jam, she said areca fruit must be selected, not all fruits can be done. The too old fruit will be hard on seeds, and when eaten, they will not be able to chew, while the young ones that are too young will be soft, pasty and not delicious. The best way is that the fruits that when cut in half will find that areca nut fits well, you can use your fingernails to try it, if it’s too hard, then remove it. The next stage will pick up each fruit, use a hard object like a pestle or hit a hard log to get the seeds of the areca tree. Then, bring these seeds soaked in water mixed with lemon and salt, wash 3-4 times. Then boil 3 times with salt and lemon water so that areca seeds are no longer acrid and white seeds, each 5-10 minutes. Continue, the maker will marinate with sugar, can use yellow sugar to color up will look better. After that, they will remove and cook the pot and simmer until it is thick, take it out and dry in the sun. Jam from this fruit ranges from 150,000 to 160,000 VND / kg. According to research, areca fruit is one of the medicines that can cure diabetes. Herbalist Hua Hien Quang (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) said he used ornamental areca fruit in combination with toad fruit to treat a patient with diabetes. Accordingly, the patient was combined with a low-protein, sugar-based diet and exercised regularly. Yet, for a while the disease can be completely cured.

Sharing about her new product, Ms. Lai expressed: “Consumers now tend to reduce sweetness and care more about health … I think, fruit peel, especially grapefruit peel are not only processed. making jam to “play with”, but also used to support a number of diseases, such as: reducing blood fat, fatty liver, reducing cholesterol, clearing neck, supporting digestion … After that, I started to produce dried grapefruit peel jam to support health ”. Ms. Lai aims to achieve OCOP standard for the products of pomelo peel and kumquat in the future Also using grapefruit peel as jam, but the pomelo peel product of Mrs. Lai is not dried but only dried. When eating grapefruit peel, you can still feel the full flavor of grapefruit, keep the green color of grapefruit like when you first picked it, bite into a piece of grapefruit that is both flexible and fragrant, making people remember. Any journey to new things is also challenging and arduous, as is the case with Ms. Lai. Initially experiencing, researching to launch new products, Lai herself has failed many times. Just a small process of processing the wrong product with the wrong formula will spoil the experimental batch of dried pomelo jam. In that process, she both works and learns from experience, and at the same time, continuously corrects the recipe to produce a complete product. With a high determination to bring to the market a new product line, Ms. Lai does not stop researching, so it takes a long time for the pomelo peel jam and dried kumquat to be successful. When it comes to grapefruit peel, the process of processing bitter ingredients is not easy. In the grapefruit peel contains a large amount of essential oils. This is the ingredient that makes up the characteristic flavor of the product. But this is what causes the product to be bitter if not handled properly. According to Ms. Lai, the selected pomelo peel material must be a new, fresh shell. Do not choose shells that have been wilted, rotten, or have black spots on the surface. It can be said that the choice of raw materials greatly affects the color and taste of the finished product. Towards OCOP products in the future, Ms. Lai determined that the dried fruit jam or kumquat must be clean from the ingredients to the table, so, right from the selection of ingredients, Ms. Lai is very strict. With the jam of pomelo peel and pomelo peel, she chose to be the quality green skin pomelo variety of a business household buying and selling rice, Hung Hanh rice variety, the product has been assessed and recognized by the province as 3-star OCOP standard. “The plasticizing process is the most important. Because just keep low heat, just have to stir your hands evenly on the stove. Just a little negligence, the peel of grapefruit or kumquat will be dry and hard, not finished as expected. To make 1kg of dried pomelo peel jam, it takes 4 grapefruit fruits. With the selling price of 350,000 VND / kg of dried fruit jam / kumquat, my product is very attractive. Through the survey, many people believe that if the jam is delicious, high quality and brings health benefits, the price is “slightly” better than the market, they also accept it. Through the launch at the booth “OCOP products accompanying consumers in An Giang in 2021” took place from January 8 to January 10, 2021 at the pedestrian street of Ho Chi Minh City. Long Xuyen, my 2 products are favored by consumers. Since then, I have continuously orders. Currently, on average, each month, I sell to the market more than 20kg of pomelo peel jam, dried kumquat, on holidays and Tet, I have increased a lot ”- Mrs. Lai confided. Ms. Lai has invested in a small plastic dryer which costs 7-8 million VND. When making products, she hires some local idle workers (preferably disabled) to pack and pack for 10,000 VND / kg. Currently, her products have been tested by the Quality Control Center (Can Tho City) with no preservatives, no color products, no chemical residues, no plant protection drugs, and at the same time certified. food safety hygiene products.

Thu Dao said that the section passing Bao Loc Pass was blocked from early in the morning, motorcycles moved slowly, the cars in the long line inched up little by little: “This is the second time I travel to Dalat. The last time I went was around June. , it was not a holiday, so the road was quite quiet and comfortable. If I knew the traffic was this hard, I would not have chosen to go to the holiday. ” In the same situation, tourists Ha Thanh (Ho Chi Minh City) complained: “In 2 hours, I can move 1 km, I must eat a ceremony on the pass”. The image of extended vehicles is still shared continuously on tourist groups, attracting attention. Minh Sang, working in Da Lat, said on the morning of April 30, areas in the city were not too crowded. “Reading a lot of news about traffic jams on the way to Dalat, especially at Bao Loc pass, I guess just this afternoon, places like the night market, the square will be crowded.” Cars moved little by little on the way to Dalat. Photo: Thanh Buoi. Thanh Buoi, a car company that specializes in exploiting the HCM City – Da Lat route, announced on the fanpage: “Because the route from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat is heavily stuck on the Bao Loc pass, most of the bus depart at night 29 / 4 have not escaped from this point. At the same time, cars from Da Lat could not return in time to return to Ho Chi Minh City. Below the post, many people worry that the delay of the car will affect the pre-prepared travel plans, some others wonder whether to cancel the room in Da Lat to avoid overload, while protecting the safety of not myself. Traffic congestion also affected the people of Da Lat who wanted to return to their homeland for a holiday. After 9 hours traveling on a 7-seater car, Vy Nhat Bao also came home: “Many of my friends left from 22:00 last night, until now, they are still stuck on Bao Loc pass, fortunately I go early”. With the feature of cold weather all year round, Da Lat becomes an ideal destination for tourists who want to relax during the Tet holiday. As noted by Zing Many prominent accommodations in the foggy city announced their vacations a month ago.

On the other hand, large size can cause makeup difficulties like non-stick makeup. To fix this, Beautynesia outlined habits to avoid in daily activities. Improper face washing The first habit that can create large pores is not properly cleaning your facial skin. This leaves dirt on the face while clog pores. Many people use concealer, foundation or powder to conceal large pores. This makeup step is not wrong but you need to make sure to clean it off before going to bed. Sleeping with makeup that remains intact can clog up, leading to dirt build-up, larger pores, and pimples. Therefore, facial skin needs to be properly cleaned and done every day. Cleansing skin is a care step that cannot be ignored. Photo: Allure. Use allergenic cosmetics For people who have problems with the size of their pores, you should be wise in choosing cosmetics. Some products have oil-based ingredients that cause skin pimples or cause dirt to become clogged. Therefore, you should pay close attention to the ingredients, note even if they are non-acne-causing products. Squeeze blackheads This is a job that many people do regularly. “When your skin is squeezed and stretched, you’re contributing to wrinkles, inflammation and irritation that affect pore size over time,” says dermatologist Joel Schlessinger. In addition, extreme motion and pressure make the transfer of oil, bacteria and other impurities more dangerous from your hands, which can lead to a blockage. Squeezing blackheads can cause irreversible damage to your skin over time. The blackheads after squeezing become empty and easily filled with dirt and bacteria from the hands. Photo: Benzac. Skip the sunscreen Over time, skin loses elasticity, making pores look more visible. Sun exposure accelerates skin aging. Sunscreen helps to reduce the negative effects of the sun’s rays on your skin. The visible harm of ignoring it is growing pores. Therefore, sunscreen should be included in the list of mandatory things of skin care routine. Besides, you should choose products that suit your facial skin condition. You should choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Photo: Nykaa. Consume foods high in oils and fats Basically, the foods you consume will affect your appearance. Oily foods cause the insulin hormone in the body to produce more, clogging the pores and resulting in large size. Therefore, start making changes to your lifestyle by consuming low-fat foods like fruits and vegetables. In addition, you need to provide enough fluids for your body to keep your skin healthy and hydrated. 5 easy-to-do anti-aging skin treatments The earlier you fight aging, the longer you will prolong the appearance of these signs of age.

During hot weather, high temperatures make skin more oily. Sebum, impurities, and dead skin accumulate under the pores. If not removed, they can clog, allowing acne to form. Photo: Pinterest. 1. Prevent clogged pores: According to the SkinKraft , skin cells are worn out due to exposure to the environment. The dead cells naturally shed, replaced by newly developed ones underneath. Exfoliation releases impurities that accumulate in the pores. From there, prevent the formation of whiteheads and blackheads. Image: TruePic. 2. Prevent acne: Dermatologist Michelle Henry in New York (USA) explains: “Exfoliation helps open pores, reduce acne”. However, exfoliating should be done in a safe, non-irritating way. If your skin is sensitive or acne-prone, you should avoid physical exfoliation with granules or an abrasive face scrub. Image: Boyuum, Naturalfrenchsoap. 3. Improve skin tone: Aged cells accumulate for a long time, making the skin look rough and dull. Exfoliants break down the bonds between cells for easy removal. Besides, it also smooths the overall texture, helping to uniform skin tone over time. Image: Duebass. 4. Stimulating collagen synthesis: Exfoliation contributes to collagen production. This improves skin structure, integrity and maintains a plump appearance. As such, exfoliating also brings anti-aging benefits, reducing sagging, wrinkled skin. Image: Adore Beauty. 5. New cell proliferation: Exfoliation helps skin become radiant and bright. This skincare step promotes new, healthy cell regeneration and cell production. When the old skin layer is replaced by the new one, the skin will look smooth and ruddy. Image: Clarityy News, Self. 6. Enhance blood circulation: While exfoliating, fingers need to perform massage. The above habit stimulates lymph drainage, transports oxygen to skin cells to nourish. Image: Jiyyoon_s2, Ulzzanggirlth. 7. Support effective skin care cosmetics: Clean skin, open pores are the foundation of beautiful looks. Without dead skin or impurities clogging pores, the nutrients from cosmetics penetrate deeper. From there, serums, moisturizers can maximize their nourishing, brightening or anti-aging benefits. Image: Dermafix. The secret to acne-free skin Proper care helps you prevent acne effectively, and at the same time have smooth, fresh skin.

100g of range is priced at 39,000 VND / kg At Bach Hoa Xanh system, sturgeon fruit with the price of 39,000 VND / 100g (390,000 VND / kg) is introduced and can be eaten fresh, made salad, cake, jam, juice or used as decorative ingredients. dishes,… A reporter survey at Big C supermarket (Go Vap district, Ho Chi Minh City), the area of ​​imported fruit has a board introducing the American or South American range, but carefully looking, we only find that the massage is from Vietnam ( like South America). Fresh fruit in a 160g plastic box costs 55,000 VND (equivalent to more than 340,000 VND / kg). Squeeze is sold in the area of ​​imported fruit from Big C Go Vap When the reporter wants to look for imported bags such as the introduction board, the staff said that there is no imported goods, but the introduction board is incorrectly recorded. This explanation seems plausible because according to Vietnam’s current list of imported fresh fruits, there is no name for pineapple. South American massage range presented at Organic Town Nguyen Du space (District 1) Introducing the South American massage at the Organic Town Nguyen Du space (District 1) recently, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung, Sales Manager of Song Nga International Co., Ltd. (Lam Dong) said that there are many growing places. Small-scale retail is mainly sold online, while the company’s products are allowed to enter the supermarket due to VietGap certification. This is a variety imported from South America, not an old-fashioned variety in Vietnam with similar appearance but larger size. Stinging them with cherry tomatoes, eaten with a similar taste “In addition to the fresh squeeze, the company also has processed products such as jam, dried, juice, … Particularly, the juice of some big coffee chains in Ho Chi Minh City buys to prepare drinks. The market is quite high, but the market is very well received although we have not implemented promotional programs due to the limited potential of the start-up company. Currently the company brings to the market about 10 tons of goods every month “- Ms. Thuy Use share. South American sturgeon is similar in appearance to the sturgeon that grows in Vietnam but is larger in size According to Ms. Thuy Dung, those who buy mediocreets often want to regain their childhood memories because this is a fruit quite similar to the wild rose bushes in the old days. Another group is a foreign visitor or a Vietnamese who used to live abroad, so knowing the benefits of health and well-being, thus gaining a large number of loyal customers. Currently, this fruit is in the same segment as cherry, blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry.

Face mapping associates skin areas with various internal organs. Thousands of years ago, when this method was first developed, the location of the pimple helped doctors diagnose internal health problems. Today, this practice is still used regularly to help eliminate health-related factors or inadequate lifestyles that cause acne. You can understand your overall health based on the location of the pimple on your face. Photo: boa forma. Forehead Dr. Amanda Doyle – a dermatologist in New York, USA – said the location of acne in the forehead often related to the digestive system. These are signs that your body is having difficulty breaking down food or liver problems. In addition, blemishes on the forehead can be the result of stress, unhealthy diet, or lack of sleep. Try cutting out sugar and processed foods from your daily menu, limiting staying up late, and finding ways to relieve stress. Forehead pimples are symptoms of digestive problems. Photo: gettotext. If you have bangs, forehead pimples will appear as excess oil and bacteria are trapped under the hair. What’s more, girls tend to touch their faces all day long to adjust their hair. This makes acne worse. You should use a gentle chemical exfoliant 1-2 times a week to remove excess oil build up, and minimize pore clogging. Nose This is a popular acne spot because the concentration of many oil glands leads to clogged pores. Use moisturizers that are mildly formulated, suitable for your skin, to reduce oil intake. You need to regularly exfoliate your skin and use pimple pads for the nose area. Photo: Sohu. Mother Dermatologist Amanda Doyle says blemishes on the cheeks could be a sign that your body is consuming a lot of sugar. You need to limit sweets and change your diet properly. According to the Top Doctors , cheeks acne is also caused by the lifestyle of each person. In men, shaving cream is a contributing cause of this condition. While foundation or cosmetics is the “culprit” that makes acne appear on female cheeks. If you have persistent pimples on your cheeks, it could be the result of exposing your skin to a dirty pillowcase or phone screen. A study conducted by University College London revealed that most of the phone surface is contaminated with bacteria. So, change your pillowcase at least once a week and wipe your phone often with a disinfectant towel. In addition, you should not bring your phone to the bathroom or toilet. Cheeks acne comes from the daily routine of each person. Photo: flora health. Chin and jaw contour Acne around the chin and jawline are the result of hormonal fluctuations. Women are more likely to get acne in this area than men. Flare-ups occur about 7-10 days before a woman’s menstrual cycle. These hormones stimulate oil glands and clog pores. People need to avoid dairy, processed foods and sugars as these affect hormone levels, aggravating acne. Drinking enough water every day is an easy way to have beautiful skin. Photo: herworld. Around the mouth Pimples around your mouth are caused by an allergic reaction to lipsticks or food residues that have stuck on your skin. In addition, lip hair follicles are blocked with oil and dead skin is also a common cause. If acne recurs around the lip contour, remove the make-up before going to bed and wipe your mouth after eating. In addition, you should create a habit of exfoliating your lips with natural products such as coconut oil, coffee … 2 times / week. The position around the mouth is quite sensitive. Therefore, women should pay attention in their care. Photo: Elle. Hair roots This position is primarily caused by hair care products. If your hair has not been washed, oil will form on the roots, clog pores. In fact, acne occurs because products used for hair coloring and styling contain chemicals that can irritate the skin. Why are you prone to acne? Certain daily habits can cause breakouts, affecting your appearance.

26-year-old excavator driver Abdallah Abdelgawad The incident attracted worldwide attention. As a very important trade route for the world economy, the temporary closure of the canal caused the name Suez to appear in newspapers and social media posts. Photo: Reuters The size difference was too great between the two objects The image shared with dizzying speed of a small excavator trying to rescue the giant ship has surprised many people. The huge difference in the size of the two objects makes one think of an ant trying to get an elephant out of troubled waters. Abdallah Abdelgawad, who operated the small excavator, did not expect to become famous on social media one day. However, from anonymity, he actually became a star widely praised. At 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, Abdelgawad arrived at his workplace as usual. However, the gates are closed and prohibited from entering. “I asked a person and he said there was a boat blocking the canal,” said Abdelgawad, 26. He and his colleagues returned to their residence at Al Arbain, 30 minutes away. An hour later, Abdelgawad received a call from his manager, asking him to immediately go to the east bank of the canal. A Suez Canal Authority car was waiting to take him away. “I told him we were not allowed into the work site because a ship was blocking the channel,” the manager said. “You will come to work on that ship,” recalled Abdelgawad. While the authorities attempted to rescue the ship, Abdelgawad alone dug the silt under the giant ship’s bow. He worked nonstop for more than a day until someone else changed his shift. For the next 5 days, he only had 3-4 hours of rest in each working day to clear the maritime route connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. After extraordinary efforts, including a contribution from Abdelgawad, the super ship Ever Given was successfully rescued. In those days, when his family was worried about his health and phoned every day to inquire, pictures of the giant ship by the excavator were circulating on the Internet. “On social media, they said the excavator and me with the ship were like” ants and an elephant. ” At first I was sad, but then it felt normal that we were finally able to rescue the ship, ”Abdelgawad said in an interview. “On Monday, I was really exhausted. But when the ship was successfully rescued, I caught a video as it started to move,” he said proudly. My Facebook account and said that this achievement is due to my tiny miner. I feel as if I have won a war, “he added. Abdallah Abdelgawad takes a selfie with his excavator. – Photo: Facebook Abdallah Abdelgawad Abdallah Abdelgawad poses with workers at the spot along the Suez Canal, where the container ship Ever Given was stranded. Abdelgawad is paid 3,000 Egyptian pounds ($ 190) a month for his work as a excavator. After this incident, he was greeted as a “hero” when he returned to his small village on the outskirts of the city of Shirbin in Daqhaliyah province. “I know I did something big, when everyone gathered around me I felt proud and my dad said,” You made me proud. ” My phone still keeps ringing. I want to sleep, but I can’t sleep, ”he laughed. “My life has changed because of those pictures.” Even though his social media posts have earned him popularity, Abdelgawad has a message he wants to reach out to all those who mock him. “Don’t make fun of the weak or look down on them. This tiny excavator played a huge role in moving a ship more than 500 times its size. Now, I feel extremely proud of what I have done. I hope you all are proud of me too. ” Said Abdelgawad.

Abdullah Abdul-Gawad and the “tiny” excavator. Photo: BI

But what happened five days later is quite the opposite.

Ever Given – a container ship the size of a skyscraper was stranded on the banks of the canal on March 23. And Abdul-Gawad’s boss immediately called him to the scene.

“We need you to get in the car and come now because you are the only excavator driver nearby,” the leader told the 28-year-old male employee, who has been driving the excavator since college.

Abdul-Gawad vs “monster”

Liberating Ever Given was a combined effort, with winch, tugboat and excavator. But Abdul-Gawad was the one who really faced the problem. Once at the base of the ship, Abdul-Gawad had no choice but to start digging.

According to his estimates, the bow of Ever Given was stuck below about 6 meters of ground. The stern is also caught on the opposite shore. The ship blocked the Suez Canal, blocking all traffic.

The image of a tiny excavator facing a giant ship made many people laugh. But for Abdul-Gawad the situation is much less humorous. It is really dangerous.

The dreadful contrast between the size of the Ever Given ship and the size of Abdul-Gawad’s excavator. Photo: BI

Taking on the task of shoveling to release the bow, just a small mistake by Abdul-Gawad could cause the ship carrying tens of thousands of containers to collapse.

“I was afraid that the ship would be too tilted on one side or the other. If it leans on me, goodbye the excavator, goodbye Abdul-Gawad.

If you see the contrast between the size of the ship and the size of the excavator, you will find it very frightening. ”

Two other excavators were dispatched to the scene a few days later, but the drivers were too scared to do what Abdul-Gawad was doing. Instead, they were just sticking around clearing the rock that Abdul-Gawad dug.

21 hours / day

Wearing thin flip flops, Abdul-Gawad undertook digging for hours. When the tugs are active, Abdul-Gawad will receive a radio signal to temporarily retreat away.

“But you know, until I dig 5 or 6 meters, there’s still no movement.”

Photo: BI

When pictures of Abdul-Gawad’s excavator began to appear on the Internet, he said he felt as if “people were just making fun of me.”

“And that’s what made me more determined. I think, you’re making fun of me so I’ll prove I can do this. ”

Abdul-Gawad said that for several days, he and his colleagues were only allowed to rest at a barracks of border guards nearby.

“They know that if we go home, we won’t be back in about eight or nine hours,” he said.

Abdul-Gawad and his colleagues only slept about three hours a night. One day, only one hour of sleep.

Success

On March 25, a dedicated dredger – Mashhour – participated in the rescue effort Ever Given. Abdul-Gawad’s job at this time was to move soil, rock and sand from the bow of the ship to another place, while the Mashhour knocked silt off the canal.

This concerted effort – with the help of a high tide – brought hopeful signs the next day. And finally, the campaign was successful on March 29. The image of the Ever Given boat escaping made all the workers shout, and the tugboats honk to celebrate.

Abdul-Gawad said he and his colleagues were “half alive from exhaustion.”

“We were pushed to our limits,” said Abdul-Gawad. “But the moment we saw Ever Given off to sea, all fatigue seemed to vanish.”

Field survey officials. Photo: BI

Scary silence

The Suez Canal is a source of pride in Egypt, being called “Egypt’s Gift to the World” on billboards when it expanded in 2015.

President of Egypt – Abdel Fattah el-Sisi declared: “The Egyptians have ended the crisis of the ship stranded Ever Given despite all difficulties.”

But Abdul-Gawad said he hardly attended any of the celebrations. Apart from a small ceremony held by a newspaper, Abdul-Gawad received little or no official recognition for his role.

“I was invited to a ceremony, where they honor the people who took the ships out to sea.” But it is primarily intended for Suez Canal Authority employees, not including Abdul-Gawad because he works for a subcontractor.

Invitations were also sent to Abdul-Gawad at the last minute only. Because the celebration took place in a city four hours away by car. And Abdul-Gawad received an invitation an hour and a half earlier.

Abdul-Gawad said he felt deeply hurt.

“The Suez Canal Authority patted himself on the chest that they have done a great job. But in the end, without an excavator, the ship wouldn’t go anywhere. It can still get stuck. ”

Image of the jam seen from satellite. Photo: Maxar

In an interview on April 8, Abdul-Gawad said that he and his colleagues still have not received overtime pay, even though they work more than 21 hours a day.

However, Abdul-Gawad said he will look back on those extraordinary days with pride.

“This is an achievement,” he said. “At first it was an achievement for Egypt, but it was also an achievement for me. This event can only happen once in my life. Twice at most. It is something to be proud of.”

Then tears can no longer drain down the nose as usual and will cause live tearing symptoms, irritating or causing chronic eye infections.

The pupil is a tubular system, with a special structure that begins with a scale in the inner corner of the eyelid and ends at the lower nasal slit.

Due to the anatomical feature of the tubular system, the most common pathology in the tears is obstruction. When there is an obstruction, tears are not drained down the nose, so it will flow out. Therefore, the most common symptom is watery eyes. If the obstruction process lasts for a long time, then the tear can build up in the tear duct, which can cause an infection in the tear duct. Religious practice can cause inflammation, pain …, if left for a long time, it will lead to complications in the eye.

Anyone can get sick

Pathology that causes morbidity can be found in all ages, from infants to teenagers, and the elderly. Babies after birth (especially premature babies) can also have a blocked religion, called congenital obstruction. The principle is usually caused by the process of forming the vagina in the fetus is incomplete, so the lower end of the nasal tear duct remains the obstructive membrane. Most of these cases go away on their own as they get older.

The cases of obstruction are often caused by trauma to the eye, sinuses or after surgery in the jaw sinus. Chronic eye infections such as trachoma, conjunctivitis can cause tears narrowed. Religious practice is more common in women than in men.

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Common complications

When there is an obstruction, especially an obstruction of the nasal tear duct, it can cause chronic cholecystitis. Patients often have watery eyes, accompanied by purulent discharge. The corner area in the eye can be lighter and tighter. Pressing into this area has pus oozing at the corner of the eye. If left untreated, chronic inflammation can progress to acute inflammation, causing a tear abscess, even leakage, drainage of pus. The patient often aches a lot, the corner in the eye is swollen and red.

The methods of rule of law

Many cases of congenital obstruction will improve on their own within a few months after birth when the baby’s tear drainage system is more complete or when the nasal tear duct opens. In some cases, the ophthalmologist will show you how to press the edge of your baby’s nose to dislodge the membrane.

Most cases of obstruction after a facial injury will not require supportive treatment because the tear drainage system usually takes several months to start working on its own. Therefore, the ophthalmologist will likely suggest the patient wait several months before considering surgery.

In children where the blockage does not improve on its own, or in cases of adults with semi-morbid obstruction, the doctor will intervene with a traditional method. An instrument will be used to dilate the ratio before inserting the catheter into the tear duct through this scale. The stick will be threaded down to the nose and withdrawn. After that, the religion will be pumped with normal saline to flush away the stuffy stagnant substances.

For cases where the vagina is blocked due to inflammation or scar tissue, the doctor will use a small tube thread inserted into the canal down to the nasal tear duct, inflating the balloon at the tip of the tube to expand into a narrow space. , then blow off the ball. This method requires general anesthesia.

Another method, which also requires general anesthesia, is called intubation. The doctor will insert a small piece of the tube into the tear duct through 1 or both of the tear points in the inner corner of the eye, then insert it completely down the nose and remain there for 3 – 4 months. The tip of the tube at the rate is knotted to keep the wire from falling off. This constriction will not cause discomfort.

Surgery is often the option of progressive obstruction. This method is also quite effective for young children with congenital morbidity. However, it is applied after the above methods have failed.

Nasal tear bags are often used to treat most cases of obstruction. The doctor will create a junction between the tear bag and the nose. Therefore, tears will no longer flow down the nasal tear duct, where the obstruction, as before, but flows straight into the nose with a new route. To stabilize the connection, the doctor will put the tube in and save the tube for 3 – 4 months before taking it out.

To prevent postoperative infection, nasal vasoconstrictors and eye drops will be needed. After 3-6 months, the tube placed inside is removed.

If the obstruction is caused by a compression of the tumor, surgery to remove the tumor or other methods to reduce the size of the tumor will be performed to address the cause.

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel relates it to an artery blockage that caused capitalism’s heart attack. An association could not be more relevant. Ever Given gets stuck, but that’s not just its own business. Nearly 400 other ships that wanted to cross Suez were also stuck, causing $ 9.6 billion in trade value to stall.

Obviously no ships were sunk and the cargo will arrive sooner or later but they are slow. Slowly, that’s how capitalism has changed man’s notion of time. If you asked someone who lived in the 17th century about a timetable, they would wonder what the hell you were asking about. Until the 18th century, people just invented a timetable to manage train times. But, it was not until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that industrialists had to optimize it and bring it into economics as an indicator of efficiency. That is, it was only when the capitalists appeared that the expression “time is money” was born.

The image of the pitiful little bulldozer is rescuing the Ever Given super ship into a photo-processing phenomenon on social networks for many days.

Not only that. The Ever Given ship stuck for 6 days in the Suez Canal, Egypt, causing the country to lose $ 12-14 million per day. 6 days seems to be a very special time for Egyptians. In 1967, the Israeli army also landed in Egypt to wage a six-day war over the Arab coalition and as a result Israel then took control of the Gaza Strip, east of Jerusale, the Sinai peninsula, the west bank and Golan Heights.

In retaliation, Egypt closed the Suez Canal and reopened it in 1975. That coincidence is a sign that, if we look closely, the story of the incident in Suez might suggest more.

And, that’s right. Since its inception, Suez has always been a mirror to the world, even if we want to, we can see very clearly the many stages of human history over the past 150 years, only through the lens of Suez: from the owner. colonialism in Africa, to the Cold War and then globalization.

In the mid-19th century, a French diplomat proposed to invest in Egypt building a canal connecting the Mediterranean with the Red Sea, and the creation of that artery was also the beginning of a dark chapter of Africa, when the continent began to be torn apart by Europe. Just before Suez’s inauguration, Khedive (Viceroy) of Egypt defaulted and was forced to sell part of the ownership of the Suez Canal to England – so a colonial dispute broke out between England and France, culminating is the Fashoda event, where the British won Egypt and the French kept only Morocco. So, from the outset, that canal has been a metaphor for a change in power structure.

However, the troubled political situation in Egypt led the British press to coined the term “Egyptian question” as a way of expressing doubt and fear that the occupation of the Suez Canal would pose a threat. Castle. Little is said about, that the formation of the Suez Canal led to the creation of a gothic literary movement about the supernatural forces of the rising ancient Egyptian civilization to destroy the enemy. Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the immortal series of Sherlock Holmes, could not stand out from the trend and he has a short story “Lot No.249” revolving around an Egyptologist who brings back so many antiques. You should get revenge by the zombies.

And, the story of these ancient curses “can be read as a symbol of both a desire for power to fully hold the Suez Canal and the fear of losing it,” as scholar Ailise Bulfin in Trinity College wrote in an essay.

It was the middle of the 19th century. Also until the middle of the 20th century, this time everything changed after 2 world wars. Colonialism is coming to the conclusion of many colonial countries’ struggle for national liberation and a newly formed context: the Cold War. The historic arena now belonged to the Soviet and American powers, a battle that Hopkins University’s foreign relations professor Michael Mandelbaum likened to a sumo fight, in which two fat brothers worshiped. and stomped his feet but barely actually touched each other. With unmatched value, the Suez Canal is of course indispensable for a role on this sumo ring.

The British Air Force prepared to attack Egypt during the Suez Crisis of 1956.

On October 29, 1956, the British – French – Israeli coalition attacked Egypt after its decision to nationalize the Suez Canal, opening the “Suez Crisis”. And, like all events in the world at the time, it was actually still a matter between the US and the Soviet Union, though they might not “show up” directly. Why does the Egyptian government want to nationalize Suez? It is in response to the US unwillingness to fund the construction of the Aswan Dam on the Nile. And who is willing to lend Egypt $ 1.12 billion to implement this project? Who else but the Soviet Union.

What was even more interesting, however, was that the United States did not want to attack Egypt. Therefore, President Eisenhower’s government has pressured allied countries to leave, with Britain alone, Eisenhower threatened to sell bonds in pounds, which would cause immeasurable damage. for UK finance. Frightened, Britain withdrew its troops and suffered a dull face. Historians today conclude that the Suez Crisis “marked the end of the UK’s role as one of the great powers in the world” and that the demise of old empires like Britain or France only caused The dichotomy between the US and the Soviet Union became more solid.

Then after a few decades, when the walls fell, the Cold War was finally in the past. What defeated it, replaced it, was globalization, according to author Thomas L. Friedman in “The Lexus and the Olive Fishing”. Friedman’s famous book was first published in 1999 but up to now, it is still accurate. We are still living in the era of globalization, globalization becomes more and more apparent in every corner of our lives.

And, just in time when the new power structure is going into smooth operation, the Ever Given ship’s trauma on the Suez Canal reveals to us the fragility of the global supply chain. In his book, Friedman makes a statement: “The greatest threats to globalization originate in itself. This system has the potential to destroy itself ”. Among the “self-destructive potentials” mentioned by Friedman, one comes from “too tight connection”.

Only one ship, but accounts for more than 13% of all cargo that goes through the sea. Just one ship, can cause total damage of about 400 million USD per hour and 10 billion USD per day. And, no country can say this incident has no effect on us, just that the effect will come soon or a little later. It was an incident no one ever thought could happen, but it still happens. And, the whole world could suffer just because of the negligence of a handful of people. The weakness of globalization lies in that. And this time, will the Suez Canal herald a structural change in the world? Some experts say that, most likely, the Suez incident will promote the transport of knowledge and technology, instead of the physical cargo. Let’s wait and see.

But, also does not rule out this possibility, a possibility that has been mixed with the Egyptians in recent days. The number is that before Ever Given was trapped, Egypt was moving 22 mummies to the new museum and because of the “cemetery of the tombs”, the mummies of the Pharaohs were cradling a curse that caused bad luck to the world. It sounds nonsense, but it shouldn’t be taken literally. In fact, the curse of the Pharaohs is the “olive tree” described by Friedman: it is a symbol of the past, of identity, of tradition, which is grappling with the “lexus” – that is development, integration, industrialization, which is represented by the modern Ever Given supership.

The only thing we can be sure of is that globalization has some small problems, but if not fixed in time, it can have a big impact. Anyway, in ancient times terrible changes in history began with the release of screws.