In recent years, the high-class West Lake lotus tea, priced from 7 to 10 million VND / kg, has been bought by many giants. Photo: PasGo. Tay Ho lotus tea has long been known as “the first natural tea”, is the most delicate tea of ​​Vietnam that no other country in the world has. Photo: Facebook According to the seller, the best lotus-marinated tea is usually made by traditional manual and star-dried methods. Photo: Facebook. The tea used to marinate lotus must be Tan Cuong Dinh tea (Thai Nguyen). The price for each pound of tea, unmarinated lotus is 3-5 million VND/kg, so when marinated in lotus, the price is up to 8-10 million VND/kg. Photo: Traéntayhominhcuong The tea used to marinate lotus must be Tan Cuong Dinh tea (Thai Nguyen). The price for each pound of tea, unmarinated lotus is 3-5 million VND/kg, so when marinated in lotus, the price is up to 8-10 million VND/kg. Photo: Traéntayhominhcuong The tea marinated lotus must be the lotus that grows in the lagoon of Quang Ba village, the pink flowers are just budding and the buds are still blooming, the lotus must be picked before sunrise, then brought back to a cup for rice and then marinated. Photo: Internet Not only the ingredients, the process of marinating lotus tea is also extremely meticulous. Must marinate 7 times, each time is a turn of rice (rice from lotus) and 1 turn of tea. Photo: Vietnamese people. Quality lotus tea is pure green tea when drinking, with a bitter taste then sweet with lotus flavor in the mouth. Photo: People of Vietnam Because the quantity is not much, if they run out, they have to wait until the next crop to order this “first tea”. Photo: Traminhnghia. Also because of the high price, premium lotus tea often serves rich guests, foreign guests or connoisseurs of tea who want to buy to enjoy… Photo: Internet video: It takes 1,000 lotus flowers to get 1 pound of premium lotus tea. Source: News VTV24

The house that Minh Hang and his wife “bought” at the age of 22 Minh Hang’s house has an area of ​​34 square meters, built on the land that the couple bought 2 years ago. The land price when bought at that time was 340 million VND. Minh Hang said: “This house was bought by the couple in the form of a one-time direct payment. During the buying process, the couple only had 400 million in savings. After buying the land, the money was 340 million. Construction and renovation cost about 400 million more. This cozy space of a Hai Phong couple was designed by a husband, working with a craftsman to select materials and then come up with ideas for arranging furniture. Everything in the house is designed and selected by Minh Hang and his wife The process of building, repairing and renovating the house the couple did not have enough money had to borrow. In order not to lose more interest, Hang and his wife borrowed from colleagues, relatives and friends. “We can borrow as much as we can, then we continue to work, when we run out of money, we run to borrow money. My husband designs, works with workers to choose materials and then comes up with ideas for arranging furniture. I see Thanks to doing a lot of things by myself, the cost has also decreased significantly. Fortunately, up to now, my husband and I have paid off all our debts and stabilized our lives in this new space, “- Hang added. This house is the “sweet fruit” after a series of thrifty spending days To be able to own a house in the center of Hai Phong is the non-stop saving process of the couple. Hang added: “The income of the couple is not much, the total monthly is 25 million dong. I myself consider that the income of the couple is not high, and there are no additional jobs outside of the family. When we buy land and build a house with the money we save from our monthly income, my husband and I are very aware of how important it is to spend wisely and thriftily.” Despite living frugally, Minh Hang’s meals are still full of nutrients The expenses in the family are recorded very clearly by Hang. Every month, the amount of food, expenses and living expenses is about 3 million pouring in. The money generated is about 2 million more for the total spending of 5 million. The amount of money saved to come out, on average, is about 20 million VND per month. If a month does not spend all of the amount of 5 million, the excess money will be put away to save and then spend on arising expenses. Although she spends frugally, looking at Minh Hang’s family tray shows that she is a skillful and daring wife. In order to get nutritious meals, Hang has worked hard to go to wholesale markets or choose to buy clean upstream foods in large quantities and then put them away gradually. Each expense is fully recorded by Hang According to this young wife, buying a house requires a huge amount of money and is also the goal of many people. Therefore, the sooner a family has a reasonable spending plan, the dream of buying a house will soon be realized. Besides, to be able to own the house as soon as possible, you need to determine the route as well as the most optimal way to save. Just preparing a financial plan with clear goals will help you control the cash flow in the best way. And buying a home will be as easy as holding it in the palm of your hand. See more: ‘Saint’ of savings: For 15 years spent 42k per day, 6 years became the mistress of 3 billion-dollar houses

Production drops slightly A lack of material slows down industry

As of: June 8th, 2021 12:32 p.m.

It sounds paradoxical: the order books are full, but production in German industry fell in April. The main reason is the supply bottlenecks for intermediate products such as semiconductors or lumber. In April, industrial production in the German economy fell by one percent compared to March, according to the Federal Ministry of Economics. That is significantly worse than experts had forecast, after a plus of 2.2 percent had been recorded in the previous month. The reason for the decline is the lack of intermediate products such as, which has been widely discussed for a long time Semiconductors or Lumber , which the companies from industry, construction and troubles the energy suppliers.

“A slight disappointment”

The sectors are affected differently by this development. Industrial emissions fell by 0.7 percent. The construction industry recorded a significant minus of 4.3 percent. Energy generation, on the other hand, increased by six percent compared to the previous month. Within the industry, the weighty area of ​​motor vehicles / motor vehicle parts recorded a significant decline of 5.6 percent in a two-month comparison, according to the press release. The comparably weighty mechanical engineering sector, on the other hand, was only slightly below the previous level at minus 0.3 percent. “In view of the high order backlog, that is a slight disappointment,” commented LBBW economist Jens-Oliver Niklasch on the current economic data. This is also how his colleague Alexander Krüger from Bankhaus Lampe sees it: “It is paradoxical: Despite the magnificent order situation, production is not getting underway. Once again it is clear that the industry is still affected by indirect pandemic pressure. Longer delivery times and material bottlenecks are actually signs a boom that is currently not at all. ”

“Material shortage has a full impact”

Thomas Gitzel, chief economist at VP Bank, is of the opinion that the shortage of materials is now having an impact: “Such a constellation is unparalleled. The industry’s order books are well filled and production is giving way.” Nils Jannsen, Head of Business for Germany at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel), also sees the delivery bottlenecks as a major problem, as the companies have not been able to fully process the high incoming orders for several months. “In April, the proportion of companies in the manufacturing sector that reported production disruptions due to a lack of preliminary work was at a record level of more than 40 percent,” said the expert. In addition to the shortage of manufactured intermediate goods, Jannsen also observes transport bottlenecks in shipping. For Andreas Scheuerle, an expert at Dekabank, another aspect is also effective: “Delivery bottlenecks certainly hampered production in April. But they alone do not explain the lower industrial production. Another part of the picture is that the infection situation in Germany is continuing tightened the easing of March again. ”

Production expectations are falling

How could it go on in the future? Apparently, there is a certain skepticism among companies: The production expectations of the industry deteriorated in May after a 30-year high had only been reached in the previous month. The corresponding ifo indicator fell by five to 27 points, as the Ifo Institute announced in its monthly survey of companies. “The picture of production expectations in the individual sectors is very different,” said Ifo expert Klaus Wohlrabe. “The auto industry and its suppliers are significantly lowering their expectations, but continue to expect production increases.” The clothing manufacturers, on the other hand, report for the first time after nine months that they want to expand their production. “Additional boost” The economist Scheuerle emphasizes that the order cushion increased again in April, because orders would develop more strongly than production: “This record high order backlog will secure the recovery in the second half of the year as soon as the bottlenecks ease again.” According to ifw specialist Jannsen, it is currently difficult to predict how long the production disruptions will continue. They would presumably only fade gradually and initially put a brake on the recovery in industry. “As soon as these impairments have been overcome, companies will work off the backlog of orders quickly and industrial production will receive an additional boost.”

Architect Do Nguyen Anh Quy (Sun Concept) said that the apartment is designed in a modern style, the main material for the furniture is wood. The main colors are wood and white, combined with different shades of blue in each space and soft curves and complementary LED lights to create accents. All create an extremely sophisticated and luxurious overall. With the advantage of area, the space is quite spacious and comfortable. The living room, kitchen and dining area are designed in an open space. The dining area is very favored by homeowners when it is for the position that is almost the center of the house. The highlight for this area is the wood-paneled ceiling system that extends to the wall and bends stylized. The ceiling system is stylized curved wood paneling combined with ceiling lights to create a very comfortable and warm feeling. The shelves are comfortably designed, full of items but neat and tidy. The main colors in the apartment are wood and white. The kitchen is a unique combination of two pieces of blue and white for the cabinets. The living room is designed quite simply with neat items, enough space for members to gather together. The highlight for the living room is the colorful pillows and the natural patchy blue-and-white rug. The master bedroom is quite spacious. Because the homeowner loves simplicity, only the necessary items are arranged. In the room, there is a rest space placed next to the window, enough for the homeowner to work or simply relax, read a book… The lighting system including led lights and ceiling lights are arranged widely and reasonably, ensuring adequate light distribution, without affecting the health of users. Still the main wood material with the perfect accent of blue color and graceful curves give the master bedroom space an elegant look. A small corner of the master bedroom Bedroom two uses dark green and white tones as the main color and still follows the neat and functional criteria. The third bedroom uses wood tones as the main color, the rounded design creates a special highlight for the space. The bathroom has a simple, fully functional design that still retains the two main color tones, white and wood.

Building materials are made from plants (Image: CNET) A research team at the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Sciences has found a way to create durable, strong building materials that are still edible. These materials are very special as they are made from plants. Mashed cabbage leaves, seaweed and banana peels may not sound appealing, but they can be part of a recipe for sustainable building products. “Our goal is to use seaweed and leftovers to create sustainable building materials,” says Yuya Sakai, a sustainable building materials expert and lead author of an upcoming study on the material. building materials are at least as strong as concrete. But since we are using edible food waste, we were also interested in determining whether the recycling process affects the taste of the starting material.” The team tried a heat pressing technique commonly used to compress wood pulp into building materials. Instead of wood, they are vacuum-dried and then ground into a variety of foods and leftovers, including onion and fruit peels, as well as cabbage. “The processing technique involves mixing food powder with water and spices, then pressing the mixture into a mold at high temperature.” All the products obtained, except for the pumpkin peel, passed the group’s strength and endurance tests. Researchers have found a solution to the pumpkin problem. “We also discovered that Chinese cabbage leaves, which can be made into a material three times stronger than concrete, can be mixed with the material,” said Kota Machida, a collaborator on the project. made from pumpkin to enhance the effect”. The materials are still edible, although the team did not say whether they would be difficult to chew. Even exposing the material to air for four months does not change the taste and there are no problems with insects or rotting. The development of building materials from crushed food is still in the early stages, but perhaps one day you can build a place to live and then use it for food when it is no longer needed.

Trends in furniture design favor simplicity and versatility in order to reduce costs during the epidemic period. Changing shopping needs
Mr. Nguyen Van Binh, residing at lane 133 Thinh Liet (Hoang Mai, Hanoi) said that his family had just bought an apartment in Tan Mai street (Hoang Mai) and was installing it. furniture. However, due to the decrease in income during the Covid-19 epidemic, his family prioritizes moderate-priced wood materials, from 700,000 to 800,000 VND/m2 to build beds, tables and chairs, and floors. For other furniture, such as TV shelves, wardrobes, and kitchen cabinets, preference is given to industrial wood with prices ranging from 400,000 to 500,000 VND/m2. “Wood is still the most popular product when it comes to interior finishing, but with the current epidemic situation, my income has decreased, so I have to use affordable products. In fact, cheaper products do not mean that they will break quickly during use. If the elements are not moldy, waterproof, etc., it will still prolong the life of the furniture. In addition, using affordable products when you want to change the design is also less expensive, “- Mr. Nguyen Van Binh shared.
Currently, most people do not want or cannot afford to install high-class wood products, instead switching to industrial wood product lines, such as MDF, Veneer, and MFC. .., has a lower price, but not much inferior in terms of design, usability, even somewhat superior in form. According to General Director of Tam Phat Fine Art Wood Company, Pham Quoc Truong, the affordable industrial wood product line is the preferred choice by consumers, not only at the “softer” price compared to natural wood. , but also in line with the tastes of today’s youth. “Industrial wood is simple but still brings sophistication in design, easy to use, easy to clean. This is the advantage that helps industrial wood furniture to compete fairly with natural wood” – Mr. Pham Quoc Truong acknowledged.
Simple design choices
Mr. Hoang Van Thuy, owner of Thuy Ha furniture factory, Lien Ha commune (Dong Anh, Hanoi) said that currently, wooden products used for interior decoration on the market have a variety of designs. price. Wood material not only brings elegance and aesthetics, but when designed, it is easy to combine with items in many different spaces. Therefore, wood materials are always preferred by people.
Accordingly, sophisticated patterns and motifs are replaced with less cumbersome, monochromatic shapes, suitable for young families, townhouses or apartments. In addition to meeting the requirement of simplicity, due to limited living space in urban areas, consumers want to use multi-functional, integrated furniture, for example, kitchen cabinets with many drawers, rotating cabinets. or slide to hold multiple items. In addition to simplicity and versatility, smart furniture also plays an increasingly important role in living space in urban areas to optimize the area of ​​​​the house. For example, combining the use of a wooden table with a bed with many drawers, the foot of the stairs combined with a shelf… The arrangement of utilities near each other helps the house space to add more space, people can more opportunities to enjoy the benefits of 4.0 technology. With the change in tastes, along with the tight spending mentality during the current epidemic period, consumers are tending to use wood products with simple designs and multi-purpose furniture.

Owner of Thuy Ha furniture factory, Lien Ha commune (Dong Anh) Hoang Van Thuy

Located about 20 km west of Paris, France, the Palace of Versailles is world famous for its massive and splendid design. King Louis XIII chose architect Louis Le Vau, decorator Charles Lebrun and landscape designer André Le Nôtre to be in charge of building the palace. To complete the work, King Louis XIII mobilized 36,000 workers to work. 6,000 horses were used to transport construction materials from all over France to the construction site of the Palace of Versailles. The finest and most unique materials were used to construct the Palace of Versailles. In 1682, the lavish, splendid palace of Versailles was completed. Construction costs were at least 100,000,000 livre (the currency in circulation in France at that time). According to calculations by experts, this amount converted at the current exchange rate is about 200-300 billion USD. With such a large amount of money, the Palace of Versailles overwhelmed many people with 2,300 rooms, 2,513 windows, 67 stairs and 483 mirrors. In particular, the mirror hall (also known as the “Grand Gallery”) is one of the most famous rooms in the Palace of Versailles when there are 17 giant mirror arches. Each mirror arch is assembled from 21 mirrors. In the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, there are 55 lakes and 600 fountains. Inside the Palace of Versailles there are about 6,000 paintings placed in more than 2,000 rooms. In 1979, UNESCO recognized the Palace of Versailles – the largest royal palace in the world as a World Cultural Heritage. Invite readers to watch the video: Experience the royal banquet in the palace of Korea. Source: THDT1.

How to live safely with asbestos-containing materials? Dangers of asbestos One of the most widespread uses of asbestos in the construction industry is the creation of fiber-cement sheets for roofing, which we often call Phibroximang, or asbestos-cement corrugated iron. Because of its heat-resistant and fire-resistant properties, asbestos has been added to many roofing products, including tiles. Fiber cement board contains not only asbestos. They are mostly made from cement. According to manufacturers, fiber cement panels are usually made of 10-15% asbestos. The most common way for asbestos fibers to enter the body is through the airways. In fact, asbestos-containing material is not generally considered harmful unless it releases dust or fibers into the air where they can be inhaled or ingested. Much of the fiber gets stuck in the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, where it can be eliminated, but some can travel deep into the lungs, or if swallowed, into the digestive tract. Once they get trapped in the body, the fibers can cause health problems. Asbestos is most dangerous when it is flaking. The term “friable” means that asbestos is easily broken up by hand, releasing fibers into the air. Asbestos is often “faded” after the roofing sheet is used for a number of years, rain, wind and moss make the protective cement layer rot. Damage and deterioration will increase the friability of asbestos-containing materials. Water damage, constant shaking, aging and physical impact such as drilling, grinding, polishing, cutting, sawing or impact can break materials making it easier to release fibers. Ceiling tiles, floor tiles containing asbestos, heat and sound insulation layers, shingles, fire doors, especially roofing sheets… will not release asbestos fibers unless they are disturbed or damaged as mentioned above. . For example, if asbestos ceiling tiles are drilled or broken, it can release fibers into the air. If it is left alone and undisturbed, it will not release the asbestos fibers, but this is very unlikely in practice, for example, when roofing sheets are used for a long time. Currently, there is no decision requiring removal of asbestos roofs, so the decision is up to the community. Obviously, it will be necessary to take into account the cost of removal and replacement. Therefore, for new roofs, it is not necessary to remove, but can live with it, provided that there are safe solutions. But with a weathered roof, there is a great risk of deterioration, which can expose families and neighbors of homes with asbestos to harmful asbestos fibers. Theoretically, in roofing, asbestos materials mixed with cement should be kept tight, they do not pose the same threat as fragile materials to human health. However, if these roofing sheets are broken, corroded, disturbed, damaged, degraded or broken, they can release toxic fibers into the air and become hazardous. Corrosion of asbestos-containing products by weather (rain, sun, wind, storm or frost, which causes a change in the cement layer surrounding the asbestos fiber over time) can cause fiber release in within 15 years. Safe living with asbestos When living with irreplaceable asbestos-containing material, it should be checked regularly for signs of wear or damage such as tears, scratches or water damage. If asbestos-containing materials are damaged more than mildly, or if home repairs are being made that could disturb it, extreme care should be taken and handling it in accordance with safety regulations. When asbestos-containing material is damaged, activities around it should be kept to a minimum. Take all precautions to avoid damage to the asbestos material. With any type of repair, the asbestos must be kept in place. Repair is usually cheaper than removal, but it can make later removal of asbestos, inevitably, more difficult and costly. Major repairs should only be carried out by specialized units that know the safe handling methods of asbestos. Before performing minor repairs, be sure to follow all of the precautions outlined above. Always wet the asbestos material using a fine mist of water containing a few drops of detergent. Areas with insulation can be covered by wrapping a special fabric, such as flexable glass cloth, around it. These products are available in stores. This is the best, safest, economic thing possible. We should replace asbestos-containing materials with other materials, such as: corrugated iron roof, PVA fiber roof, steel pipes… Currently, on the market, there are many alternative materials that are both durable and good. no effect on health and reasonable price. What not to do with asbestos-containing materials in the home: Do not dust, sweep, or vacuum debris that may contain asbestos. Do not saw, sand, scrape or drill holes in the face of the asbestos material. Do not use sandpaper, wire brush or other hard objects to remove rough spots on the surface of asbestos-containing materials. Never use the wiper on dry floors. Do not sand or attempt to smooth the floor with asbestos or its substrate. When asbestos floors need to be replaced, install new floor coverings on top if possible. Avoid contact with broken or broken asbestos materials. Take all precautions to not damage any materials that may contain asbestos. Only hire trained personnel to inspect, test, repair or remove asbestos. Asbestos is a toxic and dangerous mineral. Asbestos in all natural forms, including chrysotile asbestos, is a substance with proven carcinogenic activity in animals and humans, capable of causing cancer of the lungs, peritoneum, pleura, stomach and organs other in contact with asbestos particles. Temporarily without replacement, it is possible to live with asbestos-containing material, if it is not old (before 15 years), but with extreme caution. To reduce the risk of cancers, asbestos-containing materials should be removed, if temporarily unavailable, protect it with a coating or polyethylene film to prevent damage and dust release.

1. Corn cob In the 1700s, Native Americans often used dried corncobs as ‘toilet paper’. This material is quite abundant, rich and soft, easy to absorb. Although the user may be a little sore, it is still considered safer and more comfortable than many other materials. 2. Snow For people living in cold areas, snow was a good candidate in a time when toilet paper wasn’t available. The only downside is probably the feeling of cold to the bone, but if you get used to it, no one will feel embarrassed because it is very clean. 3. Rocks It sounds unbelievable, but there were times when people used stones for cleaning. The advantage of this type of “toilet paper” is that it is easy to find, abundant. Just like the cob, although this is not the most comfortable material, it is at least very convenient when there is no other better material to replace it. 4. Wooden stick About 2000 years ago, people in ancient China used toilet sticks. This “toilet paper” is cut from bamboo and other woods, shaped like spoons. People call this tool salaka, cachou or chugi. The ends of the tools are covered with cloth to create a more comfortable feeling for the user. Even so, it still makes people shudder just thinking about it. 5. Broken ceramic shards Compared to the Chinese, the Greeks have even more creepy “toilet paper”. In ancient toilets, the Greeks used “pessoi” (small pieces of pottery) to clean after defecation. These ceramic pieces, usually 3-11 cm in diameter, are cut and angled from broken pottery. This material is so popular that the Greeks have an adage: “Three pieces are enough to wipe”. 6. Tersorium If the above materials are too hard and easily cause pain to the user, the Roman tersorium seems more comfortable. Tersorium is a cleaning device created by attaching sponges to a stick. Although there is no specific document on how to use it, many people think it is likely that tersorium is a toilet brush and not “toilet paper”. 7. Mussel shell People in the island and coastal areas often make use of natural resources as an alternative to “toilet paper”, despite the fact that they have many sharp edges. If there is no mussel shell, people will replace it with coconut shell. 8. Grass Grass and leaves are the softest method ever used by man in history. The advantage of this natural material is that it is easy to find, environmentally friendly and convenient. 9. Sand Different climatic conditions lead to different cleaning methods. In arid places, people are forced to use sand to replace toilet paper. This way is not very comfortable but is almost the only option for many people.

These are two duplex villas in a project area, built on two floors with two separate stair systems. Lakeside location with a very nice view behind the house. When working with the architect, the owner requested to merge the two villas into one with two master rooms but only one system of stairs and elevators, convenient for traffic of all spaces in the house. Homeowners also share that they like bold, strong and cozy tones. Dining room. Kitchen. When surveying the status quo, the architect realized the value of the view from the back of the house to the lake and proposed a solution to arrange two master spaces on two floors behind the house so that the owners can enjoy the beautiful view, at the same time. Time from each room can access the ladder system in the best way. The front space will arrange additional spaces. Bedroom 1. Home office area in bedroom 1. Bath and toilet block in bedroom 1. Walk in closet of bedroom 1. Regarding the interior, also based on the color preferences of the owner, the architect recommends using dark brown and black tones as the main color, combined with gold and bordaux red accents to create warmth. pressure, luxury. Gradient and rust effect paint materials add lively options for family members of different ages. The wood is not painted with PU but uses an oil-infused paint, making the wood appear to be stained with time naturally. Looks more sentimental but still protects the material well. Furniture is custom built and selected from well known brands. Different views of the master bedroom. Walk in closet and toilet block of master bedroom. Thus, in this project of renovating and combining two villas into one, based only on the needs of the owner and with sufficient intervention, the architect brought about appropriate changes. A luxurious, comfortable and cozy new space has been formed. Design: Architect Ngo Ky Chu, Architect Le Tan Phong, TD Solutions
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Earlier, on May 5, the administration of President Joe Biden supported the removal of vaccine patent protection to speed up production around the world. If approved by the World Trade Organization (WTO), the move would allow other countries to create their own vaccines. However, according to reviews from Reuters , patent cancellation will not solve the current pressing problem: There is a worldwide shortage of vaccine components and equipment. Meanwhile, the United States, which holds a significant amount of vaccine production materials such as filters, tubes or specialized bags, is not ready to share with many other countries. Stickers are given to people who have received the Covid-19 vaccine. Photo: Reuters. America’s “Priority” Act This action stems from America’s reliance on a 1950s Korean War-era law, known as the Defense Production Act (DPA), which allows federal agencies to prioritize orders defense-related purchases. For decades, the law has been used to provide military supplies and respond to everything from natural disasters to biennial census disruptions. The government of former President Donald Trump later invoked this law to put the US government at the top of the list to buy vaccines and other products made by the US to fight the epidemic. When talking about the DPA, Gavi – a vaccine alliance that includes international organizations, governments, pharmaceutical companies and many others – commented: “The biggest challenge in COVAX’s goal to achieve Equal access to vaccines is a limited global supply.” “Export controls on raw materials are a significant cause of this phenomenon and ultimately only prolong the pandemic,” the organization stressed. However, a senior Biden administration official said there is no export ban and all US-based suppliers have shipped products overseas after prioritizing manufacturers in the US. country. The official said the DPA does not cause a global shortage of vaccine materials, and the problems stem from overwhelming demand. Complaints from India Even with access to vaccine patents, countries hit hard by Covid-19 like India cannot produce vaccines without raw materials. The number of Covid-19 cases in India has been increasing continuously recently. Photo: Reuters. With the DPA, factories helped the US build a giant vaccine production system. About 45% of the US population has received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, according to data collected at the University of Oxford, UK, dozens of other countries, from South Africa to Guatemala, to Thailand, have only immunized about 1% or less of their population. The US DPA has been criticized by many vaccine manufacturers around the world, including the Serum Institute of India, the largest producer globally. On Twitter in late April, CEO Adar Poonawalla “on behalf of the vaccine industry outside the US” asked the US to lift its hold on raw materials “if we really want to unite to defeat this virus.” “. Starting in May, the company plans to produce billions of doses of the vaccine annually developed by the US-based company Novavax. However, the quantity would probably be more than halved without raw materials from the US. South Africa’s Biovac vaccine production institute also relies on an American company to produce bioreactor bags, the material needed for cell culture. CEO Morena Makhoana said Biovac was warned by its US supplier that product delivery times could be double the usual time to 14 months because of the DPA. “Unexpected demand” Some suppliers say the vaccine industry can do a better job than governments at managing limited resources to maximize global reach. “If the ultimate goal is to produce a vaccine, then we believe (the government) needs to let the industry connect with its stakeholders to be able to deliver the end product,” said Thermo Fisher Vice President, Thermo Fisher, Mr. Michel Lagarde, said. A Biden administration official said experts from various federal agencies discussed the US prioritization system. Officials can sometimes change delivery dates for the country to avoid disrupting vaccine projects in other countries. However, this is not enough when vaccine suppliers around the world are planning to meet demand. Accordingly, Cytiva, Pall and Thermo Fisher are expanding their production space in the US and abroad. Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine. Photo: AP. Thermo Fisher urged customers to clarify which needs are urgent and which can wait. Even so, Mr. Lagarde said the company still tries to fulfill orders even if they are not considered a priority. Cytiva also announced it is expanding production, but the process will be limited by raw material shortages. “The world is experiencing unprecedented demand for biopharmaceutical products, technologies and solutions,” said Cytiva.

The report calls for the development of legal requirements for the recycling and reuse of critical raw materials. (Source: voanews.com) A report by European Union The (EU)-backed study says the recovery of rare materials from e-waste is a security requirement for Europe and should be legislated. According to the EU-funded CEWASTE report, critical raw materials – including gold, silver and cobalt in many electronics – can be recycled and reused. This will protect raw material supply for consumer electronics, even Europe’s defense industry. Even these rare materials are essential for wind turbines and electric cars. They therefore play an important role in helping countries meet climate protection goals and ensure competitiveness in manufacturing. However, the report notes that while supplies of these essential materials are vulnerable to geopolitical fluctuations, Europe is still too dependent on foreign supplies with recycling rates “close to equals 0.” According to the report, the low and volatile prices of many of these raw materials make recycling them often seen as too costly for businesses. The report calls for the development of regulatory requirements for the recycling and reuse of critical raw materials, financial incentives to support the industry, and increased control over the amount of e-waste that is exported. leave the EU. The report highlights some types of e-waste that have large enough raw materials to be recovered. These include printed circuit board materials from discarded electrical equipment; batteries from e-waste and scrap cars; iron boron neodymium magnets from hard drives and motors of electric bicycles, scooters and scrap cars; and fluorescent powder from cathode ray tubes and lamps in television sets and displays. CEWASTE says these materials are often present in very small quantities in individual categories, so they are often overlooked. For example, the report estimates that by 2025, the waste of fluorescent lamps in Europe will contain 92 tons of critical raw materials, while printed circuit boards in electronic waste of this area can hold up to 41 tons of silver and 10 tons of gold. The report states that the amount of the above material will be equivalent to that used to produce new items. A United Nations (UN) report shows that the world generated more than 50 million tons of e-waste in 2019. Much of this ended up in landfills and scrap yards. With an estimated 17% of electronic products being recycled, the UN says more than $55 billion worth of materials are wasted each year as the world has to extract more materials to make products. new./.

Estimated cost to build a level 4 house with an area of ​​​​45m2 How to calculate the cost of building a house = Raw area x Wages in m2. To help homeowners better visualize this calculation, the article takes an example of the cost of building a level 4 house with an area of ​​​​45m2. Rough area = Foundation + 1st Floor + Roof The foundation: occupies 50% of the area = 45m2 x 50% = 22.5m2 1st floor: occupies 100% of the area = 45m2 The roof has 3 different roof types, accounting for different percentages: Flat roof: 70% of the area = 70% x 45m2 = 31.5m2 Thai roof: Occupying 50% of the area = 50% x 45m2 = 22.5m2 Corrugated iron roof, tile roof: 30% of the area = 30% x 45m2 = 13.5m2 The total area of ​​a level 4 house with an area of ​​​​45m2, choosing a corrugated iron roof, is: 22.5m2 + 45m2 + 13.5m2 = 81m2 Construction unit prices on the market today are calculated in two ways: The first way: Construction contractor, finishing labor, the cost ranges from 3 million VND to 3.5 million VND/m2 using mid-priced materials. Applying the formula to calculate the cost of building a level 4 house with an area of ​​​​45m2, choosing the corrugated iron roof just calculated above, we have: 81m2 x 3,000,000 = 243,000,000 VND. The second way: The contractor takes care from a to z – Turnkey, the cost ranges from 4.5 million VND to 6 million VND/m2, choosing materials from average to good. Applying the formula to calculate the cost of building a level 4 house with an area of ​​​​45m2, choosing the corrugated iron roof just calculated above, we have: 81m2 x 4,500,000 = 364,500,000 VND. This unit price will fluctuate depending on different locations, depending on the price of raw materials as well as the cost of labor. However, applying the correct formula is possible to calculate the cost of building a flat roof or a corrugated iron roof for your house. The unit price of rough construction does not include the cost of interior equipment such as: house tiles, toilet tiles, tiles, etc. Other costs when building a level 4 house With the cost of paint, there are two types of putty with two different qualities. High-grade paint is priced at 60,000 VND/m2 and medium quality paint is priced at 35,000 VND/m2. Applied to calculate the cost of paint for two level 4 houses, we have the formula: Floor area x unit price of paint per m2 x 4 Where: 4 is the unit factor of 4 walls to be painted. Depending on the region, the locality will have different unit prices, but just by applying the correct formula, you can calculate the cost of painting your level 4 house with different areas. For example: The cost of painting for a level 4 house with an area of ​​45m2, choosing a high-class paint line that costs VND 60,000/m2 is 45m2 x 60,000 VND/m2 x 4 = VND 10,800,000 The cost of painting a level 4 house with an area of ​​45m2, choosing a high-end paint line that costs VND35,000/m2 is 45m2 x 35,000 VND/m2 x 4 = 6,300,000 VND Next to the cost of house tiles, similar to paint, there are also two different types of tiles for homeowners to choose from. High-end floor tiles are priced at 300,000 VND/m2 and average floor tiles are priced at 150,000 VND/m2. The formula for calculating the cost of tiles is: Floor area x unit price in m2. The cost of floor tiles for a level 4 house with an area of ​​​​45m2, choosing high-class tiles for 300,000 VND/m2 is 45m2 x 300,000 VND/m2 = 13,500,000 VND The cost of floor tiles for a level 4 house with an area of ​​45m2, choosing an average tile is quite expensive at 150,000 VND/m2 is 45m2 x 150,000 VND/m2 = 6,750,000 VND For houses that use tiles for the roof, the cost for 1 tile is 30,000 VND/piece, 10 bricks per square meter, labor cost is 5,000,000 VND/m2. The total cost of finishing tiles for a 45m2 house is 20 million VND. All prices are for reference only! Some compact, low-cost models of level 4 houses can be referred to:

1.8g of SiC requires about 177 kW / h of energy. Researchers have proposed a new way of turning plants into a valuable industrial material called silicon carbide (SiC). In a new study, scientists at the Salk Institute (USA) have converted tobacco and corn husks into SiC. These findings are critical to help researchers evaluate and quantify carbon uptake strategies. “The study gives a very careful calculation of how this valuable substance is made and how many carbon atoms are removed from the atmosphere,” said study co-author Professor Joseph Noel of the Salk Institute. SiC is also known as carborundum. This is a super hard material used in ceramics, sandpaper, semiconductors, and LEDs. Salk’s team used a previously reported method to convert plant materials into SiC in three stages. First, the researchers planted tobacco plants from seeds, which were selected for the short growing season. They then pulverized the harvested plants and treated it with a number of chemicals, including silicon-containing compounds. In the final stage, the starch plants are turned into rocks to give SiC. This process involves heating the material to 1,600 degrees Celsius. “We have demonstrated that carbon can be isolated from agricultural residues such as corn husks,” said study author Suzanne Thomas. Thereby, a green material is created ”. Through elemental analysis of plant meal, the authors measured a 50,000-fold increase in carbon sequestration from seed to laboratory plants. This is a demonstration of the effectiveness of plants in reducing atmospheric carbon. When heated to high temperatures to freeze, the plant material loses some of its carbon as a variety of decomposition products. The researchers calculated that the generation of 1.8 g of SiC requires about 177 kW / h of energy. Most of the energy (70%) is used at the freezing step. The current SiC manufacturing process has comparable energy costs, the authors note. Therefore, the team thinks that new technologies produced by renewable energy companies could reduce energy costs. In the future, the team expressed hope to explore this process in a variety of plants, especially species such as horsetail or bamboo. These are species that contain large amounts of natural silicon.

The 180-square-meter apartment has a structure of a living room, 3 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 bathrooms. With the advantage of area, the space is quite spacious and comfortable. The living room, kitchen and dining area are designed with open spaces. The apartment is designed in a modern style, the main material for furniture is wood. The living room is designed quite simply with neat items, enough space for members to gather together. Sun Concept architects have made a mark on the main living room by colorful pillows and natural blue-white carpet. The highlight for this area is the ceiling system covered with wood that extends to the wall and bends stylized; Combined with drop-ceiling lights creates a warm feeling. The worship space is arranged close to the dining area, quite convenient during holidays and Tet. Portable wooden door system for the purpose of creating privacy for the church room. The kitchen is a combination of two blue and white colors. Cabinet system is designed comfortably, full of items, neat and tidy. The master bedroom has a fairly large area, but the homeowner loves simplicity, so only the necessary items are decorated. Wooden materials with the breakthrough of blue color and curves bring an elegant space. In the room there is an extra space placed next to the window so that the homeowner can sit to work or relax, read a book … The light system includes LED lights and ceiling lights that are arranged reasonably, ensuring light shining. Bedroom 2 uses the main colors of dark green and white and still follows the criteria of being neat and fully functional. Interior design, bedroom colors bring a feeling of youth and personality. The third bedroom has the main wood tone, rounded design creates a separate impression for the space. Bathroom space is designed elegantly and modernly.

“ Today I would like to share about the house my couple’s dream just completed – the mobile home – van life. We have cherished the dream of being nomadic on the campervan for 2 years, but until 2020 we have time to do it. ” Reportedly, the couple bought a second-hand delivery van (delivery van) for about $ 15,000 and spent money to buy materials to build about $ 25,000. “ My husband spends about 3 months building a car, 10 hours a day, without hiring any more workers. “- the account that May Pham shared on the social network group. Close-up of the mobile home of the young couple. (Photo: May Pham) The reason for the birth of this unique house is because the couple wants to bring their dog around without having to use public transport. In addition, this house is also a cost-effective way, they do not need to worry about home loans, travel does not need to worry about moving or staying in a hotel. Monthly spending just need to worry about gas money and money to go to the market. “Van life is also a way to save money (especially during the Corona period), we don’t need to worry about rent / mortgage / … traveling without worrying about hotel / dining / airplane tickets. … Spending every month just need to worry about gas and shopping money. It is the best way for us to get through the economic crisis and travel less expensive. to our little house! “, Shared May Pham. Inside the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has a full range of basic amenities and is reasonably arranged. (Photo: May Pham) An interesting place to both relax and work. (Photo: May Pham) The cooking stove is designed to be placed outside the car space to minimize the smell of food when cooking. (Photo: May Pham) Owning a multi-function vehicle like this is nothing better. (Photo: May Pham) Immediately after being shared, the pictures of this lovely and convenient house attracted thousands of likes, shares and comments from netizens.

With many years of experience in the field of dentistry, Thuy Hang understands the needs of many people in beauty and oral care and their love for nature, no chemicals and less toxicity. Therefore, the young female CEO has the secret to help customers protect their teeth from natural, easy-to-find materials to help people own bright and healthy teeth. Salt – Simple whitening of teeth One ingredient that you can use to whiten teeth is salt. Just mix a few grains of salt into the toothpaste and use it normally and the stain will disappear. Over time, your teeth are not well cared for, and food sticking together will make yellow stains on your teeth very poorly. Not to mention that the stain also makes your breath a bit “coriander”. Salt is not only used for cooking, but also for good dental hygiene. Mix salt water rinse every day to help freshen breath, prevent tooth decay. Mixing into the toothpaste a few grains of salt can be safe to whiten teeth at home. Protect tooth enamel with apples Science has shown that eating a lot of apples can protect tooth enamel very well. When you chew the pieces of apple, they produce amino acids and fiber that make the stains on your teeth go away quickly, so the enamel is also completely protected. The method of protecting natural enamel that Charm Dental Dental CEO Do Thuy Hang shares can be implemented. Eating apples is both good for health, digestion and beauty for teeth, why not try it? You will certainly not be disappointed with the results. Relieve toothache with guava leaves Tannic acids, quercetin and flavonoids are the ingredients in guava leaves, providing rapid pain relief. In addition, guava leaves also have antibiotic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects, so they are also listed in the list of natural ingredients that reduce toothache at home. Want to relieve toothache, you chew young guava leaves thoroughly with a few grains of salt until the pain is lessened. If you can’t chew, let the water cool, use them to rinse your mouth and suck in pain. Although it takes a few times to get the best results, it is quite safe for us. However, Ms. Do Thuy Hang also advises everyone when they have a toothache to go to the dentist for the best care. Relief of toothache thanks to clove oil Of all the home dental pain relief options, clove oil is best. With its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties, just a little clove oil is enough to make you feel better when the pain begins to torture. Use a clean cotton ball to soak some clove oil and place the cotton ball on the affected tooth. For the clove oil to work, let it sit for about 20 minutes. This natural pain relief is quick, safe and easy to do. Ms. Thuy Hang together with Charm Dental provide perfect solutions for those who are having dental problems. Although each person can take care of their teeth at home, but coming to the clinic, the time for dental treatment, dental care and beauty will be minimized. Currently, Charm Dental has all modern facilities to serve customers. The services are not only diversified but also extremely quality thanks to the golden hands of all experienced and professional doctors. The dentistry has a beautiful, airy and professional space that is ready to welcome any customer. In the future, Thuy Hang still wants to expand more clinics to care for more people.

Outdoor paving materials, necessarily anti-slip. In the design process, homeowners rarely pay attention to this issue, but only care about the functional needs, the form of the house. But to the construction stage – especially in the finishing stage; in connection with the procurement and use of materials; even though it is possible that a very clear and specific designation is given in the engineering design drawing; The owner still likes … to go to the material market to actually see, to choose materials for his house. The “conflict” between the designer and the owner about the choice and use of the material still occurs often. Architects have expertise and overview, choose the right materials; But sometimes the architect is too fond of his style, does not care to grasp the needs and psychology of the host. And the homeowner chooses materials according to the feelings, without the overall look. Many types of display materials are beautiful, but put into the work is not beautiful, or in particular a particular area is not suitable. In many cases, the materials are chosen by architects to beautify the house, but the owner is … warm and unsatisfied; and conversely, homeowners (arbitrarily) choose materials rarely in the opinion of architects. This is a professional job, but the new owner is the direct user of the project, related to those materials and the person… to spend money. Therefore, to have a common voice; then the architect must grasp, learn the needs, living habits and home psychology (with members); but the owner needs to listen to the advice of a specialist, avoid the type of “shopping” for the material, see something good, beautiful (at that time) and then pick up. The concept of beauty and the needs and aesthetic level of each person is different. Therefore, in order to choose the right materials and come to a common voice, in general, the experience of some architects is that – apart from the financial factor, it is necessary to adhere to some specialized principles. subject and each side also need to have an attitude of respect, “yield” to each other. Chandeliers are an important element in classical European architectural style. Suitable for use Materials used in architectural works, first of all, must be suitable for function; This is the most important principle. Each space, each function room, each type of structure and part of architecture has different positions and roles, it is necessary to have materials with suitable mechanical – physical – chemical properties. Floor tiles where water is available (courtyards, toilets) require slip resistance first, and then other issues such as patterns, colors …; garden and exterior materials must be resistant to natural conditions (rain, sun); materials and equipment in the bathroom must be water-resistant, high-moisture-resistant, and electrical safe; the cooking material must be heat resistant … Suitable for use space g Each space, each room in the house has its own specific function, for human activities living, living or working in it. In order to provide the correct functional effect, the materials need to be suitable as well. For example, the living room next to the garden on the ground floor needs airy, comfortable, close to nature, can use natural materials; Upstairs the common room provides closeness; the bedroom should be quiet and warm; music and entertainment rooms need an impression … In addition to the design in the functional space, the interior layout; Then the use of materials, equipment, materials in these spaces also contributes to creating the desired space. Suitable architectural style – interior Each house has an architectural style and interior, according to the will, needs of the owner with the advice of the architect; and designed in that direction by the architect. In order to create style, the role of the material and how it is used is very important. Each architectural – interior style requires the respective materials and the correct way of using them. Modern style has many new materials such as glass, steel, stainless steel …; Eastern classical style has a deep sound of brown wood with sophisticated details; The rustic folk style has the presence of natural materials such as bamboo, wood, stone … Natural stones, ceramic tiles, wood and trees create a rustic, close garden feel. Matching ratio Ratio is an important factor in architecture. Some spaces requiring use of materials are involved in this, especially tiled surfaces. The area of ​​a floor, the height of the walls, and the space of the room need the right proportions. The bathroom is usually small, so choose the moderate size ceramic tiles; should not be too big, if you calculate the parity the better. If using a large brick size, in addition to inconsistent proportions and visuals, it also causes wasteful damage due to much cutting. Some types of architectural parts are now pre-engineered with many sizes, for example, doors need to be based on the area, the height of the room, the space of the wall to choose the right size. Correlation in harmony with the surroundings A building is using many types of materials, in many spaces and spaces that are related to each other. In order to have a harmonious whole, this also needs to be noted. That relationship can be in itself in each function room, within the project; Or out in the garden, on the alley – the street. It is necessary to consider the relationship and surrounding landscape for material selection. For example, at present, there are many townhouses and apartments designed with living room space – living together with the kitchen – dining. The living room floor – common living room or parquet; and the tiled kitchen. These two materials have different origins, different properties coexist on the same ground; and so it is necessary to choose the appropriate species, which can “go together”. In general, the selection and use of materials are very important for architectural works. In a way, there is no such thing as a ugly or beautiful material. Bad or beautiful is whether it exists properly, in the right place in the project or not. Choosing the right materials, beautifying, correcting the space, the overall project. This requires both creativity, sophistication and designer’s experience; the harmony, the predestined relationship in the architect and the host’s relationship./.

In addition to the rise in raw materials, the pressure brought by the appreciation of the renminbi and the high international shipping costs has not yet come to an end, Xinhua News Agency figured.

“Now it’s really troublesome!”

Cai Shaohua, general manager of Zhejiang Huajia Holding Group, did not achieve his wish. Originally, he expected that the exaggerated increase in raw materials could come down after March after the “good start.” rise”.

From the beginning of the construction in February, I was afraid to accept orders, and now I can’t resist the pressure and have to negotiate price increases with customers. Cai Shaohua uses “half stagnation” to describe the state of the recent months, “Although the customers understand the current situation. , But when it comes to price increases, communication will definitely take time.”

Bite the scalp to sign orders and ship products under pressure from a loss, what Cai Shaohua can do is to continuously increase inventory-on the one hand, the production capacity is minimized as much as possible, and on the other is the goods that are still negotiating price increases and are afraid to ship.

In the first quarter, foreign trade exports increased by nearly 40% year-on-year, and due to pressures such as the soaring of rare raw materials in recent years, such “half stagnation” has been forced to become the “new normal” for foreign trade manufacturing companies.

Inventory increased by 30% and the delivery cycle is 70 days longer

Since the beginning of this year, the prices of major products in the iron and steel, copper mining, petrochemical and other industries have continued the upward trend that started last year, and after setting a historic “good start”, they have not fallen as quickly as in previous years, but have continued to rise.

As an important raw material for industrial products, in less than a year, the price of London copper has risen from US$6,000/ton to more than US$9,000/ton, and Shanghai copper has also risen from more than 40,000 yuan/ton to nearly 70,000 yuan/ton. Nearly doubled.

As a Chinese wall-hung boiler manufacturer, Cai Shaohua’s main raw material is copper rods. The increase in copper prices has directly caused the company’s raw material costs to increase by nearly 50% this year.

The Mandarin Commodity Index rose to 182.49 on April 16, up 8.1% from January 29, of which the Industrial Product Index rose 10.2%. The increase of black varieties is particularly noticeable. The average settlement price of rebar futures in the first quarter reached 4,532 yuan/ton, an increase of 24.7% from the average price of the whole year in 2020, which was the highest level since the listing of rebar futures in 2009. The average settlement price of Shanghai iron ore futures reached 1062 yuan/ton, an increase of 39.7% from the average price of 2020.

“Raw materials have risen too much.” As an export manufacturer of electric bicycles, Zeng Xiansheng, general manager of Suzhou Mengshi Intelligent Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Mengshi Intelligent”), told China Business News that the main material for electric bicycles is aluminum alloy. There are also motors, chips and rare earths. The prices of these materials have not only been high, but also often not available.

At present, the company’s orders have been scheduled until after June. Zeng Xiansheng, who “do not have to worry about orders”, has a headache because of the continuously delayed delivery cycle and the subsequent rising pressure on the capital chain.

“Now that raw materials are required to be paid in cash, the original billing period is gone. Many lithium batteries are prepaid and still not available.” Zeng Xiansheng said that in the past when raw materials were purchased, upstream companies would still give about 60 days of billing. , Now it’s the other way around, and if you give money, you have to wait in line for the goods. “There is a transmission that is even scheduled to 2023.”

The delivery cycle on the other end is also extending. Zeng Xiansheng’s delivery cycle is about 70 days longer than before. As far as Cai Shaohua is concerned, on the basis of increasing inventory by 30%, it is still unknown how much the delivery cycle will be extended.

While being forced to negotiate price increases and indefinitely extended delivery, companies also face the risk of loss of orders or decline in sales.

The direct consequence of being squeezed by both ends is that the pressure on the corporate capital chain has increased significantly, which in turn triggers a wave of corporate failures in a vicious circle.

CCTV’s previous survey of the manufacturing industry in Guangdong showed that some small household appliances companies that were unable to mold and process electrical accessories on their own went bankrupt when they were unable to withstand the price increase of general parts factories and were unable to receive orders in the short term.

Cai Shaohua is looking forward to the time node of May 1st, “March to May of each year is the off-season. We are still holding on to the wait and see. Let’s raise prices after May 1st.”

In fact, it is not only domestic small and medium-sized enterprises that are under pressure, but even international industry giants can’t help but raise prices one after another.

Recently, American body care and cleaning products giants Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola have announced price increases, which has aroused the attention of the consumer market.

“This is the largest increase in commodity raw materials in my 33 years at P&G. This momentum may still exist for a long time.” P&G Chief Operating Officer Jon Moller said that this made him have to Announced an increase in the prices of daily necessities, from diapers to toilet paper, starting in September of this year.

The Coca-Cola Company also said that it cannot withstand the pressure of rising raw material prices, and the company has made a decision to increase product prices.

RMB enters the 6.4 era

In addition to the rise in raw materials, the pressure brought by the appreciation of the renminbi and high international shipping costs has not yet come to an end.

“If this continues, foreign trade people don’t want to do it anymore.” Li Qi, the person in charge of a garment foreign trade manufacturing company in the Yangtze River Delta, told China Business News that the pressure on foreign trade companies from the appreciation of the renminbi is not less than the impact of rising raw materials.

Since the beginning of the appreciation trend in the second half of last year, the renminbi has risen by nearly 10%. This is also the biggest and strongest rise in the impression of Li Qi, who has been in foreign trade for more than 20 years.

On April 22, the China Foreign Exchange Trading Center announced data that the central parity of the RMB against the US dollar was reported at 6.4902, an increase of 144 basis points.

Wang Tao, chief China economist at UBS, believes that the US dollar-renminbi exchange rate is expected to be around 6.4 at the end of this year, and may fluctuate widely driven by the exchange rate trend of the US dollar against major currencies. This also means that the renminbi is already in the 6.4 era.

Li Qi, who pays close attention to exchange rate fluctuations, believes that the renminbi will continue to appreciate. “One day in February, the offshore renminbi broke through 6.4 at some point and reached 6.39. Although it is not a long time, it may rise to 6.3 this year. Provided support”.

Compared with the end of last year, the tight situation of container transportation has eased slightly, but the freight rate is still at a high level, and the capacity arrangement is nearly a month and a half earlier than before.

Zhou Shihao, CEO of China’s one-stop international logistics service platform “Where to ship”, told CBN that in the past, orders for late May would not be arranged until May 15, but now the transportation plan for May has been arranged, “90 % Of the capacity has been arranged, and we will start to arrange the capacity for June next week.”

According to his observation, at present, whether it is shipping or air transport, or the China-Europe express train, it is already at the limit level. Due to tight shipping capacity and high freight rates, companies are beginning to need more digital information to combat anxiety and uncertainty.

Catalyzed by the epidemic, digitalization and e-commerce have also become high-frequency words in the field of foreign trade.

In the first quarter of this year, China’s foreign trade maintained a recovery growth. According to data from the General Administration of Customs, my country’s exports in the first quarter were 4.6 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 38.7%. As an emerging trade format, cross-border e-commerce continued its good development trend last year, with exports increasing by 69.3% year-on-year, becoming one of the main forces for stable growth in foreign trade.

On April 22, Alibaba International Station announced the trend of foreign trade in 2021 and its digital overseas strategy. Zhang Kuo, vice president of Alibaba Group and general manager of Alibaba International Station, said that during the epidemic, the penetration rate of global e-commerce has increased significantly, and the trend of online procurement is irreversible. As the structural position of China’s supply in the world continues to increase, the dividends of cross-border e-commerce overseas are still there. It is a new opportunity for Chinese manufacturing to go overseas with high quality through branding.

Zhang Kuo told China Business News that in the global trade chain, raw material price increases and RMB appreciation and other costs transfer mainly depend on which party is stronger and which party has the right to speak. China’s manufacturing has the largest supporting role in the world, and it is especially irreplaceable during the epidemic. Therefore, from the data on the platform, we have not yet seen a significant price increase trend and market resistance to price increases, but it should be emphasized that Chinese manufacturing companies must seize the window period of the epidemic and gradually move from scale growth to quality increase.

The general manager of Huasheng Shuanglang (Beijing) Textile Co., Ltd., which develops antibacterial and deodorant textile fabrics, has made a wish and has been operating cross-border e-commerce business for more than 10 years. She told China Business News that the price increase of raw materials and the appreciation of the renminbi are likely to become the norm for a long time. Their response to rising raw material prices is to provide customers with more alternative fabric solutions out of a full understanding of raw materials.

Xu Xinxian said that they will now lock in the RMB price with their customers in the contract to avoid losses caused by the appreciation of the RMB as much as possible. With the help of platforms such as Alibaba International Station, they will also increase added value and efficiency by strengthening brand building, using a series of programs such as overseas warehouses, rapid foreign exchange settlement, and business loans.

Coolmax Eco fabric is made from recycled plastic bottles. As a brand that cares about the environment, Santino focuses on developing Coolmax Eco – a technical fabric with the composition of 95% recycled plastic from bottles after use. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, creating a cool and comfortable feeling for the wearer, this material has been applied to the Spring-Summer Collection 2021 “The Flat World”. The key to Coolmax Eco fabrics lies in fabric weaving technology. Thanks to improvements in surface structure, Coolmax Eco fabric allows for faster cooling and drying of the body. Fabric fiber has a flat cross-section with notches running along the yarn body, hexagonal. This is a smart “sweat drainage”, helping the wearer feel soft, non-sticky, safe and benign with sensitive skin types. According to the announcement from Santino, Coolmax Eco has a very fast hygroscopic and dry speed, no wrinkles, easy to fold and has a good reflective ability. This feature will continue after each wash. Pictures from the 2021 Spring-Summer Collection “The Flat World” by Santino. Not only focusing on ideal materials to protect the environment, the Spring / Summer 2021 collection – “The Flat World” of Santino also brings the message of a new journey. It is a place where each person has the opportunity to feel the beauty of the world in their own way, to discover the cultural beauties of many regions with just a miniature “Flat World”. Santino’s inherent fashion direction is reflected through the product line with environmental protection materials. Wearing the products of the collection “The Flat World”, you will touch the cold paradise of Moscow in the middle of the summer, experience the strong space of the Roman arena, ecstatic with the scent of cherry blossoms at Tokyo, or feel life full of joy like spring in Hanoi. Coolmax Eco products in ‘The Flat World’ collection are available at Santino stores nationwide. Putting customer satisfaction first, Santino constantly researches to come up with new trends and products with materials and improve usability. Whether it is daily activities or outdoor exercise, convenient yet eco-friendly designs are the key to Santino’s becoming the favorite brand of men.

Shoes, knitting, weaving and handcrafting are appearing on the catwalks. Going back to the basics, we are seeing a plethora of hand-woven and handcrafted fashion items popping up on catwalks. Shoes that are woven or woven from materials such as leather, cotton and rope are perfect products for us to follow. trend . Shoes made of leather, rush, straw, and plastic fibers are welcomed everywhere. It’s time for brands like Bally to return to their handcrafted heritage. Denim Dreaming Due to the time working from home (work from home) Increasingly, we were wearing less jeans than sports pants, so Spring – Summer 2021, designers helped us make up for lost time with denim shoes. Denim shoes say no to simplicity, the more complex the details, the more stylish. Denim shoes say no to simplicity, the more complicated the details, the more stylish and stylish it is to attach labels and studs. This trend does not stop us reminiscent of once golden couple Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the 2001 American Music Awards. The moment the two appeared in public as a couple, dressing up denim on denim Synchronization has become a historic moment of red carpet fashion. Denim on denim, Thanks to the well-intentioned appearance of the couple, it has become a popular and popular fashion trend until today. All are denim, from the cowboy hat that Justin wore or the cute little handbag Britney brought.

Designer Lily Hoang recycles old fabrics into luxury handbags. (Photo: Thu Minh / Vietnam +) Coming to Amily store (Thai Ha, Dong Da), you will be immediately attracted by small and beautiful fashion items such as sparkling stone handbags, luxurious designs mixed with a little classic. But few know that they are made from old fabric and recycled plastic thanks to the skillful hands of the Amily artists. Extend the life cycle for each item The AmReborn (I Reincarnate) project has just been launched since mid-March, but has quickly received the love and support of many people. This is a project cherished for more than a year by Lily Hoang, founder of Amlily, a handmade party accessories maker. Since she was a child, she has loved the food handmade beautiful. As an adult, working in design and fashion, she has the opportunity to pursue her passion. A display corner of recycled products. (Photo: Thu Minh / Vietnam +) Lily Hoang’s first recycled product set was a set of bags, purses and fashion accessories made from peacock covers. She gave things to her mother and she was very touched, encouraging her daughter to continue to be creative. Sharing the significance of the AmReborn project, Lily Hoang said recycling can help people store souvenirs in a different form. At the same time, recycling is also a way for people to save and reduce consumption costs when taking advantage of second hand. In addition, the most important meaning of recycling is to help reduce waste in the environment, extending the life cycle of each item. “I do it first because myself is also someone who cares about the environment. After that, I hope everyone will join hands to protect the environment more together, ”said Lily Hoang. AmReborn is currently implementing the activity of “giving away old goods – getting new things back.” Each person can exchange 5 second hand items for a recycled gift from AmReborn. Second hand collection is also the first activity for AmReborn to source products to recycle. In particular, the proceeds from the sale of recycled goods will be used to build the “Am Thank Fund”. Lily Hoang intends to use this fund to donate to people with difficult circumstances, people with disabilities … It is known that the project AmReborn Lily Hoang has also created jobs for many people with special circumstances: autistic people, people with inferiority complex in the LGBT community, housewives, students, … Lily Hoang’s AmReborn project became clearer and came true. “They are very concerned about community issues, are conscious of environmental protection, so they also affect me a lot. You have been with me for a long time, when there are people who share the same direction and support, I believe the project will go on for a long time, ”shared Lily Hoang. The handbag is carefully recycled from the old fabric. (Photo: NVCC) Tran Thi Mai (Thai Ha, Dong Da), a recycling artist in Amlily also said: “I am a person who is very concerned about the environment. From going to the market, I also carry cloth bags, containers, and do not use plastic. So when Mrs. Ly gives the project idea, I support it very much. The first is to be economical, the second is to be able to turn the things that we rarely use into useful ones, we use them more often, for longer and reduce the amount of waste in the environment. ” I reincarnated , How about you? Many people know of this project sent second hand to AmReborn with the desire to “regenerate” them. In a way, the mementos – heirlooms filled with memories of the previous generation for the next generation are revived in a modern, convenient, economical way but still retain the precious meaning of the past. Old things such as clothes, clothes, skirts, blankets, … with all materials collected by AmReborn and used as much as possible for recycling. Lily Hoang said: To create a new item from old materials, AmReborn must classify fabrics, design and design suitable for that fabric or according to the request of the orderer. To make products more fashionable and beautiful, you need to attach stones, draw or embroider them. But AmReborn also minimizes the use of new items, takes advantage of all that can be recycled, does not create additional burden on the environment in the future. With many years of experience in designing handmade fashion products, Lily Hoang and a team of AmReborn artisans recycle many unique products. The things that seemed to be the time to leave were joined, patched up to create a harmonious whole, extending the life cycle. Finished products can be handbags, purses, flower buttons, necklaces, headbands, shoes, sandals, … All products are handmade. Artisan studded the recycled products to be more eye-catching and trendy. (Photo: Thu Minh / Vietnam +) Since it is recycled, each item is very special. It contains a story, bringing memories from the past to the future that everyone loves. Bui Hao (Thai Ha, Dong Da) when coming to AmReborn to donate old things, shared: “Following AmReborn on Facebook for a long time, I think this is a very good activity. My important items and gifts such as clothes that are no longer in use but if I want to keep them for a long time, can be recycled into bags or other suitable items for me. Furthermore, recycling it into something for a longer time can limit the waste going to the environment. ” Reusing is not only economical, but also shows a respectful attitude toward objects and the environment. The humanistic project of Lily Hoang and her associates makes people wonder what to do with old items, important gifts, and memorabilia that are sometimes left in a corner of the closet./.

Mr. Lai Hong Thanh, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Geology and Minerals (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment) Representative of state management agency on minerals, Mr. Lai Hong Thanh, Deputy Director of General Department of Geology and Minerals (MONRE) shared with SGGP Newspaper reporter about the management of exploration and mineral exploitation across the country today. * Reporter: Sir, the scarcity of leveling materials for the North-South expressway project is no longer a new problem. Government leaders, many ministries, branches and localities also joined in, but the situation has not improved much. What do you think? – Mr. LAI HONG THANH: As a key national project, which has been prepared and implemented since 2017, the North-South expressway project has received special attention from the National Assembly, the Government and relevant agencies. favorable conditions for deployment. However, in some sections of the route, the locality is facing difficulties with materials for construction. It is estimated that the total demand for the whole route will need about 60.7 million m³ of embankment land; 21.5 million m³ of rocks of all kinds and 10.8 million m³ of sand. In the process of project formulation, technical design, design consultant surveyed and proposed to use material mines. Some mines in many localities are being implemented well, but there are also a number of mines that have not met the demand for many reasons: the transportation distance is too far, leading to high cost, not timely supply; Some mines have expired, are waiting for renewal … Besides, there are mines in the local planning that are implementing mining licensing procedures, but according to the current law, the process is , the procedure takes quite a long time. Before the North-South expressway project was implemented, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued Circular No. 01/2016 / TT-BTNMT technical regulations on the exploration of river-bed sand and gravel and rock for leveling materials. fill. This Circular simplifies the technical method and volume of exploration works, thereby shortening the time for licensing exploration and exploitation. Recently, the ministry has also issued Document No. 1488 / BTNMT-ĐCKS dated March 29, 2016 on licensing exploration and exploitation of minerals as common building materials for expressway projects. We have also instructed the provincial People’s Committee to apply the Mineral Law in the direction: construction works can take the excavated soil to convert to the embankment within the service scope of that work without having to apply for a permit. … * Some localities say that even after applying regulations to facilitate businesses, it is still too long to be licensed for exploration and mining? – Law on Minerals 2010 has been implemented for more than 10 years, there are points to be adjusted and the above mentioned case (exploration and exploitation of minerals as common building materials) is one of the points that need to be amended. . In the immediate future, I propose to the competent authority, here the National Assembly, to consider and issue a separate resolution following the simplified procedures on the order of procedures for exploration and exploitation of mines for the project. this. However, the implementation progress depends greatly on the locality, because the Provincial People’s Committee is the authority to approve and grant exploration and exploitation permits. * How about the possibility of using thermal power plant ash or using construction waste to build roads, sir? – In my opinion, it is necessary to evaluate the environmental impact of using ash and slag in thermal power plants. But even if it can be used, the amount of this offset is also negligible compared to the huge demand of the expressway project. * The 2010 Law on Minerals has brought into play a positive effect over the years, but the law has also revealed a number of shortcomings that need improvement. Can you elaborate on these shortcomings and is the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment expected to submit to the Government and the National Assembly for amendments to the law? – Currently, we are evaluating and summarizing the implementation of the Mineral Law 2010 and have identified a number of shortcomings. That is, do not specify the joint venture or association in mineral exploitation activities; there is no uniform regulation with the law on investment to control when there is a change in the capital of the enterprise owner that has been granted a license for mineral exploration and exploitation; responsibilities of organizations and individuals exploiting minerals after being licensed for exploitation in monitoring and supervising the actual exploited output; responsibility for coordinating mineral management in the areas bordering areas between provinces and cities (especially for sand minerals, river-bed gravel) … After a comprehensive assessment, we will take the next steps to submit to the authorities to include the amendment and supplement of the Mineral Law into the law building program, possibly 2022 or 2023. * Thank you Sir!

On summer days, hot weather causes a lot of fatigue for people. Vietnam is a tropical country, so in the summer the climate is very hot. These days, the temperature can be up to 38 degrees C. So many people want to renovate their house or if they are planning to build a new house, they will choose a good heat-resistant material. To prevent heat and cool the house, experts believe that the design should be chosen and the right building material is chosen. According to architect Khuong Van Muoi, former Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Association of Architects, normally the west and southwest direction are hot, so houses with this direction should build houses with two-layer materials, typically double-layer glass, thick walls, There must be a cover for cooling. In addition, people can install a mist spraying system to reduce the heat on summer days. “Heat-resistant materials for ceilings are made of gypsum board, aluminum foil, and foam… These are familiar materials that people prefer to line their roofs, reducing the heat. With heat-resistant glass must use double-layer glass. For corrugated iron roofs, in my opinion, I should use the solution to create space for the wind to drain into the roof and ceiling ”- said architect Khuong Van Muoi. In addition to choosing the right materials, to reduce heat, people can plant more vines and trees around the house. During use, the door should be regularly opened to allow the air flow to circulate indoors, which will blow the heat out. Mr. Tran Manh Dat, Deputy General Director of a company operating in the field of interior design, manufacture and construction, shared that there are many materials available on the market today that have anti-heat effects for us to choose from. . Typically, such as cold sheet, insulation panels, these materials are now widely sold, easy to buy and reasonably priced. “For houses that use a lot of glass, it is possible to use insulating film to meet the requirements of preventing greenhouse heat effectively. For walls, if you want to reduce heat, you must build thick walls or add an insulation layer to prevent heat. In addition, when building a house, it is necessary to build high ceilings to create ventilation, good air circulation for the whole house “- Mr. Dat shared. For the interior part of the house, there is also a separate layout to cope with the hot summer air. In order for the house to be airy, the homeowner should not simply decorate the house, do not use cumbersome furniture, the items that are rarely used should be stored in the closet to create neatness. In addition, the selection of paint colors for the walls and interior tones and items will also greatly affect the hot and cold feeling of the house. Vietnamese homeowners should take advantage of bright colors such as white, gray, green, and pink, which will help reduce the hot feeling on a summer day. You should limit your use of colors such as red and black because they easily absorb light and create a hotter feeling.

To keep your house cool in the Vietnamese climate, first of all, is the layout of the space, the location of light, reasonable wind, and ventilation thanks to open spaces. In addition, the selection of materials also helps to reduce some of the heat. Currently, there are materials on the market that can provide both sound and heat insulation well. Here are some suggestions of architect Bui The Long CTA | Creative Architects about materials that make your house cool year round. Use unburnt lightweight bricks You can use types such as block bricks, unburnt light bricks to help reduce environmental pollution. Solid brick walls, raw and un-painted brick walls also provide good insulation. Soil wall from mountainous ethnic people is now sought by many professional construction companies to apply in construction is also a worthwhile solution in the future. “Breathing brick wall” The use of “breathing brick wall” is also an option. “Breathing brick wall” includes a garden layer of 1.2 – 1.5 m combined with open brick wall, burnt brick built in the direction of continuous brick hole. From there, creating natural air inlets to help ventilate continuously 24/24 for the house. The less building layers of a wall surface, the quicker it heats heat, limiting heat retention, and heating indoor air. Spatial architecture with many layers of side corridor walls is also a method of limiting heat. Roofing tiles The roof is a part of the project that is subject to a considerable heat impact. Roofing with tiles or insulated corrugated iron will dissipate heat better than roofs made of concrete and tile due to the air space between the roof and the ceiling. For light-absorbing glass materials, in order to reduce heat, in addition to the way of insulating film, insulating glass is a good choice with no difference in price. Glass roofs or windows, doors should incorporate slots, ventilation bars to contribute to indoor air circulation. The glass wall material that has air insulation inside the brick is a material that is in common use. Wooden materials Solid wood materials limit heat gain, high inductance but relatively high cost, as well as longevity requirements, durability, so the use accounts for a low proportion of the common materials. The wooden houses have distinct beauty, cooler temperatures than concrete houses are many people love. Depending on the financial size of the homeowner can be considered to design. Using water surface or planting trees to cover walls or roofs, trees in the house is also a natural solution to help reduce heat and cool the house.

If you have wooden slats on hand or are looking for a simple type of baffle, using vertical slats can be an effective, long-lasting idea. You simply line up the wooden bars vertically, a few centimeters apart to about an inch. Carefully treated, high quality slats are less likely to warp. However, if warping is inevitable in a humid climate like in Vietnam, you can place the slats a little further apart; Large distances will help the warps look less ‘exposed’. Use small shaped wooden blocks If you like a little break, a wall made of small wooden blocks in a square or rectangular box will be a good choice. The owner of the house in the picture has combined small oak blocks to create a wall separating the dining room and living room, both warm, natural, modern and luxurious but also very solid. Use a wall made of branches You can give a room a natural beauty with the walls of the room shaped from tree branches. Choose relatively straight, even branches (birch branches may be especially suitable for this purpose), graft and secure them in a sturdy support, stacking more rocks at the bottom. for a natural look, or knit with sparkling lights to create a shimmering, fairy-tale feel. Use a large wooden bookshelf You can combine the functionality of a partition and a storage area for books and furniture with a large wooden bookshelf. The larger the bookshelf, the more private the space. The bookshelf should also be wide so that you have enough room to stack books from either side. Use wooden movable baffles As a hallmark of Asian design for centuries, wooden movable partitions are quite light, easy to use, flexible and convenient. You can use 3, 4 or more partitions, depending on the space to be separated./.