Tesso-en Garden in Gujo Hachiman. (Photo: Stephen Mansfield) In Japanese, “shinrinyoku” means forest bathing, is a word used to describe how people relax and refresh their spirits when immersed in nature in wild forests. Over time, this concept became more and more popular and gradually became the spiritual therapy of the people of Phu Tang. Forest bathing is spending time resting and relaxing in a wooded area and “bathing” under the trees. This term was first used by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1982, with the desire to promote a healthy lifestyle while developing and protecting the vast and beautiful natural environment. beauty of the country. Forest bathing in Japan is a new medical therapy that helps relieve stress and anxiety extremely effectively. Psychologists believe that human energy and strength will be optimized when in a state of stillness and balance. Those who have experienced forest bathing said that they feel all fatigue is dispelled when coming here. Especially in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, the mental recovery benefits brought by gardens to people are undisputed. Whether in person, online or through illustrated books, the inspiring presence of gardens can help overcome lingering stresses in life. On a higher level, rock gardens (often called meditation gardens) are ideal locations for meditation and mind purification. In Japan, the forests and gardens in the ancient capital of Kyoto are the most visited places. Visitors can find the garden in a quiet residential area like Shake-machi, near Kamigamo Shrine. The dense trees at the meditation gardens act as sound barriers, creating a peaceful environment for stillness or introspection. In addition, visitors can visit Hakusasonso – a sacred garden with a dome design, a tea ceremony house, some stone decorations and a Buddha statue. Or when coming to Toji-in garden, Myoshin-ji, tourists can admire the delicate aesthetic and special feeling of Kyoto. There is a Chinese proverb that says “Life begins the day you open a garden”. The flow of organic time in a Japanese garden is quite different from the flow of work or of time. The pace of life “decelerating” amid the Covid-19 pandemic is creating a new state of happiness, making people calmer and more relaxed. Exposure to Japanese gardens for forest bathing will make us feel restored and reborn. Phuong Thao (according to Nikkei Asia)

Summer has arrived but luxury yachts anchored in deep-water ports are sparse, elite parties have yet to begin, music festivals are banned, bars remain closed. However, behind that bleak landscape is a whole plan to revive the tourism industry that has begun to spread across the island. In the labyrinthine alleys of the main town, street painters are painstakingly painting the walls. They hope that in the next few weeks or months, their work will be flooded with check-in photos on Instagram. Greece is launching a campaign called Blue Freedom on 80 islands with the desire to rebuild the smokeless industry amid the pandemic. The campaign started with a plan to vaccinate against Covid-19 for all people on the islands. Mykonos struggles to revive tourism. “Heaven” hides Greece’s post-Covid-19 economic recovery plans rely heavily on the tourism industry. This industry accounts for 18% of the economy and provides one-fifth of job opportunities for workers. Tourism also helped Greeks get out of a 10-year financial crisis that ended just before the outbreak of Covid-19. Last year, the country welcomed less than a third of 2019’s tourist arrivals, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Organization. Mykonos belongs to the Cyclades group of islands and is the most famous destination in Greece. Before the pandemic, this place was known as a “party paradise” for the super rich and famous. From former US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to female stars such as Grace Kelly (USA), Brigitte Bardot (France), Sophia Loren (Italy)… all have visited Mykonos. Mayor Konstantinos Koukas said: “The people of Mykonos were shocked when the number of tourists dropped sharply last year. But this year there are signs that the number of visitors may double compared to 2020.” Before the pandemic, the island of Mykonos was famous for its bustling nightlife. Compared to some other Mediterranean countries that also depend on tourism, Greece is said to be working hard to revive the smokeless industry. At the beginning of April, as the world faced a new wave of epidemics, the country reopened to most tourists. It is the second EU country, after Croatia, to allow Americans to come in without quarantine. According to the CNN , Americans are the most generous travelers in the Mediterranean country. The US ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, recently praised the “record nine direct flights per day by US airlines to Greece this summer”. With dozens of fully vaccinated islands and long coastlines, Greece promises to become a “shelter paradise” in the middle of the epidemic season. However, things in Mykonos seem more complicated. This party island is unlike any other idyllic destination. Mykonos’ brand and sales are shaped by its bustling nightlife, a business that’s not easy to bounce back from during the pandemic. Magic formula Although the US State Department recently added Greece to its long list of “Level 4: Do Not Travel” countries, the promise of a Covid-19-free Mykonos has attracted the interest of travelers worldwide. demand, especially from the US. Iraklis Zisimopoulos, CEO of the Semeli Hospitality Group hotel, restaurant and bar chain on the island, said his company has received a lot of inquiries and booking requests recently. “The two main questions are the vaccination plan and whether tourists will be able to party on the island like they used to. We told them that in July things will probably be back to normal as they were. There’s never been a pandemic.” Zisimopoulos describes the vaccine as a “miracle recipe for a return to nightlife”. Greece hopes a nationwide vaccination plan will help revive Mykonos. Global reopening plans remain flexible, depending on the policies of each country. The new variant of SARS-CoV-2 is a constant worry. Some countries continue to ban their citizens from traveling abroad. Travelers may be forced to quarantine after returning home. However, in Mykonos, the first large yachts of this summer have arrived. At the trendy Alemagou Beach bar, German booze is ready again. After months of lockdown, a visitor from Hamburg (Germany) said that she and her friends were finally reunited in Mykonos and it felt like a dream. “Last year, we were not vaccinated. But this year, we became the first to get vaccinated and travel. We want to show people that they can have a good time and be safe here,” she said.

Level 1: This is the mildest level of intoxication, the person may not feel the obvious signs. Sometimes it will be confused with other skin problems. Usually, people infected with corticosteroids only feel mild itching on the skin at this stage. Grade 2: The condition of the skin has become worse. The skin appears blisters and spreads all over the face. These blisters then burst, leading to a skin infection. Level 3: The stage of dilatation of blood vessels under the skin. The patient always feels hot on the skin, especially when exposed to the sun or near hot areas. The face is swollen due to the accumulation of water and pus in the skin, and the pain is more intense. Level 4: The condition of the skin accumulating water and pus is more severe. In addition, the patient will feel the heat, burning more and more continuously than before. Grade 5: This is the most severe stage of the disease, named the irritant dermatitis stage. At this point, the blisters and pus have begun to peel and ooze outside, feeling terrible pain. The skin shows signs of severe infection, even necrosis. Cucumber mask… Corticosteroid-induced dermatitis Dry skin peeling form: This is a mild form, low toxicity corticosteroids, short time use, low concentration mixed: mild to moderate dry skin, not too severe, with itching; no papules; no redness of the skin; does not burn the skin; fast recovery time within 1-2 months of treatment. Irritant dermatitis: This is a very severe and acute form caused by the use of strong and highly toxic corticosteroids. Manifestations of symptoms: redness of the skin, accompanied by burning; itchy skin; dry, flaky skin in thick, rough patches; red papules, blisters; vesicles bursting with yellow exudate and the risk of skin infection. Acne-prone and seborrheic dermatitis: This is a persistent inflammatory skin disease that can last up to a year: oily skin and dirty-looking skin; skin with whiteheads, blackheads often stop using the cream; skin with inflammatory acne, pustules; skin with many concave scars and dark scars… Prolonged vasodilating erythroderma: This is a persistent severe form due to the application of corticosteroids, dexamethasone in pure unmixed form for a long time for several years or more: red, burning skin; redness of the skin that increases with facial movements, body movements, emotions, heat or chemicals; vasodilatation, redness of the skin that repeats many times a day, accompanied by a feeling of swelling in the face, tension under the skin, stinging, itching like ants… Blistering dermatitis: This is a severe, acute form, also known as Steven Johnson syndrome (toxic superficial necrosis syndrome) caused by highly toxic corticosteroid infection on congenital atopy. Manifestations include: the skin becomes more and more blister-like; may become infected the blisters turn into pockets of pus; blisters burst painful, burning; dry blisters, skin peels off leaving papules or prolonged redness; then the skin is darkened after inflammation. Signs of skin infection with corticosteroids. Steps to treat and restore skin Corticosteroid-infected skin can be completely improved, but the extent of skin recovery depends on the health and condition of each person’s skin. Moreover, the patient must be very patient and careful. The disease can be completely cured if detected early and the patient follows the treatment process properly. The steps below apply only to the case of using the cream mix for less than 1 year, the less time used, the higher the possibility of cure and recovery. In case of using a cream containing corticosteroids for a longer time, it is necessary to follow a separate treatment regimen of a dermatologist. Reducing and spacing out the frequency of using products containing corticosteroids: The principle is to slowly wean off so that the skin can adapt, so limit the application of the cream and gradually reduce the duration of application, until it is completely stopped. The time for each reduction in the number of applications is about 1-2 weeks. If you stop applying it suddenly, the skin will become worse, more acne-prone, itchy, dry, very uncomfortable. You can use acne medication, but only as prescribed by your doctor. Absolutely do not go to the spa to squeeze acne, it will be very easy to pit your face. You should let the acne break and pick it up gently. Do not take any more antibiotics or acne medications, because once the acne flares up, it will come up again. Care and protect the skin carefully during the treatment: Skin protection is a very important step to support the treatment. Because during the treatment, the skin becomes very weak and sensitive, the patches of peeling and blisters are dense. If you are not careful and protect the skin carefully, bacteria will easily penetrate, causing the skin to become infected. This interferes with the regeneration and healing process, if more severe, it will cause the skin to die. It is recommended to use a cleanser specifically for acne-sensitive skin, usually in the form of a non-foaming or very mild foaming milk cream, with a skin-friendly pH (between 5.0 and 6.0) to avoid causing dryness, use 2 times /day in the morning and evening. Do not use oily, foamy or granular cleansers because it can easily irritate the skin. If the skin is too weak, with blood veins, peeling skin, itching and discomfort, daily use of 0.9% sodium chloride physiological saline should be used to wash your face. Salt has the effect of reducing inflammation, reducing itching, antiseptic, removing dead skin … The most basic thing is to use sunscreen, cover it carefully when going out or in a dusty environment. The sunscreen and skin care products that doctors recommend are those for sensitive skin with SPF 30-50. Detoxify the skin: You should boil green tea leaves and drink daily instead of filtered water, then wash your face with that tea. Green tea has antibacterial, acne treatment and detoxifies very well. You can replace green tea by drinking lettuce or lemonade without sugar, or drinking detox tea, or detox tea. In addition, you should also steam 1-2 times per week to push out impurities in the skin and unclog pores. Should use perilla + marjoram + wormwood, or lemongrass + ginger, if picky, add a pinch of salt and half a lemon… All put in a pot to boil and then sit with a pot covered with a blanket or a large towel in the pot. for about 15 minutes or until the heat is gone. Mask to restore skin: Apply a mask 1-2 times a week with turmeric powder + honey + yogurt (or fresh milk). Also can use mask cucumber, bitter melon, tomato, green tea… Weak skin should not leave the mask on the face for too long, only 5-10 minutes. And if the skin is too thin and weak, then skip the mask, because the powder particles can make the thin skin more damaged.

You need to protect your hair when out in the sun. Image source: Internet When summer comes, not only your skin needs protection, but also your hair. The sun will make your hair dry, sunburnt and very damaged. Therefore, it is recommended that you use a hat with a wide brim, an umbrella or a sunscreen to “shelter” from the sun for your hair. Limit the contact of swimming pool water with hair Did you know, swimming pool water is very dangerous for hair because in the composition of pool water contains fluoride which is the leading cause of dry, fibrous, hard hair. Therefore, when you go swimming, you should limit your hair exposure to pool water by using a swimming cap. Besides, after swimming, you should quickly wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner. Vera Aloe vera is very good for oily hair, curly hair, brittle hair, dry hair. Aloe vera has the effect of moisturizing the hair, making it strong and reducing hair loss. How to do it: Mix 2 tablespoons of aloe vera with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Apply the mixture to the hair from the middle to the ends, then apply to the scalp. Keep the mask for 30 minutes and then wash your hair. Avocado Avocados contain natural oils, healthy fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that can nourish hair and prevent hair loss. It is especially beneficial for dry hair. Method as follows: Mash 1 avocado. Add 1 tablespoon rosemary oil and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. In another bowl, beat 1 egg yolk. Mix all the ingredients together and apply to your hair. Leave the mask on for 10 to 20 minutes, then wash your hair. Coconut oil When hair gets wet and absorbs extra water, hair can experience structural changes that make it more susceptible to damage. You can apply coconut oil before shampooing to prevent your hair from absorbing too much water. You can also apply the oil after showering, your hair will be softer and less prone to breakage.

Products from the natural world are very benign but you still need to test on a small area of ​​skin before using to avoid allergies. Here are the foods you can use to take care of your hair. 1. Egg whites Eggs contain a lot of protein, eating eggs regularly will help you maintain healthy hair. Using a hair mask made from eggs will help prevent hair loss, hair breakage, repair damaged hair and promote new hair growth. Method as follows: Separate the whites from 2 eggs, add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Whip the mixture and apply it to damp hair. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with cool water. 2. Aloe vera Aloe vera is very good for oily hair, curly hair, brittle hair, dry hair. Aloe vera has the effect of moisturizing the hair, making it strong and reducing hair loss. How to do it: Mix 2 tablespoons of aloe vera with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Apply the mixture to the hair from the middle to the ends, then apply to the scalp. Keep the mask for 30 minutes and then wash your hair. 3. Avocado Avocados contain natural oils, healthy fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that can nourish hair and prevent hair loss. It is especially beneficial for dry hair. Method as follows: Mash 1 avocado. Add 1 tablespoon rosemary oil and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. In another bowl, beat 1 egg yolk. Mix all the ingredients together and apply to your hair. Leave the mask on for 10 to 20 minutes, then wash your hair. 4. Coconut oil When hair gets wet and absorbs extra water, hair can experience structural changes that make it more susceptible to damage. You can apply coconut oil before shampooing to prevent your hair from absorbing too much water. You can also apply the oil after showering, your hair will be softer and less prone to breakage. 5. Bananas The silica in bananas can help the body produce more collagen, making hair thicker and stronger. How to make a banana mask is as follows: Mash 1-2 bananas, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Mix until a smooth mixture is obtained. Apply the mixture to your hair and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash it off. 6. Oatmeal Porridge Oatmeal contains a lot of fiber, which can moisturize the hair, promote hair growth, make hair thicker. How to make the mask is as follows: Put 3 tablespoons of oats in a bowl, add 1/2 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix it all together and apply to dry hair, while massaging the scalp. Keep the mask for 30 minutes and then wash your hair. 7. Honey Honey is packed with vitamins and minerals, and has antioxidant properties, so it can add moisture to dry hair, limit breakage, and make hair healthier in general. Here’s how to make the mask: Mix 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl. Microwave the mixture for 20 seconds. Stir again and let cool. Apply the mixture to the hair starting from the scalp and massage. Wear a shower cap and leave the mask on for 30 minutes. Then wash off the mask with shampoo. 8. Green tea Green tea can reduce hair loss and promote hair growth. You can ‘take in’ its antioxidant properties by drinking it or using it as a hair conditioner. How to do it: Pour boiling water into a cup with 1-2 green tea bags. Wait until the water is warm or completely cooled. Wash your hair and rinse with green tea water when you’re done showering. 9. Rice water Rice water can strengthen and repair damaged hair, while protecting hair from future damage. Method as follows: Wash and filter 1 cup of rice. Put the rice in a bowl and add 1 cup of water, mix until the water is cloudy. Strain the rice, keeping the water. Leave the water to wash the rice for 12 to 24 hours to release the vitamins and minerals in it. After washing your hair as usual, pour rice water over your hair. Let it sit for 2 to 5 minutes, then rinse. 10. Milk Applying milk to your hair can provide healthy vitamins and proteins, and make your hair stronger and softer. Here’s how: Mix milk, honey, strawberries and bananas together. Apply the mixture with your hands or use a spray bottle (if you make it liquid enough). Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes, then wash it off.

Inside a shopping mall in the capital Kuala Lumpur, June 1. (Photo: Reuters) The Malaysian Government’s strategy to bring the country out of the Covid-19 crisis consists of four stages and specific criteria. Accept economic damage to flatten the epidemic curve Malaysia began implementing a nationwide blockade order from June 1, after the number of daily cases exceeded 9,000 cases and put tremendous pressure on the health system. Restrictive measures will be extended until June 28. In a televised speech on June 15, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said that the nationwide blockade order had helped Malaysia “flatten the curve” of the epidemic and avoid falling into a tragedy. During the lockdown, the Malaysian economy suffered about one billion ringgit a day (about $243 million). Most businesses have to close, except for some essential service and economic sectors. However, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said that “light will be at the end of the tunnel” when it comes to speeding up vaccinations. Yassin announced the recovery plan as the number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia continues to decline and an additional 16 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been secured to the country by the end of July. National Recovery Plan in four phases Prime Minister Yassin announced a four-stage National Recovery Plan with three specific indicators to use as a basis for deciding whether to lift restrictions and if so, when. Each phase will be implemented based on the average number of cases per day, the capacity of the public health system and the population vaccination rate. Malaysia is in phase one of this plan. The number of new Covid-19 cases in the country remains high, the public health system is in a very critical situation, the vaccination rate is low, and the nationwide movement control order is in effect. In stages, restrictions on economic activities and the social sector will be further eased. The nationwide movement control order took effect from June 11. (Photo: AP) Malaysia will move to phase two of the plan if the daily number of new cases falls below 4,000 cases per day, the vaccination rate reaches 10%, and the intensive care units operate at “moderate” capacity. If in phase one, only essential services are allowed to operate, all fields and social activities are banned, then in phase two, there will be some more economic sectors such as manufacturing industry The output is allowed to operate up to 80% capacity. However, social activities and interstate travel are still not allowed. The government wants to bring the country into phase two as early as next July. Malaysia will enter phase three when the daily number of cases falls below 2,000 cases per day, the health care system operates in a more comfortable state and at least 40% of the population receives two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine- 19. All economic sectors will be allowed to operate, except for those considered high risk such as at nightclubs, pubs, event centers, spas and beauty salons. “All economic sectors will be operating at 80% capacity, similar to the second phase. And social activities such as education and some sports activities may resume in stages,” Yassin said. He expressed hope that Malaysia will move to phase three as early as the end of August. The fourth phase will take place when the daily number of cases is less than 500 cases/day, the health system and intensive care beds operate at a safe level, at least 60% of the population is fully vaccinated. “Based on the predictions of the National Covid-19 Vaccination Plan, this transition is expected to be implemented as early as October 2021,” Prime Minister Yassin said. At that time, all economic sectors will be back to work, more social restrictions will be lifted and interstate travel and domestic travel will be resumed. To date, Malaysia has recorded more than 667,876 cases of Covid-19, of which more than 4,000 have died and nearly 594 thousand have completely recovered. Malaysia recorded more than 5,000 new cases on almost all days from May 19 to now. Currently, Malaysia ranks third in Southeast Asia, after Indonesia and the Philippines, in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Brent oil price increased for 4 consecutive sessions on June 15. Photo: Reuters Ending the session on June 14, Brent oil price advanced 17 US cents to 72.86 USD/barrel. The price of this oil commodity at the beginning of the session jumped to $73.64 per barrel – the highest level since April 2019. The price of WTI oil fell 3 US cents to 70.88 USD/barrel, after touching $71.78/barrel at one point, the highest level since October 2018. The price of “black gold” has increased sharply in recent weeks thanks to a gradual recovery in demand for fuel in the context of many countries easing restrictions to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic. The International Energy Agency (IEA) on June 11 forecast that global demand will return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022, faster than previously predicted. The IEA called on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as the OPEC+ group, to increase supply to meet demand. The OPEC+ group has limited output to support oil prices after the Covid-19 pandemic caused demand to drop to a record in 2020. Indirect discussions between the US and Iran, and the remaining powers in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, resumed on June 12 in Vienna (Austria). However, the European Union (EU) described this round of negotiations on the multilateral nuclear deal as “tense”. The US return to the Iran Nuclear Agreement, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), would pave the way for the lifting of economic sanctions on Tehran, thereby allowing the OPEC member This continues to export crude oil. However, financial consulting firm ING Economics said that the possibility of the US rejoining the JCPOA before the Iranian presidential election this weekend is very unlikely. Regarding supply, the OPEC + group recently decided to maintain the production agreement to support oil prices in the middle of the epidemic season. According to ING, additional supply from the OPEC+ group will be needed in the second half of the year, as demand is expected to continue to recover. However, the rally of oil prices in the session was also limited as investors cautiously waited for the outcome of the policy meeting of the US Federal Reserve (FED) from 15-16/// 6 to look for signals on when the central bank will begin to scale back its monetary stimulus measures.

Theme of World Environment Day 2021: “Ecosystem Restoration”. (Photo: nationbytes.com) On June 5, 1972, on the opening day of the first World Environment Conference held in Stockholm, Sweden, World Environment Day was officially proclaimed by the United Nations Environment Program. During the session on December 15, 1972, the United Nations General Assembly (UN) issued an official resolution. Since then, World Environment Day June 5 has been solemnly celebrated in more than 100 countries around the world. The purpose of World Environment Day is to focus worldwide attention on the importance of the environment and to encourage political attention and environmental action. This event makes environmental issues humane; empowering people to be active agents of equitable and sustainable development; improve communities’ understanding of the key role in changing behavior towards environmental issues; ensure all nations and peoples enjoy a safer and more prosperous future. 2021: Launching Ecosystem Recovery World Environment Day 2021 will see the start of the “Decade of Ecosystem Restoration”. The UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration is a rallying call to protect and revitalize ecosystems worldwide, for the benefit of people and nature. Ecosystems play an extremely important role in human life, providing people with invaluable benefits such as stabilizing the climate, purifying the air, providing oxygen, providing water, food, etc. medicine… In addition, ecosystems are also habitats for wildlife species. However, ecosystems are currently experiencing the fastest degradation rates in human history because they are facing enormous threats such as deforestation; water pollution of lakes, rivers and streams; wetlands become dry; coastal and marine areas are degraded and overexploited. According to the study, the degradation of land and marine ecosystems reduces the well-being of 3.2 billion people and causes an estimated 10% loss of global gross product annually due to the loss of species and ecosystem services. Currently, about 20% of the planet’s vegetation surface shows trends in productivity reductions related to erosion, depletion and pollution in all parts of the world. By 2050, degradation and climate change could reduce crop yields globally by 10% and up to 50% in some regions. In response to this situation, on March 1, 2021, the United Nations General Assembly declared the period 2021 – 2030 as the “Decade of Ecosystem Restoration” to scale up the restoration of ecosystems. degraded and destroyed ecosystems to combat the climate crisis, increase food security, water resources and biodiversity. Ecosystem Restoration means assisting in the restoration of degraded or destroyed ecosystems, as well as preserving intact ecosystems. Healthier ecosystems, with richer biodiversity, offer more benefits to humans such as more fertile soils, greater fish and wood production, and greater amounts of stored greenhouse gases. . All types of ecosystems can be restored, including forests, farmland, cities, wetlands, and oceans. Recovery initiatives can be launched by almost anyone, from governments and development agencies to businesses, communities and individuals. Because there are many and varied causes of ecosystem degradation and at different scales. The UN’s “Decade of Ecosystem Restoration” runs from 2021 to 2030, which is also the final deadline of the Sustainable Development Goals and the timeline that scientists have identified as the foundation. Last chance to avert catastrophic climate change. Only with healthy ecosystems can we enhance people’s livelihoods, limit disease, combat climate change and prevent the collapse of biodiversity.

Illustration However, you will have to change your mind right away because beer can also help you take care of your hair effectively. This sounds quite mythical because many women previously thought that beer only made the guys drunk. However, how to wash your hair with beer will shock you at its ability to restore damaged hair in a very special way! Beer is made from hops and malt. Both of these ingredients are essential sources of protein to help strengthen and repair damaged hair. In addition to protein, beer also has many other great nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, B vitamins (especially biotin, also known as vitamin H or B7) and maltose. In fact, biotin prevents hair loss and helps promote healthy hair growth. It also helps to get rid of dandruff effectively. The maltose found in beer helps smooth the scalp and tightens the hair cuticles so your hair appears more shiny and smooth. Brew your hair with beer after shampooing as it is not a hair cleanser. And, don’t worry about the smell as the beer smell will dissipate in just a few minutes once your hair is dry. Instructions on how to wash hair with beer to help beautiful hair Step 1: Pour beer into a bowl to leave overnight to remove carbon dioxide (this is a substance that interferes with the operation of shampoo, and this substance when combined with water, creates hard water that makes hair stand up, tangled, harder to comb). Step 2: Clean hair, dry hair slightly, then gently massage with beer from the roots to the ends of the hair for about 3-5 minutes for the beer to penetrate into the hair roots. Step 3: Use a warm towel to incubate your hair for about 10 minutes, then rinse with water.

Elephants and giraffes inhabit Hwange National Park. Photo: Reuters According to the United Nations Commission on Biological Diversity, Earth’s ecosystems – the foundation of life – are being degraded at an unprecedented rate. Biodiversity provides 18 basic services globally to sustain human activities and development. However, these 14/18 contributions of nature are on a global downward trend. In addition, the rate of forest cover has decreased from 31.6% to 30.6% in the period 1990-2015. Coral reef ecosystems have the highest decline in survival index, between 1970 and 2015 it has decreased by 35% to 25% of the studied species are threatened with extinction. About 7 million other species of animals and plants are also at risk of “disappearing” due to human impacts. Meanwhile, the consumption of wild animals and habitat destruction have made infectious diseases more likely to spread to humans. The weaker the “health” of the ecosystem, the more fragile the immune “wall” between humans and pathogens. Without a change in the way people treat nature, future pandemics will occur frequently, cost many lives and severely impact the global economy. The severity is much greater than what the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to the world today. The loss of biodiversity and climate change have been threatening the progress of global sustainable development. According to the United Nations, the livelihoods of more than 3 billion people around the world depend on marine and coastal biodiversity, while 1.6 billion people make a living from forests. Therefore, the conservation of species on Earth is no longer in the framework of “altruism” but plays an important role in ensuring human life. In a statement kicking off the UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the Earth was approaching a “point of no return” of deforestation, pollution of rivers and oceans. ocean, plowed lawns… seem to have fallen into oblivion. He stated: “We are destroying the very ecosystems that are the foundation of society. The degradation of the natural world is destroying the very food, water and resources needed for humans and other living things. animals exist, as well as the lives of 3.2 billion people – or 40% of the world’s population.” In 2010, in the city of Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture, Japan), about 190 countries participating in the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity adopted an ambitious 2020 action strategy to reduce pressure from society. human society towards the natural world, conservation of biodiversity. Within the framework of this convention, countries have set 20 goals on biodiversity by 2020 to conserve biodiversity and restore ecosystems globally. The decisions of the 12th, 13th and 14th stakeholder meetings of the Convention on Biological Diversity all called for the parties to the convention to develop and adopt ecosystem restoration plans. Some of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals are related to ecosystem restoration that require urgent global action if they are to be achieved. The Ramsar Convention’s Strategic Plan 2016-2024 also includes goals for wetland ecosystem restoration to conserve biodiversity and adapt to climate change. However, as ecosystems continue to degrade rapidly, marine ecosystems, from coastal to deep sea, are currently suffering the heaviest losses in history due to human activities. In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Forest and Global Change, scientists found that only 3% of the world’s land area (excluding Antarctica) is still ecologically intact, with populations of healthy primitive animal body and undisturbed habitat. Global natural biodiversity is severely reduced by modern farming techniques; deforestation; habitat destruction in marshlands and in the ocean… The report of the Intergovernmental Forum on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services also indicates that the global rate of species extinction has increased at least tens to hundreds of times higher than the average rate. over the past 10 million years and continues to grow rapidly. It is estimated that about 7 million species are at risk of extinction in the next 30 years; 3/4 of the world’s bird species are endangered; A quarter of mammals are likely to disappear from the Earth. Great Barrier Reef on Orpheus Island, Australia. Photo: AFP/VNA On the other hand, the Aichi goals by 2020 are almost all unattainable. Of the 20 Aichi goals, only 4 have a high probability of achieving, the remaining goals are rated as low or unattainable. This report, together with the Convention on Biological Diversity, highlights the need for the world to take urgent efforts now and take effective action to stop the serious ecological degradation that is taking place. The United Nations has designated 2021-2030 as the decade of ecosystem restoration based on proposals from more than 70 countries, with the goal of accelerating worldwide efforts to prevent and reverse the degradation of ecosystems. ecosystems and raise awareness of the importance of ecosystems to human life. The United Nations emphasized that the restoration and conservation of ecosystems make an important contribution to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Multicultural Framework. global biodiversity. The UN recommends that countries strengthen political will, mobilize resources, improve capacity in scientific research, and cooperate internationally to create driving force for ecosystem restoration at national, regional and international levels. local; mainstreaming ecosystem restoration into national development policies and plans, thereby creating opportunities for ecosystems to increase their resilience and the opportunity to maintain and improve livelihoods for all. people. Countries develop and implement policies and plans to prevent ecosystem degradation, in accordance with national laws and priorities, and develop and strengthen initiatives to enhance recovery effectiveness. Ecosystem; create conditions for synergies and consensus on an overall view to achieve national commitments and priorities through ecosystem restoration; promote sharing of experiences and good practices in ecosystem conservation and restoration. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized: “Fortunately, the Earth is resilient and we still have time to reverse the damage we have caused. By restoring ecosystems with the With unprecedented efforts to heal the Earth, we can accelerate a transformation that contributes to the achievement of all the Sustainable Development Goals.” Achieving these goals will not only protect the planet’s resources, but will also help create millions of new jobs by 2030, generate more than $7 trillion in profits a year, and help erase the planet, Guterres said. poverty. Ru Cha primary mangrove forest in Huong Phong commune, Huong Tra town, Thua Thien – Hue province (Vietnam) has an area of ​​​​about 5 hectares, has the function of preventing salinity, protecting aquatic resources and the mainland. Photo: Ho Cau/VNA Vietnam is currently in the group of countries with the most important and diverse ecosystems in the world, both in terms of marine and terrestrial ecosystems (especially forest and mangrove ecosystems). Vietnam currently has 173 protected areas with a total area of ​​over 2.5 million hectares, including 33 national parks, 66 nature reserves, 18 species and habitat conservation areas and 56 landscape protection zones. In particular, 9 sites are recognized as “world biosphere reserves”, 3 are “world natural heritage sites” recognized by UNESCO, 9 ramsar sites (wetlands), 10 ASEAN heritage garden. As one of the active members of the international community, Vietnam always strives to protect and develop natural ecosystems, biological species, and rich, endemic, precious and rare genetic resources. and has achieved many remarkable achievements. In addition, Vietnam is also committed to joining hands with countries in the region and around the world, working together to reverse the loss of biodiversity by 2030 for sustainable development. In the words of UN Secretary-General Guterres, the next 10 years are “the last chance” for humans to heal their own “wounds” to the Earth, preventing climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. Only with strong action can people end these 10 years with a bright vision: living in peace with nature and ensuring a better future for all.

International tourists returned to Venice after Italy lifted restrictions for EU countries, the UK and Israel. Source: Reuters “Vaccine passport” or “vaccination certificate” is a document that travelers use to prove that they are fully vaccinated, have recovered from Covid-19 or have a negative test result. These vaccine certificates are expected to be digitized for display on smartphones, however a paper version should still be available. In addition, visitors must also receive vaccines that have been recognized by the EU. If you come from a “safe” country according to the EU’s assessment and complete 2 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine at least 14 days before departure, you will be exempted from isolation or testing when you arrive in Europe. Currently, only seven non-EU countries are on this list, including Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and China. However, this list will be added and published in a few days.

The European Commission is working on finalizing the digital green pass. This is a passport for people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 and negative for nCoV. This card allows residents of the European Union and international visitors to travel more easily in the region. According to the AFP , the card can be issued in June. However, from mid-May, many European countries have begun to welcome guests. Each country has its own way of welcoming visitors. Malta The first 38,000 visitors to this country next summer will be given 200 euros per person. Accordingly, visitors must stay a minimum of 3 nights and spend all the money granted. In addition, tourists booking a room on the island of Gozo will receive an additional 20 Euros. Restaurant in Valletta, Malta is open to welcome guests. Photo: Reuters. From June 1, the regulations on distance and restrictions in this country will be lifted. Currently, visitors from all over the world can pre-book their summer vacation in Malta through local hotels to take advantage of the offer. According to data from the World Travel and Tourism Council, the tourism industry accounts for more than 27% of the Maltese economy. From March 2020, the number of international visitors to Malta decreased by 80% because of the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. France Before the pandemic, France was one of the world’s leading tourist destinations. In 2019, this country welcomed about 90 million visitors. In early May, the government launched a multi-million-euro campaign to attract tourists back this summer. Distance orders and travel restrictions are gradually being lifted nationwide. From May 19, coffee shops in France are allowed to reopen. Shops, museums, and theaters are also open to visitors at this time. People bathing in the sea in Marseilles, France. Photo: AP. In order to avoid a re-epidemic outbreak, the French government will continue to apply regulations, distance and restrict travel if the number of nCoV infections in this country exceeds the milestone of 400 cases / 100,000 people per day. Greek From April, visitors from the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Serbia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) do not need to be quarantined for seven days upon arrival in Greece. Currently, the government of this country is promoting a plan to vaccinate people on tourist islands. Greece’s goal is to turn these islands into Covid-free tourist destinations. Private beaches and museums also began to welcome visitors from the beginning of May. On May 21, cinemas will operate with a limited number of screenings to ensure distance. Cruise ships at seaports are also eager to welcome guests back. The Greek government is urgently revitalizing the tourism industry, which accounts for 20% of the country’s GDP. Spain In 2019, Spain welcomed 83.5 million visitors, the second largest in the world after France. The number of tourists visiting the country has dropped by 77% last year, since the global outbreak of Covid-19. From the beginning of May, people in the country are allowed to move outside the living area, the curfew in the Balearic Islands is also being considered to be lifted. Currently, travelers must present a negative test result for nCoV within 72 hours before departure. Each locality in this country has different epidemic prevention regulations. The tourism situation in the city of Palma, Spain is gradually recovering. Photo: DPA. From June 2020, the city of Madrid has opened its doors to tourists in the region. This place quickly became a tourist attraction in Europe amid the pandemic. Tourism typically accounts for 14.1% of Spain’s economic activity. Spain’s tourism minister said the country is expected to welcome 45 million international visitors in 2021. Italy The country plans to introduce the Covid-19 passport in May. The pass is issued to people who have been vaccinated or have tested negative for Covid-19. Tourism Minister Massimo Garavaglia said the pass was issued to visitors from outside the European Union. Currently, cruise operations at seaports in Italy have reopened. Bars and restaurants are allowed to serve guests sitting outdoors. According to data from the World Tourism Organization, the boot-shaped country welcomed about 64.5 million international visitors in 2019.

Regular exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells. Regular exfoliation helps to remove the old layer of skin cells, so that the new skin regeneration process takes place better. Gentle scrubbing when exfoliating also helps blood circulation, making your skin recover quickly. In particular, after removing the dead skin layer, skin care products will be able to penetrate and nourish your skin better. You can make the exfoliant with natural foods such as lemon, olive oil or salt. Massage for face and neck skin more smooth You apply a little moisturizer on your face and neck then massage for 3-5 minutes every morning: Face: You begin to massage from the center to the outside (from the nose to the chin and then to the neck, from the middle of the forehead to the temples) with circular movements. Neck: You use your fingertips to massage from front to back, from back to front and then gently squeeze with your hands. Do not forget to moisturize for smooth skin, reduce the aging process Immediately after washing your face in the morning, and evening, apply lotion immediately to lock the water in your skin, leaving your skin looking soft and smooth, which can help minimize the appearance of wrinkle Also, keep the skin hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, whenever you feel thirsty. You can also add water from vegetables, soup to your daily meal. Must-have sunscreen in anti-aging facial care You must use sunscreen every day, at least 30 SPF, recommend using a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to effectively block up to 97% of UV rays, minimizing the effects of aging on skin. face skin. Have a scientific diet to keep your skin young from the inside Diet has a really strong effect on your skin as well as the aging process of your skin. So, choose foods like olive oil, fish like salmon, walnuts and almonds. These are foods rich in omega-3s and antioxidants that can help minimize damage and keep your skin healthy, smooth, and wrinkle-free as you age. A healthy, scientific, nutrient-rich diet is a great anti-aging facial care, skin is improved and rejuvenated continuously over time, reversing signs of aging. From inside.

Customers visit a Huawei store in Shenzhen. (Photo: Reuters) Using its own mobile operating system means Huawei is no longer dependent on Google Android. The US has banned Google from providing technical support for new Huawei phone models and blocked access to the Google Mobile Services developer suite. It is not clear if the Chinese company will introduce a new smartphone at the same time as Harmony, or if Harmony will be updated on models sold on the market. Harmony OS can only partially mitigate the impact of US sanctions on Huawei’s mobile division. The US ban in 2019 also barred Huawei from accessing important US-origin technology, hindering its ability to design its own chips and buy components from outside manufacturers. Once the largest smartphone manufacturer in the world, Huawei currently ranked 6th globally with a market share of 4% in the first quarter. The administration of former US President Donald Trump accused the Chinese telecommunications giant of threatening national security. This week, Huawei founder Nham Chinh Phi urged employees to “dare to lead the world in software”, moving into an area where the US cannot influence. The company needs to attract more software experts from abroad for this effort. Du Lam (According to Reuters)

Major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou are expected to welcome large numbers of tourists during this year’s holiday season. A section of the Great Wall is crowded during a holiday. (Photo: GT) “The number of people will basically return to the level of the same period in 2019 “, said the official. At the section of the Great Wall at Badaling, 36 kilometers from Beijing, hundreds of people crowded around. Many of these tourists are not wearing masks. Before the May 1 holiday begins, Chinese people flock to train stations across the country with long lines lining up in front of crowded departure halls. Although China’s economy has recovered from the COVID-19 recession, consumption has not yet recovered to the pre-pandemic level. In the context of the complicated development of the epidemic, Chinese authorities require tourist attractions to limit the number of visitors and have a ticketing system to control the flow of people. Visitors also need to register at the attractions and present a “health code” – an electronic certificate on their phone that proves they are not at risk of infecting others.

Millions of Chinese people started their Labor Day holiday (May 1) today. Many tourist attractions and large restaurants are crowded with people. Some took the opportunity to visit family after a long period of restrictive measures in the country. Photo of tourists at Beijing Daxing Airport on May 1. Photo: Reuters. About 265 million passengers will travel by road, train or boat this week, said an official from China’s Ministry of Transport. This is an impressive number last seen in 2019 before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the photo, a group of tourists arrive at Baiyun Airport in Guangzhou on April 26, before a five-day holiday. Photo: Bloomberg. Before the holiday season, passengers had gathered at train stations around the country. People lined up in crowded departure halls. The image shows passengers preparing to board a train at Hangzhou East Station, east China’s Zhejiang province on April 30, ahead of the Labor Day holiday. Photo: AFP. People have been looking to famous tourist destinations during the holiday period. Hundreds of people walk daily on the busy road along the top of the Great Wall in Badaling, about 60 kilometers from downtown Beijing. West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province was also packed with tourists on May 1. Photo: AFP. Although China’s economy has bounced back from the Covid-19 recession in 2020, consumer activity has yet to match the recovery pace of industrial production. However, retail sales increased by 34.2% year-on-year in March 2020, painting a more optimistic picture of consumer demand. Passengers wearing face masks are seen arriving at a train station in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters. Important cities such as the capital Beijing, as well as Shanghai and Guangzhou, are expected to be crowded this Labor Day holiday, traffic official Li Huaqiang said. “The number of people will basically return to the level of the same period in 2019,” he added. In the photo, people are walking on the Bund during the holiday on May 1, 2019. Photo: AFP. However, Chinese authorities have issued cautionary notes ahead of the holiday, warning that tourist attractions should limit the number of visitors and have a ticketing system to control the flow of people. Visitors also need to register at the attractions and present a “health code” to prove they are not at risk of infecting others. In the photo, tourists flock to Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Photo: RTHK.

First, US President Biden announced $20 billion in funding to modernize the energy system and address digital security breaches. Other international and regional companies around the world also come up with their own strategies to mitigate this threat. Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco, Siemens Energy and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have announced they will be releasing a joint report on cyber resilience in the oil and gas industry. The report will establish a blueprint for assessing how best to manage the various risks and threats associated with cyberattacks. The report brings together the experiences of 40 energy experts, who will provide their experience and expertise to outline some of the key cyber threats facing the industry and how best to mitigate those. this threat to improve energy security worldwide. The report comes after years of the oil and gas industry suffering from digital security breaches not only in the United States, which saw the Colonial Pipeline attack this month and a hack in February 2020 for a compressed air facility that caused a two-day power outage. Other oil and gas facilities around the world have also suffered similar losses. In 2012, Saudi Arabia experienced a cyber attack that resulted in more than 30,000 computers being hacked. In addition to this report, Siemens also announced a partnership with US software company ServiceNow to establish a unified software to monitor, detect, and respond to cyberthreats targeting power infrastructure. important amount. Siemens Energy’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based software combined with ServiceNow’s Operations Technology Management system exposes cyber threats for analysts to assess and prioritize early response. Leo Simonovich, Vice President and Global Head of Industrial Networks at Siemens Energy said of the report: “Digitalization is empowering the oil and gas sector to be more efficient, flexible and reliable – but it also opens up many new vulnerabilities for cyberattacks. More than ever, cybersecurity must be at the core of companies’ business and operating models, especially in the oil and gas industry. Effective defenses depend on robust monitoring and detection – which means companies cannot act alone. Coordination and alignment are very important; This latest book, based on insights from leaders in the oil and gas sector, reflects these efforts. ” “Most energy companies grapple with complex technological and economic challenges associated with monitoring, detecting, and preventing cyberattacks on critical infrastructure,” emphasized Leo Simonovich. important. Our MDR, powered by the Eos.ii solution, is the first AI-based platform built to provide visibility and context across the energy industry’s entire digital operating environment. to promptly prevent attacks”. This is one of the ways the oil and gas industry is using AI and other innovative technologies to improve security and monitoring and evaluation operations across multiple sectors. As the United States ramps up its game in cybersecurity, the rest of the world has taken note of this recent attack and is responding at the international level to ensure that energy security is not compromised. development is synchronized with the digitization of the energy system. Establishing and regulating cybersecurity practices across the industry enhances the collective recovery efforts of oil and gas companies, presenting a united front against cybercrime and security threats other importance.

Damien Desroche raises 60,000 snails to make soap and sell it on the market It is hard to imagine but snail saliva is used to remove wrinkles and acne scars and is trusted by many women. In the hands of 28-year-old Damien Desrocher is a slimy, sticky, frothy, drool from thousands of snails he keeps in a large dragonfly in his backyard. Born and raised in the town of Wahagnies, in northern France, Damien Desrocher began using the greasy drool many feared to make soap and sell it in local markets. In order to get a lot of snail drool, the 28-year-old man had to think of many and extremely ingenious ways not to harm or kill any snails. Damien Desrocher said: “I just touched it with my finger, very light and not violent. It looks very simple, the whole process depends on your ingenuity.” Soap bars made from snail slime made by Damien Desrocher Formerly a computer technician working for the Air Force, Damien Desrocher decided to start raising snails in his hometown because he wanted to enjoy life back to nature. “Once you watch every move of snails, you find them really adorable. It’s my favorite animal,” Damien Desrocher said. Currently, Damien Desrocher has a total of about 60,000 snails. When they enter the breeding period, he will move to a larger site, in his yard with only about 4,000 of them. On the feet of snails there is a type of gland that can secrete a very sticky fluid to help them crawl, so every place they crawl through leaves a sticky residue. After this sticky fluid dried, a sparkling watery streak was formed. One snail will produce about 2 grams of slime, while to make 15 100-gram Damien Desrocher bars of soap requires about 80 grams of snail saliva. It only takes about 40 snails to make 15 100-gram bars of soap. Business is quite favorable, so Damien Desrocher needs to raise a lot of snails. So far, snail slime is quite famous in the western cosmetics industry for its surprisingly smooth skin, but recently it has become one of the more popular finished products in some other countries such as Korea. The mucus secreted by snails contains a powerful antioxidant, known for its anti-aging properties. According to Damien Desrocher, slime contains collagen and elastin molecules, which have anti-aging and skin-restoring properties. The snail itself also uses the slime it secretes to repair the shell when damaged. In the first year of production, Damien Desrocher aims to produce about 3,000 soap bars from snail slime.

Chanel handbag drawn by a 5-year-old child. Photo: Handbagclinic. Chanel handbags are famous for their sophisticated embossed design on the surface. Therefore, the lines are more difficult to remove. After being “adorned” by her child’s “artwork”, the mother immediately sent the bag to the Handbag Clinic, Newcastle, England. At the center, the staff noticed that the bag was almost completely “destroyed” by the blue ink stroke. Many people feel sorry after seeing their brand name dirty. The staff at Handbag Clinic shared: “We clean the ink carefully. Then we use a special metallic pigment to remove stains.” Luckily for the woman, the bag was completely cleaned. The previous naughty strokes were completely gone. The procedure to restore a Chanel bag to its original appearance. Photo: Handbagclinic. According to the Who What Wear Buying a handbag from a luxury fashion house is like an investment. The “divine trio” consisting of Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Hermès has very expensive bags. Many of the designs of these luxury brands never go out of style. Even their prices increase over time. 10 hottest fashion fads today Clothing that respects the figure, creating maximum comfort is promoted in Spring – Summer 2021.

Illustration (Source: AFP/VNA) Bitcoin digital currency has rehibilitate to around $50,000 in Asian trading on May 13, after plunging as much as 17% due to the announcement of the CEO of electric car maker Tesla, Elon Musk, on May 12 about stopping acceptance. pay in bitcoin because of concerns about the use of fossil fuels when “mining” this currency The world’s largest digital currency fell from about $54,819 to $45,700, its lowest level since March 1, just about two hours after the announcement. Mr. Musk said that Tesla will not sell any bitcoins and will keep this currency to use for transactions when bitcoin “mining” uses more sustainable energies. According to Mr. Musk, Tesla are also looking at other cryptocurrencies that use less than 1% of the energy that the coin uses bitcoin consumed. The process of “mining” bitcoin is an energy-intensive process that currently mainly depends on electricity generated from fossil fuels, especially coal. According to the most recently published figures from the University of Cambridge and the International Energy Agency, with current consumption, such bitcoin mining consumes an annual amount of energy equal to that of the Netherlands. consumed in 2019. Mr. Musk himself strongly believes in the digital currency but also in favor of clean technology. He said digital currency is a good idea and will have a promising future, but he cannot accept the big impact on the environment.

Currently, visitors to the Maldives must provide a negative PCR test and proof of hotel reservations in order to gain entry. Maldives Tourism Minister Abdulla Mausoom recently said the Maldives’ Health Protection Agency is about to announce the lifting of entry restrictions for tourists who have completed their vaccinations. In addition, the country is preparing to deploy the 3V strategy “Visit, vaccinate, vacation” to attract and facilitate international tourists. Maldives is known as “paradise of relaxation”. Source: Getty Images However, the Maldives has not decided on the time of implementing this program. The government will first give priority to the people, to ensure that they are fully vaccinated with two doses of Covid-19 vaccine. When that process is completed, the country will be ready to vaccinate foreign visitors to visit and travel. So far, about 53% of the approximately 530,000 inhabitants of the island nation have received the first dose; this includes about 90% of frontline travel workers. It is not clear if tourists will have to pay for the vaccine, but the leader said vaccine supplies should not be an issue for the Maldives. The island nation receives vaccine funding from India, China and the World Health Organization’s Covax program; In addition, they also ordered more vaccines from Singapore. This year, the Maldives has welcomed 350,000 visitors, mainly visitors from neighboring country India. In addition, a large number of visitors come here under the “workation” model, with longer stays to work remotely. Minister Mausoom said that these long-stay guests will also receive two doses of vaccine. The 2021 target of the Maldives is to welcome 1.5 million visitors and 10 million room nights.

The new initiative aims to attract tourists to revitalize the Maldives economy, which largely depends on tourism. (Source: MTN) Maldives is an archipelagic country in South Asia, famous for its tropical climate and pristine waters, and depends heavily on tourism. About 67% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is sourced directly and indirectly from the tourism industry. Currently, visitors to the Maldives must provide a negative PCR test for Covid-19 and proof of hotel reservation in order to be admitted. Maldives Tourism Minister Abdulla Mausoom recently said that the Maldives Health Protection Agency is about to announce the lifting of the entry restrictions for tourists who have completed the vaccination. In addition, the country is preparing to implement the 3V strategy – “Visit, Vaccinate, Vacation” to attract and facilitate international tourists. However, the Maldives has not decided on the time of implementing this program. The government will give priority to the people first and foremost, ensuring that all are vaccinated with 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine. When that process is completed, the country will be ready to vaccinate foreign visitors to visit and travel. To date, 53% of the island nation’s approximately 530,000 residents have received the first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine, which includes 90% of frontline travel workers. It is not clear if tourists will have to pay for the vaccine, but the leader said vaccine supplies should not be an issue for the Maldives. The island nation receives vaccine funding from India, China and the World Health Organization (WHO) COVAX program; In addition, they also ordered more vaccines from Singapore. This year, the Maldives has welcomed 350,000 visitors, mainly visitors from neighboring country India. In addition, a large number of visitors come here under the “workation” model, with longer stays to work remotely. Minister Mausoom said these long-stay guests will also receive two doses of the vaccine. The target for the whole year 2021 of the Maldives is to welcome 1.5 million visitors and 10 million hotel nights. (according to VOV / CNBC)

Flaky skin is a sign that your body is recovering on its own, but it can be uncomfortable, itchy, and unsightly. Sunburns can cause redness, swelling, soreness and, in more extreme cases, peeling skin. Flaky skin is a sign that your body is recovering on its own, but it can be uncomfortable, itchy, and unsightly. If your skin begins to flake after a particularly severe sunburn, what you absolutely should not do is peel or scratch the flaky area. According to doctors, do not peel your skin as it can make you more susceptible to infection. Pulling or scratching the flaky skin can expose the unhealed skin underneath, which poses a lot of risk, without a barrier against harmful bacteria. So if your skin is flaky, it’s best to let your body repair itself. Your skin will usually stop peeling off on its own after the sunburn has healed, taking about a week for mild to moderate burns. Here are five tips on how to treat flaky skin, along with easy steps you can take to avoid sunburn. 1. Use a cold compress or take a cool bath Applying cold compresses or taking a cool bath does not certainly prevent peeling. However, if your sunburn feels hot, swollen, and uncomfortable, the cool temperature of the water can provide temporary relief. The use of loofah and brush brushes should be avoided in the shower, as these can lead to or irritate the peeling of the skin. You can use a cold compress at home by placing ice cubes in a plastic bag. Never apply ice directly to a sunburned area as too much cold can cause more serious damage to the skin and potentially worsen flaking, affecting skin repair. 2. Apply aloe or moisturizer Using the right moisturizer can help speed recovery and reduce flaking. It is recommended to use products containing aloe vera gel, as aloe can help moisturize your skin and has anti-inflammatory compounds that can reduce swelling and promote skin repair. 3. Try medical honey (MediHoney) Medical honey you can buy over-the-counter at your local pharmacy. MediHoney is different from what you buy at your local grocery store to make bread and cookies. The high sugar content in honey makes it an effective antibacterial agent that can prevent infections and promote wound healing. However, store-bought honey can contain many strains of bacteria that are capable of causing infection. So sterile MediHoney is the safest option. You can apply MediHoney directly to the burn or on a breathable wrap like gauze. 4. Take anti-inflammatory drugs Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen can help soothe the skin and relieve some pain from sunburn. You can take it by mouth or crush an aspirin or ibuprofen, mix it with water to make a paste, then gently apply it to the sunburn. You can also buy anti-inflammatory creams. 5. Take a bath with oatmeal Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce swelling. It also helps the skin retain moisture, which aids in the healing process. Colloidal oatmeal is not the same as the oatmeal you eat for breakfast, however, you can use whole oats to make colloidal oatmeal. Put some uncooked whole-grain oats in a food processor or blender and grind them into a fine powder. Place about 1 cup in a tub of warm or cool water and soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Prevention measures: To avoid this, you should take precautions to avoid sunburn in the first place. One of the best things you can do is protect your skin by wearing a hat, long-sleeved shirt, pants or tight shoes. Sunburn occurs when your skin is exposed to too much ultraviolet (UV) rays. By covering, you can prevent sunburn or protect existing sunburns from more serious damage. Here are some other tips to prevent sunburn: Use a sunscreen that is at least SPF 30 – Avoid the sun during peak hours from 10am to 4pm. – If you don’t have sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt and pants. – Stay protected even when you are indoors or driving because you can still get sunburned through windows. According to VOV

If your skin begins to flake after a particularly severe sunburn, what you absolutely should not do is peel or scratch the flaky area. According to doctors, do not peel your skin as it can make you more susceptible to infection. Pulling or scratching the flaky skin can expose the unhealed skin underneath, which poses a lot of risk, without a barrier against harmful bacteria. So if your skin is flaky, it’s best to let your body repair itself. Your skin will usually stop peeling off on its own after the sunburn has healed, taking about a week for mild to moderate burns. Here are five tips on how to treat flaky skin, along with easy steps you can take to avoid sunburn. 1. Use a cold compress or take a cool bath Applying cold compresses or taking a cool bath does not certainly prevent peeling. However, if your sunburn feels hot, swollen, and uncomfortable, the cool temperature of the water can provide temporary relief. The use of loofah and brush brushes should be avoided in the shower, as these can lead to or irritate the peeling of the skin. You can use a cold compress at home by placing ice cubes in a plastic bag. Never apply ice directly to a sunburned area as too much cold can cause more serious damage to the skin and potentially worsen flaking, affecting skin repair. 2. Apply aloe or moisturizer Using the right moisturizer can help speed recovery and reduce flaking. It is recommended to use products containing aloe vera gel, as aloe can help moisturize your skin and has anti-inflammatory compounds that can reduce swelling and promote skin repair. 3. Try medical honey (MediHoney) Medical honey you can buy over-the-counter at your local pharmacy. MediHoney is different from what you buy at your local grocery store to make bread and cookies. The high sugar content in honey makes it an effective antibacterial agent that can prevent infections and promote wound healing. However, store-bought honey can contain many strains of bacteria that are capable of causing infection. So sterile MediHoney is the safest option. You can apply MediHoney directly to the burn or on a breathable wrap like gauze. 4. Take anti-inflammatory drugs Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen can help soothe the skin and relieve some pain from sunburn. You can take it by mouth or crush an aspirin or ibuprofen, mix it with water to make a paste, then gently apply it to the sunburn. You can also buy anti-inflammatory creams. 5. Take a bath with oatmeal Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce swelling. It also helps the skin retain moisture, which aids in the healing process. Colloidal oatmeal is not the same as the oatmeal you eat for breakfast, however, you can use whole oats to make colloidal oatmeal. Put some uncooked whole-grain oats in a food processor or blender and grind them into a fine powder. Place about 1 cup in a tub of warm or cool water and soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Prevention measures: To avoid this, you should take precautions to avoid sunburn in the first place. One of the best things you can do is protect your skin by wearing a hat, long-sleeved shirt, pants or tight shoes. Sunburn occurs when your skin is exposed to too much ultraviolet (UV) rays. By covering, you can prevent sunburn or protect existing sunburns from more serious damage. Here are some other tips to prevent sunburn: Use a sunscreen that is at least SPF 30 – Avoid the sun during peak hours from 10am to 4pm. – If you don’t have sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt and pants. – Stay protected even when you are indoors or driving because you can still get sunburned through the windows./.

People comply with wearing masks at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam. Photo: Tuan Duc / VNA Bustling destinations in Hanoi When the epidemic was basically controlled, the demand for tourism of the people of the capital increased again. However, besides families and individuals who take long trips, many people choose to vacation right in Hanoi with resorts and entertainment near the city such as monuments, parks, shopping areas, resorts … will become the destination of many people and tourists. The destination managers also expect an increase in visitors during the coming holiday. Up to this point, the preparation of facilities, human resources, and entertainment programs have been completed to welcome guests in the context of Hanoi seriously implementing COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control. During the period from April 30 to May 2, at Bao Son Paradise Park, for the first time, Ocean Festival was held with many attractive activities. Inspired by the fairy tale The Little Mermaid, Bao Son Paradise Park will turn into a brilliant aquarium with many unique architectural models, along with artistic activities such as: Ocean Festival Carnival and musical Blue Sea Love Story at the stage of Hai Vuong Palace. On the occasion of April 30 and May 1, Bao Son Paradise Park will put into operation the Bay Over Vietnam Cinema – Fly Over Vietnam, welcoming guests to enjoy two heroic Vietnamese films and Vietnamese Thanh Hue . Ms. Vu Thuy Quynh, Sales Manager of Bao Son Paradise Park, said: The prevention and control of epidemics here are fully implemented, such as placing antiseptic water where it is needed, measuring body temperature at the ticket gate, Guests are asked to wear a mask. All game areas also put disinfectant water in convenient, easy-to-see points and place bulletin boards that follow the 5K message. In addition, the radio system is also constantly announcing and suggesting that guests do well in preventing and combating epidemics. Also at the Baara Land amusement park, on this occasion will open the Marine Park with many rich activities. With the advantage of having the first artificial beach in Hanoi, the scale of Southeast Asia, Baara Land is visited by a large number of people in the capital and neighboring provinces and cities to experience and play. There is not only an artificial beach, but also an entertainment and entertainment complex that forms a large complex with space, infrastructure, equipment, games, performances, and good services. In addition to swimming, visitors here can also watch dolphin shows, in the evening you can watch the unique show of the Quintessence of Tonkin. To attract visitors to entertainments and entertainment, Baara Land amusement park applies many attractive promotions. Representatives of the management unit said that not only the advantage of the marine park right in the heart of Hanoi, visitors to Baara Land also experience the typical culture of the Doai and the Northern Delta region through the show. Northern flowers often visit Thay Pagoda, Thay mountain right next to and daily activities of rural people right in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district. With the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, Baara Land amusement park has arranged more than 20 water points close to the gate from the entrance to the points in the amusement park. In addition, the unit often requires guests to wear masks, and at the same time places signs to warn visitors to perform well prevention and fight against epidemics. On this occasion, West Lake Park invested in building and changing the landscape and central sub-landscape, creating more green and friendly natural spaces. The weather begins to be hot, the park is expected to attract many visitors to experience the water games. Various adventure games such as bowl slide, multi-lane slide, spiral slide, highway slide, float slide … are always chosen by many young people. On the occasion of April 30 – May 1, Ho Tay Park organizes an art program with exciting and attractive repertoire, creating a more vibrant atmosphere for the holidays. The prevention and control of epidemics are also seriously implemented at this destination. The tours are expensive Along with the bustling atmosphere at destinations in Hanoi, the tourism needs of the capital’s people to other provinces and cities are equally exciting. While international tourism is still closed, domestic tourism is the only option for guests on this occasion. Currently, the travel agencies, airlines and hotels are implementing many stimulus programs, creating an attraction for a large number of tourists. According to the travel companies in Hanoi, on the holidays April 30 and May 1 this year, the number of tourists registered for the tour increased. That is influenced by two factors: 4-day vacation; possibility of being suppressed for a long time due to the impact of COVID-19 epidemic. Therefore, the tourist trend of this year also has certain changes. According to Mr. Nguyen Cong Hoan, General Director of Flamingo Redtours Tourism Joint Stock Company, said: Customers tend to choose green vacations with open space, own entertainment complexes and short-term tours. integrity during the holiday season. Such as: Staying at Flamingo Dai Lai Resort (2 days); Flamingo Cat Ba Resort (2 days); Ha Giang – Quan Ba ​​- Yen Minh – Lung Cu – Dong Van (3 days); Ba Be – Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Pac Bo (3 days), Tuy Hoa – Quy Nhon (4 days); Phu Quoc (4 days) … During the holidays of April 30 and May 1, the number of visitors increased by about 40% over the same period in 2020, Flamingo Redtours served more than 10,000 visitors. After the holiday season is the summer tourist season, catching up with the trend, Flamingo Redtours has launched many incentive programs, many new products suitable for each customer. Evaluation of tour prices this year, Ms. Duong Mai Lan, General Director of Thuan An Travel and Events Joint Stock Company (Ascend Travel & Media) said that the holidays of April 30 and May 1 are usually the peak. of tourism, but this year’s tour price is stable, only equivalent to normal tours in the years without COVID-19. This year, the number of passengers booking a combo of airline and hotel tickets accounts for 50%, while those booking a package tour often have to be a new product. According to Ms. Duong Mai Lan, on this year’s holiday, the best-selling tours are Con Dao, Da Nang, Phu Quoc. In order to ensure the safety and quality of the trip, tourists recommend that tourists book tours through reputable and professional travel companies, avoid booking tours through places when visitors have not learned, not yet. know the information. Although the epidemic of COVID-19 has been basically controlled, the prevention and control of the epidemic is still strictly carried out in Vietnam. The tourism industry recommends that tourism agencies and tourist destinations strictly comply with the Health Ministry’s regulations on epidemic prevention and control according to the 5K message, tourism units should not focus too much on one point, but stretching the number of visitors to new destinations, reducing the concentration of people.

Dr. Trinh Thi Long-WWF and Nature Reserve Representative introduced the Lang Sen Wetland Reserve and gave a presentation on the importance of biodiversity (Source: WWF-Vietnam). With funding of $ 25,000 from 3MGives – a 3M organization formed to invest in social projects or initiatives in areas such as education, the environment and the community to support development. In a sustainable development, the project aims to restore the degraded ecosystem in the Mekong Delta and thereby improve the livelihoods of local people. Located in the middle of Dong Thap Muoi in the Mekong Delta, Lang Sen is home to many fish species and 20,000 species of waterbirds, many of which are rare in the world and endangered like old age. Leptoptilos dubius or red-headed crane (Grus antigone). Of the 87 species of fish in Lang Sen, 27 species have been recorded that live only in the lower Mekong, including two rare fish species, the giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas) and the coral (Catlocarpio siamensis). Road to the planting area (Source: WWF-Vietnam). However, like many areas in the Mekong Delta today, Lang Sen is also heavily affected by climate change and the construction activities of hydroelectric plants in the upstream cause self-flow. course is changed and the annual sedimentation has decreased dramatically. Recently, the natural forests of the Reserve – home to more than 80,000 waterfowl – are being degraded, due to the rapid changes in climate factors and the hydrological regime of the Mekong River. For the people living here, this means that difficulties accumulate when they are coping with the unusual changes of the climate. Faced with this, 3M decided to take action to help reduce the harm suffered by both the people and the Reserve. “ We are very honored to be able to contribute to the restoration of the forest in Lang Sen. This activity is one of 3M’s efforts towards building a sustainable future. I am also very happy that many 3M employees have joined hands to participate in volunteering to plant trees to support this meaningful project. “- Mr. Jacky Kang, Director of 3M Vietnam, said. Results from the WWF-Vietnam surveys have rang alarm bells about the dangers that Lang Sen and the Mekong Delta face when the ecological environment is seriously affected. However, efforts from 3M and WWF-Vietnam also bring hope for a better future for this land. The two sides have prepared well and clearly planned for this project, including tree planting, awareness raising on biodiversity, the importance of tree species in nature, and restoration techniques. necessary response. Commenting on her cooperation with 3M, Ms. Nguyen Thanh Nga, Director of the Business Cooperation Program of WWF-Vietnam said: “ In WWF’s efforts to build a future where people can live in harmony with nature, business partners play a crucial role in global conservation efforts by demonstrating their social commitment. to natural resources and ecosystems. This cooperation between the two sides will contribute to the forest restoration process in Lang Sen, underlining our primary concern for global issues, especially in the area of ​​sustainable development. WWF-Vietnam is delighted to work with 3M on the nature conservation mission and looks forward to the positive results brought to Lang Sen Wetland Reserve from this project. “. In total, 8,000 trees were planted on the 7 ha area of ​​Lang Sen. Prior to the event, local people were raised awareness about environmental protection and ecosystem health, which is the key to solving local problems in a sustainable way. It is estimated that about 15,000 people will benefit (directly or indirectly) from the rehabilitated forest area. Local people will respond better to abnormalities from nature, thanks to increased forest cover and improved water storage capacity and thereby mitigating the harmful effects of floods and droughts. for the Dong Thap Muoi and lower Mekong river regions. The development of newly planted forest areas will also be monitored, supervised and carefully cared for. Tree planting activities in Lang Sen (Source: WWF-Vietnam). The Mekong Delta wetland habitat restoration project reaffirms the importance of 3M in fostering sustainable development, making changes in the lives of local people. 3M hopes that with the knowledge provided during the training, people in Lang Sen will be able to proactively adapt to climate change. The company will also continue to support people for upcoming activities, with the belief that its business activities will be able to go hand in hand with the people to solve their problems. mankind.

Hoa Minzy always has to appear properly in public It can be said that in Vietnamese showbiz, Hoa Minzy is one of the beauties who struggle with acne treatment. In a row, there are periods when the female singer has to deal with her skin with pimples. Because she constantly has to use a lot of makeup, her already sensitive skin is more prone to irritation and breakouts. She shared many times that she had to find all kinds of new methods that could partially improve her facial skin. For schools like Hoa Minzy, experts recommend not to use rose water to remove makeup because this product does not work to remove makeup. Instead, be forced to remove makeup with makeup remover oil or specialized makeup remover and gently massage the skin with your hands to remove the makeup remover. Then rinse with cleanser. In addition to skin cleaning, makeup tools such as brushes and rubbers also need to be cleaned. Her makeup was too much, causing her skin to react violently Getting enough sleep is also a way for damaged skin to recover effectively. 8 hours a night for a deep and long sleep is a necessary and sufficient condition for the skin to have a chance to breathe, regenerate collagen, purify dirt, debris and purify the skin comprehensively. In addition, adequate hydration will help the secretory system work and detoxify the body, providing better moisture. Drink enough 2 liters of water / day, alternating filtered water with juices, fruits, vegetables, … is a way to increase vitamins, minerals, nourish the skin from the inside.

Smoother skin: The body needs to be hydrated, so does the skin. Sleeping without a pillow will help keep skin moisturized, helping the skin to stay young and plump. Lightening of skin: Sleeping on a pillow that is too soft can reduce blood flow on the head, causing neck pain, headaches and dry, dull skin. In addition, poor blood circulation is more likely to lead to problems with skin discoloration, rashes and flaking. Therefore, you should reconsider using pillows while sleeping for a brighter, shinier skin. Help skin to recover quickly: When you sleep, your whole body will go into recovery mode. This is also the time for your skin to “repair” itself. However, if you sleep with a pillow that accumulates a lot of oil and bacteria, your facial skin will not be able to recover quickly. Reduce the formation of wrinkles: Most pillow cases are made of cotton, this material will cause friction to the skin causing dry skin. Skin that lacks moisture is easy to form wrinkles. So, while sleeping without a pillow makes you unfamiliar, but in the long run it will bring many benefits to the skin. Prevent skin irritation: If your skin is sensitive, irritable and acne prone, sleeping with a pillow is not a good choice. Because the cotton is too rough will create friction that irritates the skin, aggravating existing skin diseases. In addition, pillows are also a breeding ground for bacteria that can make you more prone to blemishes.

Project on rehabilitation of wetland habitats in the Mekong Delta In recent days, 3M and WWF-Vietnam organized tree planting activities at Lang Sen Wetland Reserve (hereinafter referred to as Lang Sen Nature Reserve), Long An province in the framework of the project. community-based water in Lang Sen Wetland Reserve. With funding of $ 25,000 from 3MGives – a 3M organization formed to invest in social projects or initiatives in areas such as education, the environment and communities to support sustainable development. The project is aimed at restoring the degraded ecosystem in the Mekong Delta and thereby improving the livelihoods of local people. Lang Sen Wetland Reserve. Located in the middle of Dong Thap Muoi in the Mekong Delta, Lang Sen is home to many fish species and 20,000 species of waterbirds, many of which are rare in the world and endangered like old age. Leptoptilos dubius or red-headed crane (Grus antigone). Of the 87 species of fish in Lang Sen, 27 have been recorded living only in the lower Mekong, including two rare fish species, the giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas) and the coral (Catlocarpio siamensis). However, like many areas in the Mekong Delta today, Lang Sen is also heavily affected by climate change and the construction activities of hydroelectric plants in the upstream cause self-flow. course is changed and the annual sedimentation has decreased dramatically. Recently, the natural forests of the Reserve, which are home to more than 80,000 waterfowl, are being degraded, due to the rapid changes in climate factors and the hydrological regime of the Mekong River. Tree planting activities in Lang Sen For the people living here, this means that difficulties accumulate when coping with the unusual changes of the climate. Faced with this, 3M decided to take action to help reduce the harm suffered by both the people and the Reserve. “We are honored to be part of the restoration of the forest in Lang Sen. This activity is one of 3M’s efforts towards building a sustainable future. when many 3M employees joined hands to participate in volunteering to plant trees to support this meaningful project. ” – Mr. Jacky Kang, Director of 3M Vietnam, said. Ms. Nguyen Thanh Nga, Business Partnership Program Manager of WWF-Vietnam said: “In WWF’s efforts to build a future where people can live in harmony with nature, the business partners play is playing a very important role in global conservation efforts by demonstrating their social commitment to natural resources and ecosystems. forest rehabilitation in Lang Sen, highlighting our primary concern for global issues, especially in the sustainable development sector.WWF-Vietnam is delighted to work with 3M on nature conservation mission and look forward to positive results brought to Lang Sen Wetland Reserve from this project. ” In total, 8,000 trees were planted on the 7 ha area of ​​Lang Sen. In total, 8,000 trees were planted on the 7 ha area of ​​Lang Sen. Prior to the event, local people were raised awareness about environmental protection and ecosystem health, which is the key to solving local problems in a sustainable way. An estimated 15,000 villagers benefit (directly or indirectly) from the rehabilitated forest area. Local people will respond better to abnormalities from nature, thanks to increased forest cover and improved water storage capacity and thereby mitigating the harmful effects of floods and droughts. for the Dong Thap Muoi and lower Mekong river regions. The development of newly planted forest areas will also be monitored, supervised and carefully cared for. The Mekong Delta wetland habitat restoration project reaffirms the importance of 3M in fostering sustainable development, making changes in the lives of local people. 3M hopes that with the knowledge provided during the training, people in Lang Sen will be able to proactively adapt to climate change. The company will also continue to support people for upcoming activities, with the belief that its business activities will be able to go hand in hand with the people to solve their problems. mankind.

Volunteers in Con Dao and scientists transplant coral corals on the natural bottom. Photo: VNA broadcast Master Nguyen Cong Danh, Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, Chairman of the Advisory Council evaluating and accepting the project implementation results, chaired the meeting. The waters of Con Dao have marine biodiversity among the first in Vietnam with coral reefs playing an important role. Recent research shows that many Con Dao coral reefs have recovered quite well after being degraded. However, some reefs cannot recover from degradation or have narrow areas due to the lack of hard bottoms for coral growth. Therefore, the issue of restoring hard corals was proposed by Con Dao National Park and approved by the People’s Committee of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province. The Management Board of Con Dao National Park has cooperated with Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography to implement the project “Selection of applied models of hard coral recovery in ramsar area of ​​Con Dao National Park”. The project is implemented from May 2018 to April 2021 to restore and regenerate coral reefs affected by natural disasters but cannot restore naturally. The project has a common goal of restoring and managing a number of coral reefs in the ramsar area of ​​Con Dao National Park with community participation with 2 specific objectives: assessment of resilience and management of the reef. Ramsar Coral Park Con Dao National Park on the basis of coral reef status analysis and application of restoration techniques; building models of planting and restoring coral reefs in ramsar area of ​​Con Dao National Park (scale of 3 ha) and managing coral reef ecosystems to regenerate aquatic resources, protect the environment, and serve tourism. marine ecology. The project has 6 identified contents, including site selection survey, determining the scale of hard corals restoration in the ramsar area of ​​Con Dao National Park; assess the current status of coral reefs in the selected area before and after the rehabilitation, building a set of criteria for evaluating the restoration results; train community awareness on conservation and training skills in coral reef restoration for local officials and communities. The project also restored reefs on natural bottoms and artificial victim modeling; monitor and supervise the trend of change, the development ability of the recovered corals, the biological resources at the recovery location; building procedures for restoration, scale for the care and protection of hard corals. The members participating in the project to install iron piles as a permanent support for corals on the natural bottom. Photo: VNA broadcast Deputy Director of Con Dao National Park Tran Dinh Hue said, based on the survey results, the implementation team has chosen the method of restoring corals on the natural bottom (which used to be coral but degraded) and artificial bottom (previously no corals). On an artificial bottom, corals were recovered by group fragmentation according to Heeger & Sotto and Edwards’ recovery instructions. For an artificial substrate, the coral groups are fixed on an arched concrete platform with a diameter of 100x60cm (2 bottoms), 80cm high, 5cm thick, with 8-10 holes (10 – 15 cm) to increase coral immobilization and facilitate habitat entry. The total number of concrete tanks as artificial substrates in this project is 150 tanks. For natural substrates, coral conglomerate fragments are fixed directly on dead corals by wire or drawstring. To create strength, use iron stakes or steel nails mounted on the dead coral foundation as a permanent support for the coral. The average distance between colonies is about 0.50 – 1 meter with the way that the corals are vertically oriented and the most contact with the substrate is dead coral or iron piles. In addition, the “transplanted” coral branches are tagged to facilitate periodic inspection. Seven corals of three genera Acropora, Montipora, Pocillopora and two families Acroporidae and Pocilloporidae were selected for restoration. A detailed assessment of the current bottom status of the coral restoration area after restoration in September 2020 shows that the average coverage of hard corals at 3 points of Bai Cat Lon, Hon Tai, Dat Doc increased from 1. , 5 to 12%. This proves that restoring hard corals in degraded reef areas or creating coral recovery media on the bottom both creates conditions for the growth of corals and landscaping for living creatures. According to the assessment, in September 2020, the average density of coral reefs in the coral rehabilitation areas in Con Dao ranged from 175 to 752 individuals / 100 m2. The project has achieved its overall goal of restoring and managing a number of hard coral reefs in Con Dao National Park ramsar with community participation. During the period from October 2018 to September 2020, the project organized 5 rounds of hard coral assessment and restoration in 3 areas, including Dat Doc, Southwest Hon Tai and Bai Cat Lon. A total of over 6,000 pieces of the coral group were relocated and fixed on an area of ​​3 hectares, 1 hectare each. For corals recovered on natural bottoms in Dat Doc and southwest of Hon Tai (over 4,400 groups), the average survival rate of 5 recovered corals including Acropora grandis, Acropora hyacinthus, Acropora robusta, Acropora millepora and Acropora formosa are 82.1% and 82.9%, respectively. Meanwhile, the artificial bottom restoration of concrete tanks (over 1,600 groups) had a higher survival rate (85.6% for the 3 species of Acropora grandis, Acropora robusta and Acropora formosa). Some hard corals of beautiful shapes and colors also provide 100% survival. The average monthly growth rates of the three species of Acropora formosa, Acropora robusta and Acropora grandis in Dat Doc were 0.82cm, 0.89cm and 0.5cm, respectively. For the Hon Tai area, the average monthly growth rates of these three species are 0.81cm, 0.62cm and 0.47cm, respectively. On the artificial substrate, the average growth rate of Acropora formosa was higher than that of Acropora grandis with 0.88 cm / month and 0.74 cm / month, respectively. These values ​​indicate that the recovered branch corals in Con Dao were well developed. Volunteers in Con Dao and scientists transplant coral corals on the natural bottom. Photo: VNA broadcast According to Associate Professor, Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Director of Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, Con Dao coral suffers many disasters, but fortunately, the natural regeneration of the coral reefs is very good, the coral cover is high. . In the near future, Con Dao National Park needs to strengthen the management of coral reefs, establish coral conservation zones to create conditions for marine life to live, develop and spread to the natural environment; mobilize by means of socialization of tourism businesses for the community to join hands in both exploiting aquatic resources and protecting, cultivating and exploiting aquatic products in a sustainable manner. The project has contributed to improving 3 reef areas, increasing coral coverage, increasing sustainable attachment prices for regenerating corals and creating a stable environment for development of the reef biome. The project has met the most basic criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of restorative corals including: survival rate, growth rate of coral colonies and habitat characteristics of the rehabilitation zone such as change. changes in the coverage of the benthic components, the emergence of species of economic and ecological value, an increase in density as well as the size of the reef biome. Through training and hands-on training, the project has supported Con Dao National Park to improve capacity and from now on Con Dao National Park Management Board can organize hard coral restoration with on-site human resources. employees and partners from the local community. After the meeting, the Advisory Council assessed, accepted and accepted the satisfactory evaluation of the project “Selecting the application model of hard corals recovery at ramsar, Con Dao National Park” with the consensus of all all 9 out of 9 scientific members join the Council. After transferring the project to the beneficiary of Con Dao National Park, the authorities encourage businesses to join the management of coral reef restoration for tourism, creating Artificial reefs in deep sea areas to develop adventure tourism.

The coral reefs in Con Dao waters have been recovered after the “catastrophe”. RECOVERY 7 TYPES OF MARRIES Con Dao sea area is considered to be the place with the highest marine biodiversity in Vietnam with coral reefs playing an important role. However, since 1997, the coral in Con Dao sea has developed slowly, in many places, the coral has died and bleached. Therefore, the Provincial People’s Committee “ordered” Con Dao National Park and Institute of Oceanography project “Selection of applied models of hard coral restoration in ramsar area of ​​Con Dao National Park”. Associate Professor – Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Former Director of Institute of Oceanography (Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province) – project manager, said that the coral reef restoration was done in 3 areas: Dat Doc, Southwest of Hon Tai (recovered on natural bottoms) and Bai Cat (restored on artificial bottoms). Rehabilitation activities include: assessment of current conditions, removal and fixation of corals, and monitoring of survival and growth (conducted 5 turns over a 2 year period). Accordingly, there are 7 types of corals belonging to 3 varieties: Acopora, Montipora and Pocillopora selected to be restored in the waters of Con Dao. In addition, some types with beautiful shapes and colors such as Echinophyllia echinoporoides, Oxypora glabra, Echinophyllia cehinoporoides were also tested to create diverse habitats for ecotourism. In the coral restoration area on the artificial bottom, the scientists split the pieces and then fixed the corals to 150 dome-shaped concrete tanks. In areas with natural bottoms to ensure good coral growth, scientists make direct fixings on dead corals by wire or drawstring. To make sure, the group used a 35cm iron pole or 10cm steel nail mounted on the dead coral foundation as a support. Talking about the project implementation process, Associate Professor, Dr. Vo Si Tuan said that the project team of up to 20 people (including scientists from Nha Trang, Con Dao National Park staff and fishermen) is not concerned. day and night, wind waves to work both on the sea and under the ocean. In particular, the hardest thing is to bring 150 dome-shaped concrete tanks of 100x60cm size to the sea. After being manufactured in Con Dao, these 150 tanks were implemented by the team implementing the project to rent a crane to Ben Dam port. From here, it takes 25 more boat trips to transport these concrete tanks to Hon Bay Canh. Dozens of healthy fishermen were mobilized to bring the concrete tub to Cat Lon beach (Hon Bay Canh) and put it in the right position (distance from 0.5-1m). According to Mr. Tran Dinh Hue, Deputy Director of Con Dao National Park, the agency in charge of the project, said that he has accompanied the scientists of the Institute of Oceanography during 2 years of implementing the project. The project is carried out entirely on the sea, under the ocean, so it is very difficult, depends a lot on weather factors. “Sometimes, when we are implementing the work, the weather is unfavorable, the waves are strong, the wind is strong, we have to stay 10 days before we can continue to deploy”, Mr. Hue said. SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT After 2 years (from October 2018 to September 2020), implementing an experimental coral restoration in Con Dao waters showed that corals have recovered well. Specifically, according to a detailed assessment of the current status of the bottom of the coral restoration area in September 2020, it shows that the amount of coral has been significantly improved through the coverage data of living corals. Accordingly, in Bai Cat Lon area, the coverage of hard corals varies from 0-13.1%. Hon Tai area The coverage of hard corals increased from 3.8% to 13.1%. Similarly for the Dat Doc area the coverage of hard corals increased from 0.6% to 10%. Thus, after 2 years of restoring corals, coverage of average hard corals at the three recovery points increased from 1.5 to 12% with the number of more than 4,400 coral groups restored on the natural bottom and 1,600 coral groups have been restored on the man-made reef. Mr. Nguyen Cong Danh, Director of the Department of Science and Technology, said the project “Selecting an application model for recovery of hard corals in the ramsar area of ​​Con Dao National Park” is an experimental project of great significance to the province and country. In particular, coral rehabilitation and development for the Con Dao ramsar area has achieved the main goal of improving coral reefs by increasing coral cover, increasing the cost of sustainable attachment for corals. restore and create a stable environment for the development of the coral reef biomes. From there, contributing to biodiversity conservation and restoration of natural resources, improving the quality of the ecosystem.

A Volkswagen car factory. (Image: Reuters) German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier April 24 said the country’s government is aiming to raise the forecast economic growth this year as industries are fighting well with the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview, Mr. Altmaier said that in January, Germany gave its forecast of economic growth of 3%, but current data shows that the figure will be even higher. Last year, Europe’s largest economy declined 4.9% due to restrictive policies aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 translation . The set German Economy It is expected to publish an updated forecast on the economic growth outlook next week. According to Altmaier, Germany has reasons to be optimistic, as the statistics are better than expected amid industries benefiting from the global recovery. However, Altmaier admits that the COVID-19 anti-epidemic restriction policy – which is being tightened in Germany from the end of this week in an attempt to curb the third wave of infections – has particularly seriously affected sectors. sectors such as retail, culinary and hospitality. Still, Altmaier expects Germany’s economy to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2022. Last week, the leading German consulting organizations also warned that the current wave of pandemic will slow the recovery momentum, but it is still expected that Germany’s economy will grow 3.7% this year./.

Tourists visit Chung Son temple (Nam Dan district) where Ho Chi Minh’s ancestor is worshiped. Photo: Phuong Cao Culturally dense land The terrain is diversified, divided into 3 regions: Mountains, hills and plains, in which the hills and mountains account for 83% of the province’s area, giving Nghe An a rich natural tourism resource. Primeval forest system in the western region of Nghe An, including Pu Mat National Park, Pu Huong Nature Reserve, Pu Hoat has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve and a unique cave system. Hot mineral springs in the Western region or beautiful beaches with a coastline of 82km … are favorable conditions for developing ecotourism, resort tourism and medical treatment, tourism. explore, adventure. Nghe An is also known as a land of great people, the birthplace of celebrities and heroes such as Mai Hac De, Nguyen Hue, Nguyen Bieu, Phan Boi Chau, Ho Xuan Huong … Typical among them are President Ho Chi Minh – Hero of national liberation, world cultural celebrity. The rich history and cultural traditions have created Nghe An a diversified humanitarian tourism resource with 2,602 monuments, of which 442 were ranked. Up to now, Nghe An has preserved the unique tangible and intangible cultural heritages such as the traditional stilt-house architecture, festivals and many customs of ethnic minorities; In particular, the type of folk songs for Nghe Tinh has been recognized by UNESCO as the representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity … Develop unique tourism products Despite possessing diverse potentials, Nghe An tourism has not developed adequately due to many reasons such as extreme weather conditions, marine environmental incidents in the central provinces (2016) and the Covid-19 pandemic. Nghe An tourism has suffered many losses; the infrastructure and the quality of human resources for tourism have not met the requirements; lack of competition in tourism products and services; promotion and promotion activities are not effective … Recognizing the above shortcomings and shortcomings, Deputy Director of Nghe An Department of Tourism, Nguyen Manh Loi said, over the past time, the province has prioritized the development of tourism in a professional and diverse direction with an emphasis on tourism. marine tourism, cultural – historical tourism, ecotourism; give priority to the development of high-quality services to prolong the stay and increase the spending of tourists; improve the efficiency of connecting Nghe An to the tourism product chain of the North Central region, the North – South Central region and tourist centers such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh … To attract visitors to Nghe An in the coming time, Mr. Nguyen Huynh Suong, Director of Indochina Travel Joint Stock Company (Vinh city) said: “Destinations, travel businesses and services of the province need to closely linked together to diversify products, creating a rich experience for visitors. Along with that, it is necessary to form coalitions between businesses inside and outside the province to bring tourists to, pay more attention to the tourism needs of the people of Nghe An province. As soon as the Covid-19 translation is under control, along with the reopening of border gates, Nghe An needs to re-associate with markets in Laos, Myanmar, Thailand … to attract international visitors to restore tourism. schedule as quickly as possible ”.

According to Mr. Le Tan Thanh Tung, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Tourism Joint Stock Company (Vitours), the company is focusing mainly on the domestic market and has prepared most carefully to welcome visitors this summer. As long as domestic epidemic control is good, domestic tourism will thrive, Tung said. It is predicted that in the second half of May to the end of August, domestic tourists will boom strongly. If visitors who previously went abroad, people waited until 2020 until 2021, they will still not be able to travel abroad, this year will definitely go in the country as long as we are under control of the epidemic. “In my opinion, this object will help recover 70-80% from the time when tourism thrives in 2019. We have now fully prepared for transportation, accommodation and especially human resources. service forces, guides, to be ready to welcome visitors “, said Mr. Tung. Da Nang beach was crowded again on weekends, including many tourists. Ms. Tran My Quyen, Deputy Director of Hanh Huong Viet One Member Limited Company, said that in the summer, tourists want to tour in the direction of family, group of friends and want to go to places of entertainment, swimming and relaxation. check in the beautiful landscape. Therefore, the company has given many options to meet all requirements of all components and groups of customers. For example, cooperating with other travel companies to sell vacation tours connecting Da Nang with other lands and localities (Hue, Hoi An, Da Lat, Phu Quoc, Ha Long, Con Dao. ..). “We continue to explore resort services at homestays, villas, 4-star hotels or more with swimming pools and buffet and eco-tourism areas, vegetable gardens … At the same time, price promotions. Best for travelers who choose tours with experience activities on the sea such as rowing, fishing, swimming, … combining rustic tours, camping, fire, overnight cultural exchanges, pick me up … like a tour “ Thong Son Cha “That we have introduced to visitors”, Ms. Quyen shared. Tourists are excited to experience yachts watching the Han River at night. Identifying the tourism trend this year has a big change, with the first priority of visitors is ensuring health safety, Ms. Le Thi Bich Huong, Marketing and Communication Director of Mineral Park Tourist Area hot Nui Than Tai (Da Nang), said the unit focused more on the quality of the destination, interested in medical tourism and health care, towards ecology. “In preparation for the tourist recovery this summer, Nui Than Tai Hot Spring Park renovated and put into operation new service items to increase the experience for visitors such as renovating and expanding the mineral lake. Hot Huyet Long Ho with new lake clusters, planting more orchid species to create a fresh landscape; both taking care of your health but meeting the need of taking check-in photos for visitors, creating for visitors to like To be in harmony with nature At the same time, we add the Himalayan salt rock sauna, with free Japanese style Onsen bath service to help visitors have more new experiences … to meet the needs tourism demand for health care “, Ms. Huong shared. Mr. Nguyen Son Thuy, Director of Dong Duong Duy Nhat Tourism Co., Ltd said, in the past year, tourism businesses not only of Da Nang but also neighboring localities have very close links to create. products to stimulate demand according to customer needs. The new trend of domestic tourists is going in small groups, choosing safe spots, so tourism businesses also choose to increase service values, increase new experiences for tourists at their tourist destinations. Da Nang in particular, Central in general. “Enterprises are proactively diversifying products, building products close to nature, targeting the practical needs of domestic tourists to attract tourists in this tourist season,” said Thuy. know. All destinations measure body temperature, are equipped with masks, disinfectant water … for customers to ensure safety. According to the General Director of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh, in 2021, the tourism industry determined that domestic tourism is still the main direction of exploitation. To do that, localities need to support businesses, especially mechanisms and policies to attract visitors back; building new tourism products suitable to the context and needs of tourists. For Da Nang, the city has been very creative in developing tourism stimulus programs that are attractive in both price and quality. This shows the determination of the city tourism industry, as well as the local tourism businesses. “Da Nang needs to identify specific solutions to both recovering and doing business in tourism; concentrating on domestic tourists as the main source, but also preparing plans to welcome international visitors when eligible and available. appropriate policies to attract returning visitors Special attention should be paid to the structure and reconstruction of unique and attractive tourism products suitable for new types of tourism such as sea resorts, mountain resorts, health care, short-term travel … At the same time, ensuring quality human resources for the tourism industry when activities are gradually returning “, said Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh. More than anyone, each tour company must commit to ensuring the 5K criterion when welcoming tourists on their tour. It is necessary to keep the safety on the tour so that we can hope and expect the exciting return of the tourism industry in the coming time.

Apple logo in San Francisco, California, USA. Photo: AFP / VNA On April 15, Apple announced an initiative to reduce carbon emissions with the Recovery Fund (RF), which aims to invest in forestry projects to reduce carbon emissions from the atmosphere while generating profits. for financial investors. Together with Conservation International and Goldman Sachs, Apple’s $ 200 million fund aims to remove at least 1 million tons of CO2 annually from the atmosphere, equivalent to the emissions of more than 200,000 passenger vehicles. According to the company “Apples Defect”, RF can help expand the scale of investment in forest rehabilitation. Conservation International will co-invest in RF while Goldman Sachs will take on the role of fund manager. Apple said the three sides will identify new projects later this year. Nature offers one of the best tools for removing carbon from the atmosphere, says Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of environmental, policy and social initiatives. By setting up a fund that generates both financial returns as well as helping to reduce emissions, Apple seeks to promote broader change in the future, by encouraging investments in carbon removal across the country. bridge. Apple hopes that others will share its goals and contribute resources to support and protect ecosystems. In July 2020, Apple announced its goal of neutralizing 100% of its entire supply chain and product lifecycle by 2030 and directly eliminating 75% of its supply chain and product emissions. 2030. It is expected that RF will help solve the remaining 25% of Apple’s emissions by removing carbon from the atmosphere. During the past year, 15 Apple suppliers in China pledged to join the plan and shift Apple’s manufacturing operations to 100% renewable energy. Apple Vice President and CEO of Apple in China Isabel Ge Mahe said that as early as 2015, Apple has launched a long-term cooperation plan for many years with the World Natural Foundation to build more than 400,000 hectares of forests in China. to 2020./.

New Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung. (Photo: Xuan Mai / Vietnam +)

Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party’s Civil Affairs Committee, the new Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung clearly affirms the goals and solutions for Vietnam’s smokeless economy to soon surpass. “Storm COVID-19.”

The Minister said that the domestic market is an important “battlefield” that the whole industry needs to focus on exploiting in the period of “new normal.”

What resources support businesses?

– Minister, Vietnam tourism has determined to focus on Internal Market next time. So in your opinion, what is an overall strategy to create a common strength in exploiting this potential market?

Minister Nguyen Van Hung: The Vietnam tourism development strategy issued by the Government in 2020 has clearly affirmed the strategy of domestic tourism development. In which, priority must be given to organizing well tours and routes to areas of historical and cultural landmarks of Vietnam.

In order to implement the above policy, over the past time, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has implemented the program Vietnamese people travel to Vietnam. In particular, after the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, the tourism business community has calculated to redirect and exploit potential customers in the new context and is currently implementing this content under the direction of the set.

Vietnamese tourists visit historic sites in Ninh Binh. (Photo: Xuan Mai / Vietnam +)

There are a number of approaches, firstly, travel businesses, accommodation establishments and tourism service providers are restructuring their operations, moving from welcoming large groups of tourists, making tours / services. route to small, safe family groups.

The second is to build tourism products based on historical relics, landscapes and indigenous cultures of regions and strengthen propaganda and advertising to bring tourism products closer to citizen.

In the short term, the tourism industry should focus in these two directions. However, even though it is small-scale tourism, it is not subjective to disease prevention, minimizing the risk of infection in the community that can happen again, affecting the overall economy of the country. society.

– Tourism businesses are currently extremely difficult after the continuous “blows” of COVID-19, so the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed solutions to the Government to have policies Supporting businesses to have more health “overcoming storms” and entering a new phase of the tourism industry is to focus on exploiting the domestic market, Minister?

Minister Nguyen Van Hung: Currently, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is working with the Tourism Association to research and consider and submit to the Government policies to support businesses. However, it will only focus on the issue of mechanism, but in fact the State’s resources are also very difficult to immediately support the activities of tourism businesses. Therefore, the Government is studying a plan to support in the direction of exemption and reduction of land use tax and electricity bill exemption and reduction.

A corner of Bai Dinh pagoda seen from above. (Photo: Xuan Mai / Vietnam +)

As for long-term policies, the ministry needs to listen from the business community and the State appraisal agencies to submit to the Government a basic and balanced policy among other economic sectors.

Central solution in the context of “new normal”

– In 2020, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has implemented many domestic stimulus campaigns such as Vietnamese traveling to Vietnam, safe and attractive Vietnam tourism … So in the context of “new normal. “In 2021, according to the Minister of the tourism industry, should such campaigns continue? How do you evaluate the effectiveness of those stimulus programs?

These campaigns have shown to initially meet the needs of people, contributing to domestic tourism growth. I think that these campaign models have been working and are being promoted, they need to continue to be strengthened and multiplied, because the reality is only piloted in a few localities.

To restore and develop tourism, we have to travel on both feet, focusing on welcoming international visitors and giving priority to developing domestic tourism. Only when standing with this “two legs” will tourism develop stably.

Recently, due to the “hot” development, we are paying attention to exploiting the number of international tourists but not paying much attention to domestic tourism. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the entire industry and business community to re-look at this open market, to see that domestic tourism is a radical direction and a pillar for sustainable tourism development. firm.

Therefore, the ministry has suggested businesses to restructure, change their approach, instead of focusing on international visitors, now focus on building plans to welcome domestic guests; shifting from serving foreign guests to serving domestic customers. As such, Vietnamese customers will inherit and experience high-value products that are intended for international customers.

Tourists come to Tam Chuc Pagoda. (Photo: Xuan Mai / Vietnam +)

As the data we know, on this 30/4 holiday, airlines have sold out tickets to many destinations across the country … Thereby to see that the domestic tourism demand of the people is quite high. The problem is that we need to create a unique product, pay attention to marketing and learn from the stimulus package first to achieve high efficiency and sustainability.

– So to build strong Vietnam tourism in a new context, according to the Minister, what solutions should the Minister focus on?

Minister Nguyen Van Hung: It can be said that the tourism industry is facing many difficulties. If tourism previously contributed 10% of the country’s GDP to the budget, from 2020 to Q1 / 2021, revenue from the whole industry decreased deeply; Last quarter 1, domestic tourists only reached nearly 18 million, down up to 50% over the same period last year …

From there, the tourism industry is facing difficulties because COVID-19 is still complicated. In particular, Vietnam has not yet been able to open its international market due to the lack of safety measures against epidemics.

We believe that the State management task is to develop a tourism development plan for the period 2021-2026 under new normal conditions and with the solution groups that we are focusing on building.

First, the tourism businesses, especially Travelers it is necessary to restructure soon, have solutions to manage human resources and resources; The second is to research the domestic market, restructure the tourist market to regulate the market, build products to meet the needs and the strategy must be long-term calculated for the development of the domestic tourism market. geography.

Third, tourism linkage must be based on special, distinctive and attractive tourism products and promote promotion and promotion. Branding products, connecting the values ​​and spreading the values ​​of the product to stimulate tourism demand of visitors; The fourth is to associate tourism, tourism products with cultural factors.

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The product that “transforms” the skin while you sleep most effectively is the night cream. However, choosing a quality night cream bottle is not easy.

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The market continuously has sessions with very high liquidity.

The market has become more and more unpredictable when each recovery phase faces the risk of selling goods. There is no bad news, only investor sentiment has changed.

The excitement from the positive developments in the world last night sparked some hope at the beginning of the session. VN-Index opened with a slight drop of only 0.18% and then increased by 0.59% compared to the reference. However, despite trading tens of thousands of billion dong on the HSX, the index still couldn’t increase but just moved sideways.

The movement in a narrow band this morning was even worse than the previous sessions. For example, yesterday, the VN-Index exploded and increased by more than 0.8% before being discharged. This session seems to have prolonged discharge pressure, earlier when the width narrowed and the index was almost only “damped” by VIC and NVL.

VIC struggled for a few minutes at the beginning of the session and started to speed up around 10am. That is when the stocks started to be sold a lot and fell. VIC increased continuously until the end of the morning session, from the reference level to the top of VND 144,100, equivalent to an increase of 2.27%. NVL increased earlier than VIC, hitting the ceiling of 190,600 dong at around 10:10 am. This stock then went sideways close to the ceiling price. The negative signal was that although VIC and NVL gained extremely “hot”, the VN-Index was weaker, until about 11am, it only increased by 4.8 points, to 11h13 it fell back to reference. In the few remaining minutes in the morning session, the index was knocked down very quickly, partly influenced by VIC suddenly fell. At the end of the morning session, the index evaporated 8.8 points compared to the reference.

In the afternoon, VIC recovered a bit, helping the VN-Index less badly. However, the narrow width on this floor still showed that the majority of stocks were sold out too clearly. VIC closed up 1.49% and HSX’s trading system was congested again after 2 hours, it turned down. The index ended the session with a drop of 8.54 points, or 0.68%.

Movements of the VN-Index during the session, the system blocked at the right time when the index got out of the bottom.

Although the decrease was still quite slight like yesterday, the number of decliners on the HSX was 4 times higher than that of the increase, which is much less than the previous session. Although it did not reach the floor level, there were nearly 240 stocks down by over 1 percent, of which about 175 stocks dropped over 2 percent. With such a plunge, the VN-Index is an annoying phenomenon.

Small and medium stocks were the most heavy losers. Midcap decreased by 1.16%, Smallcap decreased by 1.58%. YEG, SHA, QBS, TNI, TLD, DLG, PXT hit the floor. Many stocks fell deeply with very high liquidity such as LDG, QCG, SJF, ITA, FIT … On the contrary, the heavy speculative stocks rose strongly such as ROS, MHC, HQC, FLC, HQC …

Although there are always stocks going against the market under any circumstances, the width is still a reliable indicator of the general price movement level. The stock declined a lot today and the early recovery phase ended quickly. VN30 group alone had up to 15 stocks reversed from the peak, causing losses of over 2%. Stocks like VHM, BID, PLX, STB, and TCH also reversed and dropped over 3%.

This session was at the most exciting intensity since HSX’s system increased the load. This exchange started to block orders from around 2h10 and stopped at the liquidity threshold of 20,048 billion dong, the highest of the week and set a new historical record. Due to congestion, this phase ATC matched only over 56 billion dong, basket VN30 matched 19.6 billion dong.

The frozen market caused the recovery from the bottom of the VN-Index to freeze at a drop of just over 8 points. Like other jam sessions, investors can deduce both directions when the demand did not come in and pushed the market up or sellers could not take advantage to cut further losses.

Foreign investors continued to be net sellers with the scale of VND 560.8 billion on the HSX, focusing on discharging VHM, HPG, and VNM with hundreds of billion VND of each code. CTG, BID, MSN, PLX, and PNJ were also net sold over 20 billion dong. On the buying side, there were NVL, MBB, FLC, HCM, and DXG with strong net buying.

Mr. Le Tan Thanh Tung – Deputy General Director of Vietnam Tourism Joint Stock Company (Vitours) said that the company’s visitors during the upcoming holidays increased 5-6 times compared to last year, equivalent to the peak time. Pick-up point on the occasion of 30/4 of 2019. For guests booking package tours, there are about 2,000 guests, while there are many retail customers. But according to Mr. Tung, retail customers come close to the new holiday because they fear that the disease might break out. In addition, this year’s trend mainly follows relatives and family groups; Therefore, the company provides a private car tour.

Many hotel and resort owners in Da Nang city said that the room capacity at this time reached 80%, many establishments were full. In addition to family and retail tourists, travel businesses in Da Nang have recorded many MICE delegations from 100 to 500 guests during the upcoming holidays.

Da Nang is ready to welcome visitors back on the occasion of April 30 – May 1.

Currently, most travel companies in Da Nang have restored tourism products that have attracted a great deal of attraction to domestic tourists. In which, focusing on 4 main product groups are the tour “Heritage Journey, Central Paradise”; new tours with high quality from 4-5 days but the price is only around 3 million VND / person; MICE tourism products for corporations and large enterprises; Finally, the group of products to partially stimulate demand, for example accommodation services, shuttle buses, destinations, daily tours, … including products with deep discounts or improving service quality.

Mr. Cao Tri Dung – Chairman of Da Nang City Tourism Association, said that up to this time, tours on the occasion of April 30 to May 1 have been almost confirmed and with very good signals, increased strongly compared with 2020 and nearly recovering compared to 2019, reaching about 80 – 90%. Last year, this time only about 10-20% of businesses reopened, but this year it increased to 70%.

“The annual capacity of welcoming tourists is about 30 million. So, from a business perspective, we affirm that Danang’s resources completely meet the needs of tourists, even with a larger number than today. Even when the international market fully recovers, Da Nang still has the resources and capacity to welcome and best serve tourists “- Mr. Cao Tri Dung said.

Malta is famous for its beautiful beaches and unique architecture

Malta’s Tourism Minister, Mr. Clayton Bartolo recently announced plans to stimulate demand for foreign tourists, after restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic were removed in the country starting on 1-6. From now on tourists from all over the world can book their summer vacation directly through local hotels to receive the aforementioned discounted amount.

Accordingly, tourists who book a vacation at a 5-star hotel will receive 100 euros from the Malta Tourism Authority support program, after receiving confirmation from the hotel, tourists will receive more the amount is 200 euros. For those who choose 4-star hotels, they will receive a total amount of 150 euros, and 100 euros for 3-star hotels. In addition, any tourist booking on the island of Gozo will receive an additional 10% of the accommodation rate.

“The plan is to put Malta’s hotels in a very competitive position compared to other locations when international tourism is restarted,” said Minister Bartolo. The government’s tourism stimulus plan worth up to 3.5 million euros is expected to attract about 35,000 foreign tourists to Malta this summer.

The islands of Malta are always ideal destinations for tourists

World Travel and Tourism Council data shows that tourism now accounts for more than 27% of Malta’s economy, but the number of foreign visitors to the country has decreased by more than 80% since the pandemic. Covid-19 began to break out in Europe in March 2020. To get ready for the reopening of international tourists, Malta has also actively implemented the Covid-19 vaccine vaccination.

The role of collagen in the skin

Collagen is a fibrous protein that accounts for about 30% of the protein in the body, accounting for 70% of the skin structure. The collagen fibers are long and thin, intertwined, creating a collagen network. The collagen network is the foundation of the skin. Collagen plays a role in connecting skin cells, stimulating the metabolism of skin cells, creating elasticity, firmness for the skin, and healing wounds. Therefore, collagen is the main ingredient that helps firm, smooth skin, is the deciding factor for the beauty of the skin. In the skin, collagen is most concentrated in the dermis.

As collagen is deficient due to degradation over time, the collagen fibers under the skin degrade in both quantity and quality, and the skin faces an unrestrained decline. Because at this time, the skin’s frame is weakened, the resistance is poor, wrinkles appear, the skin is sagging, the folds and sagging are worse.

Collagen depletion is a natural process in the body. After the age of 25, the amount of collagen in the body is reduced in two trends:

Quantity reduction: Every year, the amount of collagen decreases by 1%. By the age of 30, the amount of collagen is significantly deficient. This causes the amount of collagen to decrease gradually, the collagen network structure becomes loose and weak. The skin begins to show signs old.

Loss of quality: Due to the degeneration of collagen fibers over time: Being stretched, flaky and broken makes the skin no longer able to maintain firmness, elasticity, and smoothness. Skin becomes dull, dry. Collagen reduction in each year is calculated as follows: After age 25: Skin has a shortage of collagen 1.5%; after the age of 30, there is a 15% shortage of collagen; After age 40, there is a lack of 30% of collagen and 45% of the amount of collagen after the age of 50.

Stress, stress reduces the natural collagen production.

What factors reduce collagen?

Age: Typically, collagen production begins to decline by about 1% per year, from the moment you begin your late teenage years. Depending on the person, this phase can start sooner or later.

Damage by UV rays: Many studies show that up to 90% of skin aging is caused by the sun and only 10% due to factors inside the body. The sun’s UV rays can damage the skin, depleting the collagen in the skin. UV exposure can damage collagen through a variety of mechanisms, including damaging the DNA of collagen-producing cells, as well as promoting the production of free radicals that directly affect collagen. collagen in the skin.

Smoking: Smoking cigarettes can cause many negative health effects, including accelerating premature aging. Smoking cigarettes can reduce the amount of oxygen reaching tissues, making them unable to regenerate, becoming damaged and dying. This can lead to premature wrinkle formation.

Inflammatory diet: Inflammation is one of the main “enemies” of tissues in the body, including collagen-derived connective tissue. Inflammatory diet is a diet high in sugar, simple carbohydrates, processed foods … that can stimulate the immune system, promote inflammation in the body. In particular, the high sugar content in the body causes collagen in the skin to harden, break open, weaken the skin, promote premature aging.

Stress, stress, insomnia: Excessive stress can trigger inflammation, reducing the body’s ability to naturally produce collagen. Stress also increases the hormone cortisol, which in turn contributes to reducing collagen production nature.

Genetics: Genetics is an important factor that can determine how much collagen the body breaks down and rebuilds. Therefore, if your grandparents, your parents keep beautiful, youthful skin for a long time, it is very likely that you will also inherit this.

How to supplement collagen? Skin Care

Facial massage: This is a simple yet effective way. Every day you perform a facial massage for about 10-15 minutes can stimulate collagen production and enhance blood circulation,

Use moisturizers for the skin: Natural home masks such as aloe vera mask, honey mask and egg yolk can be used to keep skin clean, firm and soft.

Lifestyle changes

Quit smoking and eat less sugar.

Protect your skin from the effects of UV rays: When on the street, you should use a hat, sunglasses, a mask, and a sunscreen to protect your skin, use sunscreen even when it is not sunny.

Enhance physical exercise to exercise sports: Exercise facilitates blood circulation, more deeply, brightens skin, radiant and even color. Regular exercise will help slow down the aging process as it promotes collagen production.

When the skin is full, collagen will become firm and youthful.

Recover collagen with food

Choose foods rich in vitamin C: Natural collagen supplement with fruits such as oranges, lemons, blueberries, and grapefruit provide your body with a plentiful amount of vitamin C. This is considered to be a powerful antioxidant that both removes harmful free radicals, stimulates the body to produce collagen, maintains skin elasticity and prevents skin aging. effective skin. Vitamin C is a key ingredient in the formation of collagen. If the body lacks vitamin C, the amino acids cannot connect to make collagen.

Dark green vegetables help replenish collagen: Dark green vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, asparagus, broccoli … contain many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help prevent Harmful free radicals, improve the skin’s resistance and stimulate the body to increase collagen production effectively.

Red fruits and vegetables: These foods are rich in the antioxidant active ingredient lycopene. This substance both acts as a natural sunscreen and helps stimulate the body to increase collagen production effectively. Therefore, you should increase your intake of red vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, carrots, berries, watermelon …

In addition, avocado, cowpea, soybeans, garlic … are very effective collagen recovery foods.