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The company develops, produces and sells molecular diagnostic reagents and equipment integrated products based on this, focusing on precise diagnosis, effective prevention and control, and personalized diagnosis and treatment of pathogens in the fields of reproduction, breathing, digestion, blood, food, environmental safety, etc. provide the solution.

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Financial data shows that the company’s revenue in 2018, 2019, and 2020 were 69,343,400 yuan, 99,168,100 yuan, and 250 million yuan, respectively; during the same period, the corresponding revenues were -32,0512 million, 3,379,200 yuan, and 61,376,500 yuan respectively. After the non-deduction, both 2018 and 2019 lost money.

In 2020, the issuer will realize RMB 249,903,400, net profit of RMB 61,376,500, net profit after deduction of RMB 53,281,600. Based on the company’s latest external situation and the valuation of comparable companies in domestic and overseas markets, the issuer expects the valuation to be no less than RMB 1 billion.

The issuer’s selection criteria for listing is Article (1) stipulated in Chapter 2.1.2 of the “Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Board Stock Listing Rules”: the estimated market value is not less than RMB 1 billion, and the net profit in the most recent year is positive and operating The income is not less than RMB 100 million. This fundraising is planned to be used for industrialization R&D projects of precision diagnostic reagents and smart equipment, and marketing network construction projects. Picture source: company prospectus Rendu Biotech is backed by Suzhou Qiming, Yida Talent, Jinxin Venture Capital, etc. Rendu Biotech frankly stated that the company faces the following risks: (1) New product development risks The issuer’s in vitro diagnostic industry is a typical technology-driven industry. The research and development of new products has the characteristics of strong technical integration, large capital investment, and long cycle. Whether the company can continuously develop new products that meet market needs is whether the company can One of the key factors for maintaining a leading position in industry competition. Therefore, in the process of new product development, the issuer may face the risk of R&D failure due to deviations in the R&D direction, slow R&D process, and high R&D investment costs. (2) Risk of falling product prices According to the current relevant national regulations, the highest price standards for non-profit medical institutions that enter the “Clinical Testing Project Catalog” are set and adjusted by the local price authorities. With the deepening of the national medical reform and the further adjustment of relevant policies and regulations, the relevant competent authorities may lower the prices of some test items. With the further deepening of my country’s medical treatment, the company’s product sales prices may be affected by policy factors such as bidding policies and hospital procurement regulations. In addition, with the increase of market participants and the intensified competition, the price of corresponding diagnostic reagent products will also be lowered. If the company cannot continue to increase R&D investment and launch new products in the future, or is affected by factors such as government price adjustments, bidding policies, and market competition, the company will face risks related to product prices. (3) New technology market acceptance risk During the reporting period, the issuer focused on RNA molecular diagnostic technology and products, and its main business was R&D, production and sales of molecular diagnostic reagents and equipment integrated products based on the RNA real-time fluorescent constant temperature amplification technology (SAT) platform. Compared with the DNA molecular diagnostics that appeared in the 1980s and 1990s, RNA molecular diagnostics appeared later, and the current market awareness is low. The proportion of RNA in the field of infectious molecular diagnostics in China is only 6%, and the penetration rate is relatively low. 25% in developed markets in the United States is lower. At the same time, unlike the development path of DNA molecular diagnostics used by comparable listed companies in the same industry, the issuer focuses on RNA molecular diagnostics. If the company’s market development and academic promotion are insufficient in the future, the market structure and needs change, the company cannot successfully achieve market promotion, or the clinical market fails to be more familiar with and accept the company’s RNA molecular diagnostic products, this will result in the company’s market development, which may affect the company. The future and sales growth will have certain adverse effects. (4) The risk of performance fluctuations caused by the new coronavirus epidemic At the beginning of 2020, the new coronavirus epidemic broke out in my country. The issuer successfully developed a new coronavirus 2019-nCoV nucleic acid detection kit with high-throughput automatic detection equipment based on a systematic technology platform and an efficient R&D system. And through the emergency approval of the State Drug Administration, the registration certificate was obtained on March 26, 2020. Combined with the company’s fully automatic nucleic acid detection and analysis system, it can realize the automatic, integrated, and on-the-go detection of new coronavirus detection. It is an enterprise that realized the automatic detection of new coronavirus early in China, and it is rapidly mass-produced for the prevention and control of new coronary pneumonia. make a contribution. The company’s new crown detection kit revenue in 2020 will be 68,507,400 yuan, accounting for 27.41%. With the advent of the new crown vaccine and the effective control of the epidemic by government departments, the company’s new crown detection kit income is at risk of decreasing. Hospitals at all levels across the country actively responded to the call of the state in the early stage of epidemic prevention and control, and invested a large number of medical staff and health resources in the epidemic prevention and control battle, causing their normal diagnosis and treatment business to be suspended. Since the company’s reproductive tract and intestinal products are mainly used in hospital reproductive departments, pediatrics and other departments, during this epidemic, in order to concentrate efforts to fight the epidemic and reduce the risk of cross-infection in the hospital, the above departments were partially or completely closed, resulting in The sales of related products of the company will be affected to a certain extent in the short term. At present, the new coronavirus epidemic has been effectively controlled nationwide, but the impact of foreign epidemic outbreaks, imported cases and virus mutations may lead to greater uncertainty in the epidemic, which will cause fluctuations in the company’s business performance growth. (5) Risks of investment projects with raised funds The funds raised by the company this time are mainly used for industrialization R&D projects of precision diagnostic reagents and intelligent equipment and marketing network construction projects. The construction of the above-mentioned fund-raising investment projects will enhance the company’s in vitro diagnostic reagent product structure, and at the same time, through the update and upgrade of instruments, it will effectively enhance the market competitiveness of the company’s products, increase the company’s sales scale and thereby enhance the company. Although the company has conducted a prudent feasibility demonstration for the raised funds investment projects, due to the large amount of funds raised, if the raised funds are not in place as scheduled, the project implementation organization is poorly managed, or the downstream market demand changes adversely, the raised funds will be affected. The construction progress and investment benefits of capital investment projects have an adverse impact. In addition, the issuer’s raised funds investment project will significantly increase R&D investment and marketing team building expenses in the early stage of construction. There is a risk that the company’s profitability will decline due to increased expenses. At the same time, the company’s net assets will increase significantly. Since it takes a certain amount of time from the beginning of the implementation of the fund-raising investment project to produce the expected benefits, the company has the risk of a decline in the return on net assets

Corona risk when traveling On a vacation flight into the fourth wave?

Status: 06/18/2021 5:16 a.m.

Falling incidences and more and more vaccinated people, many people hope for a carefree vacation – almost without Corona. But does the travel wave threaten a setback for autumn like last year? Four experts offer advice on how to reduce the risk of a fourth wave.

By Stefan Keilmann, tagesschau.de

For weeks the number of new infections in Germany is falling , In addition, the vaccination campaign against Corona is making progress: Every second person in this country has already received the first vaccination . Many people are now all the more hoping for an end to the pandemic and a piece of normality. The tour operators register one Record increase in bookings , In many holiday regions in Germany, it is hardly possible to get hold of a room for the holidays.

But what does this mean for fighting the pandemic? Last summer, the incidences were also low, many people traveled within and outside of Europe – and some brought the virus back with them. According to In the meantime, every second new infection was due to a trip abroad due to a special evaluation by the Robert Koch Institute . But can the experiences from last year be carried over to the summer of this year that easily? After all, many people are protected by vaccinations – but there are significantly more contagious virus mutants such as the Delta variant . Therefore, experts are already warning against that there could be significantly more infections in autumn . How is vacation possible in the second Corona summer – and what has to happen so that there is no fourth wave in autumn? tagesschau.de interviewed scientists from various disciplines.

Ralf Bartenschlager, virologist

To person Prof. Dr. Ralf Bartenschlager is President of the Society for Virology and heads the Department of Molecular Virology at Heidelberg University.

“I think you have to differentiate here whether you are fully immunized – and by that I mean both vaccinations – or whether you have not yet been vaccinated or have only been vaccinated once. With a complete immunization, more vacation is certainly possible than with a missing or partial immunization, even if you can create a certain compensation through testing. Basically, the holiday destination should also be chosen carefully this summer. One should consider the incidence, the vaccination rate and the presence of worrying variants – such as the delta variant – in the destination area. We have to use the summer months to avoid a fourth wave in autumn / winter. The vaccination must be given priority here, and it must be complete. The latest results show that the second vaccination is very important, especially with regard to protection against the SARS-CoV-2 variants. In addition, we must minimize the entry of infections, especially with SARS-CoV-2 variants, as far as possible for those returning from abroad. ”

Kai Nagel, mobility researcher

To person Prof. Dr. Kai Nagel is a physicist and head of the Department of Traffic System Planning and Traffic Telematics at the Technical University of Berlin. With the help of a simulation model – which also uses real cellular data – he is investigating how the coronavirus spreads in schools, at work and when traveling.

“Our simulations show that, due to the rapid progress of vaccination and the summer, we are currently in a situation in which we have a certain amount of leeway for relaxation . the proportion of dangerous mutations is not significantly higher than in Germany. The same principles apply when traveling as here. First: Wherever possible, carry out activities (e.g. visits to restaurants) outside. Second: Wear masks indoors. And third: Avoid contexts with a high density of people. However, our simulations also show that an autumn wave is likely if the vaccination protection decreases due to a mutation. For this reason, tourist trips to regions with dangerous mutations should be avoided at all costs, and if they do take place, be bound to a quarantine (also for vaccinated / convalescent) after return. It cannot be assumed that this will completely prevent the entry of these mutations, but it can at least be slowed down. ”

Gérard Krause, epidemiologist

To person Prof. Dr. Gérard Krause is one of the leading epidemiologists in Germany. Among other things, he heads the Epidemiology Department at the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research in Braunschweig.

“How the epidemiological situation of the pandemic will develop in the second half of the year does not depend solely on how we organize the vacation time. What will also be decisive here will be the extent to which the priority target groups can be fully vaccinated and how well the vaccination against newly emerging variants of the virus and how the autumnal environmental conditions favor the spread of the virus again. Also important is how successfully the public health service will be able to contain local outbreaks that occur. To the extent that social restrictions on mobility and contacts no longer apply, the importance of case-related contact person management increases. To make matters worse, the health authorities may not be able to fall back on extensive staffing as they were recently. Well-focused and optimized processes are required here. ”

Clemens Wendtner, chief physician

To person Prof. Dr. Clemens Wendtner is the head physician for infectious diseases at Munich Clinic Schwabing. At the beginning of the pandemic, Germany’s first corona patients were in his clinic.

“Enjoy with common sense – that should be our motto for the summer. After months of restrictions, the longing for sun and distance is understandably great and the development of incidence allows us more freedom again. That is good and right, as long as we have the security with us Last year the number of cases increased after the holidays, in autumn we mainly looked after returning travelers at our wards. We have to learn from this and, particularly with regard to the mutations, continue to consistently link safety measures with the relaxation. And: We have to keep our vision through the sun’s rays, constantly advance the vaccinations in the summer, keep the vaccination speed high. The higher the vaccination protection in autumn, the flatter a possible fourth wave. Then we have a good chance that the months of restrictions will finally be a thing of the past. ” The Corona variants and their names The World Health Organization (WHO) is now using neutral names for the variants of the coronavirus. They are no longer to be named after the countries in which they were first discovered. With this, the WHO wants to prevent discrimination and stigmatization.
alpha The name of the variant that first appeared in Great Britain is B.1.1.7.
beta is the name for the variant B.1.351 discovered in South Africa.
gamma stands for variant P.1, which has been proven in Brazil.
delta refers to variant B.1.617.2, which was initially found in India.

On June 8, the maximum UV index in all three regions of the North, Central and South were all at 6-8, the threshold with a high risk of harm to the human body. Photo: Thanh Tung/VNA On June 8, the maximum UV index in all three regions of the North, Central and South were all at 6-8, the threshold with a high risk of harm to the human body. Particularly in Hai Phong city, this index reached a very high harmful threshold at 12 o’clock. Hoi An city (Quang Nam province) has the highest UV index in the country, the risk of harm is very high (8.1-8.9) at 11-13 o’clock. According to the World Health Organization, the UV index is 8-10, if the skin is in the sun for about 25 minutes, it can be burned. This index is 11 or higher, the skin is at risk of burns if exposed to the sun for about 10 minutes without protection. And ultraviolet rays at 12 will be very dangerous to health. Experts recommend that everyone wear goggles to protect their eyes. When outdoors, people should wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of UV rays. Sunglasses can help prevent cataracts, as well as wrinkles around the eyes. It’s best to ask your ophthalmologist for the right glasses. The hot sun with harmful ultraviolet rays will also be dangerous to the skin, besides sun protection measures such as wearing clothes, wearing a wide-brimmed hat… people need to pay attention to applying sunscreen and should Apply every 3 hours to protect the skin.

In central provinces and cities, this index is common at a high risk of harm, especially on June 12 at an average level. The UV index in the southern provinces and cities has a high and very high risk of harm, except for Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho on June 12, which has a moderate risk of harm. On June 11, the ultraviolet index of provinces and cities in the North was very high. Illustration: Tuan Duc/VNA On June 11, the ultraviolet index of provinces and cities in the North was very high. This index in Ha Long city (Quang Ninh province) is from 8.4 to 9.1, in Hai Phong city it is from 8.9 to 9.2 and the same harm is very high from 11 to 13 hours. UV radiation in Hanoi city is very high at 12 o’clock with the highest index of only 7.8. In the southern and central provinces and cities, the UV index reached high levels. Except for Ho Chi Minh City, UV radiation reaches 8.3 – 8.9 and is harmful at very high levels from 11 to 13 hours. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the UV index of 8-10 will cause burns to the skin if exposed to the sun for about 25 minutes. This index is 11 or higher, the skin is at risk of burns if exposed to the sun for about 10 minutes without protection. And ultraviolet rays at 12 will be very dangerous to health. Ultraviolet radiation is a component of sunlight, in which ultraviolet A and B rays (UVA and UVB) can damage the DNA of skin cells. When exposed to too much sunlight, the skin will burn, dry, darken, lose elasticity, create wrinkles, accelerate aging and can cause skin cancer. In addition to affecting the skin, UV rays can also cause eye problems. Experts recommend that everyone needs to wear goggles to protect their eyes. When outdoors, people should wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of ultraviolet rays. Sunglasses can help prevent cataracts, as well as wrinkles around the eyes, and it’s best to ask your ophthalmologist for the right glasses. The hot sun brings with it harmful ultraviolet rays that will also be dangerous to the skin. Therefore, besides sun protection measures such as wearing clothes, wearing a wide-brimmed hat… people need to pay attention to apply sunscreen and should apply it every 3 hours to protect the skin.

Tran Hoang Na Bridge is in danger of breaking the schedule. Reasonable proposal Up to this point, Traffic Construction Corporation 1 (Cienco1), the main contractor for the construction of Package CT3 – PW – 2.4, construction of Tran Hoang Na Bridge under the City Development Project. Can Tho and enhancing urban adaptability, using World Bank (WB) loans are still waiting for a response from the City’s ODA Construction Investment Project Management Board. Can Tho City (PMU ODA Can Tho City) on the proposal to replace the subcontractor for the steel beam structure of the main Tran Hoang Na bridge. The Department of Construction Management and Quality of Traffic Works (Ministry of Transport) said that the addition of construction subcontractors is very normal in traffic projects and is within the authority of the main contractor if the contractor additional contractors to meet the capacity and experience of construction. Previously, on June 7, 2021, Mr. Dinh Ngoc Vuong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cienco1, term 2019 – 2024 had Document No. 341/2021/CV – TCT sent to PMU ODA City. Can Tho would like to replace the subcontractor performing steel structure processing in Package CT3 – PW – 2.4, building Tran Hoang Na bridge. Cienco1 said that in the process of negotiating the contract for Package CT3 – PW – 2.4 between Cienco1’s Board of Directors, term 2014 – 2019 and PMU ODA City. Can Tho, the main contractor has proposed Nam Anh Technology Construction Equipment Co., Ltd. to assume the role of a subcontractor to supply and manufacture steel arches and steel beams. However, through the actual inspection, the incumbent leader of Cienco1 discovered that Nam Anh Company is just an intermediary (commercial) unit without factories, engineers and technical workers with direct production experience. , as well as do not own construction machinery and equipment. “In order to ensure the quality of the work and the progress of the project, the main contractor consortium would like to replace Nam Anh Company with a unit with real experience and capacity in the field of beam structure production and construction. steel bridge Tran Hoang Na. This is a necessary job to ensure the progress and quality of the work,” Vuong emphasized. It is known that the bidding package CT3 – PW – 2.4 has the goal of building Tran Hoang Na bridge crossing the Can Tho river, 586.9 m long, 23 m wide at the main span (4 lanes), of which the main bridge is built. arch bridge design includes 3 spans of steel structure, span diagram 49.25+150+49.25m. Cienco1 – Bridge 14 Joint Stock Company is the winning contractor for construction with the winning bid price of VND 791.4 billion. According to the agreement with the leaders of Cienco1 for the 2014 – 2019 term, Nam Anh Company was assigned to process and install the main bridge steel arch with a value of about VND 99 billion. According to the original plan, Package CT3 – PW – 2.4, construction time of Tran Hoang Na bridge took 34.4 months, but to be in line with the agreement to borrow PMU ODA capital in Ho Chi Minh City. Can Tho negotiated with the contractor to shorten the construction schedule with the completion time of 22 months. In order to meet the schedule that has been shortened by nearly one third compared to the bidding documents, at the beginning of August 2020, Cienco1 had Document No. 646/TCT – KH requesting PMU ODA TP. Can Tho considers adding 3 subcontractors to the Package CT3 – PW – 2.4, to build Tran Hoang Na Bridge, which are Thanh Long Group Joint Stock Company, Van Cuong – Vinawaco, and Waterway Maintenance Management Joint Stock Company. No. 12. In which, Thanh Long is recommended to additionally undertake the processing of 40% of the volume of steel arch structure. All main materials and erection are still undertaken by Cienco1. “The addition of Thanh Long is necessary to shorten the construction schedule of the Package”, Document No. 646 of Cienco1 said. Concerns of pmu oda TP. need poetry without foundation Talking to a reporter of the Investment Newspaper, a leader of the Department of Construction and Quality Management of Traffic Works (Ministry of Transport) said that the addition of construction subcontractors is very normal in traffic projects. and is within the competence of the main contractor if the additional contractor is capable of construction experience; the subcontractor’s volume does not exceed the contract rate. Previously, the Procurement Management Department (Ministry of Planning and Investment) also had an opinion that the addition of a subcontractor of Cienco 1 was not against the law. In Document No. 201/QLDT-CS dated February 22, 2021, the Procurement Management Department said: If there are no prohibitions in the donor’s instructions, bidding documents, and contracts signed between the parties. Regarding the change in the percentage of the subcontractor’s workload, the addition of the subcontractor after the contract has been signed, the main contractor’s request to add more subcontractors, increase the rate of using subcontractors from 40.81% to 49.57% (not exceeding the maximum rate of using subcontractors specified in the bidding documents as 50%) to implement the bidding package to ensure shortening the contract schedule from 34 months down to 22 months is not against the sponsor’s regulations. It is known that in the documents rejecting the proposal to add subcontractors to the construction of steel structure fabrication items of Cienco1, PMU ODA TP. According to Can Tho, the arch and steel beam structure system of Tran Hoang Na bridge is a complex structural system with seamless requirements, high mechanical precision, and strict and concentrated quality management requirements. Therefore, if the processing is done by 2 units, it will give rise to technical risks such as not ensuring the synchronization; does not guarantee compliance with the test installation procedure. However, Cienco1 said that the above concern of PMU ODA City. Can Tho is unfounded, because the main contractor has specifically divided each detailed scope of work for two subcontractors, Nam Anh and Thanh Long, to ensure the construction meets the schedule as well as the synchronization. of texture. “With experience in management, operation and quality control, art through many similar projects, Cienco1 is committed to completing the bidding package to ensure the quality of art according to the standards of the project”, representative of the contractor. main said. By PMU ODA City. Can Tho continues to have concerns about uniformity, Cienco1 has decided to replace subcontractor Nam Anh with another unit with experience in manufacturing and installing traffic and civil steel beam structures. It is worth mentioning that the current PMU ODA City. Can Tho has not yet responded to the proposal to replace Nam Anh subcontractor while the construction progress of Package CT3 – PW – 2.4, construction of Tran Hoang Na bridge is very urgent. Investment Newspaper also contacted Mr. Bui Thai Thuong, Deputy Director of PMU ODA City. Can Tho, who is directly in charge of Package CT3 – PW – 2.4 but also did not receive a response.

“In preparation, the government has implemented an extensive vaccination program for many target groups, including the tourist workforce. In addition, the government also initiated a Clean, Health, Safety and Environmentally Sustainability certification program across the entire tourism sector in Indonesia,” the announcement said. Bali injects Covid-19 vaccine for locals to implement a plan to reopen to welcome visitors. Photo: AFP. Earlier, Indonesian President Joko Widodo also said that the country would partially open its borders in July. Bali, Batam and Bintan will become the “engines” to revive the country’s tourism economy. These destinations are also “green zones” – places that are considered to be under control of the Covid-19 epidemic and most of the population has been vaccinated. However, the information about the reopening of Indonesia’s borders comes in the context of experts warning that the country is on the verge of another outbreak. The cause may come from the large gatherings after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Indonesia applied a travel ban from May 6 to May 17 to limit the spread of the pandemic. However, government figures show that at least 1.5 million people moved before the ban took effect. Bali is absent from international tourists due to the pandemic. Photo: AP. Plans next July are not the first time Bali has tried to open up to tourists to revive the economy. In 2020, the plan to welcome foreign visitors back in September was canceled due to continued travel bans and a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases locally. The lack of visitors due to the pandemic has devastated Bali’s economy, which is 80% dependent on tourism. The destination is known as the “paradise island”, which is always bustling, now deserted, restaurants and bars are almost empty, operating in moderation or going bankrupt. According to the Reuters Indonesia is also the most affected Southeast Asian country in the Covid-19 pandemic, with more than 1.7 million infections and 48,000 deaths.

Digitalization empowers food safety risk management and control. Since 2020, Nanhai District has been continuously optimizing and accelerating the layout. The construction of the food safety risk detection and early warning system has progressed as scheduled, and the detection data has been uploaded and monitored in real time.

Since the launch of the food safety risk detection and early warning system on September 23, 2020, as of March 28, 2021, a total of 450,694 batches of rapid inspection data have been generated and collected, of which 4834 batches of positive suspicious samples were detected, with a suspicious rate of 1.1 %. 19.7 tons of edible agricultural products involving positive batches have all been initiated follow-up disposal mechanisms for harmless treatment and traceability, effectively ensuring the safety of the people’s tongue.

Big data empowers to realize food safety risk management and control in advance

“Food safety” is a core topic of concern to the whole society, and governments at all levels are under “pressure”. The quality and safety of agricultural products and food still have problems such as “difficult supervision, difficult law enforcement, and disorderly competition in the market”.

Focus on Nanhai District. At present, Nanhai District invests millions of financial funds for food sampling inspection every year. A large amount of result data is obtained in daily work. If these data can be used reasonably, centralized evaluation and analysis and unified forecasting and judgment can be carried out. Realize the early warning of food safety risks, and then realize the risk management and control in advance.

Therefore, in order to enhance the effectiveness of food safety supervision, maximize supervision efficiency, optimize supervision costs, and improve the level of food safety in Nanhai District, the Nanhai District Market Supervision Administration has innovated work ideas, proposed big data development concepts, and introduced food safety risk detection in Nanhai District. The early warning system does practical things for the masses.

It is understood that the system conducts centralized evaluation, analysis and unified prediction and judgment on a large amount of random inspection data generated in daily edible agricultural products quick inspection and food supervision and random inspection, establishes a risk assessment management system, and realizes risk early warning and forecasting and pre-control functions.

Currently, the system collects about 4,000 test data every day. The data comes from the 618 edible agricultural products rapid testing points that have been established in Nanhai District, covering farmer’s markets, primary and secondary schools, government agencies, catering centers, hospitals, supermarkets, etc. The detection points are equipped with new pesticide residue detectors, and all pesticide residue fast detectors realize the direct upload of detection results and process data.

The intelligent system uses big data analysis technology to issue early warnings to companies that fail to conduct pesticide residue detection on time and in accordance with the amount, and issue risk warnings to high-risk vegetable varieties and vegetable supply companies.

It is worth mentioning that the system’s early warning and hierarchical disposal mechanism automatically pushes risk warning information to the corresponding supervisors through mobile phone WeChat, SMS and computer terminals, and supervisors activate the corresponding disposal mechanism according to the actual situation. For edible agricultural products that fail to pass the inspection at each inspection point, they shall be removed from the shelves and destroyed in strict accordance with the requirements of relevant laws and regulations. Depending on the discovery of unqualified products, it will initiate traceability joint law enforcement, promptly issue consumer warnings, and list the product or supplier as a key subject of supervision, and carry out relevant investigations to prevent risks.

Continuously optimize and upgrade to ensure the safety of the people’s tongue

Now, when you walk into all the farmer’s markets in Nanhai District, you can see that the market has a testing room. The staff will conduct a quick inspection of the agricultural products on sale in the testing room every morning.

The testing room is also equipped with a pesticide residue rapid detector, which can detect the result data of pesticide residues in just 15 minutes. The detection data has been seamlessly connected to the Nanhai District Food Safety Risk Detection and Early Warning System in real time, and the data will be uploaded to the District Data Coordination Bureau. Through in-depth analysis of food inspection data in the whole district, the regulatory authorities can intuitively understand the high and frequent risks of food safety in different regions and various fields, and formulate relevant policies in a timely manner to make supervision more targeted and efficient, thereby establishing a region The long-term food safety supervision mechanism effectively guarantees “safety on the tip of the tongue.”

Specifically, the first is to promote comprehensively around the “four bases (machines)”. That is, fund + base + institution + mechanism: one is the fund. The source of input is “district and town government + unit + enterprise”, which ensures the normal operation of the project. The second is the base, which is 1+1000, “1” is the regional bureau headquarters system, and “1000” is the construction of 1,000 inspection points. At present, there are 618 rapid inspection points in use, and the target number is 1,000 by the end of this year. The third is the organization, the establishment of district and town leadership structures and work teams, and the establishment of inspection teams, training and guidance teams, and supervision teams respectively. The fourth is the mechanism to establish a series of working mechanisms, such as the positive handling mechanism of the district and township market supervision and management system, the inspector training and education reward mechanism, and the district bureau’s supervision mechanism (verification and spot check mechanism) over the supervision offices, construction sites, and institutions. )Wait.

The second is to improve the level of data analysis. In terms of the implementation of quick inspection and quick processing, the system generates about 3,600 batches of quick inspection data for edible agricultural products every day. Since the new system was launched on September 23, 2020 to March 28, 2021, a total of 450,694 batches of quick inspection data have been generated and collected. Among them, 4834 batches of positive suspicious samples were detected, with a suspicious rate of 1.1%, and 19.7 tons of edible agricultural products involving positive batches. The follow-up disposal mechanism has been activated for harmless treatment and traceability.

In terms of building the legal inspection database, the current legal inspection data import module in the system has been tested, and the data import is in progress. For the newly generated legal inspection data, it is planned to update once a month; for the past data, it will be gradually collected from near to far in time. At the same time, the legal inspection data will be classified and summarized and the analysis module debugging and analysis will be carried out to extract high risks. Industry, high-risk product information.

Food safety affects thousands of households. In the future, Nanhai District plans to add 382 quick inspection points based on the original 618 quick inspection points for edible agricultural products. By the end of 2021, the total will increase to 1,000, covering all the agricultural markets in the district, most schools, nurseries, and institutions. Unit canteens, some key catering companies, food material distribution associations and supermarkets, etc., continue to optimize the food safety risk detection and early warning system. Through in-depth analysis of the quality detection data of edible agricultural products in the whole district, we can understand the high incidence and frequency of food safety in different regions and various fields. Where the risks are, timely formulation of relevant policies to make supervision more targeted and efficient, so as to establish a long-term monitoring mechanism for regional food safety, open up a new situation in the food safety supervision work in the South China Sea, and effectively guarantee the safety of the people’s tongue.

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

To respond well to this trend but still ensure system safety, the banking industry has made great efforts by applying a series of new technologies such as e-wallets, eKYC, multi-platform digital services, etc. Electronic Customer Identification (eKYC) The online transaction process cannot be perfect if the customer still needs to go to the transaction office to carry out the account opening procedure. Therefore, eKYC (Electronic Customer Identification) is considered a must-have piece in the digital banking picture. Pioneering this application of technology, with the new generation BIDV SmartBanking, customers can complete all registration steps at home, through BIDV’s eKYC system. Users only need to take a photo of their identification, a photo of their face, and the system will check the valid information and open an account for customers to use banking services immediately. BIDV representative – Ms. Nguyen Thi Quynh Giao – Deputy General Director in charge of Retail Banking said: eKYC is a new step in BIDV’s comprehensive digitalization strategy when investing in digital channels, digital processes as well as digital products. This development is also a testament to BIDV’s efforts to better serve customers and bring more convenient digital products. “. In just 2 months since its implementation, BIDV has recorded nearly 200,000 successful registrations via eKYC on SmartBanking. eKYC is an important step in the bank’s digitalization strategy. Cross-platform trading, following individual needs In the increasingly busy life cycle, problems such as remembering passwords, switching transaction devices, balancing revenues and expenditures, etc. also become a nuisance for many customers. Grasping that mindset, many banks are improving their services to offer effective support solutions. In the case of BIDV SmartBanking, this digital bank has expanded the application to include phones, computers, smart watches, smart keyboards, etc., helping users to make transactions anytime, anywhere. through personal devices and at the most convenient time and space. In particular, these devices use uniformly only 1 account name, 1 password for each user, minimizing inconvenience for customers. BIDV SmartBanking has also just launched a new function that allows customers to set up a revenue and expenditure plan (planning revenues, proportioning expenses for living, shopping, saving …) and closely reporting the implementation process. present. This function touches the practical needs of many young customers. Having an overview of expenses will help users monitor their personal finances, thereby balancing money sources, cutting unnecessary expenses, easily accumulating and responding to risks. risk in life. Currently, on mobile application stores, there are also some similar revenue and expenditure management support software, but most of you will have to enter information completely manually and pay to use it, not automatically and built-in on mobile devices. banking applications such as BIDV SmartBanking. Convenient banking applications such as BIDV SmartBanking allow unified login on all devices (Mobile, Laptop, PC, Apple Watch…). Electronic wallet According to a report by IDC, Vietnam has an e-wallet growth rate of 67% in the 2017-2022 period, ranking third in the Asia Pacific region, just behind China and South Korea. According to this report, the demand for e-wallets will continue to increase due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic along with the increasingly strong influence of the Millennials (those born after 1980 to early 2000) and GenZ (those born after 2000) (source). This demand poses a great challenge and is also a rare opportunity for financial institutions to race to break through the rankings. According to a share from BIDV, this banking giant is aiming to create a large-scale service ecosystem for BIDV SmartBanking users. Thanks to that, BIDV SmartBanking customers will be able to use all functions of e-wallets and banking services such as money transfer, savings, loan repayment… on the same application. To develop this ecosystem, BIDV has promoted links with financial institutions, signed cooperation agreements with more than 1,000 suppliers and 32/43 Fintech companies in Vietnam to provide more than 2,000 payment services on e-wallets. and continue to expand the ecosystem in the near future. Through the above examples, it can be seen that in the context of the pandemic, banks are actively turning ‘danger’ into ‘opportunity’, changing the form of product and service provision to catch up with the trend and dominate the market. New markets, new habits, new behaviors. This not only brings benefits to customers, but also promises to help Vietnam’s financial system move closer to global digital technology.

New Zealand has the most expensive housing market in the world. (Source: stuff.co.nz) According to Bloomberg Economics, real estate prices around the world is exploding strongly, from which the warning will form a real estate bubble unprecedented since the 2008 financial crisis. Based on the key indicators used in Bloomberg Economics’ calculations, New Zealand, Canada and Sweden are ranked as the top countries, respectively. Expensive housing market best of the world. Meanwhile, the UK and US are also near the top of the risk charts. Bloomberg Economics economist Niraj Shah says there are multiple factors contributing to the rise in home prices to unprecedented levels worldwide, including record low interest rates, massive fiscal stimulus packages, and massive bailouts. Backup savings can serve as a down payment, limited housing stock and expectations of a strong recovery in the global economy. Besides, the trend of working from home to avoid infection COVID-19 causing more people to need more living space and many governments giving tax incentives to homebuyers also increase the demand to buy houses. According to calculations by Bloomberg Economics, the ratio of price to rent and price to income will help assess the sustainability of housing price increases. Bloomberg Economics analyzes that even as risk indicators rise, with interest rates remaining low, lending standards generally higher than before, and macro-prudential policies in place, the cause led to the real estate market collapse is not clear. Mr. Shah said that in the coming period, it is likely that the real estate market will witness a cooling, not a collapse. As interest rates start to rise and other measures are put in place to protect financial stability, the property market will face an “important test,” Shah said.

Protection of the world’s oceans Hope for the “Blue Economy”

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The seas are at risk from climate change, pollution and overfishing. But gradually a rethink is also beginning in the economy – the protection of the oceans is recognized as a business. From Notker Blechner, tagesschau.de Sometimes an accident can lead to a complete change in life. For example with Emily Penn. The architect and passionate sailor had her aha experience on a boat trip from Great Britain to Australia. “One night all the passengers woke up to a loud bang,” she says. “Our ship had rammed a plastic mountain – in the middle of the ocean, away from any civilization.” Since then, Penn has been committed to protecting the oceans, giving lectures, organizing events and doing research expeditions to find solutions to the fight against the plastic flood in the oceans. Penn is known as the “advocate for the seas”.

Shoes, sunglasses and backpacks made from ocean trash

The marine activist is encouraged by increasing business initiatives against plastic waste pollution in the oceans. Several companies and start-ups have developed methods of making new products from marine litter. Adidas offers shoes and jerseys made from recycled “ocean plastic”. Other manufacturers are making new sunglasses, backpacks and skateboards out of marine plastic waste. Even the Dutchman Boyen Slat, founder of the start-up “Ocean Cleanup”, now sells sunglasses with frames made from recycled ocean plastic. “Ocean Cleanup” collects plastic waste on the open sea with ships. The Italian Giulio Bonazzi has managed to make a special fiber – Econyl – from old fishing nets, which is used for tights and bikinis. Bonazzi calculates that every ton of Econyl saves six tons of carbon dioxide.

Marketing gimmick?

Environmentalists warn against being misled. Products made from ocean plastic are often a marketing gimmick and misleading. In some of them there is hardly any plastic waste from the oceans, according to the WWF. Nevertheless: The fight against the mountains of plastic has now begun in business and politics. The G20 states have announced that they will ban plastic waste from the world’s oceans by 2050. It is currently estimated that around 13 million tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans every year.

14 coastal countries are leading the way in marine protection

The pictures of polluted beaches after tankers leaked like now back in Sri Lanka show how important global marine protection is. A total of 14 countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico and Norway, have come together in a kind of “Ocean Panel” and have committed to sustainably managing their national waters in the future. “For too long we have made the wrong choice between marine protection and production,” admits Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg, co-head of the Ocean Panel.

Danger to the species: A sea turtle that has become entangled in a drifting net. Image: picture alliance / AP Photo According to a study that was published in the journal “Nature” at the end of March, hundreds of millions of CO2 could be saved through marine protection. So far, not even three percent of the world’s oceans have been strictly protected. The study’s authors see the greatest potential in restricting bottom trawling. This controversial fishing method involves ships pulling a net across the ocean floor. The living beings on the ground are destroyed, plants are uprooted and spawning grounds for fish are destroyed. In addition, the agitation of the seabed releases organic carbon compounds and converts them into climate-damaging CO2.

Great potential for CO2 savings

The Ocean Panel has proposed several measures to promote marine and climate protection: In addition to carbon storage in the seabed, the panel recommends sustainable fishing and aquaculture, the expansion of offshore energy in the sea and ocean-compatible transport. According to calculations, this could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by a fifth, trigger investments of over 15 trillion dollars and create 12 million new jobs. Indeed, there is a gradual rethinking of the maritime economy. The International Maritime Organization has mandated stricter sulfur emissions values ​​in 2020. Instead of using heavy fuel oil, the ships now have to run on marine diesel. The only exception: ships with so-called scrubber exhaust gas cleaning systems are still allowed to use heavy fuel oil. Over 350 container and cruise ships as well as tankers have switched to liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG contains no sulfur, hardly any nitrogen oxides and 20 percent less CO2. However, the greenhouse gas methane allegedly escapes. “The liquefied natural gas turns out to be a harmful wrong path,” says Nabu in the meantime. Shore power systems have been put into operation in Rostock-Warnemünde and Hamburg so that cruise ships do not need the ship’s diesel for power supply while they are in port.

“Blue Economy” becomes a billion dollar business

Investors such as the DWS fund company from Deutsche Bank have long been interested in the “blue economy”. According to the WWF, the ocean’s annual “gross sea product” is $ 2.5 trillion. This would make the “blue economy” the eighth largest economy in the world. DWS fund manager Paul Buchwitz predicts that the “blue economy” will grow twice as fast as the established economy by 2030. The “blue economy” includes companies that help to reduce marine pollution and curb ocean acidification – as well as those that deal with the sustainable use of marine resources, ecosystems and sustainable fisheries.

Gallbladder polyps found in the community range from 0.03 to 9% of the population. Fortunately, more than 92% of polyps are benign. Even so, there is still an 8% risk of developing gallbladder cancer that is difficult to treat. Benign gallbladder polyps account for about 92% of cases, including 2 types: true tumors such as adenomas, myomas, lipomas…; pseudotumor such as cholesterol tumor, adenomyoma, inflammatory pseudotumor… Malignant gallbladder polyp accounts for about 8%, including adenocarcinoma, melanoma, cancer metastasis… The danger elements There are many factors that are thought to be related to the formation of gallbladder polyps such as: poor liver function, blood sugar levels, high blood fat, obesity, irregular eating habits, hepatitis virus infection. .. But in fact, there is no research to confirm the exact cause of gallbladder polyp formation. Food has been implicated in gallbladder polyp formation. The disease is mostly benign, but it tends to increase due to inappropriate living and eating habits. There are many favorable factors for the formation of gallbladder polyps such as poor hepatobiliary function, blood sugar levels, high blood fat levels, obesity, hepatitis virus infection, eating habits high in fat, fat, etc. increase the amount of cholesterol in the body. For people with gallbladder polyps, the diet must be frugal, similar to those with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, that is, to reduce bad cholesterol in the blood. Gallbladder polyps are a fairly common disease that can appear at any age, but mainly affects adults. Recognizing signs Clinical signs are often vague, rarely aggressive, only when polyps cause secretion disorders, bile secretion in the gallbladder lumen or gallbladder stones or accompanying cholecystitis. At that time, the patient showed mild pain in the right lower quadrant or epigastrium about 80%, pain often appeared after eating; abdominal bloating, indigestion, nausea and vomiting may occur. The patient usually has no fever and no signs of biliary obstruction. Abdominal examination may show mild pain when pressing the right lower quadrant, most of which do not detect abnormal signs. Examine other organs for comorbidities. Abdominal ultrasound is useful for screening for gallbladder diseases, including gallbladder polyps. Ultrasound allows to identify polyps, location, size and shape of polyps… to help monitor the progress for appropriate treatment. The accurate diagnosis rate of ultrasound for gallbladder polyps is over 90%. Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is indicated in cases of large polyps with risk of malignancy. Gallbladder polyps are cancerous? Usually, 92% of gallbladder polyps are benign (non-cancerous) in nature, so patients do not need surgical intervention to remove the gallbladder. Small polyps less than 1cm (or less than 1.5cm) can only need regular monitoring every 3-6 months without surgery to remove the gallbladder. Polyps larger than 1cm have the potential to progress to cancer, especially those larger than 1.5cm, so cholecystectomy may be recommended to prevent gallbladder cancer growth. According to studies, gallbladder polyps, if identified on ultrasound, are less than 10mm in size, most of which are benign. In addition, the images suggest malignancy when the polyp has spreading legs, irregular shape, and rapid growth. At that time, surgical intervention is indicated to remove the gallbladder. Doctor’s advice Because no probe can accurately diagnose the nature of gallbladder polyps without surgical intervention, the treatment regimen for gallbladder polyps is the same as when the patient is suspected of having gallbladder polyps detected by ultrasound. If there are no symptoms such as pain, fever, etc., you should check again after 6 months or 1 year to confirm. If after that time there is no picture of the polyp, then no intervention is necessary. In case the polyp image is clear, it is necessary to periodically follow up with ultrasound every 6 months if the tumor is larger than 10mm, or there are malignancies detected by blood tests, other investigations or the polyp has had clinical manifestations. such as recurrent fever and pain, early surgery is indicated. Today, with the development of laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a less invasive surgery, less pain and patients recover quickly, with few complications.

Workers give an H9 bird flu vaccine to chicks at a farm in Changfeng district, Anhui province, April 14, 2013. Photo: Reuters. A 41-year-old man in eastern China’s Jiangsu province has been confirmed as the first case of a rare bird flu called H10N3, Beijing’s National Health Commission (NHC) said. The man, a resident of Zhenjiang City, was hospitalized on April 28 and was diagnosed with H10N3 on May 28, the NHC said on June 1, adding that his condition was stable. determined. The NHC did not give details on how the man became infected but said a check of his close contacts found no other cases and the risk of transmission was very low. What does the world know about H10N3? Little is known about this virus, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which appears to be very rare in birds and does not cause serious illness. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that although the source of the patient’s exposure to the H10N3 virus has not been identified and no other cases have been found in the local population, there is still no indication of the disease. person-to-person transmission. However, avian influenza viruses may have little effect on birds but can have much more severe effects in humans, such as the H7N9 strain that killed nearly 300 people in China during the winter of 2016-2017. The WHO says there are only rare cases of human-to-human transmission of the H7N9 virus. What is the risk of H10N3 infection? The risk of further transmission of H10N3 is currently thought to be very low, with experts describing the case as “sporadic”. Such cases occasionally occur in China, where there are large numbers of domestic and wild birds of many species. And with increased surveillance of avian influenza among the population, more and more cases of avian influenza virus infections are occurring. In February, Russia reported its first human case of the highly damaging H5N8 virus on poultry farms across Europe, Russia and East Asia last winter. Authorities said seven people infected with the virus had no symptoms. Experts would be wary of any cluster of H10N3 cases, but for now, a single case is not a cause for concern. The WHO told Reuters in a statement: “As long as avian influenza viruses are circulating in poultry, sporadic human infection of avian influenza is not surprising, it is a living reminder that the threat of an influenza pandemic persists.” According to Filip Claes, regional laboratory coordinator of FAO’s Transboundary Animal Diseases Emergencies Center in the Asia Pacific regional office, only about 160 virus isolates have been reported. for 40 years to 2018. However, influenza viruses can mutate rapidly and mix with other strains circulating on farms or among migratory birds, known as “reclassification,” which means they can produce new strains of the virus. Genetic changes pose a threat of transmission to humans. What more will the world need to know? The genetic sequence of the virus that infects the patient has yet to be published and will be needed to fully assess its risk. Scientists will want to know how easily H10N3 can infect human cells to determine if it could pose a greater risk. For example, the H5N1 variant that first infected humans in 1997 is the most lethal, killing 455 people globally to date. It takes only a few mutations before the H5N1 variant is capable of spreading easily from person to person, said Ben Cowling, a professor at the University of Hong Kong’s School of Public Health. Having the genetic information of the H10N3 variant will help assess whether it is “closer to the virus we should be worried about,” he said.

“I was like a kid on a plane for the first time. I look out the window a lot,” Jakkrit told VICE . Jakkrit isn’t the only one crossing international borders in search of vaccination sites. From Thailand to Mexico and European countries, the rich are booking vacations and vaccinations in the US. Broadcaster Jakkrit vaccinated in Virginia (USA). Photo: Jakkrit Yompayorm. Travel combined with vaccination This is the first time Jakkrit has flown out of Thailand since the pandemic broke out in March 2020. Looking around from his seat, he saw that there weren’t many people on the same flight as him. When the plane took off, the 34-year-old man was not only nervous because he was about to be vaccinated against Covid-19, but also extremely excited about his first foreign trip in a long time. On May 8, he was vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine in Virginia (USA), then stayed for a while. Currently, this vaccine is not available in Thailand. In recent months, the land of the Golden Temple has also struggled to increase vaccination in the country. According to some reports, depending on the state in the US will require or not require identification documents certifying citizenship. According to the Wall Street Journal, Hundreds of Thais are booking “vaccine tours” to the United States – where tourists pay about 2,400 USD/person to spend 10 days in California. This is an attractive option for those who want to combine convalescence with the need for vaccination. Many Thais take advantage of this opportunity to travel and enjoy after a long time sitting at home. Photo: iStock. On May 17, Anucha Burapachaisri, a spokesman for the Thai government, said that authorities are aware that Thai nationals are traveling to Europe and the US for vaccination. “We recommend that any Thai who intends to travel abroad, especially to the EU and the US for vaccinations, should carefully check the country’s immigration regulations and public health measures. that family first”, he shared with VICE . Still, many would rather face the long commute and potential obstacles abroad than wait for a vaccine at home. Bee, a 34-year-old Thai woman, said she decided to go to the US with her friends because she “didn’t know when it was time to get vaccinated” back home. The Golden Temple country currently has the lowest vaccination rate in Southeast Asia – only about 1% of the population has received the vaccine so far. “Moreover, we also need to be able to travel. It sounds crazy, but we really wanted to travel,” she said. Bee’s group of friends plans to depart for Miami (Florida state) at the end of May – where they will receive a free Covid-19 vaccine, and attend a hip-hop music festival with the participation of artists A. $AP Rocky, Travis Scott and Post Malone. Bee said her vaccination appointment has been confirmed. Like broadcaster Jakkrit, she will get the Pfizer vaccine. Tired of waiting Currently, the Golden Temple country is facing a new wave of Covid-19 although the country has successfully prevented the epidemic in 2020 with strict measures such as wearing masks, closing borders and social distancing. As of May 17, the total number of Covid-19 infections reached more than 111,000 people, with 565 deaths Bangkok Post. Vaccination rates in Thailand are currently the lowest in Southeast Asia. Photo: Sakchai Lalit/AP. In the latest wave of infections alone, Thailand recorded an average of 2,000 new positive cases per day – a number many times larger than last year. Many foreign nationals living and working in Thailand also quickly find a way to return to their homeland for the same reason: they do not trust the country’s vaccine deployment plan. Kevin Cummings (66 years old) is one of them. “The shortage of vaccines and jobs in this country compared to the simple vaccination schedule in the US makes us think and consider. We really hope there is a positive signal in Thailand, not worse, but who can predict what?”, he said. As the pandemic continued into its second year, Jakkrit himself was tired of “just hanging around the apartment”. That was the reason why he booked a ticket from Bangkok (Thailand) to the US. After being vaccinated, the male announcer not only felt more relieved, but also encouraged when Thai people went abroad to get vaccinated like him if they had economic conditions. “Vaccines are the only weapon that helps us fight the SARS-CoV-2 virus. But it would be even better if people had the choice to get the vaccine they feel most confident in,” he said.

Duy Son – Ho Chi Minh City Texas Medical Association, USA In essence, SARS-CoV-2 is still transmitted from F0 to F1 and F2 by respiratory droplets in the form of droplets and contact with objects contaminated with the virus. The virus can survive on surfaces such as chair armrests, toilet doorknobs, etc. If we touch, then lift, eyes, nose, mouth, we can be infected with the virus. In particular, new strains of the virus can spread in the air, so in crowded places and closed environments such as bars, discos, and industrial parks, the risk of nCoV infection is very high. According to the scale of the expert group on Covid-19 and the Committee on Infectious Diseases, of the Texas Medical Association, USA, daily living activities are divided into 5 risk groups. In which, going to the bar, karaoke, discotheque, massage; attending religious ceremonies and events > 500 people; to the sports stadium; Attendance at a large concert is ranked as the highest risk of infection (9/10 scale). Going to the movies, going to the amusement park, going to the gym, eating the buffet are also high risk, on a scale of 8/10. Places in the medium-high risk category include: Barbers, restaurants, weddings, funerals, airplanes, soccer fields, and hugging, kissing or shaking hands when meeting friends. The average risk group includes: Having dinner at someone else’s house, having a barbecue, going to the beach, shopping at the mall, camping, working in the office continuously for 1 week, swimming pool, visiting home relatives, friends. Low-medium risk groups include: Going to the market, grocery shopping; go for a walk, walk or bike ride with other people; play golf; two nights in a hotel; sitting in waiting room for medical examination; libraries and museums; walking in crowded places… Activities with the lowest risk of virus infection are: Opening parcels and parcels; buy takeaway food; pump; playing tennis; camp. In the face of the rapid spread of the new strain, the majority of Covid-19 patients have no symptoms, we should protect ourselves by limiting gatherings in crowded places, complying with the 5K regulations of the Ministry of Health. . Vietnameseization: Nhu Y.

Wuhan Institute of Virology, China. Photo: AFP 59 leading biological laboratories in the world The Wuhan Institute of Virology is among the most secure, often referred to as biosafety level 4, or BSL4. Such laboratory facilities are built to operate safely and securely against some of the world’s deadliest viruses and bacteria, which can cause serious diseases for which there is no cure or vaccine. . “There are air-conditioning filtration systems that prevent viruses from escaping through exhaust gases and wastewater, which are treated with chemicals or high temperatures to make sure nothing remains. at,” Gregory Koblentz, director of the Biosafety Program at George Mason University, told AFP. In addition, the researchers themselves are professionally trained and wear protective gear when conducting experiments. There are about 59 such biological laboratories around the world, a report co-led by Mr. Koblentz published this week said. “There are no mandatory international standards for safety, security and accountability standards for diseases,” the report said. Accidents can happen at any time Accidents can sometimes happen in even the world’s top facilities and are even more likely to happen in thousands of lower-end labs. The H1N1 virus – the same type of virus that caused the 1918 pandemic was leaked in 1977 in the Soviet Union and China, and then spread around the world. In 2001, a mentally challenged employee at an American laboratory sent parcels of anthrax spores across the United States, killing five people. Two Chinese researchers were exposed to the SARS virus in 2004 and spread the disease to others, killing one person. Lynn Klotz, a senior scientist at the Centers for Arms Control and Disarmament, has raised the alarm about the threat to the public from such experimental facilities. “Human errors account for more than 70% of errors in laboratories,” the researcher said. Controversy entitled “Strengthening the research function” There are controversies within the US government, which also funds the Wuhan coronavirus research program, and some independent scientists over whether gains of function – GOF) should be conducted. GOF studies focus on tailoring pathogens to make them more infectious, more dangerous, or easier to escape from treatments and vaccines – all with the aim of learning how to cope with them more effectively. This field has been going on for a long time. The debate heated up when, in 2011, two research groups showed that they could make avian influenza viruses more infectious in animals. Harvard epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch told AFP he was concerned that “would create a strain of the virus that, if it infects laboratory workers, not only kills the person but causes a pandemic”. “This study was not requested and does not contribute to the development of drugs or vaccines,” said molecular biologist Richard Ebright of Rutgers University, one of the strongest opponents of the type of research. this said. In 2014, the US government announced it would stop funding such research, but the process was criticized for its lack of transparency and trust. Late last year, a non-profit organization received funding from the US for research “to predict the risk of virus escaping from the laboratory” from corona virus in bats to humans in Wuhan. This week, before a question from Congress, experts Francis Collins and Anthony Fauci of the US National Institutes of Health also denied conducting activities to strengthen research functions.

Hair dye causes unpredictable damage both outside and inside the body. Studies show that more than 5,000 different chemicals are used in hair dye products, which often cause visible harmful effects such as frizz, brittleness, brittleness, or hair loss. Medical experts have also proven that substances in hair dyes such as paraphenylenediamine cause allergies, eczema, asthma, stomach ulcers, skin redness, sun sensitivity and can cause severe poisoning. Additives such as propyleneglycol and isopropyl alcohol are also harmful. Prophylenglycol affects the liver, kidneys, and brain, and isoprophyl alcohol can cause depression and headaches. For people with sensitive skin, dyes can cause irritant dermatitis such as: redness, burning, peeling of the skin, itching, swelling of the scalp, blisters, pustules… According to the International Journal of Cancer, some substances in hair dyes are also considered to be carcinogenic. Specifically, some substances in hair dye can be absorbed into the bloodstream, go to internal organs and can cause bladder cancer, hematopoietic system cancer, brain tumor, etc. Worth mentioning, with floating hair dyes, no labels and not yet certified and tested by regulatory authorities, the harm is much more unpredictable for users. Which solution is safe and effective? However, it is not because of these harmful effects that we are cautious about changing hair color because besides hair dyes with many chemicals, there are still products derived from nature. One of them is Sac Mun silver-coated shampoo that is trusted by many older people and young people alike to improve the condition of gray hair, many dandruff, especially the product is suitable for all ages, effective, safe. completely benign. Sac Mun silver-covered shampoo is extracted from precious herbs that are benign, safe and effective for shiny black hair. Having that advantage is thanks to Sac Mun shampoo which is extracted from 8 precious herbs including Ginseng containing Ginsenoside Rg3 which effectively softens and blackens hair. Besides, Sac Mun also contains Ha Thu O essence to help prevent hair aging, prevent hair loss and also make hair blacker. Produced with modern technology, modern machinery and equipment, and advanced production lines, Sac Mun also contains the essence of Fish Dip, Squid Grass, Black Bamboo, Nettles, Centella Asiatica, Anthurium …, and always holds steady. Tam “says no” to harmful chemicals, does not cause skin irritation and has no side effects. Therefore, when used, Sac Mun does not make the user feel sore on the scalp and does not irritate the scalp, even with the most sensitive skin. Users can completely improve gray hair with only one route of use and can easily see the effect and outstanding difference compared to other products. Hair after washing will be naturally beautiful and shiny black, not fading like chemical dyes. Sac Mun is a genuine product manufactured and distributed in Vietnam. Sac Mun silver-covered shampoo is extracted from natural herbal essences such as Ginseng, Ha Thu O, Dip fish, Squid grass, Black bamboo, Stinging nettle, Gotu kola, passion fruit … The product does not contain harmful chemical ingredients, does not cause skin irritation and has no side effects. Sac Mun shampoo does not make the scalp feel sore and does not irritate the scalp, even with the most sensitive skin types. Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/sacmunquatangtuthiennhien/ Hotline: +0931064444

A malware attack against Commport Communications puts 1 million of Canada Post’s customers at risk of having their personal data exposed. Illustration: VNA A malware attack targeting Commport Communications, one of Canada Post’s providers, has affected 44 of Canada’s largest business customers, Canada Post, Canada’s national postal group, said. Canada Post across the country and nearly a million people are at risk of having their personal data exposed. Commport Communications operates in the field of electronic data exchange, management of shipping declaration data of large parcel delivery businesses. Commport Communications’ systems have access to information such as the names and addresses of senders and recipients when large parcels are shipped. Canada Post said the cyberattack obtained information about delivery activity between July 2016 and March 2019. According to Canada Post, 97% of the information stolen was names and addresses. This attack did not have access to financial information. Canada Post is currently working closely with Commport Communications and has invited external cybersecurity experts to fully investigate and take appropriate action. Canada Post said it proactively notified affected business customers and provided the information and support needed to help them determine next steps. At the same time, the Privacy Commissioner’s Office was notified of the incident.

Viettel IDC’s data centers are granted SOC 1, 2, 3 Type II reports Viettel IDC is the first service provider in Vietnam to be granted 3 types of SOC 1, 2, 3 reports at the highest level (Type II) by Control Case – a world famous independent auditing company. Accordingly, all data center services of Viettel IDC are assessed, risk controlled, ensuring to provide customers with good, reliable, safe and secure services. SOC reporting is an important and mandatory requirement that many large organizations and enterprises around the world require external service providers to ensure the security of their core business systems, to avoid risk problems, revealing important information. Since the beginning of 2020, with the trend of strong investment in Vietnam by large companies in the world, Viettel IDC has received many requests related to the implementation of the commitment to quality and information security of service products. services, fully meeting international standards and practices – things that cannot be expressed in an ordinary cooperation contract. In addition to the existing standards and certificates such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, 27017, PCI-DSS to meet the increasingly strict requirements of customers Viettel IDC started a journey of more than 1 year to deploy solutions, organizations organization until receiving SOC 1,2,3 type II reports. Data Center of Viettel IDC Being a pioneer in Vietnam to receive SOC 1,2,3 type II Control reports is a testament to our pioneering efforts in serving customers and our commitment to always providing the highest quality services. , ensuring the most secure information in accordance with international standards of Viettel IDC.

Representatives of leaders of the Department of Information and Communications and ATALINK Technology Joint Stock Company signed a cooperation agreement to deploy a software system to assess the risk of COVID-19 infection in real time. The software system running online at the domain name thainguyen.atalink.com will support the control of the current status of COVID-19 prevention and control, contributing to shortening 95% of the time to deploy and synthesize reports from businesses ( businesses and governments update online reports daily). Thereby, quickly identifying and zoning businesses with high risk of infection. All data updated on the software will be secured according to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard. According to the cooperation agreement between ATALINK Technology Joint Stock Company and Thai Nguyen province, ATALINK will provide free support for about 6,000 businesses in the province to deploy the software system for a period of 3 years from May 23, 2021 to May 23, 2021. May 23, 2024. In addition, ATALINK will consult and coordinate to deploy technologies and solutions suitable for businesses in the province during the implementation process. Speaking at the reception, Mr. Do Xuan Hoa, Director of the Department of Information and Communications, suggested that ATALINK Technology Joint Stock Company continue to improve the software to match the current state of data of businesses in the province. . At the same time, the Department will advise the Provincial People’s Committee and the Thai Nguyen Provincial Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control to direct the application of the software in the area.

Using a low-quality electric fan contains many risks. Illustration Ms. L (Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi) was urgent, in order to prevent power failure, she chose to buy a rechargeable fan on the online market for 750,000 VND but only used it twice and it broke. After the fan broke, she contacted the online store, they said that because she used the fan in the wrong way, it was broken, the store was not responsible. Similar to the case of Ms. L, Ms. Van Anh residing in (Thuong Cat – Hanoi) also bought an electric fan for 900,000 VND, but it broke after using it for exactly one season. Worth mentioning, in addition to the common rechargeable fans, the current mini-charged fans are also widely sold on the market. Mini electric fans are quite diverse in type, capacity, and function, but they have the common characteristics of low price, only from 20 to 100 thousand VND / unit, compact size, can be easily carried when traveling . Not only is it easy to find and buy in shops, but also on online sales applications, this item is also very popular. Most mini-charged fans are rechargeable via USB or use AA batteries (rabbit batteries), allowing easy charging and replacement. With those utilities, mini-charged fans are currently very popular, especially with students, students or those who often move and work outdoors. According to electrical experts, if you can find a fan with clear origin and strict quality control, the risk of fire and explosion is very low, unless used in the wrong way. However, with cheap products, widely sold, the risk of poor quality electric fans, prone to fire and explosion is very high. Speaking of the risk of using low-quality rechargeable fans, refrigeration repair experts added, there are many cases of buying a rechargeable fan to use for a short time and then not charging or the indicator light is full. But after only a few minutes, it’s all due to buying a poor-quality fan and improperly charging the battery. Besides, in order to increase product prices and deceive buyers, these products are also ordered by stores with Vietnamese packaging from China and sold at many times higher prices. To ensure the most effective and durable use of electric fans, consumers when choosing to buy in addition to choosing large and reputable electronics stores and supermarkets must also pay attention to product brands and brands, see battery capacity. Do not choose a type of electric fan with too many functions because when used it will not achieve the desired effect. (According to Viet Q)

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak worldwide, Vietnam has been one of the countries with high risk of infection and early cases. Thanks to the consistent implementation of epidemic prevention and control measures throughout the political system and the entire people, and the support and cooperation of the international community, up to now, Vietnam is still one of the best countries in the world to fight the epidemic. ranked 214/220 countries with the number of infections, very low. That shows that Vietnam’s strategies so far are completely correct. For example, Vietnam has set a goal of being ready for treatment but also determined to not let many infections happen, avoiding extremely serious consequences. The whole political system and the whole people joined the fight against the epidemic. Vietnam has well performed the “dual task”, both against the epidemic and socio-economic development, the loss is the least compared to the risk. Vietnam’s position has increased thanks to its success in fighting the epidemic. According to Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, in epidemic prevention and control, our country should zone as quickly and neatly as possible when detecting cases, if not yet qualified for identification, it can be wider, but by all means quickly. narrow the zoning; make adjustments in accordance with the situation and capacity of the locality and unit. “We always seriously consider what is not good in epidemic prevention and control to adjust. The Prime Minister, seeing that the epidemic prevention and control discipline is not strict, quickly corrected and reminded”, Deputy Prime Minister said. Regarding the development of a vaccine against Covid-19, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that from the early days of the fight against this pandemic, Vietnam has set a goal of focusing all its efforts on research to produce vaccines. in the country and when the world successfully developed a vaccine, we have tried all ways to negotiate to have the vaccine as soon as possible, injecting the most people. However, due to the scarcity of vaccines, so far, our country has only imported a limited number. The Ministry of Health is very active to get more vaccines, but there will be a larger supply until the end of the year, but it is not enough to create herd immunity, so the whole country still needs to take preventive measures. disease as there is no vaccine. “The Government has assigned localities to prevent and control the epidemic in the spirit of “4 on the spot”, take necessary measures: Actively prepare forces, supplies and equipment for their localities according to the global epidemic scenarios. Based on professional analysis, there are safe anti-epidemic measures and good implementation of “dual goals”, requiring localities to discuss with neighboring provinces when implementing isolation and social distancing. “, the Deputy Prime Minister added. In order to actively prevent and control the epidemic effectively, the Government calls on all people to be aware of their responsibilities to themselves, to their relatives and to the country, and to strictly implement epidemic prevention and control measures; Participate in detecting cases of illegal entry… Step 1: Visit https://www.bluezone.gov.vn or download directly at App Store or CH Play. Step 2: Once downloaded, the application will ask for permission to use Bluetooth to record contact with other Bluezone installed users. If Bluetooth is not open, drag the status bar and turn on Bluetooth; or go to Settings, select Bluetooth and turn it on. Step 3: Once the installation is done, click Scan Around. If someone near you less than 2m has used Bluezone, the application will automatically identify these users and put them in the contact list.

However, just 15 days later, MSC Cruises announced that the MSC Orchestra will sail through the Giudecca Canal, St Mark’s Square and dock in the city center on June 5. Illustration. Source: CNN The ban on cruise ships from central Venice has been repeated over the years. To deal with this problem, the yachts will approach the tourist port near the city centre, pass by St Mark’s Square and then continue along the Giudecca Canal – the area that separates central Venice from the island canal. Giudecca. This wide canal is now the main traffic route for ferries and water taxis. Cruise ships head up the 4km (2.5 mi) canal before turning right to dock at Marittima port west of central Venice. Some argue that the appearance of many yachts is worsening the city’s unique landscape, altering the ecosystem and harming the famous city. The incident that took place in June 2019 is an example. At that time, the MSC Opera cruise ship accidentally crashed into a dock in Venice, causing tourists to flee in chaos. Meanwhile, some other comments said that the cruise industry is bringing 42,000 jobs related to ships and promoting tourism economic development for Italy. “Cruises are extremely important. The Port of Venice is generating income for our city and is seen as a quality income. Travelers who choose to cruise will be willing to spend more and stay in the city. stay in the city longer,” said Mr. Adrea Tomaello – representative of the city of Venice. Venice is Italy’s second-largest port. Visitors here will stay in the city before or after the tour. “Cruise tourism accounts for 3.2% of Italy’s gross domestic product. This sector supports jobs for many city dwellers,” emphasized Mr. Adrea Tomaello. However, in the near future, the city of Venice has not yet taken any measures to overcome the above situation. “The problem exists, that is, there is no solution in the context of Venice falling into a state of serious impact,” said environmental scientist Jane da Mosto.

Jennie (BlackPink) or V (BTS) used to have the nickname “Human Gucci”. However, they are now associated with the name “Human Chanel”. According to Daniel Langer, chief executive officer of lifestyle company Équité, this change could have a big impact on brands reaching younger audiences. Therefore, there is no other way, the brand must have more “wise moves” in making the idol image become associated with them. How to “retain” idols when loyalty is easy to change When Kai (EXO) just released a solo album, Gucci sent him a coffee cart. The Italian fashion house wants their brand ambassadors to be healthy. “Congratulations to Gucci ambassador, Kai. Eat well”, “Gucci fully supports Kai” are two wishes printed on the car. The food cart contains Gucci’s message to Kai. Photo: Lo3ylovely. This simple action seems to implicitly confirm that Kai is an inseparable part of the brand. Deep down, it’s a way for idols to have a hard time turning their backs on them. In 2020 Gucci produced a video with Kai, showing him as someone on a journey of self-discovery. In April, Gucci launched Kai’s first collection. The designs are based on the brand’s signature classic style. The teddy bear – a toy associated with Kai since childhood – is highlighted, symbolizing the gentleness of childhood and the connection between people. “The collection has taken the world by storm. Kai shows fashion acumen. His glamorous style has generated promotion from Seoul (Korea), Shanghai (China), Tokyo (Japan) Copy), New York (USA) to Paris (France)”, SCMP comment. Gucci attracted attention when creating a collection associated with Kai. Photo: Gucci. The hashtag #humangucci is currently trending on many social media platforms due to Kai’s great influence. However, the phrase has been used before to refer to other celebrities who have been associated with the brand. They were wearing Gucci from head to toe. Before Kai, V and Jennie often appeared in Gucci suits. They are even called the “king” and “queen” of the fashion house. After a while, both turned to support Chanel. The admirers favorably gave them the common title “Human Chanel”. Once “Human Gucci”, Jennie is now attached to the nickname “Human Chanel”. Photo: Jennierubyjane. Page Kpopmap wrote: “From sticking with Gucci, V switched to Chanel, making the competition fierce”. Chanel quickly named Jennie as the muse and ambassador for the brand. Since then, Jennie has actively shared her love for the French fashion house on her personal page with 45 million followers. In many of her posts, she carries handbags, Chanel dresses, and other accessories. These images of Jennie have a great impact on Generation Z consumers. This is the audience Chanel wants to reach the most. Kpop superstars are style icons of today’s youth. Therefore, choosing a representative with great style and influence for the brand creates a clear impact on young audiences. This also shows how much influence social media has on luxury brands. Cleverly pleasing Generation Z “However, Jennie’s switch from using Gucci to Chanel also has many potential risks.” SCMP identify. When ambassadors are disloyal or no longer supporting certain brands, it is easy for fans to be skeptical. They will also tend to act on their idols. Which explains why Gucci is now actively promoting Kai to become “Human Gucci”, tying him to his own collections. Gen Z is currently the most influential consumer group for luxury brands. According to experts’ predictions, by 2030, they will also be the number one customer group. Defining “Human Chanel” or “Human Gucci” helps them solidify their choices. Song Hye Kyo, Rosé or Lisa are also characters that are sought after by many brands. Photo: Song Hye Kyo, Rosé, Lisa. Not only is K-pop the most successful music genre of the past, K-pop will also influence the aesthetic of luxury brands over the next decade. This is similar to hip hop that has helped build the style for luxury brands over the past decade. As more brands jump into this race, monikers like “Human Louis Vuitton”, “Human Dior” or “Human Prada” may be on the horizon. “In that case, brands will have to be very cautious because ‘imitation’ may not help to connect with Gen Z. It will take different creative approaches. And I’m sure we will see. many great examples” is Daniel Langer’s warning.

This is the second time this giant predator has been found to have COVID-19 after eight tigers and lions at Bronx Zoo, New York, USA, had similar results in April 2020. According to experts, it is likely that these lions were infected with COVID-19 from people working in the NZP, because more than 25 NZP staff has reportedly been infected with COVID-19 to date. NZP is a 54-hectare zoo, caring for more than 2,000 animals, the most visited place in India today. Because the incident on the NZP had to close and wait until further notice. Lions infected with COVID-19. Viruses can be transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa Many studies have found airborne transmission and animal-to-animal contact, from human to animal, and vice versa. Cats and weasels are the two animals most susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, while dogs are shorter; chickens, pigs and ducks are not infected. ZS-CoV-2 reverse transmission from animals to humans in dogs and cats has been confirmed by genetic analysis of virus strains isolated from domestic animals and domestic animals. Most studies show no clinical symptoms in infected dogs and cats. There is no evidence of animal-to-animal transmission of SARS-CoV-2, although this possibility is not excluded. COVID-19 in mink farms showed both human-to-mink transmission and vice versa. This raises concerns about weasels becoming an unexpected vector for SARS-CoV-2. According to three studies updated by the European Center for Infectious Diseases and Policy (CIDRAP), a high proportion of dogs and cats may have acquired COVID-19 from the owner, and the virus “jumps”. People and weasels go back and forth on farms in the Netherlands. Weasel is the most susceptible animal to SARS-CoV-2. First, a small study conducted by the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. As a result, most dogs and cats may have acquired COVID-19 from their owners, scientific evidence finds antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in their blood. “Testing an animal’s blood after the owner has recovered is the best way to assess human-to-animal transmission because the time it takes to determine the current infection in the pet is narrow. There is sufficient evidence from many studies to recommend that people infected with SARS-CoV-2 should be isolated from humans and animals. Dr. Dorothee Bienzle, University of Guelph, key author. The second study was published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases late September 2020. Scientists in Hong Kong examined respiratory and fecal samples from 50 cats from COVID-19-infected households or their close contacts for SARS-CoV-2 RNA from November 11. 2 to 11/8/2020. 6 out of 50 cats (12%) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 RNA on RT-PCR and the viral genome from a pair of hosts and cats were identical. All cats show no symptoms but have lung abnormalities similar to those found in infected people. The researchers call for broader serological monitoring of cats connected to COVID-19 patients to determine the incidence of human-to-cat transmission. The third study, presented at the ESCMID conference, monitored COVID-19 contamination in 16 mink farms with more than 720,000 animals in the Netherlands. As a result, SARS-CoV-2 was found to have “jumped” back and forth between people and weasels, in the case of animal-to-human transmission or vice versa. Researchers who examined and sequenced the entire genome showed that 66 out of 97 people (67%) who lived or worked on farms were diagnosed with COVID-19 on PCR or a resistance test. can. Currently, COVID-19 is still spreading in farms, despite human efforts, the authors reveal. In order to minimize the risk of transmission of the virus between humans and animals and vice versa, scientists argue that close cooperation between animal health agencies and people is essential for early identification and control of schools. infection with SARS-CoV-2. Cats need to be isolated to prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2. In addition, to avoid transmission of the virus from infected households and pets to livestock, the livestock must be in the same quarantine as applies to humans. Letting your pet roam in a community increases the likelihood of spreading the virus. The original origin of the virus has not been determined yet, so livestock should be strictly managed and all measures are taken according to the veterinary authorities, especially pets in areas where epidemics have occurred. and has been translated. Ngoc Anh ( People / Ejmed / CUE– 5/2021 )

On May 11, the UV index in all provinces and cities across the country was very high. Photo: Thanh Dat / VNA Specifically, in the North, the UV index in Hanoi is at 8.8 – 9.4; Ha Long city (Quang Ninh province) at 7.8-8.4; in Hai Phong city is 7.6 – 9.4 and very high harm from 11-13 hours. In the Central region, the UV index in Da Nang cities is 7.8 – 9.5, Hue (Thua Thien-Hue province) is 7.7-9.6, Hoi An (Quang Nam province) is 7.8 – 9.5 and the same harm is very high. at 11-13 o’clock. For the South, the UV index in Ho Chi Minh City is 7.6 – 9.5, Ca Mau city (Ca Mau province) is 7.7 – 8.8 and the harmful effect is very high from 11-13 hours. In particular, the UV index in Can Tho city was the lowest with a maximum of only 7.7 and high harm at 10 o’clock; in Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa province) is highest when the maximum is 10.1 and the damage is very high from 10-13 hours. It is forecasted that from May 12-14, the UV index in all provinces and cities across the country is at a very high risk of harm, particularly in Ha Long city (May 12), Can Tho ( May 13-14), Ho Chi Minh City and Ca Mau (May 12-14) have a high risk of harm. According to the World Health Organization, the highest UV index is 11+ (too high) with a burn time of 10 minutes of continuous exposure; Index level 8-10 (very high) has a burn time of 25 minutes of continuous exposure. Ultraviolet radiation is a component of sunlight, in which ultraviolet rays A and B (UVA and UVB) can damage the DNA of skin cells. When exposed to too much sunlight, the skin will burn, dry, dull, lose elasticity, create wrinkles, accelerate aging and can cause skin cancer. In addition to its effects on the skin, ultraviolet rays can also cause eye problems. According to doctors, from 10-16 hours is the most intense sun, if not necessary, people should stay out of the street and when on the street should wear clothing that can protect the skin as much as possible, use a hat, hats cover the head, face … so wear a wide-brimmed hat that covers 2/3 of the face; use umbrellas, wear dark, black glasses, and seal the mask. People should choose thick, cross-woven, face-covered masks that are black and dark (90% sunscreen, light-colored masks only work against the sun by 60%). Blue medical masks are only dust-resistant, not sunscreen. In addition, people should use sun protection products with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more to protect the areas of the face, lips, arms, hands …, apply 15-20 minutes before Go out in the sun and reapply if you sweat a lot.

Users need to be cautious before providing personal information on social networks. According to Kaspersky’s “Building our place in the digital reputation economy”, social media users in Southeast Asia have become more aware of online risks. Netizens in Southeast Asia do not want to share identity information, family directly, where they live and work on their personal pages. Up to 76% of survey participants do not want to upload financial information online. This percentage is highest among Baby Boomers (people born two decades after World War II), accounting for 85%. Gen Z – the youngest generation – is the group with the lowest rate at 68%. Judging by the current tendency of young people to be more open to sharing information on cyberspace, Kaspersky believes that this is the main driver of the development of electronic payments in the region. However, this also poses a risk when young users do not pay much attention to information security. To best ensure privacy on social networks, especially financial information and personal data, Kaspersky has made a number of recommendations to users. The first is not to publish travel information, not to disclose too much personal information such as date of birth or workplace in the profile section. You should also not post your home address or phone number on any public forum. Second, you should check automatic positioning settings in posts, don’t share location publicly if it’s not absolutely necessary. Third, you should not participate in the quiz that appears on social networks. Usually, these games silently extract personal information with simple questions. That is the information commonly used in security questions. If you provide too much, hackers can use them to break into online accounts. Fourth, be wary of the contest or winning information, because they pose the risk of disguising fraud. If you share it on social media, you could inadvertently spread malicious code or pave the way for the disclosure of sensitive data. Hackers can take advantage of security holes on mobile devices to steal information. Artwork: BS Raise awareness about mobile device security According to a Kaspersky report, 71% of survey respondents in Southeast Asia use passwords to protect their mobile devices. However, just over half of them check and change privacy settings regularly and have internet security software installed on their devices. In order to keep financial information and personal data on your device safe, you need to take note of the following recommendations. Specifically, the most basic security method is to lock your phone with a password that is difficult to guess and update the system regularly. You absolutely do not jailbreak or root your phone. This can pave the way for hackers to enter the system and install malicious code. You should only use licensed and verified apps and games on reputable app stores. An application capable of remotely erasing data is also recommended, making it easy to erase information in case your phone is stolen.

A new “tourist” destination between the capital has potential risks of unsafety and environmental pollution Witnessing these images, Mr. Cong, an “aboriginal” of Long Bien ward, was upset, shaking his head: “Only when an incident occurred, the other guests knew they were joking with death. Subsidence of sand or indentation of swirling waters is the risk of happening at any time ”. The people’s need for entertainment, entertainment and relaxation during the holidays is very legitimate. In terms of space, the area in the middle of the Red River seems to meet that need; because it is near the center, because there is a cool Red River; There is a large land, open to thousands of square meters, spoiled for playing without “touching” anyone. That’s why the phenomenon happened a long time ago, when there are several hundred and thousands of people every day, vehicles, even motorbikes, cars, just follow the border gates in Long Bien, Bo De, Thach Ban. …to enter. Gathering activities take place from morning to night, even through the night. Then, after each fun, the environmental “disaster” stayed in the middle beach. Not many groups and families consciously clean up garbage before leaving. People put in place. People do not mind… throw garbage into the river. “There used to be local people who had to worry about the polluted landscape in the middle yard and moved out. But that was only the first time, when there were few visitors elsewhere. Now I have … “, Mr. Cong sadly. Bringing the question of the “mixed” pollution above to the Long Bien Ward Committee, we only received a shake of our head. Because, there are no regulations or sanctions to prevent people from going to the beach to gather and play. Having “cornered” all the contingent of ward cadres, grassroots cadres to remind and propagate, just like… salt left the sea. The beach in the middle of the Red River needs to be “saved”, and “saved” as soon as possible! But to whom is that responsibility of the rescue? Once again, the question should be sent to the People’s Committee of Long Bien District, especially when the holidays are approaching April 30, May 1.

Cheap electric fans sell full of network market On the online market, many electric fans are sold for cheap from 190,000 to 250,000 VND. Ms. HG (the owner of an online address that sells electric fans) said that this type of fan is being bought by a lot of people. Ms. HG also confirmed, customers are checked goods before payment. Electric fans for sale spread online market. Screenshots Not just online marketplaces, Cheap electric fans It is also offered for sale on e-commerce floors with prices around 200,000 VND. As described by the seller, the electrically charged fan has a very strong wind power. Accessories included with the fan include charging cord, manual, paper box. Ms. VA (Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi) shared: “In order to prevent the power outage, I ordered an electric fan on the internet market for 250,000 VND. However, it has only been used a few times, it failed”. Charged fans for sale on an e-commerce platform. Screenshots Meanwhile, Mr. KB (Long Bien, Hanoi) bought for more than 700,000 dong only used a broken season. In addition, many types of mini electric fans cost only a few tens of thousands of dong to 100,000 dong. This fan has a compact size, can be convenient to carry on the go. The mini-charged fans mostly use rechargeable batteries via USB or use AA batteries (rabbit batteries), allowing for easy charging and replacement. Risk warning specialist However, according to electrical experts, charged fans have a clear origin, strict quality control, and the risk of fire and explosion is very low, unless used incorrectly. With cheap products, rampant sale, the risk of low-quality electric fans, potentially many risks. Experts say that, in fact, there are many cases of buying an electric fan to use for a short time, the power is not charged or the indicator light is full, but only a few minutes, it is all due to buying poor quality fans and users. the charger is not used correctly. There are even cases where the fan suddenly explodes after 30 minutes of charging. Therefore, to ensure the most effective use of electric fans, consumers should buy at large and reputable electronics stores and supermarkets, but also pay attention to brands, product brands, and see battery capacity. regulations.

Recently, on social networks, there has been a situation of buying and selling clips from camera accounts stolen by bad objects. Depending on the quality of the content, the associations that sell the 18+ clip will collect a fee from 100,000 to 250,000 VND per joining. Not only providing depraved content, some groups also share hacked camera access accounts for a package fee of about 3-4 million VND. The fact that cameras are installed everywhere, the number of cameras is constantly increasing, making data from the camera a source of information targeted by many objects. (Artwork: Internet) According to experts of the National Cyber ​​Security Monitoring Center (NCSC), the Information Security Department, the Ministry of Information and Communications, the sale of account information on social networks is not a new behavior, but it has exported. appeared long ago. However, in the past, normally subjects only sold bank accounts, social networks or accounts containing information such as email, phone number, identity card number … Nowadays, when cameras are installed everywhere, the number is constantly increasing, being a source of information targeted by many audiences, the camera account also becomes “hot goods” on the account trading pages. “This form of purchase is becoming more popular because the number of cameras is increasing. Victims who lost their camera account can be monitored by others through their own camera, ”said the NCSC representative. Many users accidentally revealed the camera system login information According to experts, there are many reasons for the widespread purchase and sale of clips and camera accounts on the network, in part due to regulations and sanctions against acts of buying, selling and distributing personal data. not enough deterrent. Commenting on the reason that the personal camera system is vulnerable to hacker attacks, both subjectively and objectively, NCSC’s representative said: “Subjective is because users accidentally reveal account login information. camera. And objectively, because users use poor quality camera equipment, do not ensure enough information security, leading to the device can be hacked by hackers, thereby getting the login account “. Having the same opinion with the representative of NCSC, a security expert for IoT devices at Viettel Cyber ​​Security, Ha Toan, emphasized: A fundamental reason that makes personal and household cameras easy. Hacker attacks are due to the user’s limited knowledge of using IoT devices or cameras. For example, do not change the default password of the device when it is put into use. According to Toan, another reason is that the camera device of the manufacturer does not have a protection mechanism such as verifying the integrity of the firmware running on the camera device, allowing hackers to buy camera equipment and insert backdoors. (back door – PV) and then sold to the market. “During the work, we also discovered many backdoors allowing remote access in cameras originating in China”, Viettel Cyber ​​Security expert added. Along with that, there are cameras that have vulnerabilities in firmware due to programming errors such as buffer overflow, hardcode login information, logic errors … allowing hackers to exploit to take control of the device. Camera account information can also be revealed because the installation staff deliberately fails to notify the password change during installation or notice the change but does not notice the change of the entire service as mentioned above also includes services RTSP, onVIF. Raise awareness of personal information protection, choose a reputable camera To overcome the widespread situation of buying and selling clips, camera accounts in particular as well as personal information and data, experts say that the Decree on personal data protection should be issued soon and come to life. This draft Decree has regulated heavy fines for violations of personal data protection regulations. “The more penalties for handling violations related to the purchase and sale of personal data will help increase deterrence and reduce the rate of violation”, expert of Vietnam Cyber ​​Security Joint Stock Company (VSEC) Vuong Trong Nhan stated his point of view. But experts also emphasized the limitation in the sense of protecting personal data of users as well as the organization providing services related to user data. Making recommendations to users, VSEC experts advise them to first increase their sense of self-protection by not using the camera manufacturer’s default password, setting a strong password and setting a Private network system is only for indoor security equipment, instead of sharing the same Wi-Fi network. According to representatives of NCSC, individuals and businesses when using cameras need to have strict regulations and decentralization when allowing users to access their camera systems, need to change passwords regularly to avoid in case the login information is known by many people, the risk of leaking is also higher. Emphasizing on the safety factor of the device, experts say that choosing to buy cameras manufactured from major brands, products that have been assessed for information security as well as choose a reputable installation unit. is an effective solution to help users avoid the risk of information insecurity. On the other hand, is it time for camera manufacturers to pay more attention to whether their equipment meets information security requirements?

Illustration. Source: Internet According to the Department of E-Commerce and Digital Economy (Ministry of Industry and Trade), e-commerce has been bringing many opportunities for SMEs to boost sales and save overall transaction costs. Many violations During more than 10 years of establishment and development, the e-commerce industry has recorded rapid and continuous growth. Data from Center for Information Technology and Digital Technology, Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy, in the past 5 years, the number of businesses and individuals selling goods in the e-commerce market has been increasing. The representative of the Department of E-Commerce and Digital Economy, the Ministry of Industry and Trade also said that the strong growth of e-commerce is giving rise to many new problems, including transparency, customer rights assurance, e-commerce management. on social networks or cross-border e-commerce. Many organizations and individuals take advantage of e-commerce activities to trade prohibited goods and services, smuggled goods, counterfeit goods, infringing intellectual property rights, poor quality goods, and limited goods. business restrictions, goods trading with conditions, expired goods, goods of unknown origin, providing false information to deceive consumers … In the long term, e-commerce activities should not be managed in the “fragmented” style, adjusted for each individual platform. Because, the more we try to control specifically each type of platform, the more small and medium technology enterprises will find it difficult to enter the market. According to the Steering Committee of 389 countries, with the explosive development of e-commerce, commercial fraud activities on e-commerce floors have also increased rapidly in both size and number of cases. In recent times, many social networks and e-commerce applications are being exploited by the objects in loopholes in legal regulations and the management of the authorities to smuggle, trade fraud and trade. sales of counterfeit goods. Analyzing more closely, Mr. Phan Trong Dat – Deputy Secretary General of the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC) added, e-commerce trading floors often encounter risks when checking, monitoring and comparing information from suppliers. issuing and controlling the quality of goods (fake goods, counterfeit goods, poor quality goods) Supplier problems arise when the quantity and quality of goods cannot be controlled when it reaches consumers, claims about payment, advertising, and promotion. Consumers may face the risk of fraud, receiving poor quality goods, lack or lack of accurate information about the supplier, risks in payment, delivery … It is necessary to legislate current legal frameworks E-commerce is an inevitable trend today. However, the legal frameworks for e-commerce activities and social networking activities have been built mainly since 2013. But these regulations have not kept up with the trend of development, so far it is only a principle. are causing many difficulties in the application process. E-commerce activities in Vietnam are currently developing very quickly and it is difficult to distinguish e-commerce activities on e-commerce trading floors, e-commerce websites and on social networks because these platforms always have the improvement and addition of functions. function is similar. A research report by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) shows that the trend of using social networks as a marketing and distribution channel has been on the rise in recent years. Social networking platforms such as Facebook, tiktok, and Instagram are now all becoming e-commerce platforms, in addition, there is also a livestream mode to introduce goods directly to consumers. Using these platforms for sales, it is extremely difficult to control the quality of goods. A series of infringement detection cases, arrests of pirated goods, nearly full counterfeit goods were continuously discovered, such as a household warehouse in Ninh Binh with an average of 1,000 orders / day, or a warehouse of cosmetics and clothing in Ba Vi with an average of over 3,000 applications / day … According to the representative of the Market Control Department, the biggest difficulty in detecting and handling cases in the e-commerce environment is to have clear facts, must have buyers and have specific goods. While online transactions and payments are virtual, there are no business locations, making the information management force unable to check immediately. Not to mention, most of the transactions in this form do not have invoices and documents, so the detection and handling work is even more difficult. Therefore, in order to effectively control goods and transactions on e-commerce transactions, according to Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan – Deputy General Director of VCCorp, 5 issues need to be clarified. First, posted goods must be managed to ensure intellectual property rights. Monday, management is entitled to impersonation. Tuesday , because if not managed, the problem of price competition will arise. Wednesday was, how to handle and remove bad news, even when needed, it is possible to extract “profiles” of sellers as well as buyers – data management. Thursday, manage tax obligations for service providers on social networks. In the long term, according to Mr. Tran Dang Quang – Institute for Policy Research and Communication Development (IPS), it is not advisable to manage e-commerce activities in the “fragmented” style, adjusted for each individual platform. Because, the more we try to control specifically each type of platform, the small and medium technology businesses and startups will face a lot of difficulties if they want to enter the market. Meanwhile, large businesses with potential and experience may have many ways to respond to the stringent conditions required by law.

Ultraviolet rays, also known as ultraviolet rays, are rays emitted by the sun whose wavelengths are shorter than visible light and longer than X rays, the wavelengths of UV rays from 10nm to 380nm. Related to human health and based on the UV wavelength are divided into 3 categories: UVA: Wavelength from 380 to 315 nm; UVB: Wavelengths from 315 to 280 nm: UVB rays stimulate the metabolism of Melanin (skin pigmentation), making the skin dark and dull; UVC: Wavelength In addition to the ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun, there are also artificial ultraviolet rays such as those emitted by welding machines, from devices such as computers, phones, and televisions. According to BS. Dang Bich Diep – Stem Cell Research and Application Department, Central Dermatology Hospital said, too much exposure to sunlight will cause sunburns, eye damage such as cataracts, skin aging, If prolonged exposure, accumulation may cause skin cancer. According to BS. Diep, the ultraviolet index or the UV index (ultraviolet rays) is a measure of the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun at a particular place on a particular day. The publication of this index will help people protect against UV rays, as too much exposure to sunlight will cause sunburns, eye damage such as cataracts, skin aging, if prolonged exposure. Long accumulation can cause skin cancer. The most common acute harm to UV ears is sunburn from short-term overexposure, doctors say. In particular, when the peak heat is hot it can cause heatstroke or heatstroke, affecting health. Accumulated UV exposure, or frequent and prolonged exposure to high UV rays, can lead to premature skin aging, especially skin cancer. The time of day that UV rays most easily affect the skin range from 10 to 16 hours depending on the season and region. So, to determine the dangerous UV index by standing in the sun and observing your shadow, if the shade is shorter than the height, it corresponds to the high UV index, now should use sun protection measures. . What to do to limit ultraviolet rays? At this time of prolonged hot weather, BS. Diep recommends that people take proactive measures to protect their bodies from UV damage such as: limiting peak sun exposure (shadow observation rule). When going out in the sun, you need to ensure sun protection measures: use sunscreen (choose a broad spectrum sunscreen that is resistant to UVB (SPF), UVA (PA), (SPF) rays. 30 and above, PA +++) Sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours or after exposure to water to ensure skin protection. You can use a combined sunscreen to protect your skin, UV-protective eyeglasses, wear a hat, and sun-protective clothing. Besides, drink enough water, eat fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition to filtered water, you can add mineral water, vitamin-rich fruit juice …

Xiao Chen’s uncle was a betel nut lover, but died of pharyngeal cancer a few years ago because of a long-term addiction to betel nut consumption. Before his death, Uncle Xiao Chen repeatedly said to his relatives: “You must not eat betel nuts, otherwise the ending will be the same as me.”

As we all know, there are many people in the south who love to eat betel nuts. However, because long-term consumption of betel nuts will increase the risk of cancer, many areas in the south have adopted certain control measures on the sales of betel nuts. However, it seems that the effect of restricting the sales of betel nuts is currently It’s not obvious, and the Blue Whale Financial reporter noticed that betel nut has become a good business in the northern market, and some consumers eat two or three packs a day.

Recently, by visiting the market, Blue Whale Finance reporters discovered that many betel nut companies have already spotted the northern market and spared no effort to lure betel nuts to dealers with high profits. Betel nut has also become one of the most popular categories in Chengdu Sugar and Wine Fair this month. Every betel nut company’s booth was surrounded by people.

It is worth noting that the seemingly unpopular food, with the expansion of the consumer group, has been eaten by many betel nut companies with a scale of tens of billions by betel nut lovers. According to distributors, Hunan Huangye Foods’ annual sales volume has exceeded RMB 10 billion after acquiring the time-honored brand Zhang Xinfa. The scale of the top brand taste king exceeds 20 billion yuan. In terms of the overall industry, some insiders claim that the size of the betel nut industry exceeds 100 billion yuan.

Behind such a large scale, betel nut has gradually spread from the original southern markets such as Hunan and Guangdong to northern provinces and cities such as Henan, Shaanxi, Hebei, and Beijing.

From the perspective of industry insiders, due to population mobility and the sparing efforts of merchants to promote and channel penetration, betel nut products are accelerating their penetration into the northern market, and the market scale continues to expand. The deeper reason behind it is the high profits brought about by the high price of betel nut, which has caused dealers to flock to it. At the same time, the addictive nature of betel nut products has brought a stable consumer base, which in turn allows businesses to have a stable source of income.

However, as a food that is listed as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization along with tobacco, the carcinogenic risk of betel nut has been recognized and issued warnings by more and more authoritative experts or institutions, but it has accelerated development in China. With the trend, more and more people become betel nut enthusiasts, but there is very little control over betel nut products in China. In this case, it is obviously not enough to rely on the reminders of some experts, scholars or organizations. It is urgent for relevant government agencies to intervene to formulate national mandatory standards and laws and regulations to regulate the development of this special industry of 100 billion yuan.

Some people eat two packs a day, and the betel nut business spreads across the country

“At first I ate betel nut for two days, and then one packet a day. Now I eat two or three bags a day. It is very refreshing and feels good. It didn’t take long for me to become addicted. I first ate betel nut for 1.5 yuan each. Later, when the fat brother counted a pack of betel nuts in the factory, he now eats betel nuts worth more than 300 yuan per catty from Zhang Xinfa. The more expensive he eats, the more he eats,” said a betel nut lover.

Originally, betel nut was only popular in my country’s Hunan, Hainan, Fujian, Taiwan and other regions. However, the Blue Whale financial reporter found that in northern regions such as Beijing, Hebei, and Henan, betel nut has become a standard for many retail stores.

In a small store in Chaoyang District, Beijing, there are a variety of mainstream betel nut brands, including Xiangtanpu wolfberry betel nut, Binzhilang probiotic betel nut, Weiwang and Chengtianxia products. The owner told the Blue Whale Financial reporter that there are many consumers who buy betel nuts, and they cannot tell whether they are southerners or northerners. “Many stores in Beijing are selling betel nuts, and they are selling well. It turns out that there are very few products at 5 yuan, 10 yuan and 15 yuan per pack, and they are not enough to eat. Customers all buy 20 yuan and 30 yuan per pack. Some consumers A person can eat two packs of 50 yuan a pack a day, one pack in the morning and one pack in the afternoon.”

In addition to individual shops selling betel nuts, large commercial enterprises are also selling betel nuts. According to many points of Wumart’s shopping platform, many convenience stores of Wumart also sell betel nuts of brands such as Zhang Xinfa.

Not only in Beijing, but also in Zhengzhou, Henan, almost every retail store sells betel nuts, and they are all prominently placed near the checkout counter. In Hebei, some consumers also told Blue Whale Finance reporters that many consumers in their twenties eat betel nuts. This consumer likes to chew on a betel nut with cracked beads after drinking. “It’s very exciting after eating.”

At present, the top companies in the betel nut field, Taste King, Huangye Food’s Zhang Xinfa, and Yellow Crane Tower have all set up distributors in Henan and Hebei, and have opened up investment invitations at some food exhibitions.

At the just-concluded Chengdu Sugar and Wine Fair, the booths of betel nut enterprises also attracted much attention, and there was an endless stream of people negotiating business. A reporter from Blue Whale Finance noticed that the ground of Zhangxin Development Station, a time-honored Hunan company, was covered by packaging of betel nuts. Most of the visitors who came to visit would grab a handful of samples and put them in their bags, and at the same time, open a package and put them in their mouths to try new Taste.

As dealers tried to eat and took samples away, a large blank area even appeared in part of the booth of another company’s Yellow Crane Tower.

Marketing expert Lu Shengzhen observed: “Most people who like to chew betel nuts are truck drivers. The main purpose is to refresh themselves and prevent sleepiness when driving. People who eat betel nuts are mostly overtime workers or groups who seek excitement. These people love betel nuts. The negative effects of stimulus are not well understood or valued. Most stimulus seekers are people in the reverse phase.”

The giant’s annual sales volume is 20 to 30 billion yuan, and the market scale exceeds 100 billion yuan

In fact, many leading companies have already deployed nationwide, and with the expansion of coverage, corporate income and industrial scale have also continued to expand.

Weihua Gong, Marketing Director of Taste King Group, once stated that in 2018, the Hecheng Tianxia betel nut under Taste King continued to sell well in Hunan, Guangdong, Hubei and other provinces, with cumulative sales exceeding 400 million packs. The products cover 415 cities in many provinces including Hunan, Hubei, and Guangdong, as well as Jiangxi, Hainan, Guizhou, etc. The coverage area has doubled from 2017. At the beginning of 2018, Zhang Xinfa also issued the “Zhang Xinfa National Brand Strategy”: Starting from 2018, it will fully enter the national market, and after three years, its stores and products will fully cover the country.

With the increase in the scope of sales, the scale of the betel nut industry is also expanding. Xiangtan City, Hunan Province once proposed to “build a famous cultural city of betel nut in China, expand and strengthen the betel nut industry, and ensure that the sales revenue of the betel nut industry will reach 30 billion yuan in three years and the goal of 50 billion yuan in five years.”

According to Zhu Danpeng, an analyst in the Chinese food industry, with the spread of betel nut sales from Hunan, Hainan, and Guangdong to Henan, Hebei, Shaanxi and other places in the north, the scale of the betel nut industry in China should have exceeded 1,000. 100 million yuan, and it is constantly expanding. The sales scale of the company has repeatedly set new highs, and the annual sales scale of Taste King has exceeded 20 billion yuan. A distributor of Zhang Xinfa also told Blue Whale Finance reporter that Zhang Xinfa’s annual sales volume exceeds 10 billion yuan.

The scale of enterprises tens of billions and the scale of markets of hundreds of billions are already extremely high goals for many food companies. The sales of the three squirrels, the snack food giant, only exceeded 10 billion yuan in 2019, and in 2020 it will fall back to below 10 billion yuan. The scale of China Resources C’estbon, which has a national layout and is supported by central enterprises, is only over 10 billion yuan. Dali Foods has dozens of factories throughout the country, and its annual revenue is only more than 20 billion yuan.

Companies such as Taste King and Zhang Xinfa rely on betel nuts to achieve a scale of more than 10 billion yuan, which is really surprising.

It is worth noting that the data shows that the sales volume of betel nut is still growing at an average annual rate of more than 20%, and the future scale will be very large.

People flow from north to south, product prices are high and profitable, and the industry develops too fast

The rapid development of the betel nut industry is mainly due to the flow of personnel, the high unit price of betel nut and the high profitability, the large investment of enterprises, and its addictive characteristics.

“The rapid development of the betel nut industry in recent years is mainly due to population migration. First, the population of Guangdong, Hunan and other provinces has flowed to the whole country. On the other hand, many people in the north are working in the south and they have accepted the eating habits of the south. Surrounding consumers. Henan people have many workers in many southern provinces, and for a long time, they also chewed betel nuts under the influence of locals. Therefore, Henan has become the first bridgehead for betel nuts to go north.” Zhu Danpeng told reporters.

Another reason is that the high unit price of betel nut products has a large profit margin, which attracts a large number of enterprises and distributors to enter, and promotes the continuous expansion of the market. A consumer in Hunan told a reporter from Blue Whale Finance that in the past few years, the price band of betel nut products was around 5 yuan, but now it has reached more than 20.

It is understood that betel nut has a variety of categories such as medium seeds, upper seeds, grain seeds, research brains, and supreme research brains. At present, the unit price of low-end products is about 15 yuan per package, and high-end products have reached 100 yuan. In October 2020, Taste King launched Hecheng Tianxia high-end betel nut with a single package price of 100 yuan. Prior to this, Taste King also released a single package of 30 yuan and 50 yuan products.

The high price also leaves plenty of room for dealers.

A price list of the Yellow Crane Tower investment policy obtained by a reporter from Blue Whale Finance shows that if a dealer makes a payment of 39,800 yuan, he can purchase a product with a retail price of 10 yuan at a price of 5.3 yuan, which means that the dealer 47% of the profit margin is operating; you can purchase it at a price of 4.3 yuan with a payment of 99,800 yuan, and the profit margin is greater. And the higher the price of a single package, the greater the profit margin. The official franchise information of another brand, Zhang Xinfa, shows that a total investment of about 220,000 yuan in an 80-square-meter specialty store in a fourth-tier city can make a profit of 261,600 yuan in one year.

Regarding this policy, a food distributor told a reporter from Blue Whale Finance: “As long as you dare to do it, the effort is strong enough and you will definitely make money.”

The confidence of the dealer’s words stems from the addictive nature of betel nuts. According to industry insiders, betel nut is a fast-moving product in the fast-moving field. The annual sales of dealers are generally between 50 million and 100 million yuan. The prospect is very broad, and it is developing rapidly, with high profits and large return on investment.

Because of this, the layout of betel nut is getting faster and faster. Some consumers on the Internet said that when they were going to school in Changsha in 2006, they could only buy one or two brands of betel nuts. In 2010, the surrounding betel nuts of the graduate school were already dazzling. When I went to Shanghai on business in 2013, I went to Nanjing on business in 2015, and when I went to Beijing on business in 2017, betel nuts can be bought in big cities.

Lu Shengzhen told the Blue Whale Financial reporter that the manufacturer only talks about the benefits of betel nut, and avoids the harm to it. It is difficult for consumers to know exactly how harmful are areca nuts.

National standards are missing, and industry development urgently needs to be regulated

What is not commensurate with the 100 billion betel nut market is the construction of product standards. At present, the enterprises of Taste King and Zhang Xinfa adopt the local standard of Hunan: DB43/132-2004. Although the standard clearly stipulates specific physical and chemical indicators and other items, it is difficult for local standards to be implemented nationwide.

Due to the lack of standards, there have been fights in various places, and enterprises have suffered. In 2018, in the field of spicy tiao food, there were situations in Henan and Hubei due to the inconsistent local standards for spicy tiao, and Weilong was the most affected.

A person in the food legal profession told the Blue Whale Financial reporter that betel nut is addictive. According to relevant documents, betel nut is also a first-class carcinogen. With the rapid development of betel nut throughout the country, relevant standards and even relevant standards need to be formulated. The laws governing its development.

Many friends around the reporter reported that some relatives and friends regretted the cancer caused by long-term consumption of betel nut.

Nutrition expert Lu Shaofeng believes that betel nut needs a comprehensive understanding. First of all, betel nut is a kind of medicinal material that can refresh the mind. At the same time, betel nut is also a kind of spice, but the usual amount is very small. However, if chewed as a snack for a long time, it is harmful to the body and can lead to addiction. Addiction is mainly due to the alkaloids contained in it, which causes people’s dependence. In addition, chewing betel nut for a long time will also lead to mental dependence. “It feels comfortable to chew in the mouth, and it becomes a habit.”

As far as carcinogenesis is concerned, as early as 2003, the International Center for Cancer Research (IARC), a subsidiary of the World Health Organization (WHO), recognized betel nut as a first-degree carcinogen, that is, a substance that is determined to be carcinogenic to the human body. In the list of carcinogens published by the State Food and Drug Administration in 2017, there are three carcinogens related to betel nut, namely betel nut, tobacco-containing betel nut chew and tobacco-free betel nut chew. Xiangya Hospital of Central South University also conducted a survey in Xiangtan, and found that 66% of betel nut chewers had oral mucosal lesions, while the figure for those who did not chew betel nut was only 1.5%.

In fact, some places have already issued relevant regulations to restrict the development of the betel nut industry. In 1996, Xiamen issued a ban: Those who produce and sell betel nuts in Xiamen shall be ordered by the municipal administrative departments for industry and commerce to stop illegal activities and be fined between 1,000 yuan and 10,000 yuan. Anyone who eats betel nut in violation of the regulations shall be fined from 100 yuan to 1,000 yuan by the municipal administrative departments of health at all levels.

At that time, Xiamen became the only city that banned the production, sale and consumption of betel nuts. However, currently on the Meituan APP, there will be a link to sell the flavor king betel nut in Xiamen.

In 2019, the Hunan Betel Nut Food Industry Association also stopped all betel nut production enterprises in Hunan from all domestic advertising. In 2021, the advertising placement of Xiangtan Shop still appeared in the “Tucao Conference” program.

Some people in the legal profession even believe that betel nut sales should be stopped directly due to the addictive and carcinogenic potential. Lu Shengzhen believes that there is a market for betel nut as long as it cannot be restrained or there are no obvious restrictions. It has a long history of eating, and it has become a folk custom in the South. However, if there are definite side effects, they should be restricted through food supervision as soon as possible to reduce their harmfulness.

Zhu Danpeng believes that from the current point of view, reducing the harmfulness of betel nuts may lead to a change in its taste and loss of the market. Businesses do not have much motivation to do this. However, consumers are still advised to try their best to buy large-brand, high-quality products, which are relatively less harmful.

Celebrity endorsements of financial products must be careful, and financial consumers must treat celebrity endorsements rationally, and effectively guard against financial traps.

On April 22, the Consumer Rights Protection Bureau of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission issued the second issue of 2021 risk warning, reminding financial consumers to treat celebrity endorsements rationally, to “three look and one prevention”, and to effectively prevent financial traps.

The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission stated that when consumers choose financial products or services, they should not blindly believe in celebrity endorsements, and should treat the products or services of “star endorsements” rationally. We must insist on rational investment and value investment. It is not advisable to pursue “quick money” blindly, and we must abandon the concept of getting rich overnight. Be cautious about financial products that promise higher-than-average returns, and don’t believe in false propaganda such as high returns and risk-free.

In recent years, with frequent P2P thunderstorms, many celebrities who have endorsed P2P products have also become the focus of public opinion. There are also endless debates about whether celebrities should be responsible for the endorsed P2P products and whether they should participate in compensation. The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission emphasized this time that celebrities and other public figures should abide by the “PRC Advertising Law” and other laws and regulations, and must not recommend or certify unused products or unreceived services, and must not know or know that advertising is false Still make recommendations and proofs. Before accepting endorsements, it is necessary to check whether the endorsement agency has legal qualifications, and whether the endorsed products and services are true in content and meet regulatory requirements.

Supervisory breakdown of the five common models of celebrity endorsement financial products

In recent years, with the rapid development of network technology, various Internet platforms and wealth management investment products have emerged one after another. Some institutions have invited celebrities to endorse promotion or platforms. Problems such as excessive publicity, promised high returns, and misleading publicity have seriously damaged financial consumption. The legitimate rights and interests of the person.

The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission stated that currently, celebrities endorse a wide variety of Internet platforms or financial products, and there are roughly five common models:

One is to endorse the P2P platform. In recent years, platforms endorsed by celebrities have exploded, causing participants’ funds to be damaged.

The second is to endorse products suspected of illegal fund-raising. For example, the “Zhongjin Group” fund-raising fraud case has caused more than 10,000 investors to suffer capital losses.

The third is to speak for the Internet financial platform. The network platform is more convenient to operate, but it is also prone to problems such as risk warnings and insufficient insurance notification. Consumers should not ignore risk notifications due to celebrity endorsements.

The fourth is for financial products and platforms. For example, “Pan Asia Nonferrous” once invited a scholar to attend an event, using the aura of celebrities to mislead the public in consumption.

The fifth is to endorse certain types of products or the overall brand of bancassurance institutions. For example, celebrities act as bank credit card promotion ambassadors or publicity ambassadors.

In addition, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission proposed that some fans have no bottom line to chase stars, and irrational star-chasing behaviors such as raising funds for celebrities have also been used by criminals, causing some fund-raising chaos. Others use the celebrity effect to over-market and induce over-consumption and over-consumption, which may lead to problems such as excessive debt and violent collection.

The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission emphasized that spokespersons and financial product suppliers should perform their responsibilities in compliance with laws and regulations. On the one hand, financial product suppliers should effectively regulate the financial marketing and publicity activities of their institutions and partners. Market operating entities that have not obtained the corresponding financial business qualifications must not carry out marketing and publicity activities related to the financial business; they must not use fraud or attract others. Marketing and promotion of financial products or financial services in a misunderstood manner; no guarantee promises regarding the future effects, returns or related conditions of the asset management products shall be made, and no explicit or implied guaranteed principal, no risk or guaranteed return shall be made.

On the other hand, celebrities and other public figures should abide by the “Advertising Law of the People’s Republic of China” and other laws and regulations, and must not recommend or certify unused products or unreceived services. Make recommendations and proofs. Before accepting endorsements, it is necessary to check whether the endorsement agency has legal qualifications, and whether the endorsed products and services are true in content and meet regulatory requirements.

Don’t blindly believe in celebrity endorsements, and be careful when you “call” young people

In response to the above-mentioned chaos, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission reminds financial consumers that financial product information is highly asymmetry and professional. If the spokesperson himself does not distinguish the endorsement product qualifications and does not understand the product risks, it may cause misleading publicity risks. Financial consumers should treat celebrity endorsements rationally, not blindly believe in celebrity endorsements, and should rationally treat the products or services of celebrity endorsements, so as to achieve “three look and one prevention” to effectively guard against financial traps.

The so-called “three look and one prevention” mainly include the following four aspects:

The first is to see whether the institution has obtained the corresponding qualifications. The financial industry belongs to the franchise industry, and it is not allowed to operate without a license or to operate financial business beyond the scope.

The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission reminded that consumers should choose formal institutions and formal channels with corresponding financial business qualifications to obtain financial services. You can log on to the website of the financial supervision department and the website of the industry association to inquire about the relevant information of the institution, or verify the qualification of the institution with the local financial supervision unit.

The second is to see whether the product meets its own needs and risk tolerance. When consumers purchase financial products, they must understand important information such as product types, terms, risk levels, notifications and warnings, and choose appropriate financial products based on their own needs and risk tolerance.

“We must insist on rational investment and value investment. It is not advisable to pursue’quick money’ blindly, and we must abandon the concept of getting rich overnight.” The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission emphasized.

The third is to see whether the income is reasonable. Investment and financial management risks and benefits coexist. Consumers should pay attention to whether they disclose risks and benefits truthfully in the face of marketing and promotion to prevent misleading or fraud. Be cautious about financial products that promise higher-than-average returns, and don’t believe in false propaganda such as high returns and risk-free.

The fourth is to prevent excessive borrowing. Look at advertising and publicity such as loan consumption and financial investment rationally, maintain a rational financial concept, and do not blindly follow the trend of consumption, lending and investment.

The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission emphasized that young people, in particular, should be sensible in responding to fan support, borrowing and chasing stars, and beware of financial traps such as illegal fund-raising.

Do a good job in dealing with P2P stock risks in three aspects

In recent years, with frequent P2P thunderstorms, many celebrities who used to endorse P2P products have also become the focus of public opinion. Stars such as Lang Lang, Tang Yan, Wang Han, Du Haitao have “stepped on thunder” as P2P endorsements. There are also endless debates about whether celebrities should be responsible for the P2P products they endorse and whether they should participate in compensation.

According to previous reports from many media, attorney Song Yixin, a partner of Shanghai Hanlian Law Firm, stated on “Tencent News Related Topics” that from the level of legal liability, there are two aspects.

First, if there is fraud in the products (including financial products) and services (including financial services) purchased or consumed by the victim, the victim should undoubtedly be held accountable from three aspects: criminal sanctions, administrative supervision, and civil claims. If there is no fraud in itself , According to the principle of de-rigid redemption, the company can only liquidate the company’s existing assets or even go bankrupt.

Second, if the relevant product has celebrity endorsements, according to the Advertising Law and other laws and regulations, check whether there are any false advertising and publicity, and there are endless and reasonable inspection obligations (as far as the scope of its ability is concerned, such as whether the agency product is legal Approved products, etc.), if not, the celebrity will not bear the responsibility after endorsement. If there is, it depends on the degree of infringement of the false advertisement and decides whether it should bear the responsibility for withdrawing the endorsement fee.

In January this year, the Beijing Chaoyang District Financial Dispute Mediation Center issued an announcement stating that some online lending institutions have hired well-known entertainers and public figures as advertising spokespersons for illegitimate gains, and used their influence to attract investors to buy illegal financial products. The above-mentioned advertising spokesperson failed to fulfill reasonable inspection obligations, made false propaganda, was at fault for the occurrence and expansion of the damage results, and bears inescapable responsibility.

The announcement emphasizes that from now on, please contact the natural person, legal person, or other organization (ie, advertising spokesperson) who has or is still in the P2P online loan advertisements and recommends or certifies related products and services in your own name or image. The center explained related issues and cooperated with the clearing of online loan platforms.

The relevant person in charge of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission recently stated at a press conference of the first quarter of 2021 that the P2P institutions in operation have been cleared, which means that P2P institutions have stopped developing new online lending businesses, and the existing risks have been reduced in an orderly manner. The follow-up is mainly to do a good job in the disposal of existing risks. The next step will be to work hard in several aspects:

The first is to increase the efforts to resolve the risks of normal exits from institutions. First, strengthen monitoring to prevent existing institutions from violating regulations. Secondly, innovate working methods, increase the intensity of asset disposal, comprehensively use a variety of methods to increase the repayment rate of lenders, and in particular, consolidate the main responsibilities of major online lending platforms. At the same time, we are accelerating the promotion of more online lending institutions to access the credit investigation system, intensifying punishment for dishonesty, and severely cracking down on malicious evasion of debt.

The second is to speed up the asset disposal of criminal case filing agencies in accordance with the law, coordinate the public security, judicial and other departments to increase the overall planning for the recovery and disposal of the assets involved in the case, improve the efficiency of case investigation and trial, achieve smooth case handling, and actively respond to the concerns of lenders.

The third is to focus on improving the long-term mechanism of online loan risk supervision. On the one hand, we will strengthen the monitoring of exiting institutions in stock, and at the same time prevent the emergence of P2P-like institutions. On the other hand, at the legislative level, relevant departments are promoting relevant legislation, such as the “Regulations on the Supervision and Management of Non-deposit Lending Organizations” as soon as possible. , Regulations will be promulgated as soon as possible, and continue to improve the long-term supervision mechanism in terms of system construction.

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In a new study published in the journal Acta Astronautica, scientists said, in the future, a dangerous asteroid will plunge itself and collide with Earth. Relatively, an asteroid does not need to be too large to cause severe destruction. One of the simulations in this study is the asteroid 300 meters (1,000 feet) in diameter, the size of six Olympic swimming pools. This is not a large asteroid, but it would still destroy an area of ​​a large city with just the initial impact. An asteroid of this size is possible; as of October 2020, scientists have discovered 9,336 near-Earth object / asteroids (NEO / NEA) that are larger than 140 meters in diameter. Among them, scientists have classified 2,122 as potentially hazardous objects (PHO). So the risks here are not astronomically low – they are more likely to fall to Earth. Scientists say NASA has found that nuclear weapons are “10 to 100 times more effective” in moving asteroids out of a collision course with Earth than alternatives. Non-nuclear, thanks to the much higher energy of fission materials than conventional materials. This energy will apply the asteroid / asteroid an appropriate force to push the asteroids / meteors closer to Earth out of their original orbit. Detonating nuclear weapons to prevent an asteroid / asteroid plunge into Earth is considered optimal and feasible; Source: popularmechanics.com There are two ways to “treat” an asteroid / meteor – disruption or deflection it. In their research, the scientists ran computer simulations to see how it could dislodge the asteroid 300 meters from its flight path toward Earth. Shattering was Armageddon’s solution – hitting the asteroid directly to shatter it into much less damaging pieces. The other way – deflector, is a more “elegant” solution, according to the researchers. This only involves redirecting the entire asteroid so that it doesn’t hit Earth, eliminating the remaining variable left behind by a broken asteroid – debris. When detonating a nucleus near an asteroid, what happens is quite simple – detonating a nuclear device above an asteroid irradiates a certain surface area. Material near the surface melted almost immediately. This small amount of superheated matter then expands out of the asteroid as “blown”, creating a pressure wave in the remaining asteroid. A rocket-like emission pulse is transmitted and the asteroid’s initial velocity is altered, deflecting the asteroid. Nuclear detonation in simulations to change the intensity of its released neutron energy, the scientists found, up to 70% of the deflector action. So if we do this in the real world, the nuclear device will liquefy part of the asteroid’s surface, creating a backlash that alters the asteroid’s orbit. It must be a nuclear device that releases neutrons, not an X-ray emitter, to be as efficient as possible, the researchers said. And while we hope we never have to use those, it’s definitely better if we know in advance that we can.

The Northeastern provinces today also started to have local heat with the highest temperature of over 35 degrees Celsius. In Hanoi, the highest temperature of the day is up to 33 degrees Celsius, it is cloudy but the air is still hot. , the temperature increases rapidly in about 12-16 hours. The heat wave in the North is likely to last until April 25. Immediately after that, the area received 2 consecutive cold air waves. On April 26-28, the weather in Hanoi and the Northern provinces turned cold with large-scale thunderstorms. Photo: Duy Hieu. Specifically, the meteorological agency said early next week, a wave of cold air appears compressing the low pressure trench will cause showers and thunderstorms on a large scale in the North and North Central provinces. On April 26-28, the weather turned cool, but accompanied by extreme thunderstorms. On April 29-30, another cold air appeared, combined with high wind convergence, continued to cause moderate rain, heavy rain for the two areas above. Experts warn that on small rivers and streams in the northern mountainous region, a flood is likely to occur with flood amplitude up to 1-3 m. Flash floods and landslides are likely to occur in the mountainous provinces of the Northwest and North Vietnam. Thus, on the occasion of the holidays April 30 to May 1, the weather in the North is likely to turn badly. It is cold, some places turn cold, accompanied by thunderstorms. According to the forecast page Accuweather , in Hanoi, the lowest recorded temperature in the coming cold wave is 25 degrees Celsius. It will be chilly, with showers and thunderstorms continuously on April 26-28. After that, the rain fell. In Ho Chi Minh City and the Southern provinces, local thunderstorms still appear, focusing on the afternoon and evening. In the last 10 days of April, the Central Highlands and the South had many days of showers and thunderstorms. People need to be on the lookout for cyclones, lightning, hail and strong winds. Meanwhile, the water level upstream of the Mekong River continues to rise with the tide. The meteorological agency said saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta increased gradually and is likely to reach its highest level in the last days of April. On April 23, many places in the Northwest recorded a popular temperature of 35-38 degrees Celsius. The hot sun extended to most of this area and spread down the central provinces. The highest temperature observed during the day is 40 degrees Celsius in Muong La (Son La).

Limit events, activities gather people The epidemic of COVID-19 in the world continues to be complicated, with the number of new cases and deaths still increasing in many countries. Especially in a number of neighboring countries that share a border with our country, the epidemic is booming on a large scale. In the country, although well controlled, the risk of disease outbreaks is always permanent, especially from sources of illegal entry and entry; There has been a situation of negligence, subjectivity, improper implementation, inadequate measures to prevent and control epidemics as prescribed, a phenomenon of fear of vaccination against disease appears. In order to prevent epidemics and protect people’s health, especially in the upcoming big holidays, the Prime Minister asked to continue to limit unnecessary events and activities gathering people. In case of organization, must strictly implement safety measures, in particular, must comply with wearing masks, disinfection … in accordance with regulations. The Prime Minister asked to limit events and activities that gather crowds of people to prevent and control the COVID-19 epidemic. (Illustration) Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of government-attached agencies are responsible for epidemic prevention and control within their management scope. Chairmen of People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities are responsible for the COVID-19 prevention and control in their respective localities; report to the Party Committee at the same level for unified direction. The Minister of Health is responsible for professional direction, proactively advising and proposing interdisciplinary issues, beyond his authority; urge all branches and levels to implement the directions of the Government, the Prime Minister, and the National Steering Committee for the prevention of the COVID-19 epidemic. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, Government-attached agencies, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities drastically direct and inspect and supervise the strict implementation of the 5K requirement of the Ministry of Health. practice, especially wearing mandatory masks in public places, at events with large numbers of people, on public transport. Agencies, units, organizations, enterprises … regularly self-assess the implementation of epidemic prevention and control requirements and measures, update self-assessment results on the anti-epidemic map system. The functional forces regularly inspect and urge the implementation of anti-epidemic measures within and within their management areas, especially at medical establishments, schools, tourist establishments, and establishments. production, markets, supermarkets, airports, bus stations … Strictly handle organizations and individuals that violate epidemic prevention and control; actively updating and completing plans, ready to respond to all situations of translation. When detecting a case, the relevant forces must focus on directing and immediately applying measures to localize, trace and isolate; resolutely not to spread the epidemic on a large scale. The application of measures of social isolation, blockade, and separation must follow the practical and effective motto; ensuring safety, but not letting production and business stall on an excessively necessary scale; minimizing adverse impacts on production, business and people’s life. Tightly manage vaccines, entry into Vietnam The Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Health to allocate and organize vaccination in accordance with the epidemic developments, ensuring absolute safety, not letting overdue vaccines; continue to proactively approach other vaccine sources in the world while focusing on promoting research and development of vaccines in the country. Strengthen proactive screening, testing on a large scale for cases with symptoms of cough, fever, shortness of breath, respiratory tract infections and other cases with high risk of infection in the community. The Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities continue to strictly control immigration activities on border routes. The Ministry of Public Security, the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities continue to intensify activities to review and quickly detect cases of illegal entry in the area, strictly handle immigration cases by law. illegal, especially in the border provinces, especially the southwest border. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Transport, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities, according to their assigned functions and tasks, continue to strictly manage the entry and the way. post-isolation medical isolation and follow-up, and at the same time prepare the necessary elements ready to expand the subjects of entry to suit the epidemic situation in the spirit of development, but must ensure safety. Relevant ministries, agencies, People’s Committees of provinces and cities directly under the Central Government manage and closely monitor establishments to isolate people on entry, to prevent cross-spread and spread of diseases to the community.

Kien Giang urgently built a field hospital – Photo: VOV Accordingly, the Covid-19 epidemic in the world continues to be complicated, with the number of new cases and deaths still increasing in many countries. Especially in a number of neighboring countries that share a border with our country, the epidemic is booming on a large scale. In the country, although well controlled, the risk of disease outbreaks is always permanent, especially from sources of illegal entry and entry; There has been a situation of negligence, subjectivity, improper and incomplete implementation of anti-epidemic measures as prescribed, a phenomenon of fear of vaccination against disease appears. In order to firmly maintain the results of epidemic prevention and control, successfully realize the dual goal, best protect the people’s health, especially in the upcoming big holidays, the Prime Minister requests ministries and agencies to Ministerial-level agencies, Governmental agencies, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities continue to strengthen vigilance against epidemic risks, promote responsibility for leaders, implement drastically, synchronously and effectively epidemic prevention and control measures have been proposed with the motto “active prevention, early detection, fast isolation, effective treatment, complete handling, and prompt stabilization of the situation”. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of government-attached agencies are responsible for epidemic prevention and control under their management. Chairmen of the People’s Committees of provinces and cities directly under the Central Government are responsible for the prevention and control of Covid-19 epidemic in their locality; report to the Party Committee at the same level for unified direction. The Minister of Health is responsible for professional direction, proactively advising and proposing interdisciplinary issues, beyond his authority; urging branches and levels to implement the instructions of the Government, the Prime Minister, and the National Steering Committee for the prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic; to sum up and report the situation and results to the Prime Minister. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, Government-attached agencies, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities drastically direct and inspect and supervise the strict implementation of measures: Strictly complying with the requirements. 5K of the Ministry of Health, especially wearing mandatory masks in public places, at events with a large concentration of people, on public transport. Agencies, units, organizations, enterprises … regularly self-assess the implementation of epidemic prevention and control requirements and measures, update self-assessment results on the anti-epidemic map system. Regularly inspect and urge the implementation of anti-epidemic measures within and within the management area, especially at medical establishments, schools, tourist establishments, production establishments, markets, supermarket, airport, bus station …; strictly handle organizations and individuals that violate epidemic prevention and control. Proactively update and complete the plans ready to respond to all situations of translation. If a case is detected, it must focus on directing and immediately applying measures to localize, trace and isolate; resolutely not to spread the epidemic on a large scale. The application of measures of social isolation, blockade, and separation must follow the practical and effective motto; ensuring safety, but not letting production and business stall on an excessively necessary scale; minimizing adverse impacts on production, business and people’s life. Continue to limit unnecessary events and activities that gather people; In case of organization, must strictly implement safety measures, in particular, must comply with wearing a mask, disinfection … in accordance with regulations. The Prime Minister asked the Ministry of Health to review and complete plans for epidemic prevention and control on a national scale, ready to respond to every epidemic situation. Review and complete appropriate anti-epidemic measures in the new situation, guide safety measures in events and activities with a large concentration of people, at facilities that are frequently crowded. people. The Ministry of Health urgently implemented the Government’s resolution on the purchase and use of Covid-19 vaccines; distribute and organize vaccination in accordance with the situation of epidemic developments, ensure absolute safety, prevent overdue vaccines. Continue to proactively approach other vaccine sources in the world, and at the same time focus on strengthening vaccine research and development in the country. At the same time, strengthening proactive screening, testing on a large scale for cases with symptoms of cough, fever, difficulty breathing, respiratory tract inflammation and other cases with high risk of infection in the community. Ministries: National Defense, Public Security, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities continue to strictly control immigration activities on border lines. In particular, the Ministry of Public Security, the People’s Committee of provinces and centrally-run cities continue to strengthen activities to review and quickly detect cases of illegal entry in the area, strictly handle entry cases by law. illegal, especially in the border provinces, especially the southwest border. Ministries: Foreign Affairs, Public Security, National Defense, Health, Transport, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities, according to their assigned functions and tasks, continue to strictly manage entry, isolation, post-isolation medical supervision, at the same time prepare the necessary elements ready to expand the subjects of entry to suit the epidemic situation in the spirit of development but ensure safety. Relevant ministries, agencies, the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities manage and closely monitor establishments to isolate people on entry, to prevent cross-spread and epidemic spread to the community.

The maximum UV index in many provinces and cities is very high on April 24. Photo: Thanh Dat – VNA Specifically, the maximum UV index in Hai Phong city was at 8.3; Hue city (Thua Thien – Hue) at 9.4; Danang city at 8.5; Hoi An city (Quang Nam) at 9.4; Ca Mau city (Ca Mau) at 9.4; Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa) and Ho Chi Minh City at 11-12 hours, the UV index is forecast to reach an alarming level of 9.9 – the highest in the country. In the next 3 days (from April 25-27), the UV index in the northern provinces and cities is forecasted to be at high risk of harm. With provinces and cities in the Central and the South, this index is all popular at a level with a very high risk of harm; Only Hue city (Thua Thien – Hue), Da Nang, Can Tho and Ca Mau (Ca Mau) on April 27 had a high risk of harm. On April 24, the maximum heat index in Hanoi, Ha Long City (Quang Ninh), Da Nang, Quy Nhon City (Binh Dinh), and Ho Chi Minh City was 32-41. special caution. In particular, the maximum heat index in Ha Tinh at 41-54 is dangerous. People are more likely to suffer from heatstroke, heat exhaustion, or even heat shock if exposed to hot sun or prolonged physical activity. The maximum heat index is an index that combines the temperature and relative humidity of the air in the shaded areas to determine the equivalent temperature perceived by humans. According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the maximum heat index below 27 is safe, from 27-32 is a cautious level; 32-41 levels are of extreme caution, which can cause fatigue if people maintain direct exposure to the hot sun or prolonged physical activity. The maximum heat index in Ha Tinh at 41-54 is dangerous; if it is above 54, it is extremely dangerous.

People wear masks, wear outfits to avoid sunlight when in traffic. (Photo: Thanh Dat / VNA) According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting On April 24, the provinces and cities in the North all had the highest UV index of the day, except for Ha Long and Hanoi (yes UV index the highest is average and high at 4.5-7.1). Specifically, the maximum UV index in Hai Phong city was at 8.3; Hue city (Thua Thien-Hue) at 9.4; Da Nang city was at 8.5; Hoi An city (Quang Nam) at 9.4; Ca Mau city (Ca Mau) at 9.4; Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa) and Ho Chi Minh City at 11-12 hours, the UV index is forecast to reach an alert level of 9.9 – the highest in the country. In the next 3 days (from April 25-27), the UV index in the northern provinces and cities is forecasted to be at a high risk of harm. With provinces and cities in the Central and the South, this index is popular at a level with a very high risk of harm; Only Hue city (Thua Thien-Hue), Da Nang, Can Tho and Ca Mau (Ca Mau) on April 27 had a high risk of harm. On April 24, the maximum heat index in Hanoi, Ha Long City (Quang Ninh), Da Nang, Quy Nhon City (Binh Dinh), and Ho Chi Minh City was 32-41. special caution. In particular, the maximum heat index in Ha Tinh at 41-54 is dangerous. People are likely to suffer Sun stroke , heat exhaustion, may even suffer heat shock if exposed to heat or prolonged physical activity. The maximum heat index is an index that combines the temperature and relative humidity of the air in the shaded areas to determine the equivalent temperature perceived by humans. According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the maximum heat index below 27 is safe, from 27-32 is a cautious level; 32-41 levels are of extreme caution, which can cause fatigue if people maintain direct exposure to the hot sun or prolonged physical activity. The maximum heat index in Ha Tinh at 41-54 is dangerous; if it is above 54, it is extremely dangerous.

However, scientists in the UK have linked the consumption of red meat, such as beef, lamb and pork, to impaired heart function, including smaller ventricles, poor heart function, and arteries. harder. The scientists studied nearly 20,000 people, and found that high consumption of red and processed meat was linked to three different cardiovascular health conditions. Processed meats, such as sausages and bacon, are those that have been preserved by smoked or salted, processed or added chemical preservatives. There is some evidence that red meat alters gut microbiota, leading to higher levels of certain metabolites in the blood, which in turn is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. Previous studies have shown a link between high consumption of red and processed meats, which may increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease. Hamburger lovers may have to consider switching to a variety of plant-based alternatives that are now more common on supermarket shelves, as well as better for the environment. Last month, a team of researchers from Canada linked the risks of cardiovascular disease, like heart attack and stroke, to the consumption of processed meat. Additionally, a 2018 study found that regular consumption of red meat could increase the levels of chemicals that cause cardiovascular disease by more than 10 times. Study author Dr Zahra Raisi-Estabragh of Queen Mary University, London, said: “Previous studies have shown a link between high consumption of red meat and an increased risk of heart attack or death. died from heart disease. We examined the relationship between meat consumption and cardiovascular health imaging measures for the first time. This may help us understand the underlying mechanism of the previously observed association with cardiovascular disease ”. The long-term study investigating the contribution of genes and the environment to the development of health problems included 19,408 participants from UK Biobank. The researchers examined the association between self-reporting of red meat and processed meat consumption and heart anatomy and function. Three types of heart health measures were analyzed, one of which is blood vessel elasticity, a marker of good health. The analysis is adjusted for other factors that may affect the association, including age, sex, education, smoking, alcohol, exercise, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and only body mass number (BMI). The researchers found that high consumption of red and processed meats was associated with a decrease in cardiovascular health indicators of all the measures studied. People who eat more meat have smaller ventricles, poor heart function, and stiffer arteries, all of which are signs of poor heart health. Specifically, people who eat more meat have smaller ventricles, poor heart function, and stiffer arteries, all of which are signs of poor heart health. For comparison, the researchers also examined the relationships between heart-imaging measurements and eating oily fish, which is known to be good for heart health. They found that as the consumption of oily fish increased, heart function improved and the arteries more elastic. Dr Raisi-Estabragh said: “The findings support previous observations of the association between red meat consumption and processed meat and heart disease, and provide an understanding of heart structure and function. , blood vessel. It is thought that these factors may be the reason for the observed association between red meat and heart disease. For example, maybe eating more red meat leads to increased cholesterol in the blood and this in turn causes heart disease. Our research shows that these factors play a role in the relationship between meat intake and heart health, but they are not all. The study did not look at replacement mechanisms, the authors note, and admitted that it does not actually cause cardiac dysfunction. “This is an observational study and cannot assume the cause, but overall, it seems plausible that people limit their intake of red and processed meats for cardiovascular health reasons,” said Dr. Raisi-. Estabragh said. The research is being presented at the ESC 2021 Preventive Cardiovascular Conference, an online scientific conference of the European Heart Association (ESC). Dr. Shireen Kassam, a hematologist and senior lecturer at King’s College Hospital, who was not involved in the study, said observational data valuable for several decades indicate eating red and processed meats. increased risk of development and death from coronary heart disease and heart disease. “It’s no surprise that participants who consumed the most meat had evidence of impaired heart function and blood vessels,” she said. Research confirms that we must avoid questioning the role of red and processed meat in the diet and act on these research findings. By focusing on effective public health messages to assist people in eliminating these foods from their diet and replacing them with healthier plant protein sources. This will not only improve human health but also benefit the environment. Huong Giang (Source: dailymail)

Kia Seltos in the US and Vietnam use different engines – Photo: Autoblog. Kia North America is conducting a mass recall of Seltos vehicles to prevent the risk of fire. However, the entire number of Kia Seltos cars included in the recall is equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI petrol engine. Meanwhile, Seltos in Vietnam market uses two petrol engine options of 1.4 Turbo and 1.6L. Therefore, there is no contact between vehicles in the market during this recall, the Kia Motors statement stated. On April 13, the US Road Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the Seltos recall program carried out by Kia Motors in North America, with a very large volume. The above information immediately affected car owners outside the US market, including Vietnam. Kia Motors also quickly released a statement clarifying the market areas related to the recalled Seltos, along with a description of the fault that caused the car to face a fire risk. Accordingly, the oil rings in the engine have not been fabricated, heat treatment in accordance with standards causes abrasion, causing the cylinder lining to be scratched, causing oil to enter the combustion chamber, leading to Lack of oil and could cause the vehicle to stall and face the risk of fire. Speaking to the Transport Magazine, Mr. Tran Viet Hung – Deputy Director of Communications Thaco confirmed that the program to recall Seltos cars in the US according to the announcement of Kia Motors on April 13 does not affect vehicles manufactured and distributed by Thaco. distribution in the Vietnamese market. Thaco is still in close contact with Kia Motors and closely following this issue to ensure absolute safety for vehicles sold to the market.

People in the Eastern Hemisphere can observe Apophis without binoculars by 2029. Exclude from the risk Asteroid 99942 Apophis was discovered in 2004. Apophis was quickly identified as one of the most dangerous asteroids that can impact Earth. However, that impact rating changed as astronomers tracked Apophis and its orbit. Now, results from a new radar observation campaign combined with accurate orbital analysis have helped astronomers conclude that Apophis poses no risk of impacting our planet in the least. at most a century. About 340 meters across, Apophis is quickly known to be an asteroid that could pose a serious threat to Earth. At that time, astronomers predicted that this asteroid would come close to Earth by 2029. Thanks to additional observations of a near-Earth object (NEO), the risk of impact by 2029 has since been eliminated. The scientists then also ruled out the potential impact risk posed by another close approach in 2036. However, a small chance of impact by 2068 is thought to still exist. When Apophis moved away from Earth on March 5, astronomers had an opportunity to use the radar observations vigorously. As a result, it helps refine estimates of the orbits of asteroids around the Sun with extremely high accuracy. Thus, scientists can confidently eliminate all risks of collision by 2068 and much later. “An impact in 2068 is no longer in NASA,” said Davide Farnocchia of the Center for Near-Earth Objects Research (CNEOS) managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California (USA). possibilities could happen again. Our calculations do not show any risk of impact for at least the next 100 years ”. Mr. Farnocchia mentioned the Sentry Risk Impact Table. Maintained by CNEOS, this table holds information about some asteroids whose orbits bring them so close to Earth that the impact cannot be ruled out. With recent findings, the Risk Impact Table no longer includes Apophis. Optical telescopes and ground radars help characterize every orbit of objects near Earth. As a result, scientists can improve long-term risk assessment. CNEOS calculated a high-precision orbit to support NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office. Apophis is no longer a threat to Earth. Opportunity to “follow” Apophis Apophis is the size of three soccer fields, weighing 27 million tons. If it collided with Earth, it would cause an explosion that was equivalent to 880 million tons of TNT. This power could destroy a country of mid-size. Its impact with the Earth will be 65,000 times stronger than the atomic bomb that once fell on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. The impact hole it left could be 518m deep. To achieve new Apophis calculations, astronomers used 70 m radio antennas at the Deep Space Network’s Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California. As a result, they were able to accurately track Apophis’ movements. “Apophis used to be close to Earth, but it still has nearly 10.6 million miles (17 million km) to go. Despite this, we were able to obtain extremely accurate information about the distance of Apophis with an accuracy of about 150 m. This campaign helps us eliminate the impact of risk and a great scientific opportunity, ”said JPL scientist Marina Brozovic – who led the radar campaign. Goldstone also partnered with the 100-meter-long Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia to allow Apophis to be photographed. Goldstone transmits while Green Bank receives – experiment that doubles the strength of the received signal. Although the Apophis radar image appears in pixels, the image has a resolution of 38.75 m per pixel. This is a remarkable resolution, considering whether the asteroid is 17 million kilometers away, or about 44 times the Earth-Moon distance. As the radar team analyzes more data, they also hope to learn more about the asteroid’s shape. Previous radar observations have shown that Apophis has a “double layer”, or peanut-like appearance. This is a relatively common shape among asteroids near Earth that are greater than 660 feet (200 m) in diameter. Astronomers are also working to better understand Apophis’ rotation speed and the asteroid axis orbit. On April 13, 2029, the Apophis asteroids will cross less than 20 thousand miles (32 thousand kilometers) from the surface to closer to Earth than the distance of geotechnical asynchronous satellites. On that close 2029 approach, terrestrial observers in the Eastern hemisphere could witness Apophis without the aid of a telescope or binoculars. This is also an unprecedented opportunity for astronomers to get a close-up look at a monument in the Solar System. In particular, now, Apophis is just a scientific curiosity, instead of a danger to our planet. “When I first started learning about asteroids after college, Apophis was a malformed child among dangerous asteroids,” said Mr. Farnocchia. There is a certain sense of satisfaction to see it removed from the list of risks. We are looking forward to knowledge that we can explore in its up-close by 2029 ”.

“This tuning is better for the current, unpredictable and ever-evolving threat of Covid-19. We continue to recommend that US citizens reconsider traveling abroad and postpone trips if possible, ”the ministry wrote in an email. In a media statement, the agency said the change does not “imply an assessment of the current health situation in a particular country”, but rather an advice for US citizens, in addition to information from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). America warns people not to move to 80% of the countries of the world. Photo: Reuters. In addition to reflecting on travel health notices issued by the CDC, US State Department advisers are looking at logistical factors, such as travel restrictions for US citizens. If the passenger decides to go to the countries with a level 4 warning, the State Department recommends that they carefully read the information about the risks of arrival. The warning comes as the number of US passengers continues to increase and many countries around the world begin to open their borders to Americans. On April 19, Greece started to allow US citizens to re-enter if they have a negative test certificate for the virus or have been vaccinated. United Airlines has also announced new flights to Greece, Iceland and Croatia, starting in July. Earlier this month, the CDC said fully vaccinated people could move, and the risk this group poses is quite low. Even so, the agency said it still discourages movement as the number of new Covid-19 infections is still increasing in the US and globally. On its website, the agency recommends that residents postpone international trips until everyone is fully vaccinated. The agency warned: “Passengers who are fully vaccinated are less likely to become infected and spread Covid-19. However, international migration is still potentially risky and even fully immunized people are at risk of catching new virus strains and spreading them to the community ”.

The Mars expedition can last at least 3 years. Brain structure effect The missions that bring humans to Mars are considered to be a major leap in space exploration. NASA has a goal of sending people to Mars by 2030. However, a trip to Mars is not the same as taking a flight to New York. Because space is an extremely harsh environment for human life, including the lack of gravity and harmful radiation, as well as isolation and lack of day or night. Missions to Mars will require more astronauts physically and mentally than man-made journeys in 60 years of space exploration. A flight to Mars and back will take about 14 months. Meanwhile, the actual exploration mission will last at least 3 years. Maintaining good cognition and effective teamwork are the prerequisites for the safe and successful outcomes of these tasks. However, a new study published in the journal Frontiers of Physiology found that the lack of gravity during such missions can have negative effects on cognitive skills, as well as emotions. of the astronauts. Since the first space missions, it is clear that exposure to a “microgravity” (weightless) environment leads to drastic changes in the human body. This includes changes in the cardiovascular, skeletal and nervous systems. On Earth, we discover gravity with the aid of our eyesight and various organs, including those in the inner ear. When our heads are upright, the hearing stones in the vestibular system are perfectly balanced by a viscous liquid. However, as we move the head, gravity causes the liquid to move with it. This activates signals to the brain that our heads have changed positions. In space, this process is no longer active. Space flight can even bring about adverse changes to the brain structure of astronauts. Changes in brain structure were observed in astronauts after they returned from the International Space Station (ISS). The scientists found that in these astronauts, the brain physically moves inside the skull and reduces the ability to connect between regions of the brain layer, the cortex and the inner regions. Emotional perception is extremely important to astronauts. Difficulty recognizing other people’s feelings The acumen and quick thinking of astronauts are essential elements in a space mission. So is the ability to accurately “read” each other’s emotional expressions. Because, they have to spend a lot of time sitting together in a small space. Therefore, it is recommended that space agencies consider training, as well as psychological support for astronauts before the flight, to minimize this risk. To date, how these changes affect behavior is not concretely understood. However, scientists are getting closer to the answer. Because, they realize, astronauts can be disoriented, disturbed perception, balance disorders and motion sickness. However, such findings are often made based on a small group of people. New NASA-backed research has explored the effect of microgravity on cognitive performance. However, 24 study participants were not sent to space. Instead, the scientists asked these people to lie in bed. This is because the effect of a certain type of bed rest is similar to that of microgravity. Therefore, scientists have repeatedly applied this method in research. When we are upright, the body and hearing stones in the vestibular system are in the same direction as gravity. Meanwhile, the moment of lying down, the body and hearing stones are perpendicular to each other. Therefore, study participants had to lie on their back at an angle of 6 degrees, their head lower than their body. They were asked not to change their position for almost two months. At the same time, the participants also routinely perform a series of cognitive missions designed for astronauts and related to space flight. As a result, it helps to evaluate their spatial orientation, memory, risk-taking behavior and understanding of their feelings about others. The results showed that the cognitive speed of these people slowed a bit but remained reliable in tasks related to sensory and motor skills. This seems to be consistent with reported changes in brain tissue density across “motor sensory regions”. These are the main motor and sensory regions of the brain, helping to process sensory input and movement, observed after a person has flown into space. Participants also had difficulty recognizing emotions when looking at people’s faces. Adjusting to changes in gravity takes time and effort. While performance on most cognitive tasks initially decreased, after about 60 days, the participants remained unchanged throughout the test. However, their ability to perceive emotions continued to deteriorate. In fact, the participants became inclined toward negative emotions. They are more likely to recognize another person’s expression as angry and have a hard time explaining how happy or normal the other person is.

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Author | Jiang Li

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On the morning of April 15, the 27th National Cancer Prevention and Treatment Publicity Week (hereinafter referred to as Publicity Week) was officially launched in Beijing. Sohu Health learned that the theme of this year’s publicity week is “Healthy Chinese Health Home-Caring for Life, Scientifically Preventing Cancer”, and the importance of the family in preventing cancer and fighting cancer has been emphasized unprecedentedly.

“Family is an important environment and factor for cancer risk generation and development.” He Jie, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, director of the National Cancer Center, and president of the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, pointed out that research shows that family support is a prerequisite for effective cancer prevention and management. About two-thirds of cancer risk factors are closely related to family life. Family members have the same genetic background and develop common diet and behavior patterns in a long-term common life.

What are the risk factors for cancer in family life? According to Zhao Dongbing, chief physician of the Department of Pancreatic and Stomach Surgery, Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, long-term unhealthy diet, smoking and alcoholism, lack of exercise, and discordant family atmosphere may all become predisposing factors for cancer.

The “Guidelines for Family Cancer Prevention” issued at the launching ceremony pointed out that by changing bad lifestyles, about 45% of cancers in my country can be effectively prevented.

“Pay close attention to the danger signs sent by the body.” Zhao Dongbing pointed out that the so-called danger signs are symptoms that are different from the previous ones. Family members should remind each other and seek medical attention in time.

Ms. Sun Guilan, an anti-cancer star who has struggled with breast cancer for more than 20 years, and her sister shared their experience of fighting cancer together: “When I was diagnosed with breast cancer that year, my whole person lost the courage to live. With the persuasion and company of my family, Under the meticulous treatment of the medical staff, I lived a healthy life for another 26 years. My sister was also diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 and has recovered for 21 years. Now, our sisters are engaged in the work of anti-cancer volunteers. Not only has it become the backbone of one’s own family, it has also become the “family” of many cancer patients. The facts tell us that the support of family members is a strong backing for the recovery of cancer patients.”

10 academicians cheered for the National Cancer Prevention and Control Promotion Week and jointly issued related initiatives. The role of the family in cancer prevention and cancer prevention cannot be ignored. As Academician He Jie said: “Tighten the family’s “cancer prevention” and find the right entry point, strengthen health education, and guide and supervise family members to change bad things. Living habits and the further popularization of a healthy lifestyle are the first gateway to cancer invasion.”

On March 26, the maximum UV index in the provinces and cities from the Central to the South reached a very high level of harm. Artwork: Thanh Vu / TTXVN Forecast, at 12 o’clock on March 26, Hue city (Thua Thien – Hue) has UV index of 9.6, Da Nang city has index of 9.9, Hoi An city (Quang Nam) has index. 9.7, Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa) has 9.1, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho City both have 8.0, and Ca Mau City (Ca Mau) has 9.8. From March 27-29, the cities of Ha Long (Quang Ninh), Hai Phong and Hanoi have mainly UV indexes reaching the threshold of high risk of harm (July 6), while cities in the In the Central Central region to the South, the UV index reached the threshold of very high harm risk (9-11). On the scale of the UV index, 3-5 is average, 6-7 is high, 8-10 is very high, above 10.5 is exceptionally high, very dangerous. UV rays can penetrate clouds and windows, if the skin is exposed to direct sunlight for 25 minutes when the UV index is at a very high threshold, it will cause burns. UV rays are essentially thermal radiation that is harmful to the human body. UV rays are most affected by direct contact with the skin and eye surfaces, causing serious long-term problems. In the eyes, regular exposure to UV rays can lead to corneal inflammation, red eye pain, cataracts, and retinal damage. Skin, if constantly exposed to the sun without protection, UV rays will attack the dermis, making the skin darker (the phenomenon of tanning). In addition, intense sunlight causes the skin to rapidly age, create wrinkles, damage and even lead to skin cancer. When walking on the street, people can use anti-UV glasses to protect their eyes, avoiding the harmful effects of UV rays to important parts of the eye such as the cornea, lens and retina. The World Health Organization (WHO) assesses UV rays appear at all times of the day and operate independently whether it’s rainy or sunny or shady. The most intense time of UV rays is from 10 hours to 14 hours a day. During this time, people should minimize outdoor travel and when necessary measures to prevent UV rays are required. To prevent UV damage, health experts recommend that people wear eye protection sunglasses, choose lenses that are sun-resistant, UV absorption from 99-100% will protect Best for the eyes and surrounding skin. Along with that, people should supplement with fresh fruit rich in vitamin C, which helps to limit the harmful effects from ultraviolet rays; Use sunscreen regularly every time you go out, even when it’s cloudy.

After the slogan “Shoes are not fried” was called out by the platform again, the minibus of the shoe-fried shoemaker typed “Hehe”.

Recently, The limited edition Li Ning sneakers were fired up to 40,000 yuan a pair on the trend trading platform Dewu, and they were removed from the Dewu App and the transaction account was blocked. , The madness and danger of fried shoes has once again attracted the attention of the public.

The last time I was severely hit was in October 2019. The central bank issued a document warning of the financial risks behind the “shoe speculation fever”, including naming and criticizing the trendy shoe trading platforms such as Dewu, nice, stock, and 95 points. At that time, Dewu (formerly known as “Poison App”) and Nice issued a statement that “shoes should not be fried”, but only from the interaction on Weibo comments, netizens did not buy it.

Image source: Weibo screenshot

After a year and a half, the platform once again made a sound of cracking down on fried shoes. Will the market for fried shoes cool down?

Since Li Ning’s sneakers were fired in early April, reporters from the “Daily Business News” interviewed more than ten senior shoe speculators with a long “shoe age”. They generally believe that: The shoe market is temporarily calm, but driven by interests, brand owners, trading platforms, and shoe buyers are still at the “card table”, and the shoe market will not be quiet.

The rise of platforms, opening up the C2C market

Retail investors flood into the “secondary market” of sneakers

In the post-80s to post-95 youths, wearing a pair of Nike and Adi sneakers will automatically “walk with the wind” to gain the capital to show off in the class. NBA enters China, “Slam Dunk” is popular, basketball has become a national sport, and “shoe culture” also has soil in China.

Recalling when he was in middle school, Zhou Shou felt that there were only three things that attracted the attention of others, “playing well, studying well, and looking handsome”, but he didn’t account for the same. Until one time, when he went to school wearing a pair of Nike shoes, he unexpectedly discovered that he was part of the group.

“Going back to the early stages of users, especially in China, students can best demonstrate their individuality in shoes.” Yang Bing, born in Jiangxi in 1986, said in an interview that he has developed a strong interest in basketball since middle school. Like other basketball enthusiasts, good sneakers are what he dreams of.

With interest and business opportunities, Yang Bing and Zhou Shou started their business when they were in college. The former founded the sports information website Hupu and derived it, and the latter founded nice. These two apps quickly developed into the main platform for online sneaker trading, and the business rooted in sneaker culture began.

Image source: Screenshot of Dewu APP

Before these two platforms came out, the sneaker enthusiast Hu Ge mainly bought shoes through the forum. He still retains the bbs website that he used before, although it is now a link that cannot be clicked. “At that time, you had to leave a message in the forum to buy shoes, add QQ to other people, make appointments for offline transactions, and also look at the credibility of the other party.” Brother Hu told reporters.

After Dewu, nice and other apps that carry trendy shoe trading functions are launched, the threshold for buying and selling sneakers has been lowered, and the threshold for frying shoes has also been lowered.

“Before there was a platform, there were transactions in private. Everyone made profits by their own ability.” The shoemaker minibus revealed to reporters, “After the platform appeared, disputes about transactions, such as disputes over defective shoes, were reduced. It’s easier to trade.”

“If the brand sells limited editions, wholesalers get the goods and then sell them to agents, it is the primary market for sneaker trading; then countless retail investors frequently buy and sell sneakers through the platform, which is the secondary market for sneaker trading.” Five-year-old Xiaoyi said, “When I first entered this industry, there was no platform. To buy shoes, you must have dealer resources to get the goods; to sell shoes, you must also have customer resources to ship. The platform has opened up a C2C market. You don’t need to have shoes on your hands, you don’t need to have customers on your hands, you can plunge into the heat of frying shoes.”

In Xiaoyi’s view, the platform has promoted the “shoe-fried shoe fever.” “In 2016 and 2017, I used AJ shoes with discounts, and now there are no discounted shoes. Because of the large number of people playing, the high popularity, and the high demand, the price naturally rises. I can say that the price of sneakers fluctuates like this. It’s so big, 80% of the reason lies in the platform, which gives the public link the entrance to fry shoes. Before the information was blocked, there were few people participating, and there were not so many “downs” in the middle. Now anyone can buy and sell frequently on it, and the number of flips increases, and the price will definitely come up. ”

“Great God” earns one million a month, buys luxury houses and luxury cars

No amount of financing risk can withstand the temptation to make wealth

In order to improve transaction efficiency, the American shoe speculation platform took the lead in launching the Adi, Nike, and AJ index, and nearly ten domestic shoe trading platforms followed suit. Sales charts, ups and downs, price curves…The data that the platform beats is money that never tires, and it stimulates the nerves of players all the time.

At the craziest time, some small platforms even sold sneaker tickets. Retail investors can buy 0.3 pairs of AJ and 2.5 pairs of Adi, and sneakers have completely become virtual securities products. Small loan companies also ran into the market to provide instalment and leveraged services for the shoe speculation platform. The financial snowball of speculation shoes is getting bigger and bigger.

And no matter how high the financing cost and the big financing risk are, it can’t resist the temptation to create a rich myth by speculating shoes.

Image source of Nike stores: Photo by reporter Zhang Jian

“In more than three years, I have made more than 1 million yuan in shoes.” Li Da, who entered the shoe market in 2018, has established his own supply channels in just a few years and has many fixed merchants downstream. When business is good, Li Da can sell two to three thousand pairs of shoes a day. “For example, the AJ bargain that was very popular before. The price I got was 4,000 yuan/pair, and I sold it to merchants at 10,000 yuan. A pair of net profit was 5,000 or 6,000.”

“I’m still earning less.” In Li Da’s mind, the “great gods” in the industry are those “predecessors” who earn millions of dollars a month to buy luxury houses and luxury cars through their shoes.

When he first entered the industry, Xu Huan was also making money. “By directly collecting sneakers at the sale site, I made a small profit of more than 20,000.” Xu Huan recalled to every reporter that since then, she has been out of control. Without a stable source of front-end supplies, she can only sell in the secondary market. Get shoes at a higher price.

Sneaker resale platform trading volume source: nice APP screenshot

“I don’t know how many times my shoes have turned hands.” After the sneakers were priced up layer by layer, Xu Huan’s profit was meager. In order to make another charge, she began to borrow money from people around her, and she had nowhere to go. After borrowing, they will add leverage to third-party institutions in the form of installments to continue to fry shoes. “Ribunli, now I can’t support it anymore.”

Xu Huan did not disclose the specific amount owed, but she said that she has been unable to repay her debts by frying shoes, and now she has decided to withdraw from the shoe market. “The risk of speculating shoes is high, and once the capital chain is broken, I will lose my money. I understand all these principles, and I blame me for being too young.”

In the shoe market, some people make a lot of money, while others lose money. In Xu Huan’s view, the platform is always the one that makes steady profits without losing money.

Every time the reporter noticed, considering a pair of sneakers priced at 3477 yuan, if you sell on nice, you need to pay 1.2% of the share to the platform, or 41.7 yuan; and for the goods, you need to pay a 5% share to the platform. , Which is 173.82 yuan. However, there is a “cap” on the commission for the goods. When the transaction amount reaches 5,000 yuan and above, the platform share is fixed at 249 yuan. How exactly is the commission rate for gains determined? Every time the reporter asked about getting things, but as of press time, no response has been received.

Nice (left) and Dewu commission comparison. Picture source: Photo courtesy of the respondent

There are also shoe speculators who believe that platform commissioning is not a big problem. “If you don’t have something, nice, where would you go to sell it? (Fried shoes) have already made so much, so don’t worry about the platform’s share. No matter it is the 5% handling fee or higher, I can accept it. “Shoe-fried shoemaker Ahao told reporters that the handling fee for trading sneakers on overseas platforms is higher. “A pair of more than $250 shoes will cost about $30.”

No matter how the market for frying shoes changes, whether it is a high price or a sharp drop in the dive, the shoe fryers need to take risks, but the platform is a stable commission “driving and flooding to ensure income.” Zhang Yi, founder and CEO of iiMedia Consulting Group, pointed out in an interview with reporters that after deducting promotion and operating costs, “the platform is still profitable.”

Image source: iiMedia Consulting

You can grab 200 pairs of sneakers at one time

The robot is the “efficient” ordering program

Those who don’t want to become “leeks” know that for those limited editions with hype value, taking shoes from the “secondary market” means that the price may have been overturned several times. In the “primary market” that is the source of the brand, the cost will be lower if the goods are bought at the selling price.

But getting goods from the “primary market” is not easy. Through open channels, the brand’s limited edition sneakers are as difficult as buying a house lottery. To pass the online lottery, after winning the lottery online, you have to draw another lottery offline before you can finally be eligible for purchase.

In order to increase the “lottery winning rate”, shoe speculators have long used the “scratch plug-in”. “The main purpose of using plug-ins is to receive reminders before the sneakers are sold, so that they can raid the sale pages more accurately and quickly.” Ahao told reporters that there are many free plug-ins in 2016 and 2017, but The charging mode is now open. “The one-stop membership system is about 25 to 35 yuan per month.”

Using plug-ins to grab shoes can only be said to be a step ahead, but whether they can be grabbed and how many can be grabbed in the end is unknown. This has prompted the industry to evolve a more advanced gameplay-robot grabbing shoes.

“Our team’s channels are abroad, and they mainly use robots to grab shoes, and they can grab about 200 pairs of sneakers at a time.” According to Ahao’s description, the robot is equivalent to an “efficient” order processing program. The use of robots can help shoe speculators improve the efficiency of grabbing shoes on overseas official websites when sneakers are on sale.

Nowadays, even the price of robots has risen, and it has become a limited amount of sweet pastry. “There are good robots both abroad and domestic, which is equivalent to selling you an ID, and you have the authority to pay for the ID.” Ahao said, “ The current price of robots ranges from 2,000 yuan/unit to 130,000 yuan/unit, most of which are still between 20,000 and 50,000/unit. With robots, regular renewal is required. In fact, the original price of the robot is not that expensive, but it is basically impossible to buy it now, so there is a high premium. ”

From plug-ins to robots, tools for fry shoes are also being fired.

There are a large number of second-hand sneakers transaction information on the platform. Image source: APP screenshot

In fact, in terms of production links, the sneaker manufacturing industry, which has already been industrialized and mass-produced, basically does not have the problem of technology and capacity supply. But for the brand, selling high-end limited edition sneakers can increase brand value. Scarcity brings “nobleness”, and a game of “hunger marketing” has been played since the beginning.

Take a domestic brand sneaker that has recently been pushed up in the secondary market. The shoe vendor Xiaoye discovered that the store where he often took the goods quickly controlled discounts. “We used to get a 40% discount on shoes, but now we can only get a 20% discount, and there is even no discount. When we get the shoes at the original price and put them on the secondary platform, the price will definitely be higher than before.”

“Later I couldn’t get the shoes at all, and I just asked if I didn’t. Now the store manager just likes to answer, and he sends a message to reply four or five sentences a day. He said that he would sell my shoes at a discount, but in the end they were all released with pigeons, or just “Original price.” Xiaoye vomited, “When I asked for the first time, she said that the store was too busy; the second time, she said that she would consider it, and only the third time she agreed to give me some.” In short, as the prices of certain brands have risen. In order to get shoes that were not so popular before, the shoe-fried shoemaker needs to grind hard and soak with the brand channel.

In Xiaoye’s view, the brand can bear the blame for the price increase of sneakers in the secondary market.

Shoe-fried people are mostly Generation Z

The borders of emerging markets are ambiguous, and supervision is almost blank

The more people interviewed, the harder it is to define each individual involved in shoe-making with a simple “black” or “white”. For example, a minibus whose side business is to fry shoes. His hobby is to study sneakers. “If the price of my hoarded sneakers goes up, the reason for being happy is not just making money, but it also proves that my vision has been affirmed. If I fall severely, I usually wear them myself.”

In this emerging market with ambiguous borders, rules and supervision are almost blank, traps and scams are proliferating, and every shoe speculator will encounter big and small “pits.”

Chen Ru, who only stepped into the “shoe circle” in 2019, “for a time doubted his commercial ability.” Every time the reporter interviewed more than a dozen shoe speculators, most of them were born in 1995 or even after 00. Chen Ru is a middle-aged man with decades of business experience.

“At that time, for investment immigration, I set up a trendy brand store and opened fire. After returning to China, there was nothing wrong with me. I felt that I could do a good job in frying shoes. The amount of money invested in a shoe alone was quite large. I became famous because I lost tens of millions.” Chen Ru told reporters.

Li Ning Sports Brand Image Source: Photo by reporter Zhang Jian (data map)

“I have been trading in the secondary market for luxury goods very early, and the hype price of Rolex’green water ghost’ far exceeds sneakers. But we are basically dealing with mature businessmen. When I placed an order, a watch was worth 70,000 yuan. Even if it was up to 75,000 yuan when it was delivered, normal suppliers would basically hand it over to me at the original price. But these little friends who fry shoes will “pigeon” you without any shame. “

“He (Chen Ru) was deceived by the’pigeon’, and I was deceived directly.” Xiaoyi, a shoemaker sitting next to Chen Ru, said to every reporter: “I once gave people money to get the goods, but they took the money and didn’t ship the goods, so they just rolled the money and ran away.”

Later, the middleman who ran away was arrested. He defrauded a total of more than 6 million yuan, and 1 million yuan from Xiaoyi. And this middleman is just a 21-year-old young man. “With millions in his hand, he can’t control so much money. He may have squandered it. He didn’t realize that this kind of deceptive behavior would bring himself more than ten years of imprisonment.”

Young age, weak legal awareness and risk awareness, these are common problems existing in mainstream shoe speculators.

And what responsibilities does the platform have to shoulder in it?

In 2019, after being named by the central bank as the “financial risk of speculating shoes”, nice issued a statement to comprehensively rectify speculation on the platform, including: offline and shutting down the transaction curve, increase list, and sales list; clear the guide in the community , Content and comments that instigate fried shoes.

On April 14th, every reporter opened nice and saw that the sales curve, the increase list, the sales list, and the comments in the community have already made a comeback. Regarding the content displayed on the nice platform, every time the reporter inquired about the nice aspect, as of press time, no response has been received.

Image source: Screenshot of the trading platform

In fact, if the platform wants to monitor the speculation of shoes, the easiest way is to monitor those shoes whose prices fluctuate particularly greatly. “The obvious deviation from the normal brand premium is caused by the hype premium.” Xiaoyi said. “But I think the most important thing to reflect on is that those who come in with a sense of wealth and speculation will not lose money on shoes, but they will also stumbling on others.”

(In the article, the interviewed shoe buyers are all pseudonyms)

Reporter’s Notes | Beware of the aging of the fried shoe market

Generation Z is a buzzword, it seems that once something is grafted to “Generation Z”, it seems a little bit of magic.However, when the shoe-fried shoes meet the Z generation, it is a phenomenon worthy of vigilance.

It is true that on the sneaker trading platform, ID cards are required to be uploaded, and registration is not allowed under the age of 18, but there is no shortage of middle school students who are keen to fry shoes under the age of 18.

Even if they are between 18 and 21 years old, most of them are undergraduates who have not yet graduated. They do not yet have a stable source of income, where does the principal of the shoes come from?

Liu Yonghao once said that his son also invested in the sneaker business and invested 20,000 yuan, but the other party ran away. Liu Yonghao felt that this was a good business education for his children.

The problem is that not every young person comes from a wealthy family, and the greed that cannot stand the temptation of wealth and profiteering is human nature. At this time, if high-interest Internet lending methods that can be mortgage-free are opened to them, once there is a runaway The collapse and the financial snowball are the students who lack the ability to resist risks.

reporter:Ding ZhouyangDu Wei Shu Dongni

Intern: He Qiwei

Editor: Dong Xingsheng Song Hong

Video Editor: Zhu Xingyun

Vision: Zou Li

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Citing the Bangkok Post on April 18, the VNA reported that some people went on social media to call for beds for family and friends, with the perception that these calls aroused concerns. The country’s health system is being pushed to the limit. Bangkok Post cites the case of Boworn Tapla, football player of Chiang Mai United team. Boworn tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus since April 12 and while waiting for the hospital bed, the player’s wife and two young daughters were also infected. About four days later, Boworn’s wife and children were hospitalized in Bangkok after he went to social media to call for help due to her daughter’s worsening illness. Meanwhile, the Thai government asserted that the diseases have enough beds for COVID-19 patients, and urged people not to be fussy and demanded treatment in high-service hospitals. The President of the Private Hospital Association (PHA) Chalerm Harnphanich also said that many COVID-19 patients in Thailand are currently waiting for their beds because some private hospitals cannot arrange them. This is partly because some private hospitals do not refer patients to facilities outside of their network and some require patients to pay for treatment and services despite the fact. is that the Government will pay for the medical costs for the COVID-19 treatment. In response to the spike in COVID-19 cases, the Thai government has ordered authorities to provide 25,000 more beds nationwide, in addition to the normal capacity of hospitals. The country’s Ministry of Health is also considering allowing COVID-19 patients to live alone to treat themselves if the health facilities are overloaded. According to current regulations, all patients with COVID-19 must be hospitalized to reduce transmission. This is why some private hospitals in Bangkok have previously suspended COVID-19 testing due to lack of beds to treat COVID-19 patients. Secretary General of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) Jadet Thammathat-Aree on April 17 said 700 COVID-19 patients are waiting to be hospitalized. However, this official confirmed NHSO and the Department of Health Services have assigned staff to monitor patients by phone every day. Patients with COVID-19 are advised to contact the NHSO or the Department of Medical Services on a hotline when in need of assistance. Meanwhile, Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul asked the Department of Health Services to prepare a manual for self-care for patients COVID-19. This handbook is designed for patients with medical conditions that may require self-treatment at home. However, this alternative is only applicable to asymptomatic patients who live alone and will not infect family members. Health Minister Anutin said hospitals are also encouraged to associate with hotels to set up hospitals and hotels to increase beds in active treatment zones for those with severe symptoms that forecast. may increase over the next two weeks. According to statistics, the total number of beds in Thailand’s field hospitals and hotels – hotels nationwide is about 24,500 beds. Bangkok Metropolitan Area Authority (BMA) spokesman Pongsakorn Kwanmuang said the capital still has beds available for COVID-19 patients, but admits that transportation of patients to the hospital remains limited. BMA has a total of 9,183 beds for COVID-19 patients and 4,244 beds are still empty. Thailand on April 18 recorded a record number of new cases of COVID-19 by day at 1,767 cases and 2 deaths, bringing the total number of cases so far to 42,352 patients and the total number of deaths. 101 people died from this disease. Suspension of domestic flights at night time frames The Civil Aviation Administration of Thailand (CAAT) has asked air transport agencies to stop operating domestic flights within the time frame from 23:00 the night before to 4:00 am the next morning in response to the wave of spread. next COVID-19 translation. According to the VNA, in a statement dated April 17, CAAT President Suttipong Kongpool said air transport agencies had to comply with the above order from April 18. In addition, air transport operators or airlines have to consider arranging passengers’ seats on planes based on social distance rules. Air and airport transport operators have also been required to notify passengers at risk of COVID-19 infection needing to suspend their travel otherwise they could be fined under the Infectious Diseases Act. Thailand on April 18 recorded the highest number of new cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the epidemic with 1,767 cases and 2 deaths, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 42,352 cases, of which 101 cases did not survive. ./.

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine. (Photo: VNA broadcast) Regarding the issue of vaccine supplies of the European Union (EU), on April 18, the European Commissioner for the internal market Thierry Breton left open the possibility that the EU could decide not to continue ordering. vaccine of AstraZeneca due to a later than agreed upon delivery. The EU initially ordered 120 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine for 27 member countries in the first quarter of 2021 and 180 million doses in the second quarter of 2021. However, so far AstraZeneca has only delivered 30 million doses and is expected to have only 70 million more doses in the next quarter. Mr. Breton affirmed that there is currently no certainty and the EU is still negotiating with AstraZeneca. However, he stressed that no matter what the decision is not due to medical or epidemiological reasons, and affirms that the AstraZeneca vaccine brings more benefits than risks. U] Previously, on April 16, French Industry Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher also mentioned the possibility that the EU will not renew the contract with AstraZeneca and both. Johnson & Johnson in the year 2022. Some EU countries have stopped using the AstraZeneca vaccine due to concerns about the risk of side effects occurring thrombosis. However, most countries have resumed their AstraZeneca vaccination program after the European Drug Administration (EMA) confirmed the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.