interview

Working conditions at universities “Human and anti-science ”

Status: 06/24/2021 5:03 a.m.

Chain contracts, extra work and a lack of prospects: under the hashtag #IchBinHanna, scientists mobilize against difficult working conditions. At their pressure, the Bundestag is also dealing with the subject today. tagesschau.de: With #IchBinHanna, working conditions in science make it into parliament. How did the hashtag come about? Sebastian Kubon: Until recently, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research had a video on its website in which an animated figure named Hanna explains the legal basis of employment, the Science Contract Act. This is a special right of fixed-term employment that regulates that scientists in Germany can be employed for a maximum of six years before and six years after completing their doctorate. Thereafter, the time limit must be extended. But that doesn’t happen due to a lack of jobs, so most of them are thrown out of the system by then at the latest – with all their qualifications and knowledge that are then lost to science. And in addition to this immense loss for Germany as a research location, there is always a personal fate. If there is such an explanatory video to explain this absurd situation, then in my opinion it is anti-human and anti-science. Therefore, Dr. Amrei Bahr, Dr. Kristin Eichhorn and I give the scientists a face – with the hashtag #IchbBinHanna.

To person Dr. Sebastian Kubon is a research associate at the History Department at the University of Hamburg, currently on parental leave. He is mainly concerned with public history and food history. At the moment, criticism of the German science system is at the center of his commitment. To do this, he and Dr. Amrei Bahr and Dr. Kristin Eichhorn created the hashtag #IchBinHanna.

tagesschau.de: What are your main points of criticism and what are your specific suggestions? Kubon: I hardly know where to start. The short-term contracts are particularly bad. Instead of doing research in peace, you have to keep writing new applications and proposals. We need realistic contract terms, i.e. as long as you actually need for a doctorate, for example. And those who then have a doctorate should be employed on a permanent basis – or at least receive a clear and transparent perspective. In addition, there is a lot of unpaid overtime at universities. Many colleagues only have half jobs – and still work as much as if they had full jobs to keep the business running. We need reliable and sufficient basic funding. This does not always mean more third-party funding, i.e. project-related funds that have to be applied for and raised at great expense.

“Then you shouldn’t get any professors out of time”

tagesschau.de: The Ministry of Education justified the temporary positions by stating that research always needed new impulses. Kubon: This argument that only constant fluctuation creates innovation has been around for decades without ever being scientifically verified. According to this logic, professors should not be deferred. I think that is more of an exaggerated argument. Because it is – at least in the short term – easier and cheaper for young scientists to work unpaid overtime. But this literally burns them up, which is expensive in the long term and not sustainable at all. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not about pity. But this system means that important research projects are put to rest, teaching suffers in terms of content and students keep losing contact. Many highly talented people, when asked if they could see themselves in science, wave their thanks. tagesschau.de: Another argument from the Ministry of Education is that if all posts were to be expelled, a single generation would “clog” the system … Kubon: But nobody is asking that all positions be permanent – as far as I know, not even the union. It is about transparent criteria and a concrete perspective: in other words, expiry under the and the circumstances. Surely it cannot be that every new generation has to struggle again and again with precarious working conditions and cannot conduct research properly.

“No wonder that many seek their happiness elsewhere”

tagesschau.de: Is that actually a purely German problem, is it better to deal with young scientists abroad? Kubon: “Offspring” is a terrible term. Some people in their mid-40s are not newcomers, but highly qualified experts who have long had highly paid management positions elsewhere. No wonder that many seek their happiness elsewhere. Foreign universities have already tried to poach German scientists as part of #IchBinHanna. But to come back to the question: Overall, science is a precarious system worldwide. But I cannot judge that in detail. But it would perhaps also be more the job of the ministry to set up a commission to deal with working conditions elsewhere in order to see what one can learn from there. But that would presuppose that deficits are recognized at all in their own country.

Mobilize via Twitter – in response to pressure from academics, the Bundestag is currently dealing with working conditions in research and teaching (archive). Image: picture alliance / Geisler-Fotop

tagesschau.de: Now there is a current hour in the Bundestag today. What do you expect from it? Kubon: I hope that this will bring science back on the political agenda. If it is to provide urgently needed orientation, then we can no longer work under such conditions. But I have the impression that many politicians simply do not know anything about it. Therefore we say: stop – it cannot go on like this. And maybe a few parties will see it as an opportunity to position themselves on questions of science policy.

Workers’ rights, as for everyone else

tagesschau.de: It is the last week of the session, then there will be general elections in September, so there will be no quick solutions. How do you intend to carry the topic forward? Kubon: The Science Contract Act is currently being evaluated. However, the corresponding forms are designed in such a way that I cannot imagine that valid data will come out of them. Nevertheless: The law is on the agenda for the next legislative period. Therefore, the deficits must now be described as precisely as possible in order to propose possible solutions. This is done in the traditional way, i.e. via local programs, party work or unions. But thanks to social media, initiatives can also arise quickly and spontaneously – the success of #IchBinHanna has shown us that. You made the Ministry of Research have to deal with our criticism. And on this point we will not let up: Scientists must have the same employee rights as everyone else. The interview was conducted by Stefan Keilmann, tagesschau.de

Amazon On “Prime Day” there is a strike

Status: 21.06.2021 1:11 p.m.

Ironically, during the “Prime Day” discount campaign, a strike is to take place at seven locations of the online retailer Amazon in Germany. In Bad Hersfeld, employees have already stopped working. At the online retailer Amazon, a few hundred employees in Bad Hersfeld went on strike today at the start of the “Prime Day” discount campaign, which is taking place today and tomorrow. The Verdi union called for a strike at seven Amazon locations. In addition to the two logistics locations in Bad Hersfeld, Hesse, these are Werne, Leipzig, Rheinberg, Bad Hersfeld, Koblenz and Graben. The background to the strike is the wage dispute that has been smoldering for years between the union and Amazon. Verdi has been fighting for years to ensure that Amazon employees get a collective agreement and are paid according to the tariff for retail and mail order.

According to Verdi, around 3,300 women and men work across all five shifts in Bad Hersfeld. Since Sunday night they have been called to participate in the action planned until Wednesday. On Monday morning, the union counted around 300 people absent from work.

Group: No impact for customers

“Amazon spends millions on advertising and makes billions of dollars in sales on the days of the campaign. The employees in the shipping centers have to cope with the influx of customers and don’t get a cent for the increased workload,” said Orhan Akman, who is responsible for retail and mail order at Verdi. Amazon said the group does not expect any impact on customers. Amazon already offers “excellent pay, excellent additional services and excellent career opportunities – all in a safe, modern work environment”.

A spokesman pointed out that the starting wages for all employees in the German logistics network would be increased to the equivalent of at least twelve euros gross per hour from July. In autumn 2022, this is expected to rise to 12.50 euros. In addition, Amazon pays a special allowance for overtime, life and disability insurance and contributions to company pension schemes.

“Far from recognition and respect”

Amazon’s payment currently lags behind Verdi’s tariff requirement in retail and mail order, which is 12.50 euros for all employees. The union is harshly criticizing the group: Verdi called the announced increase in starting salaries to twelve euros per hour “cynical and far from recognition and respect”. Amazon behaves “like a landlord” who, when in a good mood, “has a few benefits for his day laborers”. The trade union is demanding that the federal government facilitate the path to generally binding collective bargaining provisions so that all companies in the respective industry are bound by them.

From the beginning of 2021 up to now, the Standing Board (BTV) of Co Do District Youth Union has organized many traffic safety activities: directing affiliated units of the Union to maintain the model of “Traffic Safety School Gate” at 49 schools in the district; building 2 roads “Light up the countryside” in Thoi Dong and Thanh Phu communes with a total length of over 7,000m; coordinate in guiding safe driving and how to wear helmets in accordance with regulations for students at high schools in the area; donated 200 quality helmets to the students… The Board of Directors of the District Union also coordinated with units and benefactors to build 6 traffic bridges in Thanh Phu, Thoi Dong, Trung An, Trung Thanh and Dong Hiep communes. . The total cost of building the bridge is 1.8 billion VND. According to Mr. Le Quoc Tuan, Secretary of the Co Do District Union, the propaganda work on traffic laws is concerned by the Union at all levels. In particular, the Board of Directors of the District Union has coordinated with Hong Duc Co., Ltd (Hong Duc 9) to organize propaganda on the Road Traffic Law, and train students in safe driving skills at schools. The Board of Directors of the Co Do District Youth Union has directed the Youth Union at all levels to organize 10 propaganda campaigns on traffic safety order with 1,250 members and young people participating; distribute 2,000 leaflets about the harmful effects of alcohol and beer on road users… The Executive Boards of the school unions in the area maintain the school radio program, and the red flag team to promptly propagate and remind schools In case the student is underage, does not have a driver’s license to operate a vehicle when going to school. In addition, the Executive Committee of the Youth Union of communes and townships maintains the activities of 10 volunteer youth teams participating in traffic safety. Every week, the teams coordinate with functional agencies to patrol, control and handle traffic safety violations … In the coming time, the Board of Directors of the District Youth Union will strengthen the propaganda, dissemination and education of the law on traffic safety and order for union members, youth and people; continue to propagate traffic safety with the theme “Traffic safety for children”; improve the operational efficiency of the Youth Volunteer Teams participating in traffic safety; actively mobilize households and small businesses in markets not to encroach on sidewalks, traffic safety corridors, etc. At the same time, direct the Union establishments to participate in the construction of bridges and roads; Clearing bushes and branches to ensure traffic safety.

ILO report millions Domestic servants are exploited

Status: 15.06.2021 6:05 p.m.

Working conditions for domestic workers have continued to deteriorate during the corona pandemic, according to a report by the International Labor Organization. Women are most affected. Ten years after a UN Protection Convention was passed, millions of domestic workers are still suffering from exploitation and poor working conditions. The Corona crisis has made the precarious social situation of children, women and men even worse, said the International Labor Organization (ILO) in a report. Many would have lost their jobs during the global pandemic. While, according to the report, the situation for many employees visibly improved before the pandemic, the conditions are now often worse again. ILO Director General Guy Ryder therefore called for all domestic workers to receive fair contracts as well as job and social protection.

06/02/2021

More than a third without protection

More than a third of all 76 million domestic workers had no protection whatsoever, especially in Asia and in Arab countries, according to the ILO chief. According to the information, almost 58 million of the 76 million domestic workers worldwide are women. The ILO, which is part of the United Nations, passed the Convention for the Protection of Domestic Workers in mid-June 2011. It applies to employees who cook, clean, look after children and the elderly and do other work in other households.

05.12.2018

UN convention is ignored

According to the convention, domestic workers should receive a minimum wage, paid rest periods and holidays. They also have a right to secure jobs that do not endanger their health. The agreement also prohibits any form of harassment, abuse and violence. The employees have the right to an employment contract – if the contract is breached, they should be able to sue in court. It is also stated that domestic workers under the age of 18 enjoy special protection. However, the regulations made in the UN Convention are often ignored. Domestic workers are often employed informally and so cannot exercise their rights.

Hard working conditions “Bitter” strawberries from Spain

Status: 10.06.2021 10:56 a.m. The seasonal workers on site receive only a fraction of the price paid in Germany for strawberries from Spain. The strawberry farmers say: The supermarkets are pushing the price. By Reinhard Spiegelhauer, ARD studio Madrid Strawberries as far as the eye can see and an intense fragrance that is so strong that it is almost unpleasant. A small refrigerated truck is parked on the way between the fields. Two dozen of a good 100,000 seasonal workers stand between the green beds, pecking the bright red fruits during the season. “It’s difficult in Morocco,” says the single mother Fatima. As a harvest helper, the Moroccan receives the equivalent of only six and a half euros per day in her home country – over 40 in Spain. Fatima canceled the agreed on-site interview that morning. She answers the questions via voicemail. Because her boss told her she couldn’t just talk to journalists.

“We don’t know what our wages are”

Is there any other pressure? Yes, she says, anyone who collects a battered strawberry will be sent home or even not allowed to work for a whole day.

We don’t even know what the wages are. Some say 42 euros, others 40 euros. “No, no,” says Manuel Reina from the farmers’ association in the shadow of the refrigerated truck. Everyone would be treated properly. The strawberry farmers even provided free apartments:

If individuals do not adhere to the guidelines, then it’s like in politics, the police or administration. A few black sheep cannot be used to identify the entire province of Huelva. A Moroccan harvest worker harvesting strawberries in Cartaya, archive image. Image: Julian Perez / EPA-EFE / Shutterstoc

Union speaks of exploitation

Trade unionist José Antonio Brazo from the Andalusian Workers’ Union frowns. A few kilometers further on, from a railway embankment, he looks out over the endless sea of ​​greenhouses. Silvery shiny plastic film to the horizon. The collective wage is systematically not paid, says Brazo. “We’re talking about exploitation here. In every village here there is a figure of Mary who is venerated – but in reality everyone worships the mammon.” In fact, a study by the Löning sustainability consultancy in Berlin found that harvest workers are often poorly paid.

Study: Supermarkets’ price dictation

Manuel Reina from the farmers’ association defends himself: Actually, the farmers are the “pinched” ones. You take all the risk, he complains. They would have to advance everything and would not get a reasonable price for their product. Farmers hardly see anything of what consumers pay for. One to one and a half euros per kilo of strawberries that went over the counter in the supermarket for six euros. The price dictation is also discussed in the Berlin study. For trade unionist José Antonio Brazo it is clear:

The red fruits, the strawberries, they are no longer sweet, but bitter.

Global Privacy and Transparency Center in Dongguan – China Challenge While we are increasing digitalization around the world, cybersecurity is becoming more important than ever. From the news, we’ve seen an increasing number of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, such as energy, healthcare, and transportation. These attacks have affected the lives of millions of people around the world. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, in 2021, losses from cybercrime could reach $6 trillion. This is more than the third largest economy in the world. Meanwhile, as a result of the pandemic, people are spending more time online than ever before. And I’m sure many of us will continue to work remotely, even after the pandemic. This is the new normal. And it’s more important than ever to ensure a safe and secure cyberspace. Global progress: An opportunity for improvement On a global scale, with cyber attacks on the rise, all industries are taking cybersecurity more seriously. In the public sector, new laws, regulations and standards are being applied regularly. In the past two years alone, more than 180 cybersecurity laws have been passed in 151 countries. This is amazing progress. In the telecommunications sector, industry organizations such as GSMA and 3GPP have been working closely with industry stakeholders to promote the NESAS Security Specifications and independent certifications. Mr. Ken-Hu rotating chairman of Huawei These frameworks are already widely accepted in the industry and we are confident that they will play an important role in the development and verification of secure networks. However, we still have a lot of work to do. Cybersecurity is a complex, increasingly challenging challenge that requires close cooperation and information sharing. We still lack a coordinated, standards-based approach across the industry, especially when it comes to governance, technical capabilities, certification, and collaboration. Unfortunately, in some places there is still a misconception that the country of origin of the product affects the security of equipment and network technology. This view is simply wrong. That perspective does not address the real challenges and prevents us from forming a unified approach. Our Cybersecurity Experience At Huawei, cybersecurity is our top priority. We share this responsibility with our customers to ensure that the equipment they are using is safe and secure. We are proud of what we have achieved. Over the past 30 years, we have served more than three billion people around the world. We support the stable operation of more than 1,500 service provider networks in more than 170 countries. And we’ve maintained a solid track record in cybersecurity over the years. This is the result of continued investment in cybersecurity management experience. We currently have more than 3,000 cybersecurity R&D employees, with 5% of our R&D spending focused on the security of our products. Generic Methods and Trust Building Of course, our cybersecurity systems were not developed in a vacuum. They are also the result of regular engagement, joint research and joint innovation with our customers, partners, regulators and standards organizations around the world. That’s what this Cybersecurity Transparency Center is all about. Two years ago we opened a similar Center in Brussels. At the time, I said about our ABC principle for security at Huawei: “Trust no one. Trust no one. Check everything.” My point is that trust and distrust should both be based on facts, not feelings, not speculation and not baseless rumors. We believe that data should be verifiable and that verification should be based on standards. Because this is our guiding principle, we have established 6 Cybersecurity and Transparency Centers over the past 10 years in Europe, the Middle East and North America. This center in Dongguan will serve three main functions: To exhibit solutions and share experiences. To facilitate communication and joint innovation. Provides a platform for security testing and verification. This hub is designed to support stakeholders from around the world. The Center has the best tools, testing environments and experts available to our partners, customers and industry colleagues. Here you can understand and test our products. And together, we can work more closely on security, verification and innovation standards. 3 points of view to conclude Before concluding my speech, I would like to take this opportunity to share my three quick views. The first thing is that we need to build capacity together. Cybersecurity threats are complex, diverse, and evolving. No organization can handle it all. From governance, standards and technology, to verification, we need to work together, combine strengths and build our collective capabilities. We also need to share knowledge, like the Security Fundamentals we’re releasing today and the 5G Network Security Knowledge Base deployed by the GSMA. The more knowledge and best practices we share, the more we can effectively enhance cybersecurity as a community. And finally, we need to form stronger alliances. That means governments, standards bodies and technology vendors need to work more closely together to develop a unified understanding of cybersecurity challenges. This must be an international effort. We need to set common goals, align responsibilities, and work together to build a trusted digital environment that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow. Once again, thank you for joining us today and thank you all for joining us online.

Economic aid will be extended The Bridging aid III gets a “plus”

As of: 06/09/2021 1:56 p.m.

Many companies that have been closed for a long time due to Corona can reopen. But because the situation is still difficult in some industries, several aids will be extended until the end of September – including the short-time working rules. The simplified access rules for short-time work due to the corona pandemic will be extended by a further three months beyond the end of June. The economic crisis caused by the pandemic is “not over yet” and it is therefore important to continue protecting jobs, said Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil. The cabinet has therefore decided to extend the rules, as there are companies “that need short-time work beyond June 30”. The SPD politician referred, among other things, to the event industry. In the justification for the proposal for the cabinet, it is said that, in the view of the federal government, there are still “uncertainties” despite falling corona numbers and vaccination progress. It is about “stabilizing employment relationships and thereby avoiding unemployment and possibly bankruptcies as far as possible”. Above all, financially heavily burdened companies in the retail trade, in the entertainment, travel and tourism industries and in the hotel and restaurant industry, need easier access to short-time working beyond June 30, 2021.

Additional costs for BA of 2.6 billion euros

In addition to easier access to short-time working allowance, the full reimbursement of social security contributions for companies is to be extended. The federal government is making around 2.6 billion euros available for both instruments. Salvation announced the move in May and speaking of planning security for companies. Since the beginning of the year, the BA has already spent over 13 billion euros on short-time work. It is about “continuing to consistently secure employment” and building a “bridge to the time of economic recovery,” said Heil. Short-time working has already saved millions of jobs during the crisis and will continue to do so “where necessary”. The CSU in the Bundestag also pointed out that companies would be brought over the summer in this way. Criticism came from the Greens, who spoke of a “missed opportunity”. The extension “should have been combined with the introduction of a minimum short-time work allowance” in order to provide security and prevent going to the job center, explained the labor market expert Wolfgang Strengmann-Kuhn.

Bridging Aid III will also be extended

Further economic aid will also be paid longer. As the Ministry of Finance and Economics announced, Bridging Aid III for companies and self-employed people will be continued until September 30, 2021 – under the new name “Bridging Aid III Plus”. Economics Minister Peter Altmaier (CDU) said the “economic engine” was running. Nevertheless, the exit from the pandemic is gradual. That is why the extension of the aid, which was previously limited to the end of June, is an important signal. Finance Minister Olaf Scholz (SPD) emphasized that Germany had weathered the pandemic better than many others economically because the government had resolutely provided aid. “And this support is not stopped shortly before the goal, that would be economic nonsense.” The bridging aid is the government’s central crisis instrument to cushion the consequences of the pandemic on jobs and companies. With the extension, the upper limit for the subsidies will also be increased – especially larger companies from the fashion and hotel industries, for example, had complained that they had not yet received the aid. At the same time, companies that take employees out of short-time working earlier or hire new employees should receive a “restart bonus”.

Here are 5 steps to help you bring home your favorite coffee shop space during the complicated epidemic situation. Rearrange the room You need to clean the room, boldly throw away unnecessary items. Rooms should have windows to take advantage of natural light. Note to avoid direct sunlight to limit adverse effects on the skin. Use essential oils and scented candles to create a pleasant smell for the workplace. Cool space, strong Wi-Fi or quiet… are factors that help you have an effective work from home day. _____ Arrange green plants Take advantage of green plants to make the room fresh and full of life, you should note the size, type of plants and the ability to survive in a closed room. Large ornamental plants such as Singapore eagle, Japanese palm, ornamental banana, South American betel nut are suitable for decoration in large, light rooms. On the contrary, with a small area working corner, use table pots, vines like Italian orchids, longevity, marble betel nut… Roses, daisies, sunflowers, carnations… are hints to make women’s space soft and full of fragrance. _____ Choose the right table and chair Should use chairs and desks of appropriate size, avoiding the case of having to stoop or stretch, causing shoulder, neck and back fatigue. Normally, a person is most comfortable sitting at a standard desk of 0.75 m high, 1-1.2 m wide and 0.6 m deep. The chair has a backrest and cushion to help you sit for many hours and still feel comfortable. Swivel or kneeling chairs are preferred by office workers because of their high flexibility. _____ Decorate the working corner Paint the walls, use utensils with your favorite color to help you feel comfortable, happy, and work more efficiently. Learning how to hang pictures, place statues, and small decorations like your favorite coffee shop will give you a new feeling and spark creativity. _____ Create a drink Most coffee shops in Ho Chi Minh City have switched to door-to-door delivery with many incentives, helping to enjoy drinks at familiar brands at home. Learning from recipes shared on culinary communities is also a way to help you create your own drinks. Don’t forget to try the cold brew coffee recipe or combine multiple fruits in one juice. If you want to save time and money, packaged coffee and bottled drinks are a reasonable suggestion for you. _____

Ho Chi Minh City strives for 100% of supermarkets to use environmentally friendly plastic bags in 2021. Photo: CAO THANG Many consequences The project “Building a system to observe plastic waste in society and the environment” (COMPOSE) implemented by the French Embassy in Vietnam has shown that, out of 250,000 tons of plastic waste per year in Ho Chi Minh City, there are 48,000 tons. buried, more than 200,000 tons are recycled or discharged directly into the environment. Alarmingly, the Saigon River has the 5th largest amount of plastic waste in Vietnam and 45th in the world. The amount of plastic waste dumped into the Saigon River in March 2018 recorded 5.6 – 10.3 tons. Based on this figure, the amount of plastic waste is estimated at 7,500 – 13,000 tons/year. Every liter of water the Saigon River pours into the sea has 1,000 times more microplastics than the Seine in Paris. According to research by scientists, each broken microplastic will produce a lot of toxic substances harmful to health. At that time, people can suffer from hormone balance, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases… Microplastics less than 5mm long, when not properly collected and handled, will have a negative impact on the environment and the ocean. , underwater creatures. Microplastics are found in most of the products we use every day such as cleansers, shower gels, toothpastes and some cosmetics. Each time we wash 6kg of clothes, we also release 728,000 microplastic fibers into the environment. Researchers from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) also argue that plastic pollution is a transboundary problem, with global impacts. Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, is most vulnerable as the region bears most of the consequences of the overload and inefficiencies of the global recycling system. Plastic pollution causes negative economic impacts on the region’s industries, estimated at $1.3 billion per year. Although most national governments have announced or are in the process of establishing national regulatory measures, these measures are limited in their ability to address the broad cross-border challenge. borders of ocean plastic pollution due to lack of effective coordination among countries. The time has come for countries to consider establishing a legally binding international treaty to combat plastic pollution. The convenience and popularity of plastic products on the market, especially single-use plastic items, make consumers consume and use a large amount of plastic. Therefore, we need to come up with basic solutions to limit such as incentives for new innovative products, promotion of more sustainable or plastic-free alternatives. Create a labeling mechanism to promote better choices from consumers. It is necessary to encourage the participation of businesses in handling plastic packaging. Combine multiple solutions To join hands with the Government to realize the goal of reducing plastic waste, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has issued a plan to strengthen the management, reuse, recycling, treatment and reduction of plastic waste. Accordingly, Ho Chi Minh City strives by the end of 2021, 100% of supermarkets and trade centers to use environmentally friendly packaging for living purposes to replace difficult-to-decompose plastic bags; Small traders at the people’s market reduce by 50% using non-biodegradable plastic packaging in product packaging. State management agencies and public non-business units must be exemplary, active, and take the lead in reducing and reusing plastic waste, not using non-degradable plastic packaging and single-use plastic products. times (bottles, jars, straws, foam boxes…) at offices, conferences, seminars. In particular, limit the use of single-use banners, slogans, etc., and switch to using electronic devices for propaganda purposes. To achieve these goals, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Hoa Binh directed relevant departments and units to jointly develop action plans for implementation. In particular, focus on waste control at source. Minimize and move towards not using non-biodegradable plastic packaging and single-use plastic products in all daily activities of state agencies, factories, schools and people’s daily activities. . Mobilize restaurants, hotels, tourist resorts, tourism and catering establishments, etc. to have plans to reduce plastic waste and gradually switch to using recycled and environmentally friendly products. Plastic waste generated from tourism, marine services, maritime economy, marine mineral resources, aquaculture and fishing must be collected, stored and transferred to functional units. handling. In parallel with the source control solution, HCMC also encourages the reuse and recycling of plastic waste through the development and deployment of the 3T model (Reduce – Reuse – Recycle). , encourage and create favorable conditions for organizations with functions and conditions to perform the service of collecting, reusing and recycling plastic loads in the city. Ho Chi Minh City will also strengthen the inspection of environmental violations such as indiscriminate dumping of waste and plastic waste in public places. Inspect and handle violations of environmental protection tax, value-added tax, corporate income tax, etc. in import, production and distribution activities, and trading in non-degradable plastic packaging and plastic products. disposable; encourage recycled products, environmentally friendly products.

My family’s breakfast is usually not fussy, the dishes are prepared quickly but still have enough quality. In the picture is the chicken rice cake. First, I boiled the chicken with star anise, cinnamon, crushed ginger, and a roasted onion. Chicken broth is seasoned to taste. I continue to prepare the rice paper while waiting for the boiled chicken to cool. The cake is boiled until soft, just right. Boiled rice paper in a bowl, arrange shredded chicken, add onions, add hot broth, squeeze lemon, sprinkle with pepper and enjoy. If you are on the eat clean diet, you can refer to the brown rice noodle dish. First, you prepare a pot of boiling water, drop in sliced ​​tomatoes and cook until soft. Next, you drop it in, which is available in supermarkets. The beef or pork loin is thinly sliced, blanched until cooked. You taste the broth just eaten. Finally, you put the noodles, sprouts, meat, onions, and coriander in a bowl and pour the broth. Noodles are also sold in many supermarkets. Another attractive vermicelli dish for a nutritious breakfast during the epidemic season is rib tree vermicelli. I usually stew the whole rib, the softness is just right. To save time, you should stew the ribs from the dark. In the morning, you need to prepare tomatoes, drop the pot of broth with ribs, cook until soft and season to taste. Ripe tomatoes, you arrange vermicelli, ribs, add green onions, add broth and enjoy. Beef noodle soup is also a suggestion you can refer to. I usually choose flower corn for processing. After cleaning, the beef is stewed in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes with star anise, cinnamon, cardamom and roasted onions. The broth has a five-spice aroma, you can add more spices to your taste. If you have a noodle machine available, you should prepare fresh vermicelli from the evening and keep it in the refrigerator. More convenient, you can buy dried vermicelli available in supermarkets. During avocado season, you can take advantage of this nutritious fruit to make breakfast. This quick and nutritious meal includes sliced ​​avocado, scrambled eggs, and wholemeal bread. Another quick and filling breakfast is dumplings served with nut milk. I prepared dumplings from the night before, steamed it again in the morning, let it cool and still tasted delicious. I also make my own nut milk by machine. There are many types of convenient nut milk machines you should refer to. A working day at home will be more exciting with a quality breakfast. In addition to hot dishes, I also often swap meals for my family with breakfasts of fruit and vegetable smoothies with cereal. I divide the ingredients into several groups: green vegetables (kale, spinach, lettuce…), sweet fruits (ripe bananas, ripe mangoes, red apples…), berry fruits (strawberries, raspberries, etc.) black, blueberry…), fatty seeds (chia seeds, flax seeds, almonds, walnuts, cashews…), starches (oats…), protein-rich seeds (pumpkin seeds, hemp… .), liquid (nut milk, coconut water, filtered water, fresh milk…), powder (spirulina, moringa…).

These days, the dormitories shack at the foot of Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi, poor workers always have to bend under the heat of 40 degrees Celsius. Towards noon, the sun shines on the roofs that are enclosed around four walls made of corrugated iron and cement roofing sheets. Stepping into the room, you can feel the suffocating heat, the heat emanating from the hot corrugated iron sheets. The roof and walls of the inn are mainly made of corrugated iron and thin plywood panels. There are makeshift houses that don’t even look like a house, just built with extra wood panels, tarps and rags, etc. to cover the sun and rain. As the heat engulfed the houses like a corrugated iron furnace at the foot of Long Bien Bridge, Ms. Thu could not take a nap, so she only took advantage of her time to collect beans and clean the house to ease her pain. Sitting at the door, Mrs. Loan (57 years old, a native of Ninh Binh) had to pour water in front of the room to calm the surging heat. “The fan blows out hot air, not cool, so I have to take advantage of the mornings and afternoons to sleep, when the sun is out, I push the cart to sell goods to earn some money. I don’t have any money at home, I sell my strength to get money, so whenever the weather is cool, I push the cart to sell goods, “said Loan. Some rooms are roofed with fibro cement tiles instead of corrugated iron sheets. This place has been home to hundreds of poor laborers for many years. They are people from many different places. However, because the life in the countryside was flooded, they went to Hanoi to spread all kinds of jobs from carrying goods to rent, pushing carts, selling sticky rice, tea, etc. Because they did not have much money to rent, the poor laborers flocked to the area. inns at the foot of Long Bien bridge live day by day. Taking advantage of the time to go out in front of the alley to catch a cool afternoon because he couldn’t sleep, Mr. Thanh (40 years old, from Thanh Hoa) shared: “I have been living in Long Bien market with the job of loading and unloading fruit for about 3 years. This area has about 30 inns built around 4 meters high.” Most of the workers here work at night, some people are loading goods, others are selling goods and going to the market. When it is hot, many people have to put the folding bed under the tree to avoid the heat. The people here have been struggling to make a living every day, now they have become more and more struggling with the scorching heat and burning flesh. “No one wants to live here, but thinking about the family’s food and clothing, they still try to make a living in a foreign land. This weather can make you sleepy, even if you are tired, you can’t sleep because lying on the bed is like lying on a pile of blankets, sometimes you don’t dare to cook because the room is too hot. The toilet is also in the room, they gather 3 corrugated iron sheets to form a toilet in the corner of the room, “said Thao. The fibro-cement roof retains heat for a long time, making the house always stuffy like a bagua oven Like Mr. Thanh and Mr. Thuan, Mr. Kien (55 years old, from Hai Duong), said that he has been working in Hanoi for 6 years. Every hot season comes, the motel room is no longer a resting place but an obsession to fear of him and everyone here. Can’t sleep because it’s hot like a bagua. “Coming home from work tired and want to rest but can’t sleep because of the heat, the surrounding is made of corrugated iron and thin wood, so it absorbs high heat. The roof is also made of fibro cement tiles, so at noon the heat is like a large oven, nothing more, nothing less. We stay here sometimes it’s too hot and we go to the tree to live or go out under the bushes to sleep comfortably, “said Kien. The shacks are less than 3m high, close together. Even though we have worked all night, many people cannot sleep in hot inns: “Now we only take advantage of sleeping in the morning before coming home from work to take advantage of sleep and then go to a few trees in the afternoon to avoid the heat until the afternoon. Then go back to sleep for a while and then go to work. This house wants to pour water on the roof to reduce the heat, because the water will leak into the house, even if it is poured water, it will only dry for a moment, but it will not work,” Dung added. Under the hot summer sun, those poor neighbors are still struggling every day because of their livelihood. Every afternoon, no one invites anyone, everyone goes to the tree stumps, room doors, shady places to sit and talk about their family’s life and circumstances. In the stressful situation of the epidemic, the people here also pay attention to the distance, but due to the narrow living space, it is inconvenient enough. No one dares to think about air conditioning and air conditioning because they do it to rent an inn and take care of their monthly living expenses. They still wish that when it rains, they will have a good night’s sleep. As for summer days, this place is as hot as a bagua oven, and cold days are bone-chilling. According to the forecast, the hot weather will continue to last and stay at a high temperature. The life of the poor laborers, who were already hard, now becomes even more difficult when they have to fight the hot sun in makeshift motel rooms. The minimalist need to sleep has now suddenly become a great desire of many people.

Here’s a list of small changes everyone can make when sitting at their desks to avoid headaches and enjoy their day. Reduce the brightness of the lights Lights that are too bright and glare can cause headaches. People can avoid this by turning off some unnecessary lights or drawing window blinds. If the light cannot be corrected, try using sunglasses with or without polarizing lenses. Avoid strong scents A co-worker’s strong perfume, cleaning product, or perfume is definitely a common cause of headaches for many people. Open a window for a few minutes or use a fan to blow away strong scents, and the workspace will be more comfortable. Drink enough water and don’t skip meals When the body is dehydrated, the brain can shrink, leading to headaches. When the pain appears, take 1-2 glasses of water and take small sips. Combine this routine with a healthy, nutritious meal and the frequency of pain will decrease. If you travel often, remember to bring a bottle of water and snacks to use when needed. Do not chew gum It’s surprising that this colorful, sweet snack can be the cause of headaches. Chewing gum causes strain on the jaw muscles and puts pressure on the joints that are used the most. The best thing to do is to give up gum, as well as any other sticky, hard-to-chew foods. Loosen your hair If you often tie your hair up in a high ponytail or braid, give it a rest after a long period of pressure to avoid headaches. Let your hair loose and let the scalp relax, the headache will quickly disappear. Eat some ginger or drink ginger tea Ginger is known to have pain-relieving effects and is also commonly used in many dishes and drinks. When you are working at the office and have a headache, the simplest way is to make ginger tea. Put some ginger tea packets in a drawer and everyone is ready to fight off the headache. Sit in a comfortable position Whenever sitting at a desk, make sure that the posture makes everyone feel comfortable. Try to sit with your back straight, keeping your arms parallel to your thighs and feet on the ground. The computer screen needs to be placed in a position suitable for the direction the eyes are looking straight ahead, not looking down. And last but not least, don’t hold your phone between your head and shoulders while on the phone. Instead, invest in a Bluetooth headset or headphones. Apply breathing exercises Some breathing exercises can be done even while sitting at a desk. Close your eyes and play some relaxing music. Replace fast inhales with slower inhales, counting to 5 as you inhale, then slowly count to 5 as you exhale. People will notice how the body relaxes and the headache also disappears with the fatigue. Do not eat cheese Cheese products contain tyramine, an amino acid that has been shown to trigger migraines by reducing serotonin (the happy hormone) levels in the brain, which affects the dilation of blood vessels. . Choose soy cheese or cottage cheese instead of aged cheeses like cheddar, parmesan, or stilton. Newer cheeses are lower in tyramine and relieve headaches. Apply hot or cold Take an ice pack from the company freezer and apply it to your forehead if a headache comes on suddenly. This will be effective immediately. If cold doesn’t work, try a hot compress by wetting a towel with some hot water. Take a nap for 15 minutes In one small medical study, 81% of participants reported that going to bed was the most effective pain reliever. When you have nothing else to do, try to take a nap, even if it’s only for 15 minutes, it will be the best method to say goodbye to a nagging headache.

Vietnamese people are gradually getting used to working remotely With many multinational companies, it is common to connect and work regularly with foreign markets. Or their employees can choose to work remotely in another country, relying on the help of modern technology platforms that are being upgraded day by day. Japan once encouraged people to work from home to reduce traffic in 2017. In Vietnam, with a number of new careers such as developer (software engineer), market research and analysis, freelancer (freelance), many young people gradually choose to work remotely. However, these are mostly specialty jobs. The concept of working without an office is still quite strange to Vietnamese people. Like many countries in the world, from the beginning of 2020, Vietnam began to convert the form of direct work to online according to each stage of the development of the Covid-19 epidemic in society. While some countries are already familiar with this way of working, Vietnam is beginning to adapt. Most recently, Singapore, the government of this country is tightening the mandatory guarantee for people to work from home. For the first time working from home for 4 months, Mr. Vo Le Hoang Anh (market development officer in Hanoi) confided: “It was quite difficult at first because everyone defaulted to working from home, which would be less effective However, if you are familiar with online working tools like Zalo, everything is quite smooth, reaching 80-90%, if you try harder, you will achieve 100% efficiency. Working remotely is seen as a challenge in the context of a society that has not been properly prepared. But from a positive perspective, this is also an opportunity for Vietnamese to optimize the application of technology in work and build a new working style. Adaptive or follow the trend? In addition to avoiding the epidemic and preventing the risk of Covid-19 infection in the community, working remotely helps employees save travel time and be more flexible in life arrangements. However, a question arises whether the work efficiency is guaranteed as when working at the office. Many people think that working remotely is only suitable for individual jobs, while those who often work in groups, efficiency will be significantly reduced. Others objected with the belief in the effective support of modern technological tools. Mr. Lam Anh Tuan has left Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Nai for more than half a year. His parents’ garden became his workplace. “Not going to the office will reduce some of the pressure, and have a comfortable mentality to work. Whenever I need to meet with a partner or colleague, I will use the group video call feature, everyone connects regularly. and easy”. Zalo version on the computer can make calls to up to 100 people. Based on recently released information, employees of many companies in developed countries are allowed to work from home indefinitely after the epidemic. Satisfied with the current work performance, Ms. Vo Trang Anh – a designer in Ho Chi Minh City – has the same hope as Mr. Tuan when looking forward to working remotely even after the epidemic ends. Users can easily drag and drop files up to 1 GB into the chat frame to transfer documents or high quality images. For employers, letting employees work remotely can save space rental costs, but make it difficult to manage and build corporate culture, besides connecting and creating motivation. give. According to Mr. Cao The Loc – general director of a media company in Hanoi, his employees look forward to being able to return to the office soon to discuss face-to-face and understand each other better. Although some large enterprises around the world have opened the door to the trend of working remotely indefinitely, domestic companies have not yet taken any concrete action or expressed support. Whether this wave will change the working style in Vietnam is still a question mark, because this decision depends a lot on the nature and actual work efficiency based on the change in market quality. future labor market and work tools from modern technology. Readers can experience Zalo PC with online support features https://zalo.me/pc.

Club Med recently analyzed a series of criteria to find the most suitable places for those who choose this lifestyle. Specifically, the study assessed cost of living, safety, average internet speeds, weekend exploration options, number of leisure activities, and quality of place to work. After scoring the criteria, many Asian cities appeared in the top 10 destinations for nomadic living and working. Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam ranked second, after Phuket (Thailand). In third place is Krabi – another destination of Thailand very famous for its blue sea, golden sunshine and many entertainment activities. Ho Chi Minh City is the ideal place to live and work. According to Euronews page, Ho Chi Minh City is the dream destination of those who choose a nomadic lifestyle, with a score of 274/320, highly appreciated for its moderate cost of living, pleasant climate with temperatures. maintained at 34 degrees Celsius and high speed internet. The city also has a high happiness score (4.5/5) and good places to work (4/5). Research shows that Phuket (Thailand) is the most attractive place in the world for nomads, with a total score of 290/320. With a living cost of around 950 EUR/month, those who live and work here have many options to enjoy life, with 251 relaxing experiences and 750 activities to explore. Phuket is also highly rated for safety, with a score of 4/5.

According to ASPS’s annual cosmetic surgery trend report, the total number of cutlery cases decreased by 15% compared to 2019. However, customers pay special attention to rhinoplasty services. This is different from previous years, when many people had a need for breast augmentation. In addition to nose repair, many customers opt for eyelid cutting and facial lift services. Many people want to have a high, straight nose like hot girls on social networks and stars. Photo: Dasha Taran. According to the Hypebae, some plastic surgeons believe that the “Zoom effect” has contributed to more and more people wanting to fix their nose. “Zoom effect” appears when people start working, learning from afar. When on video calls, they look at themselves through the camera for long periods of time. That allows many people to self-examine their appearance and decide to restore their beauty. Besides, everyone also has more free time. They surf social networking sites often and see plastic surgery center advertisements for rhinoplasty services. Even in some countries there is a trend of posting photos before and after the nose is fixed.

From Stefan Maier, SWR From successful manager to psychological wreck: Karl-Heinz Schiller has had a tough time. He was an employee of a large corporation, after a burnout he was sorted out by the company. He tried to start his own business as a business consultant, then his sister died, and finally Corona came along. He didn’t gain a foothold. “Then the panic attacks began,” says Schiller. “How are things going in the future? Keeping the finances in line. It’s not easy. You get into a vortex where you are really no longer able to do things that were previously taken for granted.” Today he is better again – after a stay of several weeks in the Max Grundig Specialist Clinic for Psychosomatics on the Bühlerhöhe in the Black Forest.

Mental illnesses put a strain on the health system

There are still hardly any studies on the increase in mental illnesses since the outbreak of the pandemic. But Christian Graz, head physician at the Max Grundig Clinic, gives a few figures that make the extent of the problem clear. Even before Corona, 15 percent of people in Europe suffered from anxiety disorders: 62 million sufferers who caused health costs of 80 billion euros annually. “We see a highly significant increase, especially among children and adolescents,” says Graz. “When I speak to colleagues, they double the number of child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient care. And these people will eventually get older, and these will be the patients of tomorrow who will deal with us.”

Experts fear long-term consequences

The COPSY study conducted by the Hamburg University Hospital, for which more than 1,000 children and 1,600 parents were questioned, also found an increase in mental illnesses. Result: eight out of ten children feel stressed by the pandemic, seven out of ten suffer from a reduced quality of life, before the pandemic there were three. Every third child is psychologically abnormal, 50 percent more than before. Children and young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and with a migrant background are particularly affected – a problem that, according to Christian Graz’s experience, will burden an entire generation. “Anyone who has ever suffered from a psychosomatic illness has a higher risk of falling ill again,” says the doctor. “And young people are less resilient to dealing with such crises than older people.”

Despite greater resilience: The special circumstances of work at home affect both the old and the young. Many employees are prone to self-exploitation and work longer than in the office, often at night when the children are asleep. According to a study by the Hans Böckler Foundation, half of those in employment perceive their home office situation to be severe or extremely stressful, while the figure for single parents or low-income earners is as high as 62 percent. The multiple burden of work, housework and help with learning affects women in particular. This affects the mental state. Anxiety disorders, according to the psychosomatic specialist Graz, are twice as pronounced among women as among men. They need treatment.

Karl-Heinz Schiller (left) with chief physician Christian Graz. Schiller hopes to have overcome his anxiety disorder. Image: SWR

Anxiety and depression are still taboo subjects

Fear, says Graz, actually makes sense physiologically – a useful feeling, because we protect ourselves by withdrawing. But fear can become pathological. It then expresses itself physically: through headaches, sleep disorders, faster pulse, increased tension, the tendency to brood. Reasons are feelings of powerlessness, black painting, the tendency to “catastrophize”. Young women and men who are self-employed are particularly affected, says the specialist in psychosomatics. Generalized anxiety disorders have tripled since the outbreak of the pandemic. But mental illnesses are often still a taboo, and those affected often feel stigmatized, especially the so-called top performers. They then come to the hospital because of the physical problems to find out that the symptoms have psychological causes – and often require weeks or months of treatment. Karl-Heinz Schiller, who is now about to be discharged from the Max Grundig Clinic, also had to experience this. Not completely healed, but on the way back to a normal life. He was lucky, because in Corona times there are hardly any psychosomatic treatment places in Germany.

After more than 3 years and 3 months since the commencement date, FPT Tower Building Complex was officially completed. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) FPT Tower complex was started construction on December 28, 2017 at 10 Pham Van Bach, Cau Giay, Hanoi. This is the 14th complex of offices and campuses of FPT. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) With the design simulating the logo of FPT, FPT Tower consists of two 21-storey and 17-storey buildings and an 8-storey modern data center office with a capacity of up to 250,000 TB. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Mr. Hoang Anh – Head of FPT Basic Construction (FID) said that the building’s design was inspired by the three leaves of the FPT logo. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) ‘When visiting the building, everyone can see even the interior details that are inspired by the FPT logo such as the floor, the ceiling, the seats … With a rounded, flexible design. modern. I hope when people look from afar, they can recognize that this is the FPT building, built by the FPT people, ‘said Mr. Hoang Anh. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) FPT Tower is built on an area of ​​nearly 16,000 m2 with a construction area of ​​102,500 m2. The project provides workplaces for about 9,000 people in the information technology industry of the Group. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) This is also one of the buildings applying the most modern technology. The check-in area will be applied face recognition technology, when the system arrives, the system will recognize the right person and the floor where they work. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The employee ID card also automatically identifies the floor system they work on and the elevator position they need to wait for. This is a product made by FPT technology engineers and the elevator supplier. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) An FPT logo is placed in the center of the reception hall. According to FPT representative, the symbol inspired by the globe and the ‘FPT gene’ codes run around in the sense that FPT has been reaching out to the world. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) According to FPT’s Vice Chairman Bui Quang Ngoc, FPT Tower is a symbol of FPT’s development aspirations. When there is a new and more luxurious house, the life and working style of FPT people will be different. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Mr. Ngoc expected: ‘The most important thing of the building is the convergence and linkage among the units in the Group. FPT will convert to one term, under one roof. ‘ (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Inside the building, the main facilities are ready to welcome FPT employees to work. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The complex provides working and living spaces for 9,000 employees. With no scattered scattering in cramped offices, FPT employees will be able to work in spacious offices with maximum personalization, in accordance with the characteristics of each unit, department, department. parts. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Automatic timer system is integrated in the meeting rooms. When someone registers to a meeting room, when it is time to meet, all equipment such as air conditioner, projector lamp, projector will automatically turn on to serve participants. The external monitor will inform guests to attend. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) In addition, the resting areas are alternately arranged among the working rooms to help FPT employees entertain, eat, and organize parties after stressful working hours. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) A meeting room is designed fancy. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Large hall with more than 400 seats for organizing major events of FPT. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The ideal working space is also the dream of many FPT people about to come true. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The building’s canteen is so large that it can accommodate thousands of staff at noon or evening. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) In addition to the design and use of environmentally friendly materials, FPT Tower also has a landscape garden system with lots of green trees and lawns, creating a convenient space for employees to work, at the same time connecting with Cau Giay Park contributes to creating a much-needed green space in the city. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The two Japanese and European gardens have a unique highlight in the FPT Tower project. These two unique landscapes are dedicated to FPT’s two main markets over the nearly one-third of a century: Japan and Europe and America. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) A Japanese garden with a typical landscape is located on the 8th floor of the building. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Ideas of Japanese and European gardens by FPT Vice Chairman Bui Quang Ngoc. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The European garden located behind the building made many passersby look back in awe. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) Located at the intersection of 5 streets, FPT Tower consists of a building with 3 blocks of 17 floors, 8 floors and 21 floors connected together, in addition to a large data center. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +) The FPT Tower complex is a confirmation of the aspiration of FPT Corporation after 33 years of development. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

Wood is a material that gives homeowners a warm, relaxing and also very natural feeling. In particular, wood can be combined and mixed with many different styles from simple countryside to modern, luxurious. Use wood as a decorative material for a more charming, cozy working corner. 2. Use light and colors Each color you choose will affect your mood and personality. Purple is a meditation color, blue helps relax the eyes and nervous system, blue represents intelligence, logic … So choose the colors you like and suitable for your home space. . At the same time, do not ignore the light element, because it will help the space always be airy and more comfortable. 3. The working angle with brick pattern Sometimes, work or life can make you stressed, stressed, the appearance of a cute, bright pattern (brick pattern, polka dots …) along with decorative small items Lovely will help reduce stress, increase creativity and happiness in work and life. 4. Use minimalism The simple, light but extremely delicate working angle is the style that many of you choose today. Minimalism when arranged right next to the window with a beautiful garden can be an even more harmonious combination. 5. Quiet working corner Using black, white, and gray tones will help your working corner become more discreet and quiet, especially when accompanied by suitable furniture to save space. You can also add a small pot of plants to animate the space./.

Mr. Bui Van Hung, owner of Gia Loi and Hang Duong apricot production facility. O mai does not know since when it has become a familiar gift to the people of Hanoi when going away. It is associated with each person’s childhood. Every time we remember umbrellas, we remember the gift of many memories. But in Mai Loi, Hang Duong has a unique flavor that cannot be mixed with any other place, but everyone who once enjoyed it will remember forever. The group of reporters went to Gia Loi umbrella shop at 8 Hang Duong. This is the famous long-standing umbrella brand of Hanoi. Because here still keep the craft of making handmade umbrellas with heirloom secrets, but ensuring food safety and delicious quality. Mr. Bui Van Hung, owner of a traditional plum shop Gia Loi said: Our family includes my children who have 5 generations of traditional oolong work. If anyone has ever enjoyed the typical flavor of Gia Loi oolong, it is impossible to forget the characteristic sour, salty, spicy, sweet and sour flavor ”.
In order to create an oolong dish that has its own characteristics of the brand of Hang Duong oolong, Mr. Hung added: The stages of making umbrellas are very elaborate, from the selection of ingredients to the way of making. Specifically, sugar only uses traditional street sugar, selected fruits have a source of origin, fresh and delicious to ensure quality. The stages of processing fruit, soaking sugar, mixing raw materials are meticulously followed by the establishment and on time. Mai Gia Loi, Hang Duong. In the past, the store had only 2 main products, namely, apricot and crocodile. But due to the increasing consumer demand, so the apricot maker has developed many products to meet the tastes of consumers, such as: toad, kiwi, mango … Up to now, the manufacturer Apricot Gia Loi has researched, produced and brought to the market hundreds of different types of apricot and confectionery. Although the Covid-19 epidemic affects production and business activities of the establishment, diners who are familiar with and remember an umbrella are always looking for Gia Loi to buy goods. In addition to buying food and making gifts for friends and relatives, many people also send them abroad as gifts for those who travel far away from Hanoi, miss their homeland, and miss the rustic gifts but imbued with human love and country love. Many foreigners know that umbrellas have the opportunity to come to Hanoi, they also come to Gia Loi to enjoy the flavorful gift of the Hanoians.

From Griet von Petersdorff, RBB Alleys line the way to Großwudicke in the Havelland, from Berlin it is about an hour and a half drive to the west by car. The deceleration sets in, enjoyment of the wide view: It is a relief after the narrowness of the city, after all the hours in the Corona home office. At first glance, Großwudicke is a normal village with old clinker brick buildings and a few newly built single-family houses. The ICE drives along behind the green noise protection wall. But right in the middle of a green building, built towards the end of the GDR era, the modern world of work has now moved in. A coworking space with the appropriate name “Waldstatt.” State-of-the-art technology, rented offices and workplaces to be rented, meeting room with oversized screen – everything is there that a “digital worker” needs.

Especially people from the area

The view out of the window falls on a farm, the way there is sandy, there is something cozy about it. Florian Kunz only founded the “Waldstatt” in October, in the middle of the pandemic – and almost everything is already booked. For him and his team, it is not so much about the pandemic-stressed Berliners who want to work here in the rural area; For them there are currently not enough overnight accommodations, even if that will certainly change. Colleagues from the surrounding area are currently sitting in the “Waldstatt”, for example from nearby Rathenow, who now prefer to work in Großwudicke than in Berlin.

The coworkers revitalize the village

Precisely twelve o’clock, noon, the bells of the nearby church are ringing. The coworkers move to the village butcher, it’s only a two-minute walk. Sometimes a dog barks, sometimes the crowing of a rooster accompanies the “Waldstatt Troop”. The Mäser family’s village butcher shop is the “meeting point” in the village, especially at “lunch time”. There are BrühpolISCHE and Wudicker Lümmel, and one thing quickly becomes clear: this is nothing for vegans. What does the Mäser butcher family say about the coworking space in the neighborhood? They couldn’t do much with the term “coworking”. But the Mäsers see that the “Waldstatt” invigorates the community, and they also think that’s good. A touch of big city flair has found its way into Großwudicke.

Requirement: fast internet

The city comes to the village – that’s what hairdresser Stefan Thiem also thinks. More and more people want to move here, there are many children, a good school and a train station. Großwudicke, who once turned their back on their old homeland because of a lack of perspective, are increasingly coming back and giving their village another chance. Mayor Felix Menzel supports the further development of the village to the best of his ability. While strolling through the town, he proudly points to an inconspicuous little building: the Telekom distribution box is inside. In other words: Großwudicke has fast internet – an important recipe for success. That is why it works so well in the “Waldstatt”. If the Internet works, modern work is possible. And then life in the country becomes an increasingly popular way of life.

A trend is spreading

Coworking spaces in the country are emerging all over the state of Brandenburg. There is the now almost famous “Coconat” near Bad Belzig, chic and with a high wellness character; Sometimes artists and writers retreat to the beautiful premises of the estate for a few weeks. Or the old school Letschin in the east of Brandenburg: Here coworkers have the opportunity to rent, work and enjoy the beauties of the Oderbruch – for around twelve euros a day. Coworking spaces in rural areas are politically supported. The chance is that regions that were once left behind will gain new momentum and suddenly become trendy. Here Berlin radiates in all directions of the region.

Although just released not long ago, but smart screens M7 and M5 of Samsung have created a great resonance and quickly received by users for “the right product” and “the right time”. Many technology followers commented that these two products inherit many advantages of Samsung screen and technology, but the breakthrough in this product line is the integration feature, which addresses the needs of working and studying. , entertainment for the majority of today’s youth. So what makes this line of Samsung smart monitor products that you cannot ignore? M7 and M5 – The screen says “no” to the PC Smart screens M7 and M5 operate independently without a computer, meeting the needs of working and learning remotely in the current epidemic situation. Working from home like in the office with now Remote Access helps users access to remote computers, easily manipulate and access data, even edit directly in the “cloud” thanks to Microsoft 365 integration. available. This is cloud storage with a large capacity, perfectly suitable for storing information and accessing anytime, anywhere. Many new useful features, meeting the needs of learning and working remotely. Smart displays M7 and M5 are ergonomically designed with USB 2.0 and USB Type C ports, with Bluetooth feature, allowing other devices such as keyboards, mice, external speakers and projectors to be connected when needed. . Therefore, this product line does not need to use CPU and is considered the culmination product in the “new normal” period with many outstanding features, meeting the diverse needs of users in working and studying. practice and entertainment anywhere. Streamlined wireless screen Unlike previous products, M7 and M5 smart screens have adopted many modern technological innovations, eliminating many cumbersome plugs or screens. Instead, it is a new generation of screens, lighter, smarter. In addition to the physical connection ports like normal computers such as HDMI, USB, especially USB-C ports, M7 and M5 smart displays also have the ability to connect wirelessly via Wifi and Bluetooth. Just one touch with Tap View, users can access all content on the phone instantly played on this smart screen. Apple devices can connect to M7 and M5 displays via the Air Play 2 feature In particular, the feature of Air Play 2, App Casting or Screen Mirroring helps connect Apple devices to the screen, providing a complete experience that is not different from Samsung or Android devices. Samsung’s SmartTV application store is also integrated for this product line, comes with speakers and a remote control (Remote control) allowing users to switch work and entertainment with just a few buttons. Inheriting outstanding technology from Samsung Samsung is considered a “technology giant” with a leading position in the display market with many breakthroughs, such as QLED screens, recently upgraded to 8K or curved screen with optimized angle. user’s view. Smart displays M7 and M5 have voice support and control and Bixby 2.0 virtual assistant, and are integrated with SmartThings ecosystem like Galaxy phones or Samsung Dex. Therefore, users can comfortably experience all the features on the computer and increase the usability. Monitors M7 and M5 are considered by tech fans to be “delicious and cheap” because of the reasonable price with many suitable gaming features, such as the Ultrawide Game View 21: 9 for viewing angle. Wide, sharp and true, delivering smooth and satisfying gaming moments. In addition, users can watch movies, listen to music on Youtube and other entertainment features provided by Tizen are built into the M7 and M5, like a Smart TV. The subwoofer system and design on both sides of the bezel make the experience more vivid, perfect and standard in every millimeter in both sound and picture. It can be said that Samsung’s M7 and M5 smart screens are a right choice for those who have a high demand for features but do not have a lot of money. True to what Samsung is aiming for, an all-in-one (All-in-one) technology, this product line offers a compact in design and is full of useful features. According to thanhnien

As a food reporter, I regularly work and meet my partners in many cafes around Ho Chi Minh City. The four criteria for a destination I choose are good quality, quiet drinks, well-designed space and staff attitude to professional guests. The 5 suggestions below can help you choose a site that’s right for you. These are the places I go to, especially when working alone. Suggested dishes: Bottle milk tea, pea flower latte, coldbrew, spaghetti with minced beef sauce … Beanthere Cafe is nestled in the old apartment building on Dong Khoi street. Since it’s on the top floor and there is no elevator, I have to walk to the shop. In return, I have interesting experiences here. First, Beanthere Cafe has diverse designs for each customer needs. I find indoor space with comfortable wooden furniture to get my job done. Here, there are many positions with glass, creating an open space and flooded with light. The balcony is where you can see the Bach Dang River and the rooftop with Bitexco view. Second, the destination for drinks is not too unique in taste, but quite plentiful. I often choose to enjoy coffee or tea, cakes on light music. Finally, the staff are friendly and attentive, always have cold water ready and chat when guests arrive. Suggested dishes: Strawberry passion fruit tea, red pomegranate tea, dalgona, homemade fruit tea, goji berry tea … When I asked about a suitable quiet space to work, my college friend introduced Gracious Coffee. My first impression is peaceful space. When I arrived, the shop did not have too many customers, most of them sitting alone or gathered in groups. The shop has a minimalist design, details such as clocks, sofas, wooden shelves, door frames … are decorated in harmony with white – brown tones. Despite the common space, the areas are divided according to the needs and the number of guests. In the front there is a fresh garden with many green patches. The menu featured fruit tea and cakes decorated beautifully. The staff at the restaurant are not many, there are only 2 friends who mix and serve, but the water rises quickly, the security man is fast and enthusiastic. If you are coming here for the first time, you should pay attention because the Gracious Coffee does not have a sign. Suggested dishes: Chamomile Tea, Citrus cold brew, chrysanthemum longan tea, sexy reddy … 80’s Coffee, a 24-hour coffee shop, is a frequent destination for many young people when they need to work overnight. The highlight of the restaurant is not only the opening time but also in the semi-classical decoration style with brick walls, wooden tables combined with golden lights, making the space light and relaxed. The menu has a variety of exotic drinks, the price is quite high but the quality is commensurate with. In addition, the shop also serves cakes and savory cakes from VND 35,000. Suggested dishes: Earl gray tea, egg coffee, mixed berries cascara tea, coffee cereal … When it comes to choosing a workplace or meeting with friends, Oromia is my most trusted destination. The shop has many branches, located in District 1 near Bitexco and walking street, so it is convenient to move. There are indoor and outdoor spaces, multiple check-in corners and seasonal décor. The minus point lies in drinks that taste quite normal but at high prices. The salon also needs to overcome the prevention of food smell. Suggested dishes: Lemongrass kumquat tea with chia seeds, Amazing tea, black tea with cream, chocolate ice blended … Amazing Coffee impresses diners thanks to the modern Tay Nguyen architectural style, open space with many trees. The shop has a private area for large groups of people. Places are ideal for those who want to find places to work, talk and date. Located in the heart of District 1, but the price is not high compared to the quality and service that customers receive. Professional staff, gentle talk. Drinks have investment and are geared towards health. DOWNTOWN is a series that recommends places to eat from those who have experienced the service. In each article, we introduce different types of restaurants with typical dishes, suggesting and giving readers more options before going to the restaurant.

State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan spoke at the meeting.

On April 16, the delegation of the State President’s Office led by Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, member of the Central Committee of the Party came to An Giang to meet key officials of the province.

At the meeting, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan expressed his deep gratitude to Uncle Ton and his father’s generations for pouring blood and blood to build the homeland, the An Giang Party Committee added wealth and strength. Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan highly appreciated the term of Party Committee of An Giang province in recent years. With the unanimous determination of the Provincial Party Committee and the people, An Giang’s economy prospered and created some premise for the next development. That is economic growth, from indicators, indicators and competitiveness shown on the means of objective assessment of organizations, businesses and people, most recently the projects. attracting large investors ..

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said that the image of An Giang’s economic development was sharper, attracting investors. In addition, the quality of life of the people has been improved, not only in terms of economy, but also in terms of infrastructure, transportation, and urban areas. Social security work has become An Giang’s beauty in joining hands unanimously helping households encountering landslides.

In addition, the Provincial Party Committee continued to promote the solidarity tradition of many generations. In particular, this term is more unanimous in performing political tasks, unanimous in economic development, calling for investment promotion, implementing social security, preventing and combating Covid-19 epidemic …

The scene of the meeting.

Besides, An Giang still has limitations such as not overcoming economic bottlenecks, not making big breakthroughs like other provinces. Despite many progress, the economic development ground of An Giang compared to the region is only average and lower than the national average. Therefore, An Giang must strive twice as much to be able to travel with the whole country and rise above.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan gave three goals An Giang Party Committee had to strive for. Specifically, with economic development, the quality of life of people is also improved. The cultural life, spirit and peace of the people should be focused. Due to its specificity, An Giang does not have high growth and development as fast as other provinces with advantages, but the provincial Party Committee may set a target for the happiness of the people. Third, the Provincial Party Committee is cleaner and stronger, promoting good traditions and pride, to be able to lead the people in the new period.

Before that, on April 15, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan led to offer incense to commemorate Uncle Ton at President Ton Duc Thang memorial area in My Hoa Hung commune, Long Xuyen city, An Giang; visiting and giving 20 gifts to policy families in My Hoa Hung commune; Visiting and giving gifts to Vietnamese heroic mother Ta Thi Bai, 91 years old, living in Vinh Nguon ward, Chau Doc city.

The State Vice President graciously visited, encouraged and sent his best wishes to the Mother and relatives, expressing his deep gratitude to the Mother for the dedication and sacrifice of blood and blood to her relatives for independence and freedom. of the Fatherland, homeland construction, development of the country.