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Like the orchestras in Italy, the Gürzenich Orchestra also decided that instead of cancelling, it would also consider live-streaming as an option. Wharton says he was happy to see the orchestra try new things, as he followed a recent performance online in real time. However, he added that it might not be a sustainable solution in the long-run: "It was nice that they did it this way, but the thing is that people actually want to go to these concert halls to see shows. And when they have to stay at home for months instead, the model of live-streaming may not be a viable solution," Wharton said. … [Read more...] about Culture in the time of coronavirus

Yemen: An ever-worsening crisis Peace: An elusive future Despite several attempts at UN-backed peace talks, the conflict continues to rage on. Saudi Arabia has vowed to continue supporting the internationally recognized government of Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. On the other hand, Houthi rebels have demanded the formation of a unity government in order to move forward on a political solution. A peace deal, however, remains elusive. … [Read more...] about War in Yemen forces more girls into child marriage

The workshop has also introduced the “For Clean Air Green City” Initiative Fund. The purpose of the fund is to enhance understanding, promote the participation of the community and social groups, especially among the youth and at schools through environmental protection activities to improve the air quality across the country, through initiatives targeting waste, transportation, energy, green space, water resources, and air quality. … [Read more...] about Youth for Environment project backed by BAC A BANK launched

Two of the bank’s five core values are related to this. The first value is taking the lead in applying high technology to agricultural and rural development in order to contribute to improving businesses’ production and competitiveness in light of the current trend of globalisation. The second core value is the cornerstone to the bank’s reliability and environmental strategy, centring on ensuring product quality and customer-oriented services. All projects receiving investment consultancy from Bac A Bank attach special importance to the environmental dimension of their performance. … [Read more...] about Promoting sustainability through green credit

At the session to discuss the draft law on investments under the PPP model, some members were of the opinion that the State Audit only checks the public assets and public finances of PPP projects, while capital from private investments is not audited, according to Vu Hong Thanh, head of NA’s Economic Committee. … [Read more...] about NA deputies debate auditing of PPP projects

The police noted that Tu and the other suspects, including Nguyen Ngoc Trung, Nguyen Trong Tuan, Nguyen Van Toan, Khuat Vinh Quang from Hanoi and Tran Huu Hung from the north-central province of Ha Tinh, had colluded and contributed capital to buy accounts to run the ring. … [Read more...] about Police break up major online gambling ring in Hanoi