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"I evacuated because my roof was ripped off by the other typhoon and rain came in. I'm so worried about my house," a 93-year-old man told national broadcaster NHK as he sheltered at a centre in Tateyama in Chiba east of Tokyo. … [Read more...] about One dead as ‘unprecedented’ Typhoon Hagibis slams into Japan

In the letter, the architects said that after a two-day examination of the church, they found only minor damage caused by rain and damp. “The church’s load-bearing frame is still in good condition, and would be fine as long as it is reinforced,” they said. “The walls are covered in moss but that would be simple to treat.” Priest Vũ Đình Hiệu announced Bùi Chu Church would undergo repairs from May 13 this year. However, having read the plan approved by church authorities, the architects found the task would involve destroying the whole building and rebuilding it in a different shape and size, with a new wooden frame and pillars. “We don’t know why the church has not been recognised as a national relic site,” they wrote. “Based on Việt Nam’s regulations of classifying relics, the church meets the criteria of a national heritage site. “According to the International Culture Heritage … [Read more...] about Architects protest tearing down old church

While we were discussing how Japanese dishes are loved by locals, two pretty girls in traditional áo dài (long dress) brought us a colourful sashimi boat (VNĐ4 million) containing five kinds of fresh sea food imported from Norway and Japan. They include tuna, squid, octopus, musao fish (special fish from Japan) and of course salmon. … [Read more...] about Akataiyo restaurant serves fresh dining by the lake

At the event, the FTU, the Centre for Data Science and Service Research - Graduate School of Economics and Management of Tohoku University (Japan), the Faculty of Economics and Business Management of National University of Laos, and the Climate Change Research Centre at the Viet Nam Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change signed an agreement on furthering co-operation in research and education on climate change and economic development. They also launched a network to expand joint research and education on climate change. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

Vice Minister Bui The Duy from the Ministry of Science and Technology commented: ‘The innovation partnership between Australia and Vietnam has proven to be an effective mechanism for the two countries to share best practice and models to enhance the innovation systems in both countries. We hope grants provided under the Aus4Innovation program will set examples of how innovation – particularly when it can jointly developed and implemented – can transform our society and deliver economic, social and environmental sustainability.’ … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

The Bank of England on Threadneedle Street - Photo: The Guardian Opening the way for a possible relaxation of Hammond’s tight grip on spending, borrowing in the 12 months to the end of March totaled 24.7 billion pounds ($31.9 billion), 41 percent less than in the 2017/18 tax year. … [Read more...] about UK’s Hammond misses budget target but deficit hits 17-year low