Vin, Vino, Wine …. Made in Vietnam !

Wine in Vietnam !!???  …. what, where, how ?
Colour: cherry red with hints of salmon hue
Aroma: red fruits, hints of grass (herbaceous notes) with some sweet spices
Palate: off dry red fruit nuances, pleasant and has an extremely short finish
Further research into this confirms that table grapes are used but the region does have some other [...]

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Climate Change and displacement

A new report says climate change may cause vast human migrations on an order not previously experienced. The report, In Search of Shelter: Mapping the Effects of Climate Change on Displacement and Migration, was written by researchers at CIESIN, the United Nations University, and CARE International. Drawing on empirical evidence from a new survey of [...]

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Rice In Vietnam – in all colours

When one greets another in Vietnam, it is always about asking whether ‘ you have eaten rice?’
Rice is a sacred commodity, it is present in all forms shapes, at all occasions and at any time of the day or night.

From disastrous times when it struggled to feed itself, Vietnam has become the [...]

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A must watch !
A friend sent this link to us and I have watched it over and over again.
Yann Arthus and Jean Luc Besson teamed up for this production and had a worldwide release on the WED but strange enough, it appeared on no news channels. This why you need to [...]

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World Environment Day

What legacy are we leaving behind ?
Today is the World Environment Day.
World Environment Day is observed annually in more than 100 countries, and is one of the most popular days on the United Nations calendar. It is an opportunity to raise awareness and promote action on national environmental issues. Every year, a different host city [...]

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