Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The management capacity of the aquaculture sector needs to be improved for efficient and sustainable development and production, heard a conference in Nha Trang, the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, on January 11. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien said aquaculture has an important role in the national economy as it contributed 22.5 percent of the country’s total agriculture-forestry-aquaculture export value in 2018 and is the mean of living of millions of people nationwide. In 2018, bred and caught aquatic products hit 7.75 million tonnes and they have so far been sold in 170 countries and territories. Exports reached over 9 billion USD, accounting for 23 percent of the agricultural sector’s export earnings. Participants sought to form an infrastructure system linked with the support industry and logistics services for aquaculture to reduce post-harvest losses. A developed … [Read more...] about Aquaculture sector looks to sustainable development
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Sustainable fishing is 2020 target as stricter regulations improve stocks
If you had a better seafood selection than usual this festive season it’s partly thanks to growing catches in Sweden and across Northern Europe. Small trawlers that used to harvest 20 tons of prawns and langoustines each year now catch twice that much, because fish and shellfish numbers are on the rise. “Nowadays, we have a lot — humongous — of prawns,” says Swedish fisherman Johan Grahn. “And the fish stocks have improved as well.” In the North Sea, the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic overfishing declined drastically over the last 10 years. Ten years ago only one in seven assessed stocks were fished sustainably the rest were overfished according to the EU’s Directorate-general for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. This year seven out of ten stocks are fished sustainably. So how did the European Union make this happen? In part, by tackling the problem of fishermen dumping the unwanted fish. Around a quarter of catches used to be thrown back … [Read more...] about Sustainable fishing is 2020 target as stricter regulations improve stocks
Deutsche bank CFO says has sustainably cut costs in 2018
DUESSELDORF (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank <DBKGn.DE> had sustainably cut costs in 2018, the lender's finance chief said on Friday. The days that Deutsche has missed its cost targets are a thing of the past, Chief Financial Officer James von Moltke said at a New Year's reception. "We have our costs under control," he said. (Reporting by Matthias Inverardi; Writing by Tom Sims; Editing by Riham Alkousaa) … [Read more...] about Deutsche bank CFO says has sustainably cut costs in 2018
‘This situation is not sustainable’: FBI agent group calls for restoring DOJ funding
Justice The professional organization representing the country's FBI agents on Thursday called for an end to the ongoing partial government shutdown, warning that the current lapse in funds is unsustainable and could ultimately compromise national security. The FBI Agents Association, which represents nearly all active duty FBI agents, urged lawmakers in a letter to pass appropriations for the Department of Justice as soon as possible, noting that FBI agents, like over half a million other federal employees, are set to miss their first paychecks on Friday because of the shutdown.Story Continued Below The letter argues that “financial security is a matter of national security,” outlining three primary reasons to restore funding for the DOJ. The partial shutdown, now in its 20th day, shows no signs of ending anytime soon as negotiations between Democrats and the White House over the issue of funding for border security remain at an impasse. While House Democrats aim to … [Read more...] about ‘This situation is not sustainable’: FBI agent group calls for restoring DOJ funding
Unilever cites heritage, sustainability in Pasig River rehab partnership
What was once a coconut refining mill over 90 years ago -- Unilever's landmark facility along Estero de Paco -- still stands today. One of the 47 tributaries of Pasig River, Estero de Paco, proved to be a strategic location as it was the main logistical route for raw materials and finished products around the markets of the Port of Manila. Over the years, Unilever Philippines bore witness to Pasig River's rise to be a center for transportation, culture, and economy. With the rapid urban growth and the resulting mismanagement of waste, the Pasig River began deteriorating in the 1960s. Decades later, what was once a mighty river that served as a hub for tourism, recreation, and commerce was declared dead. Restoration through partnerships With the goal of bringing the river back to life, the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) ran numerous projects and programs centered on waste management and public awareness. "We envision Pasig River and its surrounding … [Read more...] about Unilever cites heritage, sustainability in Pasig River rehab partnership