What’s hot in May?

In addition to breaking stories about COVID-19, there are other major events in May such as International Day against Homophobia and International Day for Biological Diversity. During the social distancing period of May, health and environmental issues are also being concerned by many people.

Specifically, don't forget to follow the 5K rule, join hands to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and keep yourself, your family and the community safe.

Now let's take a quick look at some highlights of May with ASIF!

[12-05] Drought emergency in California

On May 10, California Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded a drought emergency to a large swath of the nation’s most populous state while seeking more than $6 billion in multiyear water spending as one of the warmest, driest springs on record threatens another severe wildfire season across the American West.

See more at https://thanhnien.vn/han-han-bao-dong-khan-cap-o-california-post1066469.html

[17-05] International Day Against Homophobia

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide.

See more at https://ksbtdanang.vn/chuyen-mon/phong-chong-hiv-aids/ngay-the-gioi-chong-phan-biet-doi-xu-ky-thi-voi-cong-dong-lgbt-111.html

[17-05] “We are part of the solution - For nature”

The International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated each year on May 22. "We're part of the solution" is the theme for this year. Biodiversity plays a major role in maintaining the balance of the earth. It is the foundation of ecosystem services to which human well-being is intimately linked.

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[18-05] Vietnam STEM Festival 2021: Promoting Science and Technology education

On May 18, Vietnam STEM Festival 2021 was held online for the first time, with the participation of 60 units including kindergartens, universities, management agencies and businesses; giving viewers an overview on STEM education in Vietnam.

See more at https://baotainguyenmoitruong.vn/ngay-hoi-stem-viet-nam-2021-thuc-day-giao-duc-ve-khoa-hoc-va-cong-nghe-324397.html

[22-05] Wood hidden by loggers in the forest found in Quang Tri province

Tuoi Tre newspaper reporters entered the core zone of the protection forest area, upstream of the Ben Hai River for the 2nd time. They found a large pile of wood in a hollow in the old forest with dozens of logs sawed and hidden, waiting to be taken out of the forest.

See more at https://tuoitre.vn/tim-thay-bai-go-lam-tac-giau-giua-rung-gia-cho-co-hoi-dua-ra-ngoai-20210521103213516.htm

[31-05] From 0:00 on May 31, Ho Chi Minh City will implement social distancing according to Directive 15

See more at https://tuoitre.vn/tp-hcm-gian-cach-xa-hoi-cu-the-nhu-the-nao-can-lam-nhung-gi-20210530134622687.htm