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While many eyes were on England's first Test in India, a cricketing star was born in neighbouring Bangladesh as West Indies debutant Kyle Mayers played an innings for the ages in Chittagong. The 28-year-old from Barbados hit a quite remarkable 210 not out from 310 balls to steer an under-strength West Indies to a miraculous three-wicket win over Bangladesh as the tourists reached their target of 395.Mayers - who averaged in the twenties from his previous 32 first-class games - masterminded the highest-ever successful run chase in Asia, shattering records and leaving social media ablaze. Report: Kyle Mayers' debut double steers West Indies to famous winFirst Test scorecard: Bangladesh vs West IndiesThe stats- Mayers' knock was the just the second match-winning, fourth innings double-century in Test history after fellow West Indian Gordon Greenidge's 214 not out against England at Lord's in 1984- He is only the sixth batsman to score a double century in the fourth innings of a Test match … [Read more...] about Kyle Mayers – remember the name! West Indies batsman stuns cricket with debut double century

Power demand forecast on the rise in Vietnam By Le Hoang A speaker addresses the power event "Electrify Vietnam" taking place on March 28 and 29 in HCMC - PHOTO: LE HOANG HCMC - The demand for electricity in the country is forecast to rise by over 10% per year until 2020 and by 8% annually during the 2021-2030 period, according to Phan The Anh, deputy general director of the Southern Affairs Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade. At a power conference titled “Electrify Vietnam,” taking place from March 28 to 29 in HCMC, Anh noted that Vietnam has successfully increased its electrification rate to almost 99% to date, with power prices being more reasonable compared with those offered in neighboring countries. The country is in need of more power to supply the fast growing industries, the rising number of urban projects and the development of traffic systems. Accordingly, the country will require 60,000 megawatts of electricity in 2020, over 90,000 … [Read more...] about Power demand forecast on the rise in Vietnam

Vietnam has ample opportunities for investors in infrastructure projects By Le Hoang Traffic jams are frequent occurrences in Vietnam’s major cities – PHOTO: NAM TRAN HCMC – Local and international investors have plenty of opportunities to become involved in infrastructure development projects which will bolster the country’s economic development, said participants at a two-day conference in HCMC. Held by Malaysian network solutions provider Confexhub and Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (Vinexad) on July 25 and 26, Infrastructure Vietnam 2019 was aimed at accelerating Vietnam’s infrastructure development to ensure sustainable growth. At the conference, foreign investors had access to various master plans and priority infrastructure projects, and were in talks with local policymakers and authorities. Tran Ngoc Chinh, chairman of the Vietnam Urban Planning and Development Association, while delivering the conference’s opening remarks, said that … [Read more...] about Vietnam has ample opportunities for investors in infrastructure projects

Representatives cut the ribbon to open the seminar Co-organised by Vinexad (Ministry of Trade and Industry) and Confexhub from Malaysia, the seminar helped co-ordinate business activities between investors, local policymakers, and officers in charge of infrastructure investment in Vietnam. The seminar was organised to create opportunities for international trade, attracting investment into infrastructure development in Vietnam to prepare for deepening international integration into the global economy. Experts at the seminar advised Vietnam to revise its ways of attracting foreign investment and potential partners to meet the demand for infrastructure development. According to Nguyen Quang Huy, deputy director general, southern affairs under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the infrastructure system plays an important role in the socio-economic development of any country. “During the past years, Vietnam has been focusing on infrastructure development to meet the … [Read more...] about Vietnam attracts foreign investment into infrastructure development

Each February brings Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of African-Americans, and their central role in shaping American society and history. It's also an opportunity to recommit to better understanding and combatting systemic racism and oppression. The struggle for racial justice is far from over. After the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis last year sparked protests around the world , many shared resources to help others better understand long-standing racial inequities and learn how to be better allies to Black Americans. Dozens of books, novels, films and TV series addressing the discrimination that people of color face circulated online, some recommended by libraries like the Chicago Public Library and the Oakland Public Library . One Twitter thread of antiracist children's books , shared by teacher Brittany Smith, went viral . And a Google doc compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Klein also … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Movies, TV shows and books on systemic racism