China car app Didi updates safety measures after murder
China car app Didi updates safety measures after murderChina's leading car-hailing firm is overhauling its service following the murder of one of its users. The proposals were made 10 days after a 21-year-old air stewardess was killed after booking a ride via Didi Chuxing's Hitch app in the city of Zhengzhou. Didi Chuxing claims to be the world's largest ride-hailing service, with more than 450 million users and 21 million drivers. The young woman - Li Mingzhu - was found dead earlier this month after hailing a Hitch service. The Hitch service has previously faced criticism from users who complain that the app allows drivers to leave comments on their profiles regarding their appearance.
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May 17, 2018 12:11 UTC
Hanoi’s violations in managing big-sized advertising billboards
Hanoi’s violations in managing big-sized advertising billboardsInspectors in the capital city have pointed out a series of violations committed by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports in managing large-sized outdoor advertising billboards, Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper reported. Among 319 licenced applications inspected, 221 applications failed to show documents to prove the right of owning or using advertising billboards following the Advertising Law. The number of over-sized advertising panels increased from 67 in 2014 to 190 in the middle of 2016. Local authorities of Soc Son District where the airport is located said that the booming of the advertising billboards is “out of control”. However, managing advertising panels are the responsibility of local authorities.
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May 17, 2018 10:30 UTC
HR qualities come under the spotlight
HR qualities come under the spotlightGlobal co-operation and education are the keys to improving the quality of Viet Nam’s human resources in the digital age, Australian and Vietnamese experts agreed at a panel discussion in Hanoi yesterday. Viet Nam is experiencing a period known as the “golden population structure”. The requirements of socio-economic development puts pressure on Viet Nam to dramatically increase the number of skilled workers available. He said Vietnamese workers are knowledgeable but have problems with their skills. According to World Economic Forum, Viet Nam ranks 64 out of 130 nations for the World Human Capital Index 2017.
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May 17, 2018 10:18 UTC
Mekong Delta needs new vision of tourism development: BCG
Mekong Delta needs new vision of tourism development: BCGRepresentatives of The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have suggested Mekong Delta localities set forth a new vision and solutions for tourism development. They suggested Can Tho, as the central city of the region, focus on natural exploration, entertainment and cultural experience while developing tourism. They said with pristine islets like Con Son, Con Au, Con Khuong and Tan Loc, along with orchards, Can Tho is suitable for leisure tourism and natural exploration. The number of tourist arrivals surged 40 percent to 7.5 million, while tourism revenues rose 61 percent to 2.9 trillion VND (127.6 million USD). The city aims to serve 2.45 million holiday-makers overnight in 2018, up 28.9 percent against 2017.-VNA
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May 17, 2018 10:07 UTC
Dazzling crystal cloud display in Yen Bai marks Uncle Ho’s birthday
Dazzling crystal cloud display in Yen Bai marks Uncle Ho’s birthdayVisitors to La Pan Tan commune, Mu Cang Chai district, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai will be dazzled by a garden of crystal clouds which is set up to mark the 128th birthday of the late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19). The display is the first of its kind in Vietnam and the second in the world, following the Crystal Cloud garden created by artists Andy Cao and Xavier Perrot at Swarovski Crystal World in Australia. Vu Van Duc, Chairman of the Mu Cang Chai district People’s Committee, said the crystal cloud installation honours handicrafts of the Mong ethnic minority group in the district, while promoting local tourism. Terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai are beautiful all year round. During the harvest in October, the golden rice fields stand out amidst green forests.-VNA
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May 17, 2018 09:11 UTC
$2.46bil. worth of G-bonds raised so far this year
worth of G-bonds raised so far this yearThe State Treasury of Vietnam has mobilised over 56 trillion VND (2.46 billion USD) through Government bond auctions in the Hanoi Stock Exchange since the beginning of this year. At this auction, a total of 3.98 trillion VND (147.9 million USD) was raised. A total of 1.9 trillion VND (83.5 million USD) worth of 10-year bonds was sold at two separate auctions, with an interest rate of 4.23 percent per year. Meanwhile, 1.58 trillion VND (69.4 million USD) was mobilised at two 15-year bond auctions wit an interest rate of 4.58 percent a year. G-bonds worth 159.9 trillion VND (7.03 billion USD) and having an average maturity of 13.52 years, up 4.81 years against 2016, were issued last year.
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May 17, 2018 09:00 UTC
Project on Bio-technology Institute gets PM’s approval
Project on Bio-technology Institute gets PM’s approvalThe Bio-technology Institute under the Hue University in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue will be developed into one of the three national bio-technology centres on a par with ASEAN level under a project just approved by the Prime Minister. Four laboratories for genetic, enzyme and protein, micro-organism and fermentation, and stem cell technologies will be completed and put into operation. By 2025, the institute is envisioned to become one of the three national bio-technology centres on a par with ASEAN level. The project will also build mechanisms and policies to support the research of genetic modification technologies for application in socio-economic development. A scientific-technological service centre will be established for the transfer of bio-technology in the central region.-VNA
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May 17, 2018 09:00 UTC
Transport minister: no more delays at Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro
Transport minister: no more delays at Cat Linh-Ha Dong metroThe railway projects' management board, general contractor, and relevant units have to ensure that the Cat Linh-Hadong elevated urban railway—the first project of its kind in Vietnam—will be put into trial operation in October 2018, said Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The. Minister The at the operation control centreOn May 12, the minister made a fact-finding trip to the construction site to check the progress of the operation control centre (OCC), depot, as well as monitoring areas at Thuong Dinh and Cat Linh stations. "The Cat Linh-Hadong elevated urban railway is the symbol of the friendship between Vietnam and China. Vu Hong Phuong, deputy head of the board, said that in April and early May 2018, the project saw huge progress in construction. Regarding equipment purchase and installation, Phuong said that 90 per cent of all equipment and materials are available at the construction site and 76 per cent of the equipment is already installed.
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May 17, 2018 08:26 UTC
FDI highlighted as key driving force of the economy
FDI highlighted as key driving force of the economyThe Vietnamese government have re-affirmed the great contributions that foreign direct investment (FDI) has made to the Vietnamese economy in the past three decades, stressing that this type of capital will continue being vital to the country. “FDI has been playing a crucial role in Vietnam’s growth over the past 30 years as a big trailblazer for the economy. FDI can be likened to a bee that has been both sucking honey and pollinating the economy,” the minister stressed. High-quality FDI will be prioritised in attraction.”According to Minister Dung, currently, FDI has been positively changing the economy. Specifically, it has contributed 12-25 per cent of Vietnam’s total development capital in 1991-2017.
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May 17, 2018 08:26 UTC
HCMC: Bar waitresses dress provocatively to serve foreigners
HCMC: Bar waitresses dress provocatively to serve foreignersMany waitresses at a bar in Ho Chi Minh City were found to dress in a provocative way while dancing to serve a group of South Korean men. The waitresses were found to dress in a provocative way while dancing to serve group of South Korean men. The bar is located at Tan Quy Ward, District 7. When the police rushed into the room, the women immediately gathered their clothes with them and ran into the restroom. On the same day, the police also inspected another bar named Feeling on Au Co Street, Tan Binh District.
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May 17, 2018 08:03 UTC
Japanese enterprises pay regular salary increases
Japanese enterprises pay regular salary increasesThe salaries and bonuses paid at Japanese enterprises in Vietnam are regular and stable, according to the latest report from Navigos entitled “Recruitment and Corporate Culture at Japanese Enterprises”, released on May 16. Annual salary increases are common at Japanese enterprises, with 86 per cent of recruiters revealing their enterprise does so. But few Japanese enterprises offer high increases, with just 2 per cent providing 20 per cent and 23 per cent providing 15 per cent. Seventeen per cent, meanwhile, said two month’s salary is paid, and 4 per cent said three month’s salary is paid. This opinion is held by 70 per cent of Vietnamese recruiters and 50 per cent of Japanese recruiters.
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May 17, 2018 08:03 UTC
Ha Giang Province’s proposal to build administrative centre turned down
Ha Giang Province’s proposal to build administrative centre turned downThe Ministry of Planning and Investment has rejected the northern province of Ha Giang’s proposal to build a new administrative centre. The current headquater of Ha Giang Province People's CommitteeUnder the proposal sent to the government, the province proposes to build a new administrative centre for provincial agencies. According to the province, offices for local agencies, which were built in the 1990-1991 period, were scattered throughout different wards. The centre will have offices for all agencies and departments of the province. According to the ministry, VND8.8 trillion (USD400 million) of the state budget for the 2016-2020 period has been allocated to Ha Giang Province.
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May 17, 2018 08:03 UTC
Young fencers vie for national titles
Young fencers vie for national titlesThe National Youth Fencing Championship opened on Wednesday in Bac Ninh Province with the participation of more than 100 athletes from seven cities and provinces. The National Youth Fencing Championships are ongoing in Bac Ninh Province. According to Phung Le Quang, head of the Fencing Department of the National Sports Administration, the annual tournament gives a chance to young athletes to sharpen their skills and showcase their abilities. The department’s scouts will keep a lookout for talented athletes who will be selected for the national teams. Viet Nam are a strong fencing squad in the region.
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May 17, 2018 07:41 UTC
Convenience stores gear up for network competition
Convenience stores gear up for network competitionVietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese and foreign convenience stores are rushing to open more shops, use more technologies and provide more services in the retail market. Retailers are rushing to open more convenience storesIn late March, Satra opened its 170th shop into operation in district 2, HCM City. Within the first three months of 2018, Satra opened 13 Satrafood shops and plans to open another 60 shops this year. Vietnamese and foreign convenience stores are rushing to open more shops, use more technologies and provide more services in the retail market. RELATED NEWSRetail stores lose out to convenience storesVietnam’s retail market: convenience stores mushroomMai Thanh
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May 17, 2018 05:48 UTC
Malaysia's Najib Razak has home searched by police
Malaysia's Najib Razak has home searched by policeMalaysian police have searched the home of ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak, one week after he lost the national election. The new prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, previously said he was looking into re-opening corruption investigations against his former ally. Mr Najib denies any wrongdoing. Under the agreement, Mr Mahathir will serve as prime minister for two years, before handing power to Mr Anwar. Mr Najib has consistently denied taking money from 1MDB or any public funds.
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May 17, 2018 04:52 UTC