HCM City to improve universities, colleges to ASEAN standards
HCM City to improve universities, colleges to ASEAN standardsVietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will undertake programmes this year to improve its universities and colleges to meet ASEAN accreditation standards. HCM City will this year improve public universities and colleges to meet ASEAN accreditation standards.-VNA/VNS PhotoThe programmes will be carried out under an action plan to improve the quality of training. It will also improve the professional knowledge of managers and lecturers at its universities and colleges, who will be sent to other countries for three weeks for training. The city is encouraging all universities and colleges to get international accreditation. The People’s Committee has instructed Pham Ngoc Thach Medical University, Sai Gon University, HCM City Technical and Economic College, and Thu Duc College of Technology to submit plans for developing advanced facilities matching ASEAN standards.
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May 10, 2018 07:18 UTC
JC&C joins the race for Vinamilk
JC&C joins the race for VinamilkSingapore’s largest automotive group, Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited Company (JC&C), announced intentions to take up the competition with F&N Dairy Investment Pte., Ltd. for a stake in Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk) by registering to buy an additional 14.5 million shares through its Platinum Victory Pte., Ltd. investment fund. On May 4, Platinum Victory submitted a notice to the State Securities Commission, the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, and Vinamilk. Accordingly, it registered to buy an additional 14.5 million Vinamilk shares. Once the purchase is completed, Platinum Victory will increase its holdings in Vinamilk to 160.1 million shares or 11.03 per cent from the existing 145.58 million shares or 10.03 per cent. After the latest registration, the firm released that it completed the purchase of 6.6 million of the expected 14.5 million shares, increasing its holdings to 17.25 per cent or 250.4 million shares.
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May 10, 2018 06:56 UTC
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad on course to be world's oldest elected leader
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad on course to be world's oldest elected leaderMahathir Mohamad is on course to become the world's oldest elected leader at 92, after a shock victory in Malaysia's bitterly fought election. "Yes, yes, I am still alive," Mr Mahathir told a news conference in the early hours of Thursday. Mr Mahathir was prime minister, at the head of the BN coalition, for 22 years, from 1981 until he stepped down in 2003. Mr Mahathir was also a mentor to Mr Najib, who became prime minister in 2008. Mr Najib has been accused of stifling Malaysian investigations by removing key officials from their post.
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May 10, 2018 06:11 UTC
World Tour beach volleyball to begin today
World Tour beach volleyball to begin todayVietNamNet Bridge – Sweden and Israel are the final participants of the FIVB Tuan Chau Ha Long Open after winning their qualification matches yesterday in Quang Ninh Province. Sweden and Israel will join 14 other pairs to compete in the Main Draw, which will begin today with pool play matches, scheduled to start at 8.30am local time. The Main Draw will see top two seeds of the tournament, both from Japan, taking on local sides who are World Tour debutants. The Japanese pair are fresh from a silver medal at the two-star Phnom Penh event last week, their best finish together in an FIVB World Tour tournament. The tournament has been recognised as a World Tour event this year after being an Asian competition for many years.
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May 10, 2018 05:37 UTC
Solemn farewell to late volunteer soldiers at military funeral
The People’s Committee of central Quang Binh province held a ceremony in Ba Doc Martyrs’ Cemetery on May 9 for the reburial of 18 sets of remains of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts, which were found and repatriated from Laos. Local staff and army personnel carry the coffin containing a set of remain. Army personnel salute to pay their last respect to the Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts who died on duty in Laos. The coffins are draped with the national flag to honour the martyrs. The coffins are draped with the national flag to honour the martyrs.
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May 10, 2018 04:52 UTC
Salary reform heats up Party Central Committee’s 7th plenary meeting
Salary reform heats up Party Central Committee’s 7th plenary meetingThe 12th-tenure of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) discussed salary reform for officials, public servants, the armed forces and workers in the afternoon of May 9, the third day of its seventh plenary meeting. Minister of Home Affairs Le Vinh Tan delivered a report clarifying objectives, tasks and breakthrough solutions to implement the salary policy reform project. Tan also stressed information work to raise public awareness of salary reform, as well as the role of people, fatherland front and socio- political organisations in implementing the reform. Members of the Party Central Committee (PCC) reached high consensus on the issuance of a resolution on salary reform. Finance Minister DinhTien Dung lauded breakthrough measures in the salary reform policy scheme, ensuring transparency, fairness and empowerment for units and localities in terms of salary payment based on labour results.
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May 10, 2018 04:07 UTC
Flamboyant flower festival to dazzle Hai Phong
Flamboyant flower festival to dazzle Hai PhongThe northern port city of Hai Phong will become vibrant again during the Hoa Phuong Do (Red Flamboyant Flower) Festival to be held from May 12 to 14. A performance featuring the city’s development at a gala night called Hai Phong Vuon Ra Bien Lon, or Hai Phong reaching out to the sea, held last year. The annual cultural and tourism event was initiated in 2011, through the idea of showcasing the city’s abundant and beautiful flower blossoms, and to promote and boost tourism and enhance the image of Hai Phong. Over the last seasons, the Flamboyant Flower Festival has become a recognised festival of the port city, symbolising and praising its people and land. Renowned as the city of flamboyant flower, Hai Phong is a peaceful city of wide boulevards dovetailed with organised tree rows.
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May 10, 2018 03:56 UTC
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/5
“I am excited to lead and accelerate Masan Nutri-Science’s vision of being the leading provider of safe and affordable meat products. Based on my experience, I strongly believe the Vietnamese meat market will evolve from predominantly warm fresh meat to chilled meat. With Masan’s 3F meat platform, I am confident we will deliver Vietnamese consumers the best chilled meat products at affordable price points. “A developed and integrated Vietnamese market is an opportunity and motivation for South Korean businesses to evolve co-operation and investment activities. The list was based on the contributions of many golf experts from around the world and included four Vietnamese golf courses.
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May 10, 2018 01:30 UTC
London ranked top city for students
London ranked top city for studentsLondon has been ranked as the best city in the world for university students.The top 30 rankings for student cities, produced by the QS higher education data analysts, has previously put Montreal and Paris in first place. But London ranked poorly on one of the measures - affordability. Culture capitalFor students in London there is a higher concentration of world-class institutions than in any other city, including Imperial College, University College London, the London School of Economics and King's College. London achieved a high rating for being a very international city, with high levels of tolerance and diversity, so that overseas students would not feel isolated or excluded. Australia has been pushing for a growing slice of the international market in overseas students and Melbourne is ranked as the third best city for students and Sydney is ninth.
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May 09, 2018 15:33 UTC
Potential new cure found for baldness
Potential new cure found for baldnessA potential new cure for baldness has been discovered using a drug originally intended to treat osteoporosis. It contains a compound which targets a protein that acts as a brake on hair growth and plays a role in baldness. "As the researchers say, hair loss is a common disorder and it can cause considerable damage to emotional health, including loss of self-esteem and confidence. "That said, more research will need to be done before it can be used by people with hair loss. "For individuals with hair loss, treatments can be very hit and miss.
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May 09, 2018 15:22 UTC
Vietnam to actively contribute to 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue
Vietnam to actively contribute to 2018 Shangri-La DialogueTim Huxley, Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)–Asia in Singapore, has urged Vietnam to send a high-ranking military delegation to the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue and deliver a speech at the event slated for June in Singapore. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh (Right) and Tim Huxley, Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)–Asia. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh in Hanoi on May 9, Tim Huxley informed his host about major programmes and topics of the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue. For his part, Vinh affirmed that Vietnam always supports and will constructively contribute to the upcoming 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue. Vietnam highly values the role played by the Shangri-La Dialogue as well as topics to be discussed at the 2018 event, he said.-VNA
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May 09, 2018 15:11 UTC
Thu Thiem New Urban Area project to be scrutinized
Thu Thiem New Urban Area project to be scrutinizedThe HCMC delegation of National Assembly deputies plans to inspect the Thu Thiem New Urban Area project whose original 1/5000 zoning map the city government recently said is missing. Planning for the new urban area began in 1996, as the then Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet issued a decision approving its development. A design for Thu Thiem, together with the original zoning map, is believed to be attached to this decision and signed by the then Government leader. During the inspection period, relevant departments and agencies will have to prove their points on the basis of legal documents such as notices on conclusions of the city government, and policies on the area and status of Thu Thiem area. The maps, together with a statement asking for approval for the 1/5000 planning of Thu Thiem New Urban Area, were submitted to the central Government at that time, he said.
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May 09, 2018 09:22 UTC
Development plan for Langbiang Biosphere Reserve approved
Development plan for Langbiang Biosphere Reserve approvedThe Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has recently approved the development and management plan of the Langbiang Biosphere Reserve in five years from 2018. Langbiang Biosphere was added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of the International Co-ordinating Council of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme in June, 2015. (Photo: ig-vast.ac.vn)Under the plan, the management board of the reserve will carry out various programmes to protect natural resources and cultural values as well as support economic and tourism development. The Langbiang Biosphere was added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of the International Co-ordinating Council of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) in June, 2015. The reserve is located in the famed Da Lat city at the highest altitude, compared to the country's other biosphere reserves, with Bidoup peak measuring 2,287m high in Da Nhim village.
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May 09, 2018 09:00 UTC
Platinum Victory to raise Vinamilk’s ownership to 11 percent
Platinum Victory to raise Vinamilk’s ownership to 11 percentPlatinum Victory Pte. Platinum Victory is currently the third-largest shareholder of Vinamilk. If the transaction is successful, Platinum Victory will hold 160.1 million shares of Vinamilk, equivalent to 11.03 percent ownership of the company. At the end of the trading session on May 8, the market price of Vinamilk’s shares was 185,100 VND (8.13 USD) per share. At this price, Platinum Victory will have to spend some 2.549 trillion VND to increase its ownership in Vinamilk.
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May 09, 2018 09:00 UTC
US$11mil. to upgrade Saigon-Nha Trang railway route
to upgrade Saigon-Nha Trang railway routeThe Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) has proposed the Ministry of Transport to work out a project to improve the operation of the train on the Saigon-Nha Trang route with the aim of increasing capacity, minimizing the risk caused by human errors. The Saigon - Nha Trang railway route is 411.2km long with 36 train stations. As per proposal, this project will help improve railway infrastructure by applying a unified regulatory center and active safety systems, reducing the number of concurrent parking stops, thus increasing the railway throughput by 35-40 percent. In case it is approved, VNR leaders say, the project is expected to be implemented within 18 months. According to VNR, if the study and implementation of the project on the Nha Trang – Saigon route prove safe and effective, this will lay the basis for consideration and implementation of other similar projects.
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May 09, 2018 08:48 UTC