Photo book of female beauties released
Photo book of female beauties releasedVietNamNet Bridge – A photo book of female nude shot by veteran photographer Thai Phien of HCM City has been released in HCM City. Growing art form: Cover of Mien Co Tich (Fairytale Land), a photo book of 95 images of female nudes shot by photographer Thai Phien, a member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) and Viet Nam Photographers Association. — Photo by Thai PhienThe 465-page book, Mien Co Tich (Fairytale Land), includes 95 black-and-white and colour pictures selected from his collections. In 2007, photos from his Springtime by Thai Phien, the country’s first photo book of nudes, were shown at an exhibition in HCM City. Last year, Nhien organised the country’s first photo exhibition of female nudes at the HCM City Fine Arts Association.
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March 22, 2018 09:45 UTC
Food-checking cars to be deployed in Hanoi
Food-checking cars to be deployed in HanoiVietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi will deploy five cars this year to check the quality of food in markets, supermarkets and food stores in an effort to prevent low-quality food from being consumed, said Tran Van Chung, deputy director of the municipal Health Department. Food products contaminated with chemicals will be seized immediately, which will make the public aware that the Government is serious about food safety, Chung said. Two cars are currently managed by the local Health Department, while two others are under the management of the city’s Department of Industry and Trade. According to Chung, Hanoi this year has continued to develop safe food supply and production chains. Last year, Hanoi deployed three cars to check food quality on the spot.
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March 22, 2018 09:22 UTC
UN study looks into discrimination against rape victims
UN study looks into discrimination against rape victimsThe United Nations (UN) in Vietnam on March 21 launched a study on the criminal justice system response to sexual violence in Thailand and Vietnam, shedding new light on discrimination against rape victims. Participants at the launch of the UN study in Hanoi on March 21 (Photo: daidoanket.vn)The study, “The Trial of Rape: Understanding the criminal justice system response to sexual violence in Thailand and Vietnam”, is the first such comparative study in the Asia-Pacific region. The study found that most of victims in Thailand and Vietnam face a number of difficulties and challenges in accessing justice, which is partly attributable to attitude and discrimination. The findings of this study reveal that the main factors in reported cases of rape contradict numerous commonly held myths and beliefs about rape. These findings have important implications for how justice systems handle sexual crimes and interact with victims of sexual violence.
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March 22, 2018 08:26 UTC
President Moon’s VN visit to expand RoK’s economic market worldwide
President Moon’s VN visit to expand RoK’s economic market worldwideThe Republic of Korea’s media has highlighted the significance of President Moon Jae-in’s visit to Vietnam, saying it reflects his initiative to expand the RoK’s economic market around the world. The Republic of Korea’s President Moon Jae-in (Photo: Yonhap/VNA)President Moon Jae-in embarks on a seven-day trip to Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from March 22-28, with Vietnam his first destination. Moon Jae-in and his spouse are on a State visit to Vietnam from March 22-24. Vietnam’s exports to the RoK reached 14.8 billion USD, while its imports from the East Asian country stood at 46.7 billion USD, up 30 percent and 45.3 percent against 2016, respectively. The two countries have set a target of 100 billion USD in two-way trade by 2020.
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March 22, 2018 08:03 UTC
Toyota Vietnam recalls almost 20,500 cars over airbag flaws
Toyota Vietnam recalls almost 20,500 cars over airbag flawsToyota Motor Vietnam is recalling 20,490 Corolla and Lexus cars nationwide over airbag flaws, the firm said on March 21. 20,490 Corolla and Lexus cars are being recalled over airbag flaws (Photo: toyota.com)The recall includes 16,964 Corollas assembled in Vietnam from January 4, 2010 to December 29, 2012. The company said the Takata airbag inflator module of these cars could be affected by humidity. Toyota Vietnam will examine and replace the airbag inflator module of the cars’ front seats free of charge. The airbag sensor examination and replacement will also be conducted free of charge, the firm said.-VNA
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March 22, 2018 07:07 UTC
Manufacturers’ new strategies aim to compete with big foreign brands
Manufacturers’ new strategies aim to compete with big foreign brandsVietNamNet Bridge - Amid a massive invasion of foreign goods in the domestic market, experts remain optimistic about the strong rise of some Vietnamese brands. The Vietnamese brand has to compete with many well known foreign brands from the US, Europe, Thailand and Japan. Amid a massive invasion of foreign goods in the domestic market, experts remain optimistic about the strong rise of some Vietnamese brands. Saigon Food, a strong frozen food and fresh gruel brand, has also decided to focus on the domestic market. RELATED NEWSForeign goods enter domestic market via trade liberalizationCheap foreign goods to flood VN marketThanh Mai
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March 22, 2018 05:37 UTC
Former PM Phan Van Khai laid to rest
Former PM Phan Van Khai laid to restA memorial service for former Politburo member and former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai took place at Thong Nhat Hall in Ho Chi Minh City and International Convention Centre in Hanoi on March 22. Former PM Phan Van Khai, born on December 25, 1933, native to Tan Thong Hoi commune, Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City, residing at No.24 Tu Xuong street, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, passed away at 1:30am on March 17 at his home due to illness and old age. Memorial services hosted for former PM overseasVietnamese Embassy holds memorial service for former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai in the USVietnamese embassies in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico on March 20 and 21 held solemn memorial services for former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai who passed away last weekend, aged 85. In New Zealand, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Viet Dung conveyed his greatest condolences over the loss of former PM Phan Van Khai’s family at a memorial service held in Wellington. By the end of March 21, a total of 2,046 delegations with 108,000 people came to the two venues to pay tribute to former PM Phan Van Khai.
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March 22, 2018 04:55 UTC
Russian foreign minister to pay official visit Vietnam
Russian foreign minister to pay official visit VietnamVietNamNet Bridge – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s official visit to Vietnam has been rescheduled for March 22-23. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s official visit to Vietnam has been rescheduled for March 22-23.– Photo VNA/THXThe official had been scheduled to arrive on Monday, but the trip was postponed for an undisclosed reason. The visit will be made at the invitation of Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. Vietnam and Russia have enjoyed growing ties in all fields, especially economy. Meanwhile, Vietnam has invested in18 projects in Russia worth a total $2.4 billion.
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March 22, 2018 04:52 UTC
Passenger opens escape door, flight delayed
Passenger opens escape door, flight delayedVietNamNet Bridge – A male passenger accidentally opened an exit door of Vietnam Airline flight VN319, headed to Da Nang, Vietnam from Narita, Tokyo, during the process of boarding on Monday. To avoid unfortunate incidents and ensure flight safety, Vietnam Airlines recommends passengers to strictly follow the instructions of the airline. Immediately after the incident, Vietnam Airlines provided services and compensation to assist the affected passengers, according to regulations. "The opening of the exit door will affect the safety and travel of all passengers on the flight, and violate regulations of air safety and security. Violators will be subject to administrative sanctions under Decree No.147/2013 / ND-CP dated October 30, 2013, of the Government," a representative of Vietnam Airlines said.
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March 22, 2018 04:52 UTC
RoK President begins State visit to Vietnam
RoK President begins State visit to VietnamPresident Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea and his spouse began a three-day State visit to Vietnam on March 22. President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea (Source: Embassy of the Republic of Korea)This is the first official visit to Vietnam by President Moon Jae-in. Vietnam hailed as core in RoK’s New Southern PolicyRoK President Moon Jae-in (L) and President Tran Dai QuangPresident of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Moon Jae-in’s upcoming visit to Vietnam will provide momentum in seeking new emerging trade partners for the RoK in Southeast Asia. The official said President Moon will seek ways to strengthen practical cooperation in various fields, including trade, transportation, infrastructure and energy. On the second day of his visit, Moon will pay floral tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum.
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March 22, 2018 04:08 UTC
Memorial, burial services held for former PM Phan Van Khai
Memorial, burial services held for former PM Phan Van KhaiThe memorial and burial services for former Poiltburo member and former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai were held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 22 morning. Manh wrote in the book of condolences that PM Phan Van Khai paid great attention to external affairs and greatly contributed to the country’s international integration. At the respect paying ceremony held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Chile, representatives of the Chilean Foreign Ministry and the Chile-Vietnam culture institute recalled the visit to the South American nation by then PM Phan Van Khai in October 2002. On March 20-21, the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea held a memorial service for former PM Phan Van Khai. On March 21, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa issued a press release stating that South Africa extends condolences to Vietnam over the death of former PM Phan Van Khai.
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March 22, 2018 03:56 UTC
Hue struggles to protect its relics
Hue struggles to protect its relicsVietNamNet Bridge – The central city of Hue is struggling to conserve relics located along the Huong (Perfume) River as development proliferates in the area. “Thus changes in the ecology of the river have a negative impact on the relics,” Hai told a seminar on the conservation of the relics located along the river held in the former imperial capital city on Tuesday. The exploitation of stone and minerals on the upper riverbanks also affected the river in general and the relics in particular, he added. “We made many efforts to give explanations to UNESCO for these developmental impacts, especially the construction of new bridges spanning the river,” Hai said. “Local authorities should work to make Hue a museum of ecology, with harmony between ancient buildings and nature.
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March 22, 2018 03:56 UTC
Dak Lak seeks to inventory damaged, encroached forestland
Dak Lak seeks to inventory damaged, encroached forestlandVietNamNet Bridge – Dak Lak province’s People’s Committee has requested local forest owners to examine all natural forest areas and inventory in all parts that have been destroyed or illegally encroached upon since 2014. Trees are chopped down by illegal loggers in Yok Don National Park in Dak Lak Province. However, in recent days, natural forest areas have seen severe deforestation without any preventive measures being taken. The reason, according to the provincial authority, was the loose management of the forest owners, local forest protection units, local forest rangers and local authorities. Dak Lak Province has 86,000 hectares of forestland.
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March 22, 2018 03:56 UTC
Vietnam’s footwear boasts competitive edges in few decades
Vietnam’s footwear boasts competitive edges in few decadesDespite challenges, Vietnam’s leather and footwear sector will still have a competitive edge for the next two decades, according to Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO) Diep Thanh Kiet. During the Vietnam Footwear Summit held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21, Kiet said Vietnam has moved up to the second place globally in leather and footwear exports and third in manufacturing. Last year, Vietnam earned more than 18 billion USD from leather exports, 16.4 billion USD of which was leather footwear, up 12 percent annually. Duncan Scott of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc, said countries moving up the value chain could stop making footwear and those continuing to make footwear would need “sophistication”. John Graebin from US footwear company Deckers Brands said more and more automation solutions will be used, and that is an opportunity for Vietnam to compete for decades to come.-VNA
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March 22, 2018 03:56 UTC
Facebook's Zuckerberg 'sorry' over Cambridge Analytica 'breach'
Facebook's Zuckerberg 'sorry' over Cambridge Analytica 'breach'Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that the social network "made mistakes" that led to millions of Facebook users having their data exploited by a political consultancy. Cambridge Analytica is accused of improperly using the data on behalf of political clients. In a statement, Mr Zuckerberg said a "breach of trust" had occurred. In a later interview with CNN he said he was "really sorry", and pledged to take action against "rogue apps". "We have a responsibility to protect your data, and if we can't then we don't deserve to serve you," Mr Zuckerberg said.
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March 22, 2018 03:22 UTC