According to the European media, UK Prime Minister Theresa May delivered a brief speech concerning Brexit in front of the EU leaders on September 19, before the leaders of the 27 EU member nations discuss the issue on September 20. However, the UK leader had “little to say” with the EU leaders in the context that there remain disagreements over Brexit within the UK, as well as significant obstacles during the Brexit talks between the UK and the EU. On September 18, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, expressed his belief that the two sides could reach a “divorce agreement” if the integrity of the EU common market is guaranteed. Analysts said that, up to now, the UK and the EU have significantly reduced their disagreement over the Brexit negotiations. Nonetheless, the two sides have still yet to overcome a focal point to reach a final deal, which is the issue of the border between Northern Ireland (UK) and the Republic of Ireland. Both the UK … [Read more...] about Brexit remains hot issue at EU summit
Dai Lanh Lighthouse becomes attractive destination for the youth
After being repainted with Dulux Weathershield, a popular product of AkzoNobel, the leading global paints and coatings company, Dai Lanh Lighthouse has become an attractive tourist destination, especially among young travellers. The repainted Dai Lanh lighthouse Dai Linh Lighthouse is one of the five lighthouses that are over 100 years old, and is the closest to international waters among the 79 lighthouses in Vietnam. This is the first Vietnamese structure to see the light of day and since it has been repainted, it has become a popular place to check-in among the youth. During past days, the album named “24 hours at Dai Lanh Lighthouse” was shared on social networks with the hashtag #BaoVeHaiDang. Le Trong Thach, manager of Dai Lanh Lighthouse, said, “Repainting the lighthouse, which is a symbol of Phu Yen, helps protecting our national heritage and promores tourism to the province at the same time.” Along with its scenic beauty, Dai Lanh lighthouse … [Read more...] about Dai Lanh Lighthouse becomes attractive destination for the youth
Vietnam dog thieves, fence jailed
Pham Dinh Quy, 33, the leader of a gang of dog thieves, got 18 months while Le Duc Thien, 28, his accomplice, got nine months. Five other ring members received suspended sentences of five to 12 months. In its verdict Wednesday the court said the gang carrying stun guns, knives and other weapons would regularly go on motorbikes around Duc Tho District at midnight and later to snatch dogs. If anyone tried to stop them, they were willing to use their weapons, it said. The gang has stolen thousands of dogs since 2017, it said. The scene at the den of a gang of dog thieves in Ha Tinh Province last June. Photo courtesy of Ha Tinh Police It stole more than 10 dogs every night on average and sold them to Doan Van Loc, 64, who was also sentenced to 15 months in jail for “harboring or consuming property acquired through the commission of crime by other persons.” He was a middleman who sold the dogs to restaurants. Last June hundreds of police officers launched a predawn raid on … [Read more...] about Vietnam dog thieves, fence jailed
HCM City uses Zalo app to help users monitor traffic
HCM City Department of Transport announced on September 18 that it was working to integrate the urban traffic information portal into the Zalo mobile app in an attempt to reduce congestion. Congestion in HCM City The department's director Bui Xuan Cuong said in order to provide an effective an interactive traffic portal to the citizens, they decided to co-operate with the popular mobile messaging app Zalo. The Saigon River Tunnel Management Centre, the operator of the city traffic portal, has worked with VNG Corporation to integrate a chatbot into Zalo app to help users view the current traffic in nearby locations via the security cameras, find the most suitable routes and read traffic news. The authorities hope that the city traffic portal will become more effective and familiar to the citizens via this collaboration. In the future, the Saigon River Tunnel Management Centre will continue the research to help users find bus routes via voice search. If Zalo users want to know about … [Read more...] about HCM City uses Zalo app to help users monitor traffic
Ronaldo sent off but 10-man Juventus ease past Valencia
Ronaldo was left in tears after being dismissed on his Champions League debut for Juve. - AFP PhotoViet Nam News VALENCIA, Spain — Juventus believe they can win the Champions League with Cristiano Ronaldo, but they had to start by beating Valencia without him after he was controversially sent off on his debut in the competition for the Italian champions on Wednesday. A tearful Ronaldo left the pitch in disbelief in the 29th minute, having aimed a petulant, but seemingly harmless, kick at Valencia defender Jeison Murillo. The Portuguese player then made contact with Murillo’s head while urging him to get up. Ronaldo dropped to the floor like the tournament was lost after German official Felix Brych brandished the red card but Juve showed more composure, Miralem Pjanic scoring twice from the penalty spot to clinch a comfortable 2-0 win. Valencia were even awarded a third spot-kick of the match deep into injury-time but Daniel Parejo missed. It remains to … [Read more...] about Ronaldo sent off but 10-man Juventus ease past Valencia