She said at a press conference that Vietnam’s position on freedom of navigation in the East Sea, internationally known as South China Sea, has been consistent. "Vietnam respects the rights to freedom of navigation and overflight of other countries in the East Sea in accordance with international laws, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)," she said. Hang also reiterated that Vietnam has full legal basis and historical evidence to assert its sovereignty over the Paracel (Hoang Sa) and Spratly (Truong Sa) Islands in accordance with international laws. She called for other countries to contribute "practically and responsibly" to the maintenance of order, peace and the rule of law in the East Sea. Hang was responding to questions regarding recent activities by the British and Japanese navies in the waters. The British Royal Navy's amphibious warship HMS Albion sailed close to the Paracel Islands on its way to Saigon Port in Ho Chi Minh City … [Read more...] about Vietnam reiterates stance after British, Japanese South China Sea drills
Ministry proposes contributing State capital to Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet expressway
Ministry proposes contributing State capital to Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet expresswayBy Le Anh Once in place, Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet expressway will connect with the current HCMC-Long Thanh-Dau Giay expressway – PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – The Transport Ministry has proposed contributing VND3.88 trillion, sourced from the State budget, to the construction of the Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet expressway with a total cost of VND11.85 trillion. Paperwork signed by Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong indicated that of the State capital contribution, nearly VND1.4 trillion will be spent on site clearance and resettlement, VND2.16 trillion on construction costs and VND324 billion on demining. The remaining capital of VND7.97 trillion includes VND1.59 trillion in equity and VND6.38 trillion in bank loans. The investor in the Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet section will earn a profit rate of an estimated 11.77%. Fee collection for capital recovery is expected to last 19 years and seven months. … [Read more...] about Ministry proposes contributing State capital to Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet expressway
Road safety ambassadors celebrate success of Safety Delivered Vietnam
Road safety ambassadors celebrate success of Safety Delivered VietnamThe Saigon Times Daily Road safety ambassadors pose at the gala dinner - PHOTO: COURTESY OF AIP FOUNDATION HCMC - Safety Delivered road safety ambassadors from six project universities in HCMC have gathered in Binh Thanh District for a gala dinner to celebrate their hard work in 2018 and to renew their commitments for the upcoming program period. AIP Foundation staff organized interactive peer-to-peer activities for over 120 road safety ambassadors and university coordinators, including singing, dancing and games, which tested participants on road safety and Safety Delivered knowledge. Clips were shown featuring the direct and indirect contributions of road safety ambassadors to the program and their success in bringing road safety knowledge to young people across the city. Road safety ambassadors from each university had the opportunity to present 2018 Safety Delivered activities and achievements and … [Read more...] about Road safety ambassadors celebrate success of Safety Delivered Vietnam
Man gets flight ban for bomb hoax
The screening area at Đà Nẵng Airport. — Photo baogiaothong.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said on Thursday that a 24-year-old man has been given a 12-month flight ban after telling security officers at Đà Nẵng Airport that there was a bomb in his checked luggage. He was also fined VNĐ4 million (US$172) for the joke, reported Giao Thông (Transport) online newspaper. The CAAV requested domestic and foreign airlines operating in Việt Nam on domestic and international departures to not carry the passenger. The incident happened on September 3 when the man was about to board flight VJ631 from Đà Nẵng to HCM City. After detecting suspicious items during a screening, security officers asked the man to open his luggage. The man refused to comply and said there was bomb in his bag. It was later discovered that the suspicious item was a laptop charger. This is not … [Read more...] about Man gets flight ban for bomb hoax
Join the Voyage of Marco Polo at The Reverie Saigon
Join the Voyage of Marco Polo at The Reverie SaigonThe Saigon Times Daily Pesce Bandiera, a dish inspired by Marco Polo’s adventure, is served at The Reverie Saigon - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE REVERIE SAIGON HCMC - The Royal Pavilion and R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant at The Reverie Saigon is presenting two specialty set dinners recognizing the legacy of the famed Venetian traveler Marco Polo until September 30. An enduring tale of Marco Polo is that he brought pasta back to Europe after his journey through Asia. During his expeditions, Marco Polo feasted at the tables of emperors including the famed Kublai Khan of Mongolia. Each dinner introduced him to the wondrous spices, ingredients, and recipes of Asia. Celebrating this blend of culinary culture, two of the prestigious restaurants in The Reverie Saigon at the Times Square Building are hosting specialty set dinners that feature a blend of ingredients and recipes to create one-of-a-kind gastronomic journeys … [Read more...] about Join the Voyage of Marco Polo at The Reverie Saigon