Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Spouse Jenny Morrison arrive at Noi Bai International Airport on Thursday afternoon. Photo: VGP Morrison and his Spouse were welcomed by Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung and Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung among other officials at the airport. His visit takes place at a time as the Viet Nam-Australia relations have robusty advanced, especially the political trust has become increasingly high thanks to regular exchanges of delegations and contacts. Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung welcomes Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Spouse Jenny Morrison to Viet Nam. Photo: VGP Viet Nam and Australia are among the signatories of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and coordinating actively in fostering the finalization of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership involving 10 ASEAN member countries and six … [Read more...] about Welcome Australian PM Scott Morrison to Viet Nam
Miss International Globe 2019 National costume revealed
Designed by Truong Hoang Ky Anh, the national costume has been inspired by Hang Trong’s folk painting ‘Ca Chep Trong Trang’, known as A Carp Beholding the Moon in English. Designed with black, copper, and red being the main colours, the outfit is prominent for its elegance and power. The red tone not only serves as the highlight of the design, but also bring luck in accordance to the beliefs of Asian people. The outfit has been designed as a fusion of Eastern and Western culture. Some of the national costume accessories have been inspired by the Nguyen dynasty. Most notably the outfit’s hat was inspired by a similar one worn by King Khai Dinh. The Vietnamese beauty has high hopes of gaining a positive result in the competition which is scheduled to conclude on August 23. Designed by Truong Hoang Ky Anh, the national costume has been inspired by Hang Trong’s folk painting ‘Ca Chep Trong Trang’, known as A Carp Beholding the Moon in … [Read more...] about Miss International Globe 2019 National costume revealed
Long-haul truck drivers illegally park on highway to sleep
Trucks are parking along the two sides of the HCM City-Trung Lương Expressway for nighttime nap. — Photo tuoitre.vn HCM CITY — Many long-haul truck drivers have been found parking their vehicles and sleeping along the HCM City-Trung Lương Expressway, causing traffic disorder and posing a risk of traffic accidents. Although agencies have patrolled and fined violators, the situation has not improved. Nguyễn Văn Tùng, a driver from southern Tiền Giang Province, told Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper that he was driving on the expressway at 3am on August 8 at 100kph when he suddenly slowed down and changed lane to avoid a row of trucks parked on the right side of the road. Tùng said he was a transport service driver, so he often drove on this route at dawn. “Each time I drive on the route, I have found many truck drivers parked on the emergency stopping lane to sleep in their … [Read more...] about Long-haul truck drivers illegally park on highway to sleep
US to allow indefinite detention of migrant children: DHS
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration announced on Wednesday that it would remove tough legal limits on how long migrant children can be detained as part of its broader crackdown on undocumented immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security said it was terminating the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, a binding legal ruling that said the government could not hold migrant children in detention for more than 20 days. A new policy, to be implemented in 60 days, will not limit how long children or their families can be detained. The move is aimed at deterring migrant expectations that they will be released after being arrested by the US border authorities and able to disappear into the US population. "To protect these children from abuse, and stop this illegal flow, we must close these loopholes. This is an urgent humanitarian necessity," Trump said in a statement. Kevin McAleenan, the acting DHS secretary, cited the challenge of "an unprecedented flow of family … [Read more...] about US to allow indefinite detention of migrant children: DHS
Everest Education receives $4 million from foreign funds
Everest Education, Việt Nam's education startup, has raised US$4 million from foreign funds. — Photo courtesy of Everest Education HCM CITY — Vietnamese education start-up Everest Education has raised US$4 million in a Series B round led by Hong Kong-based private equity fund Hendale Capital, according to local media. The round was also participated in by venture capital fund Viet Capital and Singapore-based Nullabor. Everest said the company will use this capital to develop its training centres. The firm currently has seven training centres in HCM City. Phố Phạm, Managing Director of Viet Capital Fund was quoted by ndh.vn as saying that “Việt Nam has 17 million students from kindergarten to grade 12 and is a large market while Vietnamese people use 40 per cent of net income for education. However, there is no direct investment in high quality education." According to Henry Lee, Executive Director Hendale … [Read more...] about Everest Education receives $4 million from foreign funds