Attractive benefits With a smartphone at hand, the task of paying for utility bills like electricity, water, Internet, and cable television seem so simple via a few actions using an electronic wallet. This special wallet also saves consumers much time while allowing them to use everywhere. Some popular e-wallet services in Vietnam now are MoMo, ZaloPay, ViettelPay, Payoo, and Moca. Statistics from the National Bank show that until November 2018, 26 financial institutes that are not banks have been approved to become an intermediary in delivering the payment service, 23 of which offer e-wallet service and are divided into 2 groups of financial technology (Fintech) companies as well as telecommunications businesses. Because Fintech companies always strive to maintain healthy connections with as many banks as possible and have the widest network possible, most of their e-wallet services have the common feature of offering the highest discount rate for one time of adding money into an … [Read more...] about E-payment possessing benefits as well as drawbacks
UN vows to further support Vietnam’s participation in peacekeeping operations
Kamal Malhotra, United Nations Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Program Resident Representative in Vietnam made the statement at a reception given by Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister on November 15 at the Headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh receiving Mr. Kamal Malhotra The guest congratulated Vietnam on its successful deployment of the first level-two field hospital to South Sudan, affirming that this is a milestone in Vietnam’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations. He also spoke highly of the UN and Vietnam’s joint efforts and achievements in peacekeeping operations and overcoming the consequences of war. At the reception, General Vinh highly valued the supports of UN and UNDP for Vietnam in participating in UN peacekeeping operations over the past time. He added that although Vietnam has gained encouraging results in the … [Read more...] about UN vows to further support Vietnam’s participation in peacekeeping operations
Whole-Military Professional Art Festival concludes
Present at the closing ceremony were Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Head of the Steering Board of the festival; Lieutenant General Do Can, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics; and Major General Ngo Minh Tien, Deputy Chief of the VPA’s General Staff. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia (fourth from left) handing over certificates to individuals with outstanding records in the festival More than 1,000 artists from 14 military theaters and art troupes performed 16 songs, dances, and plays in praise of good virtues of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and cultural identities of the country. The festival became a special artistic and cultural event in Hanoi and left strong impression on local audiences. In his speech, General Nghia underscored that the whole-military units should pay due attention to art activities; embrace and … [Read more...] about Whole-Military Professional Art Festival concludes
Thousands of athletes to join National Sports Festival 2018
Accordingly, this year’s event will gather more than 7,000 athletes from 63 provinces and cities across the country and from military and public security teams. Participating teams will compete in 743 different sport events of 36 segments to achieve medals. At the opening ceremony for the seventh festival in Nam Dinh province. Photo: VTV At the press meeting, the organizing panel asked relevant units to make thorough preparations to make the festival a success while ensuring absolute safety. The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 25 at My Dinh National Stadium. Translated by Tran Hoai … [Read more...] about Thousands of athletes to join National Sports Festival 2018
Political Officers Training School honored with noble order
Senior Lieutenant General Luong Cuong, member of the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, permanent member of the Central Military Commission and Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, attended the event. During its construction and development, the school has always inherited and enriched its tradition “Loyalty, creativity, solidarity, overcoming difficulties, good instruction, and good study.” Senior Lieutenant General Luong Cuong handing over the order to the school It has also upheld its political direction, frequently renovated and rapidly updated, applied scientific achievements and experiences gained during the building of a politically-strong military in building the school while taking advantage of its experiences in training political cadres and instructors of social sciences and humanity at the detachment-level to accomplish all assigned missions. Addressing the ceremony, General Cuong … [Read more...] about Political Officers Training School honored with noble order