Investigators looking into the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet are examining whether it was due to intentional action on the flight deck, with no evidence found of a technical malfunction, two people briefed on the matter said. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on Tuesday that flight data from one of the Boeing 737-800's black boxes indicated that someone in the cockpit intentionally crashed the plane, citing people familiar with the preliminary assessment of U.S. officials. Boeing Co, the maker of the jet, and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) declined to comment and referred questions to Chinese regulators. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), which is leading the investigation, did not respond immediately to a request for comment. The Boeing 737-800, en route from Kunming to Guangzhou, crashed on March 21 in the mountains of the Guangxi region, after a sudden plunge from cruising altitude, killing all 123 passengers and nine crew … [Read more...] about China Eastern crash probe eyes intentional action – sources
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Three great street soups in Da Lat
Your browser does not support the audio element. I confess I’m a soup lover, yet another reason for Vietnam to be at the top of my list of foodie destinations since there is no shortage of options day or night. The beauty is although the common Vietnamese soups share the same name and unique place of origin, the ingredients and preparation are different depending on local tastes in each region as well as what’s readily available and fresh. Da Lat is a destination that’s on nearly everyone’s list and the city features unique and delicious food, but, like anywhere, the best hideaways aren’t always easy to find. These places aren’t found in foodie blogs nor in tourist magazines – their success is strictly based on word-of-mouth. They’re makeshift, worn and old, a couple don’t even have addresses, and popular among locals but otherwise not well known. After lengthy searches and comparisons they are the best I’ve found at what they serve. Mi Quang Da Lat Style As most people … [Read more...] about Three great street soups in Da Lat
HCMC sees purchasing power increase, recovery of retail industry
Buyers at a supermarket (Photo: SGGP) Different from the boring scene when the Covid-19 epidemic raged, in recent months, especially on the big holiday of April 30 and May Day, Ho Chi Minh City has witnessed a bustling shopping scene again at commercial centers and supermarkets. Large shopping centers such as Aeon, BigC, Emart, MM Mega, or supermarket systems Saigon Co.op, Satra have seen crowds of customers who were waiting in line to buy commodities. A representative of Aeon Vietnam said that during the past holiday, business locations across the country have recorded positive growth. For example, at Aeon General Department Store and supermarket - Tan Phu, the number of visitors and purchasing power increased by 30 percent compared to weekends in the first few months of the year. Ms. Huynh Thi Kim Thanh, Director of General Department Store and supermarket Aeon Tan Phu said that compared to the holiday of April 30, 2021, the number of visitors to Aeon - Tan Phu this year … [Read more...] about HCMC sees purchasing power increase, recovery of retail industry
Golden day in swimming for VN
VN women in football semi Brunei bags first gold in wushu VN win gold in running, javelin Hosts edge closer to football semis Perseverance pays off for pencak silat star Hà Nguyễn Huy Hoàng of Việt Nam won the 1500m men's freestyle even with a time of 15:0.75. VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kiên Anh Đức HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam won three gold medals in the swimming on May 14, courtesy of Nguyễn Huy Hoàng, Phạm Thanh Bảo, and the 4x100m relay team. The 4x100m relay gold medal was historic for Việt Nam as it is the first time they have ever won a SEA Games gold medal in this category. The event was notable for its bizarre finish, when Singapore and Malaysia seemed to finish first and second place respectively, but were disqualified due to starting fouls. Singapore Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling started his relay, but his teammate did not touch the pool wall, thus leading to a disqualification. Malaysia's Welson shared the same fate. The gold medal … [Read more...] about Golden day in swimming for VN
India bans wheat exports as heat wave hurts crop, domestic prices soar
MUMBAI -- India banned wheat exports on Saturday days after saying it was targeting record shipments this year, as a scorching heat wave curtailed output and domestic prices hit a record high. The government said it would still allow exports backed by already issued letters of credit and to countries that request supplies "to meet their food security needs". The move to ban overseas shipments was not in perpetuity and could be revised, senior government officials told a press conference. Global buyers were banking on supplies from the world's second-biggest wheat producer after exports from the Black Sea region plunged following Russia's Feb. 24 attack on Ukraine. Before the ban, India had aimed to ship a record 10 million tonnes this year. The officials added that there was no dramatic fall in wheat output this year, but unregulated exports had led to a rise in local prices. "We don't want wheat trade to happen in an unregulated manner or hoarding to happen," commerce … [Read more...] about India bans wheat exports as heat wave hurts crop, domestic prices soar