The 14th Shangri-La Dialogue ended in Singapore on May 31 with a message that dialogue is needed to build trust and transparency. German Defence Minister Ursula von der Layen said this is the first time German has joined the dialogue, which gives the country an opportunity to exchange experience and learn from other countries. She highlighted that transparency and trust building is key to cooperation, adding that together with security structure and mutual benefit they are the pillars for successful partnership. Sharing Layen’s opinion, New Zealand Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee said his country attaches much importance to the maintenance of peace, stability and prosperity in the region. Therefore, New Zealand wishes to engage more closely in regional security structure through bilateral and multilateral dialogues at all levels, he said. He also expressed concern on tension-causing acts on the East Sea, stressing that his country is willing to join hands in … [Read more...] about 14th Shangri-La Dialogue: dialogue to build trust, transparency
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Da Nang students create robot that collects trash, answers tourist queries
When they took Biya to the final round of a competition for creative ideas for oceans without plastic, organized by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) last December, Storm only had a low-cost Biya version with the cover made of carton paper. … [Read more...] about Da Nang students create robot that collects trash, answers tourist queries
Airlines ordered to use planes alternatively
According to CAAV, since the Covid-19 pandemic has continued worldwide, the number of planes that must stay idle has continued to increase which may damage the planes. In order to minimise damage, airlines must make sure to have plans to use their planes alternatively so that no plane stay idle for over a month. If any plane must be grounded for over a month for repair and is not safe, the airlines must report to the CAAV for approval. Regular maintenance cases are excluded. The airlines were also asked to carry out maintenance and update information about the regulations on maintaining grounded planes. The Flight Safety Standard Department was asked to work with the airlines and maintenance service providers to increase inspections and suitable measures to protect the planes under the weather condition in Vietnam. Vietnamese airlines are operating over 200 planes. Due to Covid-19, a large number of planes are grounded and used alternatively. Most of the planes are flying … [Read more...] about Airlines ordered to use planes alternatively
Norway advises caution in use of Pfizer vaccine for the most frail
“We do not yet know, but it would seem that the observed numbers of deaths is not notably above the numbers expected, but this will need to be examined continually in all countries where it can be done,” he said. … [Read more...] about Norway advises caution in use of Pfizer vaccine for the most frail
Prices of E5 RON92, RON95 petrol products down slightly
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance on October 27 announced adjustments to retail prices of some petrol products, with the price of E5 RON92 and RON95 being cut by 159 VND and 182 VND per litre, respectively.E5 RON92 is now no higher than 14,109 VND per litre and of RON95 petrol no higher than 14,940 VND.RON95 by 138 VND per litre. … [Read more...] about Prices of E5 RON92, RON95 petrol products down slightly