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Le Nhat Long and a group of young volunteers gathered at a park in HCM City on Sunday afternoon to catch feral cats for their Trap - Neuter- Release (TNR) activities, which aim to reduce the population of feral cats in the area. Le Nhat Long (left) and a group of young volunteers gather at a park in HCM City on March 26 to catch feral cats for their Trap - Neuter- Release activities The 27-year-old man and his team members, who are mostly local university students, were joined by some vets. They were helped by a local man, Duong Van Lam, who has fed local feral cats over the past five years. Lam took the team to a place where he usually fed the cats. And soon some cats appeared when hearing Lam's call. The elderly man placed some food and one came to eat. Long then trapped the cat with a bag. Duong Van Lam helps the team look for the animals As the park was crowded with visitors on that day, which scared the cats, the team only caught … [Read more...] about Feral cats controlled in HCM City

At the press briefing to introduce Paper Vietnam, Rubber and Tyre Vietnam, Coatings Expo Vietnam, and Plastech Vietnam in HCM City on March 28. — VNS Photo Four international exhibitions, Paper Vietnam, Rubber and Tyre Vietnam, Coatings Expo Vietnam, and Plastech Vietnam, will be held in HCM City from June 14 to 16. The expos are to attract 230 companies, 50 per cent higher than that of last year’s shows, Nguyen Ba Vinh, director of the Minh Vi Exhibition and Advertisement Services Co Ltd, the expos’ organiser, said. They are from 20 countries and territories, and India continues to be the country of honour at the expos, with many Indian companies taking part, he said. Speaking at a press briefing on March 28 to introduce the four expos, Luu Hoang Ngoc, deputy director general of Vietnam Chemicals Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said paint, paper, rubber and plastic industries played an important role in supporting the development of many other industries. … [Read more...] about HCM City to host international paper, coatings, rubber, and plastic expos

Press conference on March 28 to announce the organisation of 19th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Fair (Photo: qdnd.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The 19th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Fair will be held in the southern metropolis from April 6-9, organisers announced on March 28. The annual event will see a wide range of cultural, artistic and sport activities, and this year's edition will be one among the activities in response to the Visit Vietnam Year 2023 hosted by the south-central province of Binh Thuan. Notably, the tourism stimulation space will have nearly 100 booths, including 46 of other cities and provinces. Bui Thi Ngoc Hieu, deputy director of the municipal Department of Tourism , said that the fair’s activities will seek to improve the quality of tourism services and promotion work./. VNA … [Read more...] about 19th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Fair to take place next month

Australian food and beverages showcased during an event in Hanoi as part of celebrations of 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic relationship. (Photo courtesy of the Australian Embassy) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam and Australia have great potential to expand cooperation in a range of sectors, especially agriculture and education, said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski . The ambassador was speaking at an event on March 27 in Hanoi, which was organised to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Australia. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is organising two roadshows in localities across Vietnam, including Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang in March and Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Can Tho in September. The roadshows will expand opportunities for Australian and Vietnamese partners in agrifood and education sectors to discuss commercial partnerships, according to Goledzinowski. “By unlocking new … [Read more...] about Roadshows to celebrate 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia partnership

Recent arrests of Vietnamese flight attendants for carrying undeclared goods and drugs require drastic action. Airline officials will face severe disciplinary action if illegal drug and merchandise trade is reported under their jurisdiction, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam. Passengers wait in line for registration and luggage check at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City. Photo: Huy Hung/The Hanoi Times The action is under the authority's Directive 1480/CT-CHK to prevent flight attendants and ground staff from illegally importing drugs and goods into the country, the authority said in a March 27 website notice. Aviation companies must improve education and training so that employees are aware of the harm and negative impact of smuggling on the nation and domestic economy, the authority added. "They also need to continue to screen those being employed. All those involved in flying must follow the rules," it said. All … [Read more...] about Business executives to face disciplinary action for failure to stop smuggling activities

A factory in Dong Nai province's Giang Dien Industrial Zone. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam attracted nearly 5.45 billion USD worth of foreign investment in the first quarter of the year, down 39% year-on-year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment . Of the three-month figure, over 3 billion USD came from 522 newly-licensed projects, up 62% in a number of projects but down 6% in the amount of capital compared to the same period last year. Some 1.2 billion USD was added to 228 existing ones, representing a yearly hike of 3% in a number of projects and a yearly decline of 70.3% in the capital. However, foreign investors' capital contribution and share purchases rose 4% year-on-year to 798 million USD, the FIA said. Along with the contraction in fresh capital, the disbursed capital also slightly plunged 2.2% from a year earlier to 4.3 billion USD, it noted. The most significant proportion of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s foreign investment plunges 39% in Q1

VinFast's VF9 model. — Photo courtesy of the company Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast celebrated the delivery of the first 27 VF 9 all-electric SUVs to its customers in Ha Noi, Da Nang and HCM City on March 27th. This came a year after the VF 9 model was first introduced to the public and is a testament to VinFast's expertise and speed in developing and delivering vehicles. The all-electric VF 9 SUV boasts a range of premium features, including a panoramic glass roof (Plus version), integrated massage function with heated and ventilated front seats (Plus version), a 15.6-inch central infotainment screen, an 8-inch infotainment screen for the second row (Plus version), windshield HUD, and auto-dimming outside rearview mirrors (Plus version). The VF 9 is also equipped with level 2 ADAS and Smart Services and has a maximum power of up to 300kW (402 hp) with a maximum torque of 620Nm, providing a powerful and exhilarating performance. The 92kWh battery pack has a range of up … [Read more...] about VinFast delivers first VF 9 vehicles to domestic customers

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietravel Airlines, which began operations in late 2020, welcomed its first charter flight from the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daegu city to the south central province of Khanh Hoa at Cam Ranh international airport on March 28. It was one of the activities in the airline's expansion plans for 2023, aiming at preparing for the official launch of regular flights connecting Vietnam and the RoK to boost tourism and trade during the upcoming summer season. From March 28 to May 7, the carrier will work with its partner in the RoK to officially launch a series of 11 charter flights on the Daegu - Cam Ranh route, with a frequency of one flight every five days, and will increase the number of flights according to market demand. It is expected to carry over 2,200 Korean passengers during this period. At present, Vietravel Airlines is operating five domestic routes connecting the capital city of Hanoi and the southern largest … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines runs first charter flight from Daegu to Khanh Hoa

The high-tech measure is expected to improve the airport's operational efficiency and the detection of aviation violations. Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh is to pilot facial recognition (biometric authentication) for passengers at the check-in counter, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). After Cat Bi International Airport in the northern city of Haiphong, this is the second airport in the country to pilot this advanced facial recognition technology. Travelers using chip-based citizen ID cards must go through a facial recognition system at the security check. The screening system uses VeriPAX software developed by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV). VeriPAX software displays all information read from ID cards and itinerary information associated with the passenger list to verify information on ID cards and boarding passes. Aviation officers will allow passengers into the screening area if the … [Read more...] about Van Don Airport to pilot facial recognition tech for passengers

With his efforts, Phu has built special community tourism products, contributing to preserving ethnic cultural identity. Born in A Roang commune, A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province, Vien Dang Phu is attached to his ethnic group’s songs and dances, familiar with weaving loom sound, and fascinated with local dishes made from ingredients from forest. He has dreamed of raising local people’s living standard and preserving and spreading special cultural values of the ethnic groups. According to Vien Dang Phu, A Roang is a locality bordering A Luoi district and the majority of the population are Ta Oi ethnic people. Since the locality has many traditional cultural features and beautiful natural scenery, it has gradually attracted more tourists. Phu considered it good news for local tourism sector, but he had worries that cultural identity could be affected. Therefore, after graduating from university in Da Nang city, he decided to return to his hometown to develop community … [Read more...] about Vien Dang Phu and his dream of developing local tourism