How terrorist groups are formed

An air plane of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, a member of Vietnam Airlines Group . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – All airline members of Vietnam Airlines Group – Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASO – will offer more than 7.1 million seats on both domestic and international routes during the peak summer travel season. It is estimated that a total of over 36,000 flights will be made available for summer travellers from June 1 to August 15. The three carriers will provide nearly 6.3 million seats on more than 32,400 domestic flights, up 10 percent compared to the same period of 2019 before the COVID-19 broke out. The busiest routes are those among major cities of Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City with close to 160 flights per day. Hundreds of flights will be also operated to fly vacationers to popular tourist destinations across Vietnam, including Phu Quoc, Cam Ranh, Da Lat, Hue, Quy Nhon, Dong Hoi, Tuy Hoa and Con Dao. Vietnam Airlines Group … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines Group to offer 7.1 mln seats during summer

The number of Viettel's inventions has been on the rise, covering both military and civil fields. — Photo courtesy of Viettel Viettel Aerospace Institute (VTX), a member of Viettel Group, was officially granted an exclusive protection certificate by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for two works in the field of optoelectronics and materials industry. 'Spherical mirror optics for medium-wave thermal imaging equipment' was invented in 2017, solving the problem of self-study, designing and manufacturing camera cores, and minimising the dependence on imports from abroad. Meanwhile, the invention of a 'method for making high-temperature synthetic materials' helps produce materials that can meet the harsh working conditions in the military field. The number of Viettel's inventions has been on the rise, covering both military and civil fields, affirming its position as a technological pioneer. Viettel has been granted 56 patents in Viet Nam and 11 patents in the US by … [Read more...] about Two new Viettel inventions granted exclusive protection certificate in the US

The city has supported localities in building large-scale rice farming and encouraged businesses to expand distribution networks in the domestic market and exports. Hanoi is promoting sustainable rice production as a key solution to meet the growing demand for domestic consumption and exports. A delegate of the Hanoi's Department of Agricultural and Rural Development inspects organic farming production at Thach That District. Photo: Anh Ngoc Organic rice farming in Dong Phu Commune, Chuong My District, is considered one of the examples of rice production under the value chain. The Director of the Dong Phu Organic Agricultural Cooperative Trinh Thi Nguyet said from the original area of five hectares, the cooperative has now expanded its production area to 40 hectares. “The entire crop harvested would be later processed and distributed to other provinces/cities, as well as for exports,” Nguyet told The Hanoi Times . According to Nguyet, prices of … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes sustainable rice production

The Hanoi government will improve mechanisms and policies to encourage the participation of the private sector in the field of high-tech agriculture. Hanoi needs to remove two barriers of capital and land to attract businesses to invest in high-tech agriculture, according to local media. Applying high-tech in agriculture is inevitable for the capital city’s farming sector, especially in face of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 which has strong impacts on socio-economic life. In order to remove the agricultural development hindrance, the Hanoi government has implemented a number of solutions such as providing businesses, cooperatives, cooperative groups, farms, and households with money from the city's funds for processing and conservation of high-tech agricultural products. Tending hydroponic vegetables at Duc Phat High-tech Agricultural Cooperative (Thanh Tri district). Photo: Ba Hoat In particular, under the Hanoi Agricultural Sector’s restructuring plan … [Read more...] about Hanoi needs to remove barriers to develop high-tech agriculture

Many retailers in phone and electronics segments focus on developing online channels to survive during the coronavirus pandemic period. To survive adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic, many Vietnamese tech retailers have quickly boosted their sales on online platforms as their physical stores nationwide have to close until April 15 to comply with the prime ministerial directive stipulating measures to combat the pandemic. Photo: MWG Significant demand on tech products Mobile World Investment JSC (MWG), the largest tech retailer in Vietnam, saw a surge in demand in online shopping since the beginning of April as more than 10% of its 2,000 phone and electronics stores, mainly in Hanoi, have to close. Dang Thanh Phong, PR manager of MWG, told Hanoitimes that its revenue from online sales accounted for 13% of the total phone and electronics revenue in March, higher than that of the previous months. Due to the closure of its stores, sales in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese tech retailers manage to survive Covid-19 pandemic

At the meeting with NA deputies in HCMC  (Photo: SGGP) On the afternoon of May 26, the National Assembly discussed in groups the amended Law on Inspection and the amended Law on Medical Examination and Treatment. President Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasized the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment, suggesting there will be clear regulations on medical examination and treatment for children. According to Mr. Phuc, the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment directly relates to people's health, so it is necessary to fix it. But the President said that the law has not mentioned enough the responsibility of the health sector in medical care for children. The President said that children are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow, so they need to receive good healthcare. In this regard, the current Law on Medical Treatment is outdated and does not keep up with real life. Therefore, this time revised Law must add many provisions related to children's rights. The … [Read more...] about Children must be given priority for health examination: President

Young director Ho Thanh Thao at the film shoot location of her movie Diem Bao (The sign)  that is one of the five selected pictures at the CJ Short Film Project. The CJ Short Film Project organized by CJ Cultural Foundation and CGV Vietnam has been concluded with the five best movies that will be selected for international film festivals in the coming time. 21 projects have been chosen for the Presentation Round at the Green Screen Film Festival which is organized by the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA). Participants told stories reflecting environmental issues in the form of a fictional or documentary film. "My Vietnam" short film competition unveiled its nine winners that were selected from 200 submissions. Each project featured the landscapes, customs, habits, and cultural traditions of Vietnamese people. Training providing required skills to the employee of the movie industry has received special attention from film producers. Besides film production degree … [Read more...] about Movie making competitions, courses help develop young filmmaker’s creativity

Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong affirmed the interest of the city’s leaders in further strengthening of all-round cooperation between HCM City and localities in Laos. Ho Chi Minh City has supported Laos in many various projects, including upgrading Vientiane-Ho Chi Minh City friendship high school worth US$ 5 million; building financial information center, human resource training, Xieng Khouang Province’s library, former President Kaysone Phomvihane Memorial Museum, Houaphan province’s office building, the cultural center of minority ethnic group in Champasak province. Mr. Khamphanh Phommathat expressed his thanks to the HCM City’s government in enhancing the special relationship and cooperation between the two countries. By THUY VU – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about HCM City, Laos enhance bilateral cooperation

Vietnam Airlines Group said it plans to provide 32,400 domestic flights between June and August during the peak summer travel season, up 10 percent against the same period in 2019, the year before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. There would be 160 daily flights connecting Vietnam’s three biggest cities Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. It will also operate over 3,600 international flights during the period, 40 percent of pre-pandemic time. Vietravel Airlines said it will increase the frequency of flights from Hanoi to HCMC and Da Nang by two a day from June. Air tickets for domestic routes between June and August are nearly fully booked. The carrier also plans to launch charter flights from HCMC to Jakarta and Can Tho to Bangkok, but the schedule has not been determined. A representative of Vietravel Airlines, which was launched in December 2020 amid the turbulence created by the pandemic, said the carrier is facing many difficulties like personnel and aircraft … [Read more...] about Carriers add flights to summer holiday roster

Kevin Coppel, Asia-Pacific managing director (left ) and Christine Li, Asia-Pacific head of research for Knight Frank in Singapore When the US-China trade tensions bubbled over in 2018, corporates found it increasingly difficult to carry out business in China due to sourcing uncertainties and rising costs. This trend only worsened in the face of the pandemic and resulting border closures. Businesses responded by pursuing opportunities to set up bases outside of China while still retaining a stake in one of the world’s strongest economies. The China+1 strategy thus emerged. It is based on diversifying its supply base into other countries in order to minimise the risk of disruptions arising from geopolitical tensions, trade wars and tariffs, as well as rising labour costs. These companies are not abandoning China but rather giving themselves options, enjoying the best of what China and other economies have to offer. In pursuit of the China+1 strategy, the spotlight is naturally … [Read more...] about Will Vietnam become a big geopolitical beneficiary?