Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to strengthen his grip on power in midterm polls next week, experts say, clearing a possible path to restoring the death penalty and advancing his pledge to rewrite the constitution. A victory for allies in Senate elections could see Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte (C) press major changes to the nation's constitution A victory for allies in Senate elections could see Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte (C) press major changes to the nation's constitution AFP Duterte has found international infamy for his foul-mouthed tirades, but remains hugely popular among Filipinos fed up with the country's dysfunction and elite politicians. He has pledged to bring back capital punishment for drug-related crimes as part of a deadly crackdown on narcotics in which thousands of alleged pushers and users have already been killed. Duterte's tough-on-crime platform -- which also includes lowering the age of criminal … [Read more...] about Philippine polls could open door to death penalty return
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Airlines checked by shortage of pilots
Vietnam’s budding aviation industry has grown short of pilots, while more and more new faces are approaching the market Photo: Le Toan Early 2019 has just seen local tourism company Vietravel Group and Malaysia-based AirAsia announcing ambitions to establish their own airlines in Vietnam. Accordingly, Vietravel Group submitted the documents to open Vietravel Airline to the Thua Thien-Hue Department of Transport. Similarly, AirAsia’s managing director Tony Fernandes in the middle of February sent a letter to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to express interest in establishing a low-cost airline in the country. This is the fourth time the foreign airline has attempted to enter Vietnam. In fact, there has been a definite trend of opening airlines in the country. Last year saw new airline Bamboo Airways of real estate giant FLC Group officially began commercial operations after years of planning. The more airlines are established, the fewer pilots there are to go around. … [Read more...] about Airlines checked by shortage of pilots
Intek coding school opened in HCMC
Intek coding school opened in HCMCBy Chi Thinh Phan Chinh (R), CEO of Intek, gestures as he shares details of Intek’s operation model – PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – The Intek Institute of Applied Technology described as a premier coding school was opened in HCMC today, November 5, providing the first project-based, gamified training course for computer engineering students. Intek is the first information technology (IT) institution in the city to apply the learning model without the presence of instructors. Students enrolling in the course will get involved in real-world projects and develop IT solutions. In addition, gamification included in the course’s curriculum will encourage the engagement and autonomy of students. They can join the course as a digital playground with a series of games, offering challenges for them to tackle alone or with other players. Phan Chinh, CEO of Intek, said the institute would select students who are good at communication, … [Read more...] about Intek coding school opened in HCMC
Lax rules open doors for online fraud
Vietnam needs new policies to tighten management and penalties to improve the quality of the e-commerce market, Photo: Le Toan Vietnam’s authorised agencies have recently inspected Shopee Vietnam after various media outlets had reported on third-party vendors selling illegal toys on its e-commerce marketplace. The e-commerce website was accused of selling toys depicting a Chinese map violating Vietnam’s sovereignty. Shopee Vietnam was ordered to remove listings of the illegal toy map depicting the illegal nine-dash line that China has used to claim Vietnamese territory in the East Sea. However, Shopee is not the only e-commerce company that has caused trouble for customers with its lax management of vendors. Lazada.vn has also repeatedly been in hot water over the past few years, with numerous complaints from customers about used items, fake promotions, and wrong prices, among other issues. Information provided by the Vietnam Competition Authority (VCA) under the … [Read more...] about Lax rules open doors for online fraud
Cam Ranh Airport opens new terminal
Cam Ranh Airport opens new terminalBy Le Anh Terminal T2 of Cam Ranh Airport enters pilot operation on June 29 - PHOTO: VIETNAM AIRLINES HCMC - Vietnam Airlines will officially move all flight operations at Cam Ranh Airport in the coastal province of Khanh Hoa to the new terminal T2, which was just opened yesterday, June 29. The new three-level terminal is much larger than the old terminal, with 50,000 square meters in floor space, and expects to handle eight million passengers per year by 2030. The salanganes bird nest-inspired terminal is designed to become the first cultural attraction when passengers land in Khanh Hoa. Vietnam Airlines will open eight check-in counters in the terminal’s left wing. Its business lounge is set up on the second floor, with an area of nearly 210 square meters, and is able to accommodate 70 guests. Khanh Hoa Province, known for its beach city of Nha Trang, welcomed 5.5 million visitors last year. According to the Vietnam National … [Read more...] about Cam Ranh Airport opens new terminal