Mobile payment market heats up with foreign players
Mobile payment market heats up with foreign playersVietNamNet Bridge - Two of China’s biggest e-wallets have joined the mobile payment market in Vietnam. But they say the market will heat up soon as the two Chinese players have arrived. WeChat Pay has announced a plan with Vietnam’s VIMO e-wallet which will accept payment of Chinese travelers. The presence of fintech firms has also helped the mobile payment market. More than 30 fintech firms were established in Vietnam as of 2016, two-thirds of which provide mobile payment services.
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April 19, 2018 06:00 UTC
Five Colombian men imprisoned for property theft
Five Colombian men imprisoned for property theftThe Hanoi People’s Court on April 18 sentenced five Colombian nationals to between seven and 13 years imprisonment on charges of “property theft” in accordance with Article 138 of the Penal Code. From left, Jose Aureliano Rosas Pena, Luis Alexander Rodriguez Cuevro, Jersain Ladino Cardona, Carlos Alberto Lamprea Pena, and Fabian Lucero Wilches. A 10-year sentence was imposed on Carlos Alberto Lamprea Pena, 1970, while Luis Alexander Rodriguez Cuevro, born in 1977, got seven years. According to the indictment, the men met while travelling in Laos and Cambodia in 2017. After following the victims, the thieves punctured their vehicle’s tires with a knife, forcing them to go to repair shops to replace the tires.
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April 19, 2018 04:41 UTC
Newton Grammar School asked to end its cooperation with US ’ghost school’
Newton Grammar School asked to end its cooperation with US ’ghost school’VietNamNet Bridge – The International Educational Cooperation Department under the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), on Tuesday asked Newton Grammar School in Bac Tu Liem District to end its relationship with George Washington International School (GWIS) in the US. Newton Grammar School in Co Nhue - Nam Cuong Urban Area in Bac Tu Liem District. Newton Grammar School has been told to end its co-operation with GWIS and work to guarantee the benefits of students partaking in courses linked with GWIS and related agencies. It also touches upon the teaching activities at Newton Grammar School. The ties between Newton Grammar School and GWIS came under scrutiny after American documents calling Newton’s claims into question were posted online.
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April 19, 2018 04:07 UTC
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The Vietnamese Government has built a legal framework on food safety and hygiene, including the Law on Food Safety issued in 2010 which adopts a good approach to global trends, he said, noting that food safety management focuses on risks of unsafe food. Information and technology must be used to popularise food safety knowledge, trace origins of food and connect production units, he said. He also stated that thanks to domestic businesses’ efforts to ensure food safety and hygiene for their products, exports of agro-forestry-fishery products in 2017 fetched over 36 billion USD. Meanwhile, in Washington DC, the US, Laura Tuck, WB Vice President for Sustainable Development, stressed the significance of food safety and measures to improve food safety for sustainable development in countries worldwide. Food safety with economic development and experience in assuring food safety were also discussed at the event.
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April 19, 2018 03:56 UTC
Vietnam, France set link-up to develop global geoparks
Vietnam, France set link-up to develop global geoparksVietnamese and French localities have signed a cooperation agreement on managing and developing geoparks after Vietnam’s Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark in Cao Bang province was named a UNESCO global geopark on April 12. At the signing ceremonyThe agreement was recently signed between the management boards of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark and the Haute-Provence Global Geopark of France in Digne-les-Bains city, the southern province of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. According to Anh, being recognised as a member of the UNESCO Global Geopark Network will open new opportunities for Cao Bang. She expressed her hope that the cooperation will help Cao Bang better manage and develop Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark, thus benefiting residents in the park and those across the locality. France has so far seven members in the UNESCO Global Geopark Network.
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April 19, 2018 03:45 UTC
Vietnam’s stock market: it’s the age of mid-cap stocks
Vietnam’s stock market: it’s the age of mid-cap stocksVietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam stock indexes have gained new highs recently. It's the age of mid-cap stocksA report found that mid-cap stocks had the highest growth rate in the first six months of 2017, by 33 percent, higher than the 20 percent growth rate of VN30 and the 20 percent of small-cap. However, both small- and mid-cap stocks later experienced a correction period until October and only increased again in November, thus curbing the growth rate in 2017. However, commercial retaliatory actions by the world's two biggest economies, the US and China, have increased the risk in the global stock market, and may weaken the large-cap’s growth motive. US$1=VND22,000RELATED NEWSThe ‘blockbuster’ performers of VN's 2017 stock marketWhat’s behind the strong performance of the stock market in 2017?
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April 19, 2018 02:37 UTC
Exhibition shows Vietnamese steely will during resistance wars
Exhibition shows Vietnamese steely will during resistance warsA special exhibition on mementoes featuring Vietnam’s resistance wars opened to the public on April 18 in Hoa Lo prison, Hanoi, providing a chance for not only Vietnamese people but also foreigners to get an insight into the Vietnamese victory to gain independence and freedom. Over 250 war mementoes being displayed including photos, documents and items along with stories about the wars, were presented by Vietnamese war veterans who fought in the resistance wars. “We never supported the Vietnamese War,” said Kevin Zehner, another visitor from New Mexico City, the US. Unfortunately, all that happened.”The exhibition contributed to proving the fierceness of the resistance wars, the courage and wisdom of Vietnamese soldiers and people, thus nurturing the national pride among younger generations. Hoa Lo prison was built by the French in 1896 to jail Vietnamese patriots.
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April 19, 2018 02:26 UTC
Iranian Speaker of Parliament wraps up Vietnam visit
Iranian Speaker of Parliament wraps up Vietnam visitSpeaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani on April 18 concluded his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. The Speaker received leaders of the Vietnam-Iran Friendship Association and attended the Vietnam-Iran Business Forum. [NA Chairwoman welcomes Iranian Parliament Speaker’s visit]The two sides agreed to further boost cooperation in spheres in which Iran has potential such as pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, banking, tourism-culture, broadcasting and exchange of lecturers and students. They also concurred to coordinate together more closely at regional and international forums, including the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The Speaker’s successful visit contributed to the enhancement and development of friendship and cooperation between the Vietnamese and Iranian people.-VNA
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April 19, 2018 02:26 UTC
Rhino horns should be removed from the drug list: scientists
Rhino horns should be removed from the drug list: scientistsVietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam and China are considered the two biggest rhino horn consumers in the world. Rhino horns must not be the remedy for cancerIn Oriental Medicine rhino horn is listed in the group of medicines with detoxification effects. In Vietnam, rhino horns are used for all kinds of ailments, from alcohol intoxication to cancer. Vietnamese also like to use rhino horn show they are members of the upper class.The misunderstanding about the uses of rhino horns has led to an increasingly high number of rhinos killed in recent years in South Africa.According to World Wildlife Fund, 13 rhinos were killed in 2007. RELATED NEWSDebate about rhinos in Vietnam continuesJava rhino is reportedly extinct in VietnamThanh Lich
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April 19, 2018 01:07 UTC
Mekong Delta must develop in sustainable way, or risk serious damage: experts
Mekong Delta must develop in sustainable way, or risk serious damage: expertsVietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Huu Thien, an independent expert on Mekong Delta’s ecology, has praised the government’s Resolution on developing the Mekong Delta by 2050 in a sustainable way in the context of climate change. Water resources in the Delta includes fresh water, brackish water, saltwater from the Mekong River, rainwater, sea water and underground water. Water resources in the Delta includes fresh water, brackish water, saltwater from the Mekong River, rainwater, sea water and underground water. Mekong Delta is facing three challenges due to the impact of climate change, unsustainable development and hydropower plants on the Mekong River. RELATED NEWSOnly a fundamental mindset shift can save the Mekong Delta: expertMigration of farmers viewed as opportunity for Mekong DeltaTrong Dat
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April 19, 2018 00:45 UTC
Buckwheat flowers bring a sparkle to Hanoi
Buckwheat flowers bring a sparkle to Hanoibrowser not support iframe. They are cultivated for grain-like seeds which are used to make food specialties by ethnic people in the mountainous region.In Ha Giang province, the flower is often planted around September. The carpets of buckwheat flowers usually lure many visitors to the province when they are in full bloom from late October to early November.However, the flowers can be grown at the wrong time of year on alluvial soil in Hanoi.The garden's owner told reporters: "Many visitors have traveled hundreds of km to Ha Giang province for admiring the beauty of buckwheat flowers. In Hanoi the flowers bloom for about a month, changing from white at first to a shade of pink.A visitor to the garden said: "This time is not the buckwheat flower season but I still can enjoy it even in Hanoi. "Meanwhile, according to another visitor, in a noisy big city, this flower garden can help people relax by bringing them closer to nature.-VNA
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April 19, 2018 00:33 UTC
Vietnam’s academic research relies heavily on foreign cooperation
Vietnam’s academic research relies heavily on foreign cooperationVietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s level of academic research is not only modest in quantity but also in quality. Vietnam's level of academic research remains modestWhen asked to comment about research quality of professors and associate professors, a university lecturer in Hanoi cited a report saying that 80 percent of published academic works are undersigned by both Vietnamese and foreign authors. “Professors and associate professors should question themselves if they have fulfilled their tasks and they still don’t have internationally recognized work,” Tam said. This means that if you don’t have published research, you will be weeded out of the academic system,” said Chinh. Some analysts say the value of the professorship title is ‘exaggerated’ and that ceremonies organized to grant the title are unwarranted.
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April 19, 2018 00:11 UTC
Culture space in Hue connects art and community
Culture space in Hue connects art and communityThen Cafe in the former royal capital city of Hue is among eight recipients of grants from the Danish Culture Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF) to carry out and develop their activities during 2018. Its owner Tran Tuan was born and raised in Hue, and graduated from the Hue Fine Arts University. We aim to promote participation from the community when it comes to art events, in order to connect art to the community. We’ll build appropriate facilities and action programmes to stimulate art projects that are based on the model of connecting artists to the community. Then Cafe was established in 2011 as an independent, non-profit art space.
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April 19, 2018 00:00 UTC
People need tools to supervise land use
People need tools to supervise land useVietNamNet Bridge – A Government decision with detailed mechanisms is needed for people to better practise their rights on monitoring land use and management, experts have recommended. For example, to whom do citizens report and how do they report violations,” Vo said. “It’s time for the Government to develop a system facilitating citizens’ supervision over land use and management,” Vo said. Besides improvements in people’s legal understanding, State employees and officials responsible for land issues should undergo training to better address reported problems. Tri said that Land Management General Department planned to develop a system which would observe and assess the impacts of land policies.
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April 18, 2018 23:15 UTC
Month for work safety to be launched in May
Month for work safety to be launched in MayA ceremony to launch a month-long national campaign on preventing occupational risks to reduce accidents is scheduled for May 6 on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City. He said awareness of public agencies, employers and employees has been improved, particularly after the National Assembly’s Law on Occupational Safety and Health took effect on July 1, 2016. Tho attributed the upbeat outcomes to safety management practices, which are capable of controlling risks to workers’ safety. According to statistics released by the MoLISA, 8,956 occupational accidents occurred in Vietnam last year, affecting 9,173 people, of which 928 died. A report from the Health Environment Management Agency showed that nearly 300,000 people contacting harmful factors at work engaged in medical examinations for occupational diseases.
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April 18, 2018 13:52 UTC