They gathered to review unforgettable memories in the fighting to protect Po Hen Border Post, forest trips and activities with comrades at the post before Chinese troops invaded. Standing in front of Po Hen Border Post, Lieutenant Colonel Do Quang Minh who is head of the post’s Contact Board told that all of his comrades in the fight were brave. They laid down for the country and live forever. Vu Trong Hung, son of martyr Vu Trong Hien, and his mother followed the veteran delegation in order to commemorate the beloved father who Hung has no change to meet. His mother Nguyen Thi The used to be a volunteer at Po Hen Border Post. Earlier, the Headquarters of Quang Ninh Provincial Border Guards, the Traditional Contact Board of the provincial Border Guards held a meeting to mark the 60th anniversary of the glorious tradition of the border guards, the 30th anniversary of the Whole-People's Border Day and the 40th anniversary of the northern border defense fight. … [Read more...] about Hundreds of veterans commemorate martyrs in Po Hen Border Post
Viettel and Vinaphone attract customers via mobile number portability
The Hanoitimes - The number of subscribers looking to join Viettel and Vinaphone was higher than the number of leavers. Vietnam to strictly control pre-activated SIM card and mobile phone subscribers Hanoi to have over 10.5 million mobile phone subscribers Switch service, keep mobile phone number: Potential changes in market share Vietnam’s two of the three leading telcos Viettel and Vinaphone proved winners during the three-month trial period of offering the mobile number portability (MNP) service to customers, while Mobifone struggled to keep customers, according to Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA). Illustrative photo. Starting from November 16, 2018 to February 13, 2019, postpaid subscribers of Viettel, Vinaphone, Mobifone and Vietnamobile will be able to switch between mobile carriers while retaining their existing phone numbers. Gtel is the only carrier that did not join the pilot program. During the trial period, over 25,587 … [Read more...] about Viettel and Vinaphone attract customers via mobile number portability
US-China trade talks: Expectations put on the sprint stage
The latest round of bilateral trade negotiations between China and the US, which just wrapped up in Beijing, is the second round of high-level talks in 2019. This shows that the world’s two leading economies wish and endeavor to accelerate negotiations before the deadline of the 90-day “trade war suspension” on March 1. After this time, if the two sides still cannot reach an agreement, the US will increase tariffs from 10% to 25% on US$200 billion worth of Chinese goods. However, like the January negotiation in Washington DC, the negotiation round in Beijing on February 14-15 continued to see no breakthrough, as the two sides failed to finalise a deal or issue specific statements. Although both agreed to “have had useful talks”, it can be seen that the only positive result was their consensus on the immediate resumption of negotiations this week in Washington. According to a statement from the White House, the US focused discussions in Beijing on the … [Read more...] about US-China trade talks: Expectations put on the sprint stage
Japanese retailers keen on Vietnam
Japanese conglomerate the Sumitomo Corporation and Vietnam’s BRG Group announced in December the official opening of their first partnered supermarket, FujiMart, in Hanoi’s Dong Da district. Following leading retailers from Japan like Aeon Mall, Takashimaya, and 7-Eleven, FujiMart is the latest from the country to step into Vietnam’s emerging retail market. The influx of famous retailers from Japan has intensified the race in Vietnam’s service sector, especially the grocery retail business. New shopping experience Nielsen’s latest “Global Shopper Trend” report released in November found that modern trade saw impressive momentum in 2018, though traditional trade, including wet markets, still dominates in Vietnam. The number of convenience stores has nearly quadrupled since 2012 and minimarts comprised the most store openings in first nine months of 2018. The report also revealed that while Vietnamese shoppers have cut their visits to wet … [Read more...] about Japanese retailers keen on Vietnam
N. Korea faces ‘historic turning point,’ says state media ahead of summit
The highly-anticipated meeting between the two leaders -- which will be the second time the pair have come together following their Singapore summit in June -- is scheduled for Hanoi, Vietnam, on February 27-28. Attention has been focused on whether the U.S. team will offer to lift some economic sanctions on North Korea, in return for Pyongyang taking concrete steps toward denuclearisation. "It is time for us to tighten our shoe strings and run fast, looking for a higher goal as we face this decisive moment," the Rodong Sinmun newspaper said in an editorial. "Our country is facing a significant, historic turning point," it added, without explicitly referencing the summit. Earlier this month, U.S. President Trump tweeted that North Korea will become a "great Economic Powerhouse" under Kim. "He may surprise some but he won't surprise me, because I have gotten to know him & fully understand how capable he is," said Trump. The Rodong Sinmun commentary called on North Koreans to make … [Read more...] about N. Korea faces ‘historic turning point,’ says state media ahead of summit