Thousands of people have flocked to the northeastern province of Quang Ninh to join in the Yen Tu Spring Festival, which began in Uong Bi city on February 14 or the 10th day of the Lunar New Year. Seal opening ceremony at the festival Tourists and pilgrims pray for peace Tourists on Dong (Bronze) Pagoda Tourists and pilgrims pray for peace at Dong (Bronze) Pagoda Tourists and pilgrims pray for peace Bell rings to kick start the festival Parades at Yen Tu Festival Parades at Yen Tu Festival VNA … [Read more...] about Yen Tu Spring Festival in pictures
Vietnam reiterates respect to freedom of maritime navigation as US vessels sail past Spratlys
The Hanoitimes - Vietnam insists on free maritime navigation as long as other countries follow international law and maintain the peace and stability in the region. Spokeswoman of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on February 15 said that the country insists on the freedom of maritime and air navigation in the South China Sea in accordance with international conventions, especially the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in 1982. Image of US warships sail in the South China Sea. Photo: US Military News & Videos Vietnam requests other countries to follow international law and maintain the peace and stability in the region, Hang said in response to media requests after two US guided-missile destroyers patrolled near Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly Islands) on February 11. The guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance and USS Preble passed “within 12 nautical miles” of the Spratly Islands while conducting … [Read more...] about Vietnam reiterates respect to freedom of maritime navigation as US vessels sail past Spratlys
Government seeks to bring non-observed economy to light
Government seeks to bring non-observed economy to light The Saigon Times Daily Household businesses are also on the list of the non-observed economy – PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to monitor the nation’s underground economy in a bid to evaluate its overall production and thus get a clearer picture of the nation’s economy. Thanh Nien newspaper cited a report by Fulbright University as saying that the non-observed economy in Vietnam could account for 25-30% of the nation’s gross domestic product. If the area were well documented, the size of the economy could then be fully and comprehensively reported. The scheme will delve into current underground economic activities, in which it has identified five groups in three sectors, including agriculture, forestry and fisheries; industry and construction; services; along with state-owned, private and FDI companies operating throughout the country. Nguyen Bich … [Read more...] about Government seeks to bring non-observed economy to light
U.S. raises pressure on Maduro via sanctions, aid airlift
U.S. raises pressure on Maduro via sanctions, aid airlift The Saigon Times Daily An opposition supporter holds a sign that reads "Out" as she gathers to rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government at the Colombian-Venezuelan border over the Simon Bolivar international bridge, on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia February 15, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON/MUNICH (REUTERS) - The United States ratcheted up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday by sanctioning some of his top security officials and the head of the state oil company, and unveiling plans to airlift over 200 tons of aid to the Colombian border. The U.S. Treasury said it sanctioned PDVSA chief Manuel Quevedo, three top intelligence officials and Rafael Bastardo, who U.S. officials say is the head of a national police unit responsible for dozens of extrajudicial killings carried out in nighttime raids on Maduro’s behalf. Separately, the U.S. State Department said on … [Read more...] about U.S. raises pressure on Maduro via sanctions, aid airlift
HCMC to invite tenders for bus advertising
HCMC to invite tenders for bus advertisingThe Saigon Times Daily Commuters disembark from a bus in HCMC - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC - The HCMC Public Passenger Transport Management and Operation Center has announced the fourth bidding for bus advertising, which is expected to take place on March 8, after the previous tenders failed to attract participants, Thanh Nien Online newspaper reported. The center will divide the bidding into 11 packages and set the flexible contract period for one to three years, instead of a fixed period of three years, as in previous tenders. Those winning the bidding will have the right to advertise on 50% of the surface of buses, except for the front, back and areas of bus identification. The tender will be held at the HCMC Property Auction Service Center on Hoang Viet Street in Tan Binh District. The HCMC Department of Transport, on September 12, 2018, announced the first auction for bus advertising, which was divided into four packages on 2,082 buses. … [Read more...] about HCMC to invite tenders for bus advertising