National carrier Vietnam Airlines attended a flight demonstration of Bombardier’s small CRJ900 jet aircraft on Tuesday in Ha Noi. The flight departed at 12am from Noi Bai International Airport, flying around Ha Long Bay and returning to the airport at 1:15pm. This CRJ900 is a newly produced plane that will soon be handed over to the US’s Delta Airlines. The aircraft is equipped with a modern interior that minimises noise and large windows with plenty of natural light. The demonstration was part of the plan to introduce Bombardier’s small jets to Vietnam Airlines. With the aim of renovating the fleet and improving the efficiency and quality of service on short flights, Vietnam Airlines is in the process of researching and acquiring new small jet aircrafts to replace its fleet of ATR72s. As a national airline, with the task of maintaining social and political flights, Vietnam Airlines’s fleet of small aircrafts is indispensable in accordance with the receiving … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines attends demonstration of Bombardier’s small jet aircraft
Portugal held by Poland, Sweden promoted in Nations League
Hosts Portugal had already qualified for June's inaugural Nations League finals alongside England, the Netherlands and Switzerland, while Poland could not avoid relegation. Portugal's forward Andre Silva (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Poland during the international UEFA Nations League football match. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP) PARIS: Portugal finished off their successful Nations League group campaign with a 1-1 draw against Poland in Guimaraes on Tuesday (Nov 20), while Sweden earned promotion to the top division. Hosts Portugal had already qualified for June's inaugural Nations League finals alongside England, the Netherlands and Switzerland, while Poland could not avoid relegation. Fernando Santos' side finished three points clear of Italy at the top of Group A3, after an unbeaten campaign despite the absence of star forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo. "It's always good to have Cristiano Ronaldo in the line-up, but we've proven that we have … [Read more...] about Portugal held by Poland, Sweden promoted in Nations League
South Korea’s SK Energy becomes Vietnam’s PV Oil second largest shareholder
The Hanoitimes - With the holding of 5.23% stake in PV Oil, SK Energy is second only to Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) which is the state capital representative with 80% stake,. South Korea’s leading oil company SK Energy announced the purchase of 3.55 million shares or 0.34% stake in Vietnam’s second largest petroleum distributor PetroVietnam Oil (PV Oil), thus becoming the latter’ second largest shareholder. Illustrative photo. With an average price share of VND15,800 (US$0.67), the deal was reportedly worth over VND56 billion (US$2.38 million). Following the transaction concluded on November 13, SK Energy has increased its shareholding to 54.1 million shares or 5.23% stake in PV Oil, which is second only to PetroVietnam being the state capital representative with 80% stake. At the annual general meeting in late July, PV Oil’s shareholders approved the proposal to increase cap on foreign ownership at … [Read more...] about South Korea’s SK Energy becomes Vietnam’s PV Oil second largest shareholder
Ha Tinh urged to take initiative in adopting teaching methods
The statement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam during his working visit to the Ha Tinh province on November 20. Addressing the working session, he appreciated the achievements gained by the province in the fields of education and healthcare. Ha Tinh province has promoted the grassroots-level health care network as well as deploying electronic health records, helping people grasp their health status. Regarding education, the Deputy PM asked Ha Tinh to create conditions for universities and vocational schools to open branches and training levels that are appropriate to the needs and practices in the locality. Earlier, Deputy PM Dam visited several schools and medical stations and also attended a ceremony celebrating Vietnamese Teachers’ Day at Ha Tinh University. … [Read more...] about Ha Tinh urged to take initiative in adopting teaching methods
Attacker “critical” after stabbing outside Brussels police station
BRUSSELS: A Brussels police officer was wounded and a terrorism inquiry has been launched after pre-dawn knife attack on Tuesday (Nov 20), Belgian officials said. The stabbing of an officer outside the capital's main police station came during a state visit to Belgium by French President Emmanuel Macron that has revived memories of the Paris and Brussels attacks. (Photo: AFP/Hatim Kaghat) The suspect in the attack was shot by two of the officer's colleagues and has also been hospitalised in a "critical condition" The stabbing came during a state visit to Belgium by French President Emmanuel Macron that has revived memories of the Paris and Brussels attacks. Brussels prosecutors said an investigating magistrate will open an inquiry into possible "attempted murder in a terrorist context" but that a motive had not been established. Federal prosecutors, who would oversee a terrorist case, have not yet joined the investigation. "The suspect had several kitchen knives in his hands … [Read more...] about Attacker “critical” after stabbing outside Brussels police station