Viet Nam News NEW YORK — The New York Daily News, the century-old tabloid known for its provocative headlines, made its own news Monday by slashing half its editorial staff, in the latest retrenchment in the newspaper sector. The daily owned by the media conglomerate Tronc said in an email to employees that the move sought to address the newspaper’s "significant financial challenges." A source familiar with the matter said the cuts represent "nearly 50 per cent" of newsroom staff. Tronc declined to comment on the cutbacks or confirm precisely how many staff were affected, but the rival New York Post said the Daily News had some 85 editorial staff before the layoffs. The editorial staff will slashed be as the newspaper looks at a fundamental restructuring to focus on breaking news, mainly in areas of "crime, civil justice and public responsibility," according to the note to staff, which was widely circulated on Twitter. "The decisions being announced today reflect the … [Read more...] about NY Daily News slashes half its newsroom staff
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Vietnam News Agency leader active in China
General Director of Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Nguyen Duc Loi (centre) in his trip to China (Photo: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – General Director of Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Nguyen Duc Loi met head of the Communist Party of China Central Committee’s Propaganda Department Huang Kunming in Beijing, China on April 26 morning, as part of his working trip from April 24-28. Huang said traditional friendship between the two Parties and States has been growing in diverse areas, including press and media cooperation. He expressed his belief that the visit will further deepen collaboration between Xinhua News Agency and the VNA, thereby promoting China – Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. The VNA General Director expressed his delight at visiting China at the invitation of Xinhua News Agency on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the signing of cooperation agreement between the two news agencies. He informed the host about the outcomes of … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency leader active in China
Asian push to crack down on ‘fake news’ sparks alarm
Inflammatory stories masquerading as real news pose a particularly toxic threat in Asian countries with long-standing religious and ethnic divides, but promises by some regional leaders to tackle the problem carry equal menace. Borrowing from U.S. President Donald Trump's political playbook, government heads with an authoritarian streak are using the mantra of "fake news" to shield themselves from negative media coverage, and push legislation that critics say is aimed more at stifling dissent than punishing fabrication. The problem they profess to be addressing is a genuine one. Internet penetration is now so extensive - even in the poorest areas - that fake stories dressed up as fact can go viral on social media overnight and reach massive audiences with often dire consequences. In India last year, seven people were killed by a mob after a false story spread on WhatsApp that they were child-traffickers. A number of Asian leaders have tapped into the resulting public concern and … [Read more...] about Asian push to crack down on ‘fake news’ sparks alarm
New daily tour to ancestral land launched
A newly-launched tour to Phú Thọ Province from capital Hà Nội will bring tourists to the Hùng Temple relic site, Hùng Kings Museum, Hùng Lô ancient village and Lãi Lèn Temple. Tourists will be entertained with local xoan singing and dancing. — Photo dantri.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — A new daily tour from Hà Nội to the northern province of Phú Thọ is being organised, showcasing folk songs performed by the locals. The tour will bring tourists to the Hùng Temple relic site, Hùng Kings Museum, Hùng Lô ancient village and Lãi Lèn Temple. Local artists will perform xoan (spring) singing between 2pm and 4pm at Hùng Lô Communal House each day and at Lãi Lèn Temple on weekends. On the occasion of the Hùng Kings Memorial Festival, which is scheduled to take place between April 20 and 25 this year, performances will be held between 8am and 4pm … [Read more...] about New daily tour to ancestral land launched
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Twenty-seven more communes and wards this year join family medical practice A health staff member takes blood for testing at An Hòa ward health station in Cần Thơ City’s Ninh Kiều District. Source http://soytecantho.vn The Department of Health in the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ this year plans to expand a model of family medical practice clinics to 27 more communes and wards. Family medical practice clinics aim to provide comprehensive and continuous health care services to each local individual and family in order to reduce overcrowding of patients at city or central-level hospitals. These clinics are located at health stations in communes and wards. Each commune or ward has one health station. Cần Thơ aims to equip more than 80 per cent of its 85 health stations with these clinics by 2020. According to Dr Bùi Thị Lệ Phi, the department’s head, the city now has 18 commune-based health stations with family … [Read more...] about Social News 5/4 (Hourly Updated)