“It’s the Lunar New Year after all, [I can] wake up earlier for the 4:30 am flight in order to land at Da Nang at 6:00 am. The crowd at the check-in counter would be less intense at that hour. Once I reach the arrival airport, I can board a bus and go straight back home,” Ty said. … [Read more...] about As travel demand surges, Vietnamese airlines plan more late-night flights during holiday season
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Draft amendments to e-commerce activities law discussed
As e-commerce is a field which needs significant capital, Vietnamese businesses without a parent company with strong financial potential would not be able to develop and compete as they are only allowed to access capital from the narrow list of investors announced periodically by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, he said. … [Read more...] about Draft amendments to e-commerce activities law discussed
Over 220 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Japan
Hanoi (VNA) - More than 220 Vietnamese citizens were brought home from Japan on October 6 on a flight arranged by Vietnamese authorities, the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, Vietjet Air and Japanese competent agencies. The passengers included children aged under 18; pregnant women; the elderly; the illnesses; guest workers whose contracts expired; students whose dormitories closed and other people in extremely difficult circumstances. The Vietnamese Embassy sent staff to the airport to assist them with boarding procedures. Vietjet strictly implemented in-flight security and disease prevention measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Upon landing at the Cam Ranh international airport in the south central province of Khanh Hoa, all crewmembers and passengers were given heath checkups and put into compulsory quarantine in accordance with regulations. In the future, more flights are set to be conducted to repatriate Vietnamese citizens with … [Read more...] about Over 220 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Japan
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announces top 10 events
The sector surpassed target set for the provision of tier-4 online public services. It also connected to the national public service portal as well as to the information centres of the Government and Prime Minister, among others. 4. Vietnam completed updating of National Determined Contribution (NDC). Despite COVID-19 and a scarcity of resources, the country was among only a few to complete this task, making a commitment to increasing its contributions to climate change response. 5. Vietnam established a national steering committee to implement its strategy for sustainable maritime economic development by 2030 with a vision towards 2045. Quy Nhon beach (Photo: VNA) … [Read more...] about Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announces top 10 events
“The Magic Stick” – first-ever combination of circus and traditional music
The mandarin decides to return to Phong Chau to beg for her back. On the way, he is entered by an evil spirit, which wants to destroy all humans around it. From that moment on, the mandarin plots to steal Tien Dung back and overthrow the Hung King – Tien Dung’s father and a legendary founder of the Vietnamese nation. This scene is supported by four aerobatic artists, dressing up as black bats, who perform and lift the mandarin up high. … [Read more...] about “The Magic Stick” – first-ever combination of circus and traditional music