Crew members aboard a Vietnamese flight courageously resisted skyjackers during a 52-minute hijacking attempt in 1978.>> Skyjacking in Vietnam: P1 – First hijackersThirty-nine years have elapsed, but Ngo Kim Thanh, a former flight attendant on a propeller-driven DC4 plane remembers every detail of when her plane was skyjacked on June 28, 1978.“I’ve been gripped by the experience for my entire life,” says Thanh, who now resides in District 6, Ho Chi Minh City with four bullets still lodged in her body as a stark reminder of the attack.In the hail of bullets and grenades which descended on her flight, the pilots, air stewardesses, and guards led a courageous resistance against the hijackersfor 52 seemingly endless minutes. Gun fight and battle of witsAt 12:25 pm on June 28, 1978, Vietnam Civil Aviation’s DC4 jet #501 pilot Pham Trung Nam and his 60 passengers were ready to takeoff from Da Nang Airport in the central namesake city for Buon Ma … [Read more...] about Skyjacking in Vietnam: P2 – 52-minute life-and-death ordeal Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
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Cathay Life donates scholarships to poor students nationwide
Cathay Life donates scholarships to poor students nationwide Cathay Life Insurance Vietnam has granted 56 scholarships worth from VND16 million (US$704) to VND20 million each to poor students with outstanding academic performances so that they can pursue four years of university study. The scholarship recipients are first-year students from 12 universities across the country. The company has been carrying out its annual scholarship program in Vietnam since 2007 to encourage students to continue their schooling. Over the past nine years, students nationwide have benefited more than VND6 billion in scholarships. A representative of Cathay Life said that the company will continue the scholarship program in the coming time and create opportunities for the scholarship recipients to do internships and get a job at the company after graduation. … [Read more...] about Cathay Life donates scholarships to poor students nationwide
Bringing CPVCC’s 5th meeting Resolution on private economy sector into life
Dr. Tran Doan Tien, Editor-in-chief of the CPV Online Newspaper speaking at the seminar The seminar was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Duy Quat, former Standing Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee Commission for Ideology and Culture (Party Central Committee Commission for Popularization and Education currently); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Phuc, Executive Deputy Head of Scientific Council of Central Party agencies; and Dr. Tran Doan Tien, Editor-in-chief of the CPV Online Newspaper. It was also attended by many scientists and representatives of enterprises. The event aimed to discuss solutions for bringing into life the Resolution of the 5th meeting of the 12th CPVCC on developing the private economy, and offer opportunities for private enterprises to share practical experiences in production and business activities, and propose solutions to improve the effectiveness of Party and union work. In his opening speech at the event, Dr. Tran Doan Tien emphasized that over the … [Read more...] about Bringing CPVCC’s 5th meeting Resolution on private economy sector into life
Exhibition in France features Hanoi life and culture Most Recent News
NDO – Around 30 photos and 15 posters featuring life and culture in Hanoi are being displayed at an exhibition that opened in Paris on September 9, as part of events in France to mark the 70th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day. Visitors to the exhibition can explore the beauty of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, life and culture in Vietnam’s capital, as well as efforts made by Hanoi authorities, people and partners in preserving the city’s treasured heritage. Attending the event, Tran, a French-Vietnamese painter, said that it is the first time an exhibition featuring Hanoi’s Old Quarter is being held in France. He also praised the artistic quality of the works on display as they capture the charm of Hanoi’s streets. Joseph Ahekoe, Director of Publications of Francophone News magazine, said that he really enjoyed the exhibition, adding that the photos remind him of good memories from his recent trip to Hanoi, a city he has always admired. Olivier … [Read more...] about Exhibition in France features Hanoi life and culture Most Recent News
Wheel of life in Hanoi Most Recent News
NDO - Tirna Ray from India feels the pulse of Hanoi’s Old Quarter while taking a stroll around the lively streets in search of a birthday present for her sister. I was looking for a birthday gift for my sister. Something from Hanoi would make her smile. I was confident my gift would find a special place among her prized possessions from across the world. Excited at the possibility and almost hearing her squeal of delight, I started walking around the Old Quarter with a sense of purpose. My eyes drifted from the stacks of raw silk and delicate chopsticks to exquisite wall-hangings and dazzling lacquer ware. Before I could settle on something, a beautiful postcard caught my attention. Wow! How did I miss this stunning piece of jewellery! As I looked around, my eyes scanned a hundred other things that vied for my attention — purses, hand-crafted tea cups, colourful canvases, paper lanterns, woodblock prints, traditional Vietnamese hats, and the prettiest of Ao Dais. I stood in … [Read more...] about Wheel of life in Hanoi Most Recent News