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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Bargain hunters break four-day losing streak on VN Index
Bargain hunters break four-day losing streak on VN Index (25-07-2007) HA NOI — The VN Index yesterday increased slightly, breaking its four-day losing streak, as investors went bargain hunting on low- and mid-cap stocks. The index rose 0.33 per cent to 982.43 points with turnover up substantially to 7.4 million shares worth VND765.77 billion. "On a daily basis, the index won’t change much unless there is some big piece of breaking news. However, today’s marginal gain and the pick up in trading volume are good signs for the market," said Vu Duc Nghia, CEO of Bien Viet Securities. He added that mid-range stocks were the order of the day, with the likes of Fimex (FMC) gaining 0.81 per cent to VND62,500 a share. Investors yesterday also shifted their assets between sectors with petroleum stocks benefiting. With little news to give the market direction, investors have been shifting capital from sector-to-sector on speculative buying, say securities analysts. The VN Index … [Read more...] about Bargain hunters break four-day losing streak on VN Index
Political News 22/9
Benin recognizes Vietnam's market economy Benin Republic President Boni Yayi has reaffirmed his nation’s recognition of Vietnam’s market economy at a recent reception for Vietnam Ambassador Pham Truong Giang who came to present his credentials. At the reception, the Benin President expressed his desire to elevate the relationship between the two nations to new heights and proposed establishing the Vietnam- Benin Joint Committee to work together on a roadmap for strengthening bilateral relations in the future. Boni Yayi also spoke glowingly about Vietnam’s international integration efforts and its tremendous political, economic, trade achievements over the years as well as the country’s great national unity bloc-the factor that has helped Vietnam overcome numerous difficulties to achieve success in national construction and defence. Regarding the Vietnam-Benin relations, the Benin President underlined the need for both sides to exchange information on market and … [Read more...] about Political News 22/9
‘ASEAN Today’ TV program debuts in October
A new TV program ‘ASEAN Today’ featuring stories on people and places in the ASEAN countries is being produced by Indonesia’s Metro TV news channel and will be aired from October 30. The 30-minute global program on Indonesia’s first 24 hour news channel is expected to deliver breaking news as well as cover news stories of the region and broadcast entertainment programs provided by channels in the 10 ASEAN countries. The first broadcasts will give updates on the preparations underway for the 19th ASEAN Summit in Bali scheduled from November 17 to 19, the revived coffee industry in Laos, Vietnamese folk music, and the world’s best diving spots in eastern Indonesia. ‘ASEAN Today’ will provide an important platform for featuring the different aspects of life in the ASEAN countries. … [Read more...] about ‘ASEAN Today’ TV program debuts in October
Social News 23/12
Mermaid photo hoax hits social network The director of central Quang Nam Province's Depart-ment of Information and Communication Pham Hong Quang on Sunday dismissed a rumour that local residents found a mermaid on the coast. Earlier, a local website publicised a post with a photo showing a "mermaid", adding that she was taken to a hospital and American experts would come for further analysis. However, it turns out that the photo is part of mermaid-themed wedding photos. The website stole the photo and made up the story. In Viet Nam, wedding photos are taken months before the actual ceremony and shown at the reception. At the wedding, they have a slideshow or video showing the couple's photos. More couples are seeking different or even unusual ways to capture their happy moments through wedding photos. Earlier this month, a couple in northern Thai Nguyen took their wedding photos in the concept of custodian and prisoner while another couple in Ha Noi chose Lac Hong Vien Cemetery to … [Read more...] about Social News 23/12