President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) and other delegates cut the ribbon to open the Tan Thuan CMC Data Centre on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo The Tan Thuan CMC Data Centre, considered the most modern and safest data centre and cloud computing infrastructure facility in Viet Nam, officially opened on Monday. With investment of VND1.5 trillion (US$64 million) from the CMC technology group, the centre covers 13,000 sq.m at Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone in District 7, HCM City. It was designed by B-Barcelona of Singapore and meets strict international standards for a modern data centre. Addressing the opening ceremony, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc repeated the goal of developing HCM City into a high-quality service, modern technology, and advanced cultural hub that can take the lead in developing the digital economy and society. To that end, the direct engagement of strong, visionary and enthusiastic tech companies like CMC was highly important, he said, calling on businesses to … [Read more...] about Leading data centre opens in Viet Nam
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Germany accepts Vietnamese redesigned passport
The move aims to facilitate Vietnamese citizens in Germany to obtain residence permits and conduct other administrative procedures. Germany has recognized the validity of the newly introduced Vietnamese passport after the Vietnamese authorities agreed to add information about the holder's place of birth, according to the German Embassy in Hanoi. Accordingly, Germany will begin issuing visas for Vietnamese holders of the new passport as long as it is added information about the place of birth on the observations page. In its announcement, the German Federal Foreign Office said it appreciated Vietnam's timely solution to this issue. The embassy said the move would facilitate Vietnamese citizens in Germany in processing residence permit applications and conducting other administrative formalities. The newly introduced passport of Vietnam. Photo: Xuan Ha Earlier, the German Embassy in Vietnam on July 27 informed that Vietnam’s new passports, whose issuance … [Read more...] about Germany accepts Vietnamese redesigned passport
Foreign embassies in Vietnam issue travel advisory on Covid-19 complications
With the expansion of the Covid-19 pandemic, foreign embassies in Hanoi recommended expats avoid leaving Vietnam. As the Covid-19 pandemic is expanding, foreign diplomatic representations in Vietnam have updated the situation either in their websites or Facebook pages, helped their citizens carry out administrative formalities to return home and warned them not to leave the Vietnam. The Biristh embassy in Vietnam told Hanoitimes via email that the embassy highly appreciated the Vietnamese government's response to Covid-19. “The system has been quick to identify and isolate cases. The WHO has commended the response,” the embassy wrote. The embassy has advised all British citizens in Vietnam to follow and update information about Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advice. “We are providing consular assistance to the British people affected. We advise all British nationals in Vietnam to follow our travel advice, which is kept under constant review,” the embassy wrote. … [Read more...] about Foreign embassies in Vietnam issue travel advisory on Covid-19 complications
Vietnam denies entry of nearly 300 passengers on concern over Covid-19
The denial is in line with regulations on prevention of Covid-19 which has caused 15 infections in the country. Vietnamese authorities have denied the entry of nearly 300 passengers whose time window between leaving China and entering Vietnam has been less than 14 days (the incubation period of the virus). Vietnam denies entry of passengers in some cases. Photo: Zing So far, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi have refused to allow 289 passengers to enter the country following regulations on preventing Covid-19, the new name of the latest strain of coronavirus. Tan Son Nhat airport denied 286 passengers while Noi Bai refused three. Of the passengers, 218 came from Hong Kong on a flight by Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, 44 from Malaysia, 10 from Thailand, and four from Singapore. Under international law, the passengers were sent back to the departing locations on the same day. … [Read more...] about Vietnam denies entry of nearly 300 passengers on concern over Covid-19
Emirates recruits cabin crew in HCM City
Emirates' cabin crew. The airline is looking for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team with assessment days in HCM City on August 20. — Photo courtesy of the airline Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team with assessment days planned in HCM City on August 20. The Dubai-based airline is looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering simple yet personalised and impeccable hospitality while creating memorable moments for customers. Safety being one of Emirates’ highest priorities, the ideal candidate will lead confidently and take control when it comes to managing aircraft services, security, and safety procedures. All Emirates crew will receive a world-class learning experience at the airline’s state-of-the-art facility in Dubai. Applicants hoping to give their careers an epic take-off are required to submit an on-line application with up-to-date resume in English, … [Read more...] about Emirates recruits cabin crew in HCM City
Hanoi’s students participate in fire safety knowledge training
The program aims to raise students’ awareness of fire prevention and fighting. The police of Hoan Kiem District on August 16 in coordination with the People's Committee of Tran Hung Dao Ward and Viet Duc High School conducted the “Training students on fire prevention and rescue skills” program in 2022. The program aims to raise students’ awareness of fire prevention and fighting. It also offers the students the opportunity to maneuver specialized fire-fighting means. Students prepare to join the program. Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Danh Hiep and Firefighter Phung Nam Anh from Hoan Kiem District Police instruct students on fire fighting skills and measures. Students practice escape skills. Team competition. Students learn to use fire extinguishers. Head of Hoan Kiem District's Firefighter Team Nguyen Manh Tuan (central) and winners, who are 10th-grade students of … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s students participate in fire safety knowledge training
Heavy downpour sinks streets, exacerbates traffic jams in Ho Chi Minh City
A heavy downpour battered Ho Chi Minh City on Monday afternoon and lingered until the evening, causing serious flooding and slowing traffic across the metropolis. The southwest monsoon strengthened due to the influence of a low-pressure system in the East Vietnam Sea, resulting in an hours-long downpour on Monday, according to Le Dinh Quyet, an official of the southern hydro-meteorological station. Around 7:30 pm, the rainfall was recorded at 102 millimeters in District 1, 80.4 millimeters in Thu Duc, and 50 millimeters in Binh Chanh District. Thousands of vehicles are stuck in traffic at the Hang Xanh Intersection in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, August 15, 2022. Photo: Phuong Quyen / Tuoi Tre The torrential rain caused severe flooding along multiple streets and significantly exacerbated traffic jams during the rush hours. At Chu Y Bridge connecting District 5 and District 8, commuters were stuck in traffic for over an hour due to the heavy downpour. … [Read more...] about Heavy downpour sinks streets, exacerbates traffic jams in Ho Chi Minh City