Thousands of reporters from around the world have come to Hanoi to cover the second summit between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), creating a race for the latest updates about this high-profile event. Reporters at the International Media Centre for the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hundreds of reporters of Vietnamese and foreign media agencies have always stayed ready at the areas expected to be the venues for the summit’s activities for several days now. Each agency has its own way to get the best-quality images and information on the event. MBC News, a TV channel of the Republic of Korea (RoK), has stationed their studio on the roof of the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel to make an aerial view of the Vietnamese capital the background of their programme. Others like Yonhap of the RoK, NHK of Japan and CNN of the US have also brought along all necessary equipment so as to make updated reports anywhere and at any time. Eun … [Read more...] about Media in race for latest news on DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit
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HCM City to host Vietnam Motor Show
Executives from auto companies that will be present at the 2018 Vietnam Motor Show in HCM City in October. VNS Photo The major names taking part include Audi, Chevrolet, Ford, Jaguar, Honda, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. There will also be many spare parts manufacturers and service providers. Toru Kinoshita, chairman of VAMA, said: “The 2018 Vietnam Motor Show is expected to be a special exhibition. The purpose of this show is to better serve the diverse demand of customers, indicate the vision, the open mindset of and quick adaptation by car manufacturers and authorised importers.” This year in the small passenger car segment, in addition to popular brands like Toyota and Honda, there will be new small-sized hatchback models of the Volkswagen Polo, Honda Jazz and Toyota Wigo. The pick-up, crossover, MPV, and SUV segments will be represented by vehicles like the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford … [Read more...] about HCM City to host Vietnam Motor Show
Vietnam’s latest tax hike proposal could fuel resentment
Recently, the Ministry of Finance proposed a fuel tax hike in order to “reduce emissions” and “pay off national debts.” If passed, the hike would increase the current environmental tax rates for petroleum and diesel to the highest level permitted for fuels, at VND4,000 ($0.18) per liter. Every morning, I commute to work on my old, trusty Yamaha-brand motorbike. Every week, I stop by gas stations twice to buy four liters of gasoline for my bike. If the fuel tax hike proposal is passed, I would have to spend an extra VND16,000. Every month, VND64,000 would go from my pocket into the national budget. It’s not about the money. VND64,000 is only worth about three cups of coffee or two bowls of pho, though I have to I admit that paying taxes is nowhere near as fun as drinking coffee or eating pho. But look at what’s happening right now. My neighborhood is still infested with trash. Thick clouds of dust rise from the ground as cars and motorbikes rush down … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s latest tax hike proposal could fuel resentment
Vietnam man claiming to have run nearly 1,800km in a month addresses doubts
A Vietnamese man who claims to have run 1,750 kilometers from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in 30 days have addressed his skeptics after a state TV documentary about his feat was postponed due to controversy. Cao Duc Thai, 30, said he had run the distance in 2014 in an attempt to inspire others to take up reading, a source of motivation that had helped him achieve ‘the unbelievable’. His feat was made into a documentary ‘Hanh trinh truyen lua’ (The Inspiring Journey), which had been scheduled to air on state-run Vietnam Television (VTV) from Saturday. However, skeptics began questioning whether covering the distance in such a short time was humanly possible after a trailer for the documentary was uploaded on social media earlier this week. Many asked to see photos and GPS track logs of Thai’s run as evidence of his achievement, and demanded that VTV postpone airing the documentary until it was proven that Thai had run between the two cities in 30 days. … [Read more...] about Vietnam man claiming to have run nearly 1,800km in a month addresses doubts
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More Swing for the Kids scholarships go out to excellent students in Hung Yen province By By Anh Duc 11:02 | 17/08/2017 In the lead-up to the 2017-2018 school year, Vietnam Investment Review, the press agency of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, has ... Swing for the Kids 2017 hands out 160 scholarships By By Duc Hanh 08:00 | 19/05/2017 Vietnam Investment Review honours 160 disadvantaged students who produced stellar results in the previous academic year with scholarships worth VND80 ... Swing for the Kids 2017 a fun and meaningful competition By By Hong Anh 18:39 | 22/04/2017 The 11th Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament, co-organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency, Vietnam Investment ... VIR's Swing for the Kids 2017 teed off By By … [Read more...] about Society, The latest news about Society