At the event (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) - The People’s Committee of northern Quang Ninh province and the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association launched the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2019, the first of its kind ever held in Vietnam, on November 19 Dubbed the “Oscar” of the ICT sector in Asia-Pacific, the annual awards is alternately held by the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) in 16 member nations and economies in order to honour outstanding products, software, information technologies and start-ups in the region. The four-day event is underway in Ha Long city with nearly 1,000 delegates taking part, including over 650 from 16 APICTA member countries and economies. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Huy Hau said the event affords Quang Ninh a chance to access technological advances at home and abroad towards building a digital economy while promoting trade, investment and … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2019 launched in Quang Ninh
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Bamboo Airways eyes to be first Vietnamese carrier to fly directly to US
The“Vietnam – US Direct Route: Ready for Taking Off” seminar. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Bamboo Airways makes no secret of its ambition to become the first airline in Vietnam to operate direct flights to the United States, the airline’s Deputy Director General Truong Phuong Thanh said at a seminar on August 1. “We have been very interested in launching Vietnam – US direct services from day one,” Thanh told the “Vietnam – US Direct Route: Ready for Taking Off” seminar held by FLC Group – the airline’s parent company – and the Vietnam Association on Aviation Science and Technology (VAAST) in Hanoi. “Bamboo Airways will be the first in Vietnam to open Vietnam – US direct route,” he said, adding that he has full confidence that the new budget carrier can achieve this goal. Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Vu Tien Loc highly spoke of the airline’s … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways eyes to be first Vietnamese carrier to fly directly to US
NA Chairwoman to attend AIPA 40 in Thailand
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the 40th General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 40) and pay an official visit to Thailand from August 25-30. The trip will be made at the invitation of Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives Chuan Leekpai, who is also Chair of AIPA 40. The high-ranking Vietnamese delegation taking part in AIPA 40 aims to continue affirming the Vietnamese legislature’s active and responsible participation in AIPA’s activities and improving Vietnam’s external activities. The AIPA 40 will take the theme “Advancing Parliamentary Partnership for Sustainable Community”, during which NA Chairwoman Ngan will assume the role of AIPA Chair from Speaker Leekpai, organising the AIPA 41 next year and other activities within … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman to attend AIPA 40 in Thailand
Indonesia speeds up completion of 15 priority programmes
A corner of Indonesia's Jakarta capital (Source: Asialink) Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian economic ministers are targeting 15 priority programmes to be completed in the next six months to encourage growth, inclusiveness, sustainability, and competitiveness of the biggest economy in Southeast Asia. The priority programmes include the implementation of the mandatory B30 programme, the improvement of the employment ecosystem, halal product guarantee, pharmaceutical industry research and development, and the strengthening of the PT Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama (TPPI), that the government plans to convert into a state-owned enterprise. There are also improvements to the people’s business credit policy, pre-work card implementation, and the development of Batam, Bintan, and Karimun areas. Then, coal gasification, export-oriented horticulture development, technology-based agricultural partnerships, regional financial electronification acceleration, green … [Read more...] about Indonesia speeds up completion of 15 priority programmes
VN aviation industry seeks private investment amid explosive growth
The booming aviation sector in Việt Nam needs investment from the private sector to ensure that it has adequate airport infrastructure for continued... A rendering of the proposed Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai, which is still in the preparation process, with the first stage set to be completed in 2025. — Photo courtesy of Airports Corporation of Viet Nam The booming aviation sector in Viet Nam needs investment from the private sector to ensure that it has adequate airport infrastructure for continued expansion, experts have said. With double-digit growth over the last five years, the sector is under pressure because of the rising number of airlines and aircraft now operating in the market. The five airlines that operate in Viet Nam are Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Jetstar Pacific Airlines, Vasco and Bamboo Airways. However, Viet Nam will need about 10 airlines in the near future to meet demand, according to economists. … [Read more...] about VN aviation industry seeks private investment amid explosive growth
