Binh said Saturday that the central bank, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), should look into the legality and appropriateness of such a heavy fine being imposed on a man in southern Can Tho Province. SBV Governor Le Minh Hung had said Friday that the director of central bank’s southern branch was working with the Can Tho’s People’s Committee to investigate the matter further. On Tuesday, 38-year-old electrician Nguyen Ca Re was fined VND90 million ($3,855) by Can Tho authorities for exchanging a $100 note in a gold shop. The VND2.3 million ($98.48) that Re received from the shop was also confiscated. A heavy fine of VND295 million ($12,630) was also slapped on the gold shop and the $100 note confiscated. Re said that he had been given the $100 by a relative and had been exchanging dollar notes at gold shops before without any trouble. He also said that with his monthly salary of VND4 million ($171), he doesn’t know how to get the money to pay the … [Read more...] about $3,855 fine for changing $100 will be reviewed: Deputy PM
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Kon Tum midwife changes minds, saves lives
Village midwives honoured at the ceremony on March 7 for excellence achievements in protecting and caring for mother and children’s health. (Photo: VNA) Kon Tum (VNS/VNA) - Old habits die hard, but Y Ngoc, 38, from Dak Sao commune in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum’s Tu Mo Rong district is determined to make a difference in reproductive healthcare for women in her village’s. “Being a woman, I understand how pained and worried women may be when they give birth. During this period, we need care and sympathy from relatives and experienced people. But most of the people believe in giving birth naturally without assistance," she said. Lack of access to healthcare during childbirth results in frequent deaths of both mothers and children. An opportunity to bring change came to Ngoc in 2009 when she was sent to attend a training course under the "Midwife in the Village" programme implemented by Ho Chi Minh City-based Tu Du Hospital. The popular … [Read more...] about Kon Tum midwife changes minds, saves lives
More Drastic Changes Needed
More Drastic Changes NeededBy Ngoc LanThe corporate community currently comprises State-owned enterprises (central and local), non-State enterprises (private firms, cooperatives, partnerships and joint-stock companies, with State capital or otherwise) and foreign-invested enterprises. After July 1, when State-owned enterprises are transformed into one-member limited liability companies, will this profile change?“The change aims to improve the public sector and not to abolish State-owned enterprises,” says Nguyen Dinh Cung, vice director of the Central Institute of Economic Management.Tran Thi Hang, head of the Commerce-Service and Price Statistics Department under the General Statistics Office, shares this view, contending that State-owned enterprises will still exist so long as 100% of their capital belongs to the State. The statistics relevant to each economic sector will stay unchanged.This being the case, the line between State-owned and non-State enterprises will … [Read more...] about More Drastic Changes Needed
Over 100 Vietnamese workers hospitalised with food poisoning
BÌNH DƯƠNG — Over 105 workers from Vietnam Jin Chang Shoes Company Limited in the southern province of Bình Dương were hospitalised with food poisoning after having lunch on Tuesday, reported Vietnam News agency. The workers fell sick an hour after having lunch at the factory. More than 1,000 workers joined the lunch. The victims reportedly had stir-fried bitter melon with eggs, braised pork and baby Kai Lan. Soon after eating, they vomited and complained of headache and abdominal pain. As the number of workers showing the symptoms continued to rise, the company’s management rushed them to Bình Dương General Hospital and Bình Dương Medic Clinic. By 6.30pm on Tuesday, most of the workers were in stable condition and discharged from the hospital and clinic, except those who had a severe case of poisoning and a pregnant woman. They had to stay at the hospital overnight for monitoring. Trần … [Read more...] about Over 100 Vietnamese workers hospitalised with food poisoning
100 years on, real women’s equality remains elusive
LONDON — A century after women won the right to vote in Britain, the ideals of equality are resonating again in the global wave of sexual harassment allegations seen in recent months, a leading academic said. "In both cases, it’s a discussion of equality," Myriam Boussahba-Bravard, a professor of women’s history and gender studies at Paris Diderot University, said ahead of the February 6 anniversary. "The right to vote gave formal equality... But the question now is real equality," Boussahba-Bravard said, adding: "The Suffragettes... knew this." "They too were confronted with sexual harassment, particularly at their demonstrations. Except that at the time that was not their priority because formal equality was not there yet," the academic said. Scores of women came forward in October last year to accuse US movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of harassment and abuse, sparking a chain reaction of denunciations in the world of entertainment and far beyond. "Women … [Read more...] about 100 years on, real women’s equality remains elusive
FPT Software signs USD 100 million contract with Innogy SE
The contract is the biggest ever in 20 years, since Vietnam’s largest software business was established in 1999. Innogy SE, which has a network of 23 million clients worldwide, earned 44 billion euro in 2016. Under the contract, FPT Software will provide solutions based on SAP technology, Internet of Things and digital conversion platforms for Innogy SE in the period 2018-24. Chairman of FPT Software, Hoang Nam Tien, said that being a long-term partner of the RWF would make a great contribution to the firm’s revenue in the European market and open up opportunities for accessing the RWE’s big customers. FPT Software is the leading software exporter of Vietnam. It has been supplying services to about 550 clients globally, 75 of which are listed on the Fortune Global 500. Fabian Andreas, purchasing manager of Innogy SE, said his company was developing very fast so it was necessary to ensure access to knowledge and resources, but above all innovation … [Read more...] about FPT Software signs USD 100 million contract with Innogy SE
FPT Software signs 100-million USD contract with Innogy SE
FPT Software is the leading software exporter of Vietnam. It has been supplying services to about 550 clients globally, 75 of which are listed on the Fortune Global 500. (Photo: FPT) Hanoi (VNA) - FPT Software Company signed a contract worth over 100 million USD with Innogy SE, a member of European energy company RWE, in Hanoi on January 25. The contract is the biggest ever in 20 years, since Vietnam’s largest software business was established in 1999. Innogy SE, which has a network of 23 million clients worldwide, earned 44 billion euro in 2016. Under the contract, FPT Software will provide solutions based on SAP technology, Internet of Things and digital conversion platforms for Innogy SE in the period 2018-24. Chairman of FPT Software, Hoang Nam Tien, said that being a long-term partner of the RWF would make a great contribution to the firm’s revenue in the European market and open up opportunities for accessing the RWE’s big customers. Fabian … [Read more...] about FPT Software signs 100-million USD contract with Innogy SE
Winners of photo contest on climate change announced
At the ceremony The contest, launched by the NHS and the Vietnam Photo Newspaper, received more than 1,000 single photos, collections and reportages from over 100 Vietnamese professional and amateur photographers both at home and abroad. Topics focus on impacts of the nature, people cooperating in the context of climate change, and efforts to mitigate the consequences of natural disasters to serve sustainable development. The contest was part of the activities marking the 50th anniversary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)/World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Typhoon Committee and the 50th session of the committee to be held in Vietnam in 2018. At the event, the organizing panel presented the first prize to photographer Hoang Anh for his work entitled "Living with floods". Additionally, two second, three third and 5 consolation prizes were awarded, together with a special prize for the favorite audience choice. Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Winners of photo contest on climate change announced
Trump ‘puts 100% percent trust in Vietnam’: ambassador
Newly-arrived United States Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink affirmed Washington’s commitment to Vietnam, saying President Donald Trump completely trusts the Southeast Asian country, at an event in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday. Kritenbrink, the successor to former U.S. Ambassador Ted Osius, was among the keynote speakers at a conference titled Vietnam – U.S. Relations Under President Donald Trump’s Administration. “There are two things I would like to tell you after meeting with Mr. President in Vietnam: first, just like me, Mr. President puts 100 percent trust in Vietnam; and second, Mr. President pledges to take action to promote this partnership,” Kritenbrink said in his speech. Ambassador Kritenbrink emphasized that despite having a new administration in Washington, there will be no changes in the U.S.’s commitment to Vietnam. Like several other countries in the Asia-Pacific, Vietnam has been on edge awaiting word of the Trump … [Read more...] about Trump ‘puts 100% percent trust in Vietnam’: ambassador
As Viettel has expanded business production, its official name changes
The document also articulates that Viettel is a 100% State-owned business specializing in defense and security, which is placed under the leadership of the Central Military Commission and directly belongs to the National Defense Ministry. Alongside doing business and developing commercial products, Viettel implements special political, defense-military missions assigned by the State and Ministry of National Defense. Viettel has the new official name: “The Military-Run Industry and Telecommunication Group”. (Photo: dantri.com.vn) Specifically, the company is responsible for building, managing and maintaining a national-scale infrastructural telecommunication network, which serves as a reserved defense-security communication network in peacetime and will officially serve defense-security missions in negative situations. Next, it must be ready to provide telecommunication services on request. And it is responsible for researching, designing, manufacturing and … [Read more...] about As Viettel has expanded business production, its official name changes