Photo: VGP Present at the ceremony included Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Secretary General of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Toshihiro Nikai, and Minister in charge of Regional Revitalization Satsuki Katayama. Ms. Thuy Binh, Vice Director General of Vietjet Air said the expansion of the carrier’s network from Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City to Tokyo will offer more options for citizens from both countries for their travel plans. Earlier, the Vietnamese carrier lauched three direct routes to Japan, including from Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi to Osaka and from Ha Noi to Tokyo. During the ceremony, Vietjet also received a certificate as member of Keidanren and became the first budget carrier in the world to join the economic organization that has 1,412 representative businesses. Speaking at the event, PM Phuc congratulated Vietjet on becoming a member of the Keidanren – the most comprehensive economic organization of Japan. He hailed the the … [Read more...] about Vietjet Air announces two new routes to Japan
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Legendary New Orleans blues pianist Dr. John dies at 77
In this April 26, 2008 file photo, Dr. John performs during the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans. The jazz musician who delighted New Orleans festival-goers for decades with his legendary piano riffs and unmistakable hoarse voice, died on Thursday. — Photo suntimes.com WASHINGTON — Dr. John, an American jazz musician who delighted New Orleans festival-goers for decades with his legendary piano riffs and unmistakable hoarse voice, died on Thursday, his family said. The legendary blues pianist, whose real name was Malcolm John McRebennack, suffered a heart attack and died early in the morning, according to a statement on his official Twitter account. He was 77. Dr. John's musical talents defied genre, as he played everything from blues and pop to jazz, boogie woogie and rock-and-roll. A specific character who was known for his trademark gravelly voice, Dr. John brought psychedelic rock to Louisiana's Big Easy in the 1960s and then … [Read more...] about Legendary New Orleans blues pianist Dr. John dies at 77
HCM City: Hot demand for air conditioners
Electronic goods shops and supermarkets in HCM City are offering big promotions on air conditioners, refrigerators and fans as hot temperatures have arrived earlier than usual this year. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Electronic goods shops and supermarkets in HCM City are offering big promotions on air conditioners, refrigerators and fans as the hot season approaches. Shops and supermarkets in HCM usually offer discounts of only 10 or 15 percent, but as the peak hot season is near, they are now discounting fans and air conditioners by 15 to 50 percent and offering free delivery and installation, as well as a zero percent interest rate on installment payments. A survey conducted at a number of large electronics stores such as Nguyen Kim and Thien Hoa found that demand for air conditioners and fans had skyrocketed with the onset of summer. Nguyen Trong Tuan, a representative of Nguyen Kim Electronic Appliance Centre, said the sales of air conditioners, refrigerators, … [Read more...] about HCM City: Hot demand for air conditioners
Hot demand for air conditioners
Electronic goods shops and supermarkets in HCM City are offering big promotions on air conditioners, refrigerators and fans as the hot season approaches. Shops and supermarkets in HCM usually offer discounts of only 10 or 15 per cent, but as the peak hot season is near, they are now discounting fans and air conditioners by 15 to 50 percent and offering free delivery and installation, as well as a zero percent interest rate on installment payments. A survey conducted at a number of large electronics stores such as Nguyen Kim and Thien Hoa found that demand for air conditioners and fans had skyrocketed with the onset of summer. Nguyen Trong Tuan, a representative of Nguyen Kim Electronic Appliance Centre, said the sales of air conditioners, refrigerators, fruit juicers and blenders had increased significantly compared to the same period last year. Sales are expected to continue as the heat wave is predicted to reach its peak in a few weeks, he said. This is the best time to buy … [Read more...] about Hot demand for air conditioners
Air carriers open new international air routes as travel industry booms
VietNamNet Bridge - As the domestic market is getting saturated, air carriers are opening international air routes as demand increases for inbound and outbound tours. Airlines are opening international air routes Minh Thien of HCM City flew to Taiwan recently with low cost carrier Vietjet, and will go to Japan this summer on a direct flight on Vietjet. Now is the time to develop new international air routes, because the strategy can help bring more foreign currency from ticket sales. Vietjet now provides flights on three direct routes between Vietnam and Japan, including Hanoi-Tokyo, Hanoi-Osaka and HCM City-Osaka. RELATED NEWS Outbound tours getting cheaper thanks to new direct air routes Foreign air carriers rush to open new air routes to Vietnam Mai Thanh … [Read more...] about Air carriers open new international air routes as travel industry booms
Jeju Air to launch new S.Korea-Vietnam air route in December
Jeju Air to launch new S.Korea-Vietnam air route in DecemberBy Dao Loan Yang Seong Jin (R), head of Public Relations at Jeju Air, at the Danang-Daegu air route launch and the carrier’s development plan introduction ceremony, held in HCMC on November 15 – PHOTO: DAO LOAN HCMC – Jeju Air, a South Korean low-cost airline, will open a new air route to link Danang City and South Korea’s Daegu City on December 22, taking the total air services connecting the two countries to seven, a representative from the carrier said. Speaking at the Danang-Daegu air route launch and the carrier’s development plan introduction ceremony, held in HCMC on November 15, Yang Seong Jin, head of Public Relations at Jeju Air, said that the new air route is expected to operate seven weekly flights, with flying time lasting four and a half to five hours. Apart from the launch of the new air service, the carrier will increase the number of flights from Muan County to the … [Read more...] about Jeju Air to launch new S.Korea-Vietnam air route in December
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is boosting their air conditioning business in Vietnam
Hitachi is one of the most popular brands in Vietnam, which is perceived as an attractive market for air-conditioning with its impressive population of 95 million people. The establishment of new sales company Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning in Vietnam proves that this company is very aggressive in the pursuit of acquiring a certain market share. In mid-October 2018, Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning partnered with Thang Uy group (TUG) to officially form a sales company. On one side is a global manufacturer of air-conditioners that was established in Japan in October 2015 as a joint venture between Johnson Controls International and Hitachi – two companies whose products have been strictly verified and have been operating in the global market for over 100 years. On the other side, TUG is an official distribution channel of corporations concentrating on manufacturing top quality equipment with almost 20 years experience of distribution in the domestic … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is boosting their air conditioning business in Vietnam
Vietnam a really cool market for air-conditioner makers
Most major air-conditioner makers are making themselves at home in Vietnam as demand surges alongside economic growth and improving living conditions. Vietnam's market for the cooling systems was ranked Asia's eighth largest in 2011, excluding Japan and China, with about 660,000 units sold. But the country surpassed Thailand in 2015 and sales soared to 1.98 million units in 2016, lifting it to third place behind India and Indonesia, Nikkei said in a recent report. Citing the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association, the report said global market grew 2.5 percent between 2011 and 2016, but surged 34.3 percent in Asia during that period, with Vietnamese sales tripling to 150 billion yen, or $1.35 billion. Vietnam’s local media reports said Daikin’s revenue surged 17 times in the past 10 years to more than VND10 trillion ($438.6 million) in 2017. The brand also set a record of earning more than $2 trillion yen ($18.3 billion) in five consecutive years … [Read more...] about Vietnam a really cool market for air-conditioner makers
One dead as jet engine fails on New York-Dallas flight
PHILADELPHIA — Catastrophic engine failure on a Southwest Airlines flight from New York to Dallas killed one person and forced an emergency landing on Tuesday, the first fatal incident in US commercial aviation for nearly a decade. The Boeing 737-700 took off without incident but minutes into the flight, passengers heard an explosion in the left engine, which sent shrapnel flying through the window, shattering the glass and leading oxygen masks to drop, witnesses said. "We believe there were parts coming out of this engine," Robert Sumwalt, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, told a news conference, confirming engine failure but no fire. "There is one fatality," Sumwalt said. US media said seven people were slightly injured. The identity of the dead person was not immediately disclosed. "We are saying this is an engine failure," Sumwalt said. Southwest Airlines said flight 1380 had been en route from New York’s LaGuardia domestic airport to Dallas Love … [Read more...] about One dead as jet engine fails on New York-Dallas flight
New trains to operate on Hanoi
With a dining car in the middle of each train, VNR offer free airline-like meals to passengers during their trip. The new anti-vibration and noise free cars were equipped with modern equipment and tools. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce some images of the new trains. The train is manufactured by the combination of the four mechanic sectors of railway, aviation, ship building and automobile industry. Ninety carriages of the six new trains are made by hardened stainless steel. The carriage’s interior is made up of composite materials, which are fire-proof and dust resistant. LEDs are installed inside each room and in the central gangway of the sleeping car. Air conditioner in each room is operating smoothly The announcement system works well The space inside a … [Read more...] about New trains to operate on Hanoi