Pham Thanh Kien, director of HCM City’s Department of Industry and Trade (DoIT), speaks to the Nguoi Lao dong (The Labourer) newspaper about the department’s work plan for 2019. How has the DoIT helped enterprises in recent years? Last year, DoIT launched many activities to develop supporting industries. These included consulting and training to help enterprises boost productivity so they can take part in supply chains; connecting enterprises with foreign suppliers; and building a key product portfolio for the city. There were also many activities to help enterprises overcome difficulties to improve production. We also continued our reforms on market stabilisation, and goods supply-and-demand connection programmes. We especially enhanced administrative reforms. Administrative procedures for level 1 and level 2 carried out by the DoIT can now be carried out online. The department has partnered with Payoo (an online payment platform) to allow customers to pay fees for … [Read more...] about Dept of Industry and Trade to continue support of enterprises: HCM City official
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VinFast introduces exterior design images of sedan and SUV
VinFast sedan.Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Auto company VinFast on Thursday released pictures of its first two cars, a sedan and an SUV, to be displayed at this year’s Paris Motor Show. They have been designed by Italian studio Pininfarina. With its long capo and post-classical cabin creating a sophisticated symmetry and elegance, the sedan highlights the beauty of luxury. The SUV boasts a powerful capo offering a sporty athleticism. Both have the company’s logo in the front, an asymmetric "V", with the right side of the letter being a horizontal chrome line combined with daytime running light (DLR) to create a stylised "F", representing the second syllable of VinFast. Director of design for VinFast, David Lyon, said: “We and Pininfarina have perfected each line to ensure that both sedans and SUVs convey the natural beauty as well as the open and dynamic nature of Việt Nam and its people through the modern design language and international … [Read more...] about VinFast introduces exterior design images of sedan and SUV
A life of designing buildings and collecting dolls
Viet Nam News Ngô Thị Hương Ly has a career in architecture and a passion for dolls. Her doll collection is one of the largest in Việt Nam. Both her career and her passion keep her busy. She once flew to Hà Nội on business and had only a backpack for her clothes. However, she had a full case of dolls. By Lê Hương Working in any field requires sound physical and mental health, while passion is required to work and live to the fullest. HCM City-based architect Ngô Thị Hương Ly applies that philosophy to her life to balance work and play. She has a passion for dolls and owns one of the largest collections of dolls in the country. “When we follow a passion, our mind is well nurtured,” she told Việt Nam News. “This passion helps us to perfect our work at a higher level.” “There is a belief that dolls are meant for young girls. I too liked playing with dolls … [Read more...] about A life of designing buildings and collecting dolls
In a union of tradition and modernity, U.S actress Meghan marries Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle during their wedding ceremony in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. (Photo: AFP/Dominic Lipinski) In a medieval chapel at Windsor Castle that 39 English kings and queens have called home since 1066, Harry and Meghan exchanged vows watched up close by royals and celebrities, and from afar by a global TV audience of many millions. Wearing a veil, diamond tiara and a sleek dress with a long train, the American actress was accompanied up the aisle of St George's Chapel by Harry's father, Prince Charles, before she and Harry exchanged vows and were proclaimed husband and wife. The couple kissed on the steps of the 15th Century chapel, before delighting the sea of well-wishers, some of whom had camped for days to witness the spectacular show of British pomp and pageantry, by touring Windsor in a horse-drawn carriage. The union of Harry, 33, a former royal wild child and sixth-in-line to the British … [Read more...] about In a union of tradition and modernity, U.S actress Meghan marries Prince Harry
General Director of EVN appointed as Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade
The Prime Minister has approved a decision for nominating Mr. Dang Hoang An, EVN General Director to position of Vice Minister of Industry and Trade (MOIT). The new Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An Mr. Dang Hoang An was born in 1965 in Hung Yen province, but his native village in Hiep Hoa district, Bac Giang province. He graduated from the University of Electrical Machines Plzen (Czech Republic) in 1988 with a degree in electrical system engineer. After that, he finished his Master of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT - Thailand) in 1997 specialized in Electrical System Management and Business Administration in 2004. Mr. Dang Hoang An is a master of power system who has worked many years and experienced various positions in the power sector such as Deputy Director of national power system dispatching center (A0), Head of EVN Technical Power Network Department, Deputy Director of Electricity Transmission Company 1, Head of EVN Planning Department, EVN … [Read more...] about General Director of EVN appointed as Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade
UK’s biggest royal fan set for summer of babies and weddings
With every surface already packed full of merchandise, taking care of the collection has now become a full-time occupation. (Photo: AFP/Daniel Leal-Olivas) The "loyalist royalist" has been collecting souvenirs for four decades, amassing over 10,000 mugs, life-size cutouts, effigies, tapestries, books, posters, toilet seats, nodding corgis, tea-sets, and countless other nick-nacks in her London home. With Prince Harry's wedding to former US actress Meghan Markle and another baby for Prince William and his wife Kate on the horizon, Tyler is having to find more space for the glut of new merchandise. (Photo: AFP/Daniel Leal-Olivas) But with Prince Harry's wedding to former US actress Meghan Markle and another baby for Prince William and his wife Kate on the horizon, Tyler is having to find more space for the glut of new merchandise, including plates, tea-towels and cups. "I can't resist it," the 74-year-old told AFP. The so-called "Heritage House" also doubles as a B&B for … [Read more...] about UK’s biggest royal fan set for summer of babies and weddings
VN Institute of Directors launched to boost corporate governance
Experts discuss ways to improve corporate governance practices at the launch of the Viet Nam Institute of Directors. — VNS Photo Hoang Nguyen The Viet Nam Institute of Directors (VIOD), a private sector-led organisation to promote corporate governance standards and effective practices in the country, was launched on April 5 with support from the International Finance Corporation. Established as a social enterprise, VIOD aims to advance board professionalism, promote business ethics and transparency, build a network to connect corporate leaders and stakeholders, and help companies inspire investor confidence. “VIOD aims to equip company directors with the right knowledge and tools to serve more effectively on boards and improve the competitiveness of Vietnamese firms,” Vu Quang Thinh, the institute’s chairman, said at the launch. The institute’s board of directors comprises a diverse group of business leaders and advocates of good corporate governance, … [Read more...] about VN Institute of Directors launched to boost corporate governance
Work begins on Vietnam RoK institute of science, technology
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on March 22 co-organized a ground-breaking ceremony for Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Institute of Science and Technology in Hanoi-based Hoa Lac High-Tech Park. RoK President Moon Jae-in, who is on a State visit to Vietnam from March 22-24, and Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, at the ceremony - Source: VNA RoK President Moon Jae-in, who is on a State visit to Vietnam from March 22-24, and Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, along with representatives from a number of ministries, agencies and localities of both countries were present at the event. Theo VNA … [Read more...] about Work begins on Vietnam RoK institute of science, technology
Explanation of benefits and privileges from SMART Visa
These benefits include (1) Visa validity up to 4 years (instead of the usual 1 year); (2) No requirement of work permit; (3) Extension of reporting of stay to Immigration Bureau – from every 90-day to every year; (4) The right of legal dependents (spouse and children) of the SMART Visa holder to live and work in Thailand equivalent to SMART visa holder (only SMART T type allows dependents of SMART Visa holder to work in Thailand).At a press conference, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok on 25 January 2018, all relevant agencies gave an explanation on the SMART Visa. These agencies include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Labor, the Board of Investment of Thailand, and the Immigration Bureau.The Thai government hopes that the SMART Visa will encourage foreign talents and investors to invest in the 10 targeted industries in Thailand and will also enhance knowledge transfer and increase the competitiveness of Thailand in … [Read more...] about Explanation of benefits and privileges from SMART Visa
Inspiration behind the new logo celebrating 45-year-old tie of Australia and Vietnam
Nguyen Viet Hung, 24, a fresh graduate from the University of Technology and Economics in Budapest in Computer Engineering won the logo competition to celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Vietnam. He’s now a Hungarian language teacher and interpreter for a language centre in Hanoi. Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick and the logo contest's winner Nguyen Viet Hung (L). Drawing and designing is among his hobbies, though he has attended any official training course on graphic design. “I once designed for some Vietnamese people and students overseas in Hungary, but this is the first time I have participated in a major graphic design contest”, Hung said. It took Hung a week to complete the initial design, nonetheless he came up with another logo just in three hours, which then be chosen as the winning design of the contest. Hung shared: “The idea of the logo came from my first memory of Australia which was … [Read more...] about Inspiration behind the new logo celebrating 45-year-old tie of Australia and Vietnam