National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan at the meeting (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan expressed thanks to press and media outlets for partnering with the legislature and covering its activities over the past years during a meeting in Hanoi on January 21. She said columns and programmes on newspapers and radio and television stations in 2018 highlighted regular activities of the NA, the NA Standing Committee and NA agencies with more diverse contents, notably the confidence vote casting or question-and-answer sessions featured by vivid photos or analyses by experts. Ngan said efforts by press agencies and reporters have brought the legislature’s activities closer to constituents and the public. Highlighting the media’s vanguard role in providing full information and creating public consensus on polices and laws adopted by the NA, the top legislator said closer collaboration between the media and the … [Read more...] about Top legislator thanks media for partnering with NA
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Boeing insists will share info with clients after Indonesia crash
Boeing on Tuesday (Nov 20) insisted it would share any information to emerge from an investigation into the crash of one of its newest planes in Indonesia last month, amid reports a telephone conference with its customers had been cancelled. Investigators examine engine parts from the ill-fated Lion Air flight JT 610, after they were recovered from the bottom of the Java Sea. (AFP/BAY ISMOYO) US media reported that the cancelled conference between Boeing and client companies was meant to address questions surrounding control systems on the Lion Air 737-MAX. "Boeing has been - and continues to - engage with our customers," a spokesman for the US aircraft manufacturer told AFP. "We continue to schedule meetings to share information." Last month's crash killed 189 people when Lion Air flight JT 610 plunged into the Java Sea on Oct 29, less than 20 minutes after leaving Jakarta on a routine flight to Pangkal Pinang. There were no survivors. Media reports said Boeing CEO Dennis … [Read more...] about Boeing insists will share info with clients after Indonesia crash
MWG dips on info leakage scandal
MWG dips on info leakage scandalBy Phuong Thao HCMC – Shares of Mobile World Investment Group (MWG) tumbled today, November 8, as local media had reported over the leakage of information of customers transacting at its The Gioi Di Dong electronic stores. Data on more than 31,000 transactions at the store chain using bank cards were breached and disclosed on RaidForums, a forum for database trading. The revealed information includes part of bank card numbers, and transaction times, venues and values. MWG had rejected the scandal overnight, but its share price still slumped 3.3% to the intraday low of VND108,300 in the morning phase. It rebounded a bit in the afternoon and closed the day down 1.8% at VND110,000. Meanwhile, the entire stock market went through another dismal transaction day, with trading value hitting a four-month low at VND2.7 trillion, down 13% against the session earlier. The VN-Index of the Hochiminh Stock Exchange advanced a slight 4.12 points, or 0.45%, at … [Read more...] about MWG dips on info leakage scandal
Singapore: Personal info of 1.5 million health records hacked
At the press conference (Source: businesstimes.com.sg) Hanoi (VNA) – The health records of 1.5 million Singaporean patients, including that of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, have been hacked in the worst cyber attack in the country, said local authorities on July 20 . Accordingly, Singapore’s largest group of healthcare institutions, which include Singapore General Hospital and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, has been the target of the cyber attack said to be the most serious breach of personal data in the island country’s history. In a joint statement issued at a multi-ministry press conference on the same day, the Singaporean Ministry of Health and Ministry of Communications and Information said the Government’s database has been hacked in a purposeful and thoughtfully planned-out cyber attack. The authorities said PM Lee’s information was "specifically and repeatedly targeted". Minister of Health Gan Kim Yong described the … [Read more...] about Singapore: Personal info of 1.5 million health records hacked
Personal info of 1.5m patients stolen in Singapore’s most serious cyber attack
Viet Nam News SINGAPORE - In Singapore’s worst cyber attack, hackers have stolen the personal particulars of 1.5 million patients. Of these, 160,000 people, including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and a few ministers, had their outpatient prescriptions stolen as well. The hackers infiltrated the computers of SingHealth, Singapore’s largest group of healthcare institutions with four hospitals, five national speciality centres and eight polyclinics. Two other polyclinics used to be under SingHealth. At a multi-ministry press conference on Friday (July 20), the authorities said PM Lee’s information was "specifically and repeatedly targeted". The 1.5 million patients had visited SingHealth’s specialist outpatient clinics and polyclinics from May 1, 2015, to July 4, 2018. Their non-medical personal data that was illegally accessed and copied included their names, IC numbers, addresses, gender, race and dates of birth. No record was tampered with and no … [Read more...] about Personal info of 1.5m patients stolen in Singapore’s most serious cyber attack
National Press Festival 2018: Media promotes national reform
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam addressed the National Press Festival 2018 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam told the opening ceremony: “We believe that the media will continue to develop and make significant contributions to national construction and defense. Following the theme “Vietnamese media stays side by side national renovation” we expect the media to promote national reform for faster and more sustainable development.” On display are publications on Party building, the National Assembly and deputies, building a government of transparency and integrity that nurtures development and better serves the people, and code ethics of journalists. Head of the Party Central Committee's Communication and Education Commission, Vo Van Thuong, visits VOV's pavilion at the Festival. President of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association Thuan Huu said: “The Festival honors the media achievements, works, and reporters. It’s a meeting … [Read more...] about National Press Festival 2018: Media promotes national reform
Press hailed for contributions to Vietnam’s socio-economic development
The statement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam at an early spring press conference held at Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper’s headquarters in Hanoi on February 27. The event was also attended by Politburo member, Secretary of Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC’s Commission for Communication and Education Vo Van Thuong. On behalf of the Government, Deputy PM Dam extended his best greetings to the senior journalists and press agencies around the country on the occasion of the Lunar New Year. He noted that the media reflected the people’s voice in a lively and truthful manner, as well as being an effective policy advice channel for the Government. The Deputy PM asked the press to overcome all difficulties in order to fulfill their tasks in communication this year, particularly any issues related to the renewal of state enterprises and the application of advances in information and technology. The press agencies should closely co-ordinate with the … [Read more...] about Press hailed for contributions to Vietnam’s socio-economic development
Media play an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam
Media play an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam. Photo for illustration Vietnam is a small country on the world map. This is a country that has experienced many wars, embargos and sanctions, and what peace has brought back in recent years is illustrated through the lens of the media and the right to access to information shows that Vietnamese citizens further enjoy human rights and citizens’ rights, all of which are recognized by the international community. The media circle in Vietnam plays an important role in this process. According to the Ministry of Information and Communications, by June 2017, the country had 982 registered media agencies, including 193 newspapers, 639 magazines, and 150 online media. The statistics also reveal that over 17,000 journalists were granted press cards. This number of media agencies represent voices of all associations, organizations, professional groups etc., so in short, everyone has a chance to voice their concerns via … [Read more...] about Media play an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam
A ‘shithole’ by any other name: how world media translated Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's alleged use of the word "shithole" to describe certain countries, apart from sparking a cacophony of outrage, left journalists scratching their heads wondering how to translate it. A look at international headlines reveals a striking variety of translations, ranging from the straightforward to the prudish to the downright obscure: 'Like toilets' The famously polite Japanese media tied themselves in knots trying not to offend their readers, with national broadcaster NHK sticking to "filthy countries". The BBC's Japanese-language service translated the term into Japanese with a phrase for a tank to hold excrement, often used as manure. Newswire Jiji Press translated it as "countries like toilets". 'Beggar's Den' South Korean media largely took their cue from the country's biggest news agency Yonhap, which rendered the term as "beggar's den". But the @AskAKorean account on Twitter had its own alternative: "I still think the more literal translation of … [Read more...] about A ‘shithole’ by any other name: how world media translated Trump
Media plays an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam
Media plays an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam. Photo for illustration Vietnam is a small country on the world map. This is a country that has experienced many wars, embargos and sanctions, and what peace has brought back in recent years is illustrated through the lens of the media and the right to access to information shows that Vietnamese citizens further enjoy human rights and citizens’ rights, all of which are recognized by the international community. The media circle in Vietnam plays an important role in this process. According to the Ministry of Information and Communications, by June 2017, the country had 982 registered media agencies, including 193 newspapers, 639 magazines, and 150 online media. The statistics also reveal that over 17,000 journalists were granted press cards. This number of media agencies represent voices of all associations, organizations, professional groups etc., so in short, everyone has a chance to voice their concerns via … [Read more...] about Media plays an important role in protecting human rights in Vietnam