Bamboo Airways gets Government's approval The Saigon Times Daily Vietnamese construction company FLC Group and its subsidiary Bamboo Airways introduce Brand Identity Division for the startup airline on April 20 – PHOTO: VGP HCMC – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has signed a decision on behalf of the Prime Minister giving approval in principle for the Bamboo Airways air transport project, the Government news website reported. Bamboo Airways, a subsidiary of property developer FLC Group, is set to be headquartered at Phu Cat Airport in the south-central coastal province of Binh Dinh, according to Prime Minister’s Decision No. 836, dated July 9. The Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Transport to appraise the airline project and issue a business license for aviation transport in line with the prevailing regulations. Meanwhile, the People’s Committee of Binh Dinh will be responsible for verifying the information of the project and inspecting … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways gets Government’s approval
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Qatar urges UN’s top court to end UAE ‘climate of fear’
The United Arab Emirates has spread a "climate of fear" among Qataris living there, splitting families and causing "substantial pain" during a year-long blockade, the UN's top court heard on Friday (Jun 29). Qatar, a small peninsula nation, found its only land border closed, its state-owned airline barred from using its neighbours' airspace, and Qatari residents expelled from the boycotting countries. (Photo: AFP/Karim Jaafar) As the bitter Gulf crisis moves to the world tribunals, Doha is appealing to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to order emergency measures to lift restrictions imposed on Qataris in June 2017 by Abu Dhabi. "Many Qataris still resident in the UAE live in perpetual fear, they live in the shadow of the UAE's expulsion order," leading British barrister Peter Goldsmith, acting for Doha, told the court. On Jun 7, 2017, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE and other allies severed ties with Qatar, accusing it of backing terrorism, and imposed … [Read more...] about Qatar urges UN’s top court to end UAE ‘climate of fear’
Cabinet members join Legislature’s Q&A sessions
Three Deputy Prime Ministers and several Cabinet members will answer questions raised by legislators at the National Assembly's Q&A session broadcast live by the national television from June 4-6. According to the Legislature's new rules, each Cabinet member will have three minutes to provide answers to each question. The change is designed to increase dialogue and face-to-face debate. Cabinet members join Legislature's Q&A sessions VGP … [Read more...] about Cabinet members join Legislature’s Q&A sessions
Qatar bans goods from UAE, Saudi as embargo anniversary approaches
Qatar said it was banning products originating from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain, almost a year after those states imposed an embargo on Doha, accusing it of supporting terrorism. Woman shops in a supermarket in Doha - File Photo: Reuters "Products originating from the blockading states, which as a result of the blockade cannot pass the Gulf Cooperation Council Customs Territory, have to undergo proper import inspections and customs procedures," a government statement said late on May 26. "To protect the safety of consumers in the State of Qatar and to combat improper trafficking of goods, the government issued a directive to find new suppliers of the variety of goods impacted." The national Al Watan newspaper quoted a circular from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce telling traders and shops to stop dealing in products imported from the four countries. It said inspectors would monitor compliance with the policy. The four states cut diplomatic … [Read more...] about Qatar bans goods from UAE, Saudi as embargo anniversary approaches
Bamboo Airways to open 40 new routes
He made the announcement at the inauguration ceremony of the brand in Hanoi last week. He said the airline was planning its routes while waiting for approval of its licence. FLC plans to serve 24 domestic and 16 international routes. In Vietnam, the airline will connect tourism complexes, such as Thanh Hoa-Quy Nhon, Thanh Hoa-Phu Quoc, Thanh Hoa-Nha Trang and Hai Phong-Quy Nhon. In the international market, Bamboo Airways will cover Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines. It also plans to open flights to the US and Europe in the long term. The airline’s logo will be a stylised symbol of bamboo leaves and stems. “For us, the bamboo tree symbolises the Vietnamese people’s desire to fly high, improving the country’s image in the international arena,” Thang said. The logo was designed by Japanese LIFT Strategic Design Company, which has designed the logos of many global airline brands, including … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways to open 40 new routes
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Vietnam promotes trade, tourism in ChileVietnamese Chargé d'affaires a.i. in Chile Nguyen Minh Anh introduced the potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Chile in trade and tourism at a seminar in Chile on January 19.Anh highlighted the remarkable growth in bilateral trade exchange recently, with value reaching 1.28 billion USD. He noted that Vietnam is the 10th biggest foreign trade partner and the second largest Southeast Asian market of Chile.The diplomat underlined the trend among young Chilean entrepreneurs to seek investment opportunities in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.A representative of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Vietnam – Chile free trade agreement, effective in 2014, has made significant contributions to increasing trade exchanges between the two nations.Vietnam can serve as a gateway for Chilean products to enter ASEAN markets, while Chile as a bridge connecting Vietnam and Latin America.The seminar, jointly hosted by the Embassy … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/1
Fourth-time lucky Monfils storms to Qatar title
It was the Frenchman's first Qatar title despite having played in three previous finals, stretching back more than a decade, and he is the first wildcard to win in Doha since compatriot Nicolas Escude triumphed back in 2004."I'm very happy, I like this tournament so much, you know," he told reporters afterwards."I always come back. And I was very close and finally get it. So I'm just very happy and very proud."Saturday's victory was his seventh victory overall on the ATP tour.The 31-year-old, who arrived in Qatar after a four-month break due to a knee injury, dominated throughout.He broke Rublev's serve in the fourth game of each set and barely look troubled by the Russian, who has been so impressive all week but could not cope with the power of Monfils.The world number 46 took the first set in just 23 minutes, and in the second was able to save two break points in the fifth game after establishing a 3-1 lead - the only time the Frenchman's serve was put under pressure.Monfils needed … [Read more...] about Fourth-time lucky Monfils storms to Qatar title
Russia and Qatar to host 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, respectively
The FIFA Executive Committee has chosen Russia to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, while the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ was awarded to Qatar. FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter announced the result of the FIFA Executive Committee's vote on Thursday 2 December 2010 in Zurich’s Messe. The contenders for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, other than Russia, were England, a joint bid from Belgium and the Netherlands, and a joint bid from Spain and Portugal. Meanwhile, for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™, Australia, Japan, Korea Republic and the USA were competing with Qatar. 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Round 1: England 2 votes, Netherlands/Belgium 4 votes, Spain/Portugal 7 votes and Russia 9 votes (as no absolute majority was reached, the candidate with least amount of votes, England, was eliminated) Round 2: Netherlands/Belgium 2 votes, Spain/Portugal 7 votes and Russia 13 votes (Russia obtained an absolute majority) 2022 FIFA World Cup™ Round 1: … [Read more...] about Russia and Qatar to host 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, respectively
Thai Airways to launch flights to South Africa
By Mong Binh - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Thai Airways International will commence flights connecting Vietnam and Johannesburg, South Africa from June to allow tourists to explore the country, especially during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The carrier’s office in HCMC on Wednesday told the Daily that the new direct service would depart from its hub in Bangkok at about 1:15 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and advised passengers from Vietnam to board its flights in the evening on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Currently, Thai Airways operates two daily flights from Hanoi and HCMC to Bangkok and vice versa. The evening flight departs from Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport at 8:45 p.m. and from HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat Airport at 8:50 p.m. The airline is currently promoting premium economy and economy class discount fares starting at US$501 for return flights to South Africa for bookings from May 1 to June 19, as part of a special fare program the … [Read more...] about Thai Airways to launch flights to South Africa
Qatar values ties with Vietnam: State Minister for Foreign Affairs
He made the statement at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi on December 11, as part of his three-day official visit to the country starting on December 10.At the reception, Minh expressed his delight at robust growth of bilateral relations and put forth a number of measures to step up the engagements, particularly in economy and trade.He suggested a bilateral trade goal of US$1 billion, asking Qatar to facilitate Vietnam’s export of farm produce, food, and construction materials to the country.He proposed Qatar create conditions to receive more Vietnamese workers.He said Vietnam expects to welcome high-ranking delegations from Qatar in 2018, as the year marks the 25th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.Earlier the same day, the Qatar official held talks with Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam, during which both sides agreed to enhance bilateral friendship and exchange of delegations, particularly high-ranking ones.They … [Read more...] about Qatar values ties with Vietnam: State Minister for Foreign Affairs