So far, only Vietnam Airlines has ordered wide-body aircraft that can handle a direct flight to the US, Photo: Le Toan Identified as an important market since 1996, the United States has been in Vietnam Airlines’ sights for a long time, with the national flag carrier opening a representative office in the US in 2001. Vietnam Airlines has been co-operating with major airlines in the US such as Delta Airlines to operate codeshare flights from Vietnam via Narita Airport in Japan and Frankfurt in Europe to 15 destinations across the US. Over the last 10 years, Vietnam Airlines has been actively preparing to weather technical and commercial challenges from such a route. “We have been in active discussions with Boeing, Airbus, and other aircraft engine manufacturers about the appropriate aircraft required, those which are capable of operating nonstop from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City even in strong headwinds,” Duong Tri Thanh, CEO of Vietnam Airlines, told VIR. … [Read more...] about Direct flights to America greenlit
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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 14/2
Vietnamese firms join world’s largest food, beverage fair in UAE Vietnam pavilion at Gulfood 2018 (Source: laodong.vn) Twenty Vietnamese enterprises will showcase their products at the 24th edition of Gulfood – the world’s largest annual food & beverage trade exhibition – in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, from February 17-21. The firms include the Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk), the Hanoi Trade Joint Stock Corporation (Hapro), the Nafoods Group and the Vietnam Hanfimex Corporation. The Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will organise the Vietnam pavilion at Gulfood. The event is expected to help Vietnamese enterprises find consumers, sign export contracts and expand their market share in the Middle East, Africa and Southwest Asia. They can also introduce Vietnamese agricultural products, food and beverages and promote Vietnamese brands to foreign visitors, according to the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 14/2
Vietnamese airlines excited, worried about direct US flights
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to grant a Category 1 rating to Vietnam soon, allowing direct flights between the two countries, Reuters reported earlier this month, citing two U.S. officials. Dinh Viet Thang, head of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), said that direct routes to the U.S. would be a new market for Vietnamese airlines as they will not have to compete with international airlines that dominate one-stop routes. He did not elaborate. "Non-stop flights from Vietnam to the U.S. will be a brand-new market full of potential for local airlines, as no international airline has operated them so far," he told local media. Local airlines are enthused about the possibility of operating direct routes. A Vietnam Airlines official who asked not be named said the carrier was considering the purchase of more airplanes which are capable of flying non-stop to the U.S. "None of our airplanes can fly directly, so we are considering the purchase of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese airlines excited, worried about direct US flights
After Hell and Hollywood, Nick Ut basks in peace
He’s shot celebrities galore, U.S. presidents and Hollywood stars included, but it is the "Napalm girl" that is Nick Ut’s primary legacy, his powerful contribution to ending one of the most violent, tragic conflicts this world has ever seen – the Vietnam War.While he’s done, and is still engaged in many projects, Nick Ut knows no conversation with him can exclude or ignore his most eminent work, one that won him the Pulitzer Prize and assured him of an immortal place in history.With characteristic good humor and patience, he answers every question about the "Napalm girl", an image that proved like no other the adage about a picture being worth a thousand words. When Nick Ut shot the most famous photograph of the Vietnam War and one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century, he was just 21. The image of a terrified, burnt, naked 9-year-old girl fleeing a napalm bomb attack brought home the horrors of war more vividly than anything that had been … [Read more...] about After Hell and Hollywood, Nick Ut basks in peace
‘From Hell to Hollywood,’ Nick Ut is home
He’s shot celebrities galore, U.S. presidents and Hollywood stars included, but it is the "Napalm girl" that is Nick Ut’s primary legacy, his powerful contribution to ending one of the most violent, tragic conflicts this world has ever seen – the Vietnam War.While he’s done, and is still engaged in many projects, Nick Ut knows no conversation with him can exclude or ignore his most eminent work, one that won him the Pulitzer Prize and assured him of an immortal place in history.With characteristic good humor and patience, he answers every question about the "Napalm girl", an image that proved like no other the adage about a picture being worth a thousand words. When Nick Ut shot the most famous photograph of the Vietnam War and one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century, he was just 21. The image of a terrified, burnt, naked 9-year-old girl fleeing a napalm bomb attack brought home the horrors of war more vividly than anything that had been … [Read more...] about ‘From Hell to Hollywood,’ Nick Ut is home
‘From Hell to Hollywood’ and back, Nick Ut’s home
He’s shot celebrities galore, US presidents and Hollywood stars included, but it is the "Napalm girl" that is Nick Ut’s primary legacy, his powerful contribution to ending one of the most violent, tragic conflicts this world has ever seen – the Vietnam War.While he’s done, and is still engaged in many projects, Nick Ut knows no conversation with him can exclude or ignore his most eminent work, one that won him the Pulitzer Prize and assured him of an immortal place in history.With characteristic good humor and patience, he answers every question about the "Napalm girl", an image that proved like no other the adage about a picture being worth a thousand words. When Nick Ut shot the most famous photograph of the Vietnam War and one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century, he was just 21. The image of a terrified, burnt, naked 9-year-old girl fleeing a napalm bomb attack brought home the horrors of war more vividly than anything that had been said, … [Read more...] about ‘From Hell to Hollywood’ and back, Nick Ut’s home
US-based 8VC seeks business opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City
At the reception (Source: http://voh.com.vn/) HCM City (VNA) – Permanent Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem hosted a reception in the city on November 14 for Joe Lonsdale, a founding partner of San Francisco-based venture capital fund 8VC. Liem said the visit affirms 8VC’s commitments to supporting startups and innovation in Ho Chi Minh City and hoped that 8VC would share its experience with the city in the field. In the near future, Ho Chi Minh City will be developing an innovative urban area and building a smart urban area, he said. The host invited representatives from 8VC to attend the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum slated for late November and offer ideas on smart urban development. Lonsdale, for his part, shared some information on a Canadian startup ecological model which, he said, is particularly applicable to Ho Chi Minh City. He affirmed that 8VC wants to be a long-term partner of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about US-based 8VC seeks business opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam-US direct flight plan delayed until 2020
The Ministry of Transportation is collecting comments on the draft of a plan to enhance aviation connectivity with tourist markets. Direct flights between Vietnam and US to open in 2020. National carrier Vietnam Airlines will only launch direct air service to the United States in 2020, two years later than a prime minister-approved plan, according to the transport ministry's new draft plan, VnEconomy reported. The first destination in the US will be one city on the West Coast, either San Francisco or Los Angeles, according to the draft plan. Vietnam Airlines has been after the Vietnam-US direct flight plan for a long time, but has faced a lot of obstacles to its materialization. At the annual general meeting of Vietnam Airlines on May 10, 2018, the company's General Director Duong Tri Thanh admitted that Vietnam Airlines will need about five to 10 years to reach the break-even for the Vietnam - US direct route. According to initial calculations, in the first five years of operation … [Read more...] about Vietnam-US direct flight plan delayed until 2020
US court ruling on Monsanto bolsters hope for Vietnamese AO victims
Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange (AO) have once again had their hopes for justice rekindled. But despite the recent landmark ruling against Monsanto in a San Francisco court, major obstacles remain on the path towards justice. Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange (AO) have once again had their hopes for justice rekindled. But despite the recent landmark ruling against Monsanto in a San Francisco court, major obstacles remain on the path towards justice. On August 11, the US court ruled that the multinational agrochemical corporation was liable for the health issues of a former groundskeeper, Dewayne Johnson, who claims that Monsato’s weed-killer product (Roundup) contains carcinogens that cause his cancer. The company was ordered to pay 289 million USD as compensation for past and future economic losses and punitive damages to the American citizen, in a closely watched case that bears many similarities to the legal battle waged on behalf of Vietnamese victims. The US … [Read more...] about US court ruling on Monsanto bolsters hope for Vietnamese AO victims
Social News 27/4
More than 10,000 rural workers receive agricultural training Nearly 10,500 rural residents in outlying districts of HCM City will be trained to meet the demand for agricultural workers in the city. — Photo: sggp.org.vn Workers from outlying rural areas of HCM City have been taking agricultural courses at vocational training centres in the city as part of a plan issued in March to meet demand for more skilled workers, according to the city’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The city’s People’s Committee said the project is expected to train 10,500 rural workers, including 2,556 agricultural trainees and 7,944 non-agricultural trainees. The rate of employment after training is targeted to be 80 per cent or higher. The committee, which has given financial support to four public vocational education institutions in new rural districts, said the total cost of vocational training for rural workers would be around VNĐ38 billion (US$ 1.6 … [Read more...] about Social News 27/4