Prime Minister optimistic at conclusion of New York visit (01-10-2007) NEW YORK — Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung left New York on the evening of September 28 (local time), after attending the 62nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. Earlier, PM Dung called at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), met with Croatian President Stjepan Mesic, worked with the Viet Nam-US Senior Advisory Council on Enhancement of Viet Nam’s Competitiveness, and received leaders from US leading groups. At the NYSE, the government leader witnessed the signing of a co-operation agreement between the NYSE and the Ha Noi Securities Trading Centre in the fields of personnel training, managerial experience exchange and building of trading systems. Dung said he hoped that the NYSE would become a strategic partner of Viet Nam’s stock exchanges, thus helping to develop the Vietnamese financial market and beef up Viet Nam-US economic ties. The Vietnamese PM rang the bell to start the … [Read more...] about Prime Minister optimistic at conclusion of New York visit
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President attends UN Peace- keeping Summit in New York
President Truong Tan Sang (second left) arrived in the Jose Marti Habana Airport in Cuba's capital on Monday night beginning his two-day official visit to the Caribbean country after his trip to New York. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Khang HA NOI (VNS) — President Truong Tan Sang attended the United Nations Peacekeeping Summit held in New York on Monday as part of the ongoing 70th session of the UN General Assembly. In his remarks at the event - attended by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, US President Barack Obama and the leaders of nearly 50 countries - President Sang affirmed Viet Nam's role as one of the contributors to UN peacekeeping operations (UNPKOs) since 2014. He said Viet Nam would soon dispatch level-two field hospital and military engineer units and continue sending liaison officers and staff officers to UNPKOs. "The 21st century poses even more challenging tasks," the President said, suggesting some points for UNPKOs to be more successful and effective in the … [Read more...] about President attends UN Peace- keeping Summit in New York
NA Chairman sets off for New York
NA Chairman sets off for New York (06-09-2005) HA NOI — National Assembly chairman Nguyen Van An left Ha Noi for the World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments in New York yesterday, which is scheduled for September 7-9. The chairman, joined by some key members of the NA standing committee, will have meetings with many other speakers of parliaments in New York, where he will present Viet Nam’s perspectives in global matters and convey a message from the Viet Nam NA and the Vietnamese people to lawmakers and people throughout the world, expressing Viet Nam’s gratitude for their valuable assistance in national construction. Among his messages at the forum will be the Vietnamese National Assembly’s pledge to continue actively contributing to inter-parliamentary co-operation for the UN’s Millenium Development Goals (MDGs), and for peace, stability, prosperity and equality for humankind. The Vietnamese people are proud of their important achievements in implementing … [Read more...] about NA Chairman sets off for New York
World hails nation’s MDG achievements in New York
World hails nation’s MDG achievements in New York (19-09-2005) Vice President Truong My Hoa holding discussions with Cuba’s Parliamentary Speaker, Ricardo Alarcon. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sang NEW YORK — Representatives of various countries and United Nations organisations have praised Viet Nam’s effort to meet the Millennium Development Goals when meeting with Vice President Truong My Hoa at the World Summit 2005 in New York. They have also said they want to further their friendship and co-operation with Viet Nam and support each other’s bids to join international organisations such as the World Trade Organisation, the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Forum and the UN Security Council. Africans spoke highly of the 2+1 South-South co-operation programme that Viet Nam has undertaken. They suggested that Viet Nam co-ordinate with UN agencies and donors to continue implementing the programme. The representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund … [Read more...] about World hails nation’s MDG achievements in New York
Returning to the Apple Store – the new normal
Feature AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. For the first time since March 2020 all 270 Apple Stores in the US are now open in some capacity. AppleInsider has visited a few stores in the last few weeks, and the experience is radically different than what it was a year ago, or even when the stores reopened for the first time. Over the past year, my local Apple Store found in the Westfield Brandon Town Center mall has remained open save for only a few sporadic weeks. While I haven't had much need to visit in-person over the past year, two faulty MacBooks finally required me to make a Genius Bar appointment and bring them in for repair. Users looking to make any kind of Genius Bar appointment should plan far ahead as the earliest appointments for this location were at least one week out. If … [Read more...] about Returning to the Apple Store – the new normal
Apple Store badges are back with Memoji, here’s how to make your own
The next time you visit an Apple Store, expect to see a lot more Memoji. After today, Apple’s retail teams will greet you wearing custom new badges printed with their likeness — in Memoji form. If you’d like a virtual badge in the same style, there’s now a way to make your very own tag. Employee badges on lanyards were a signature part of the Apple Store aesthetic from the day the first locations opened in 2001. The iconic badges disappeared in late 2014 while Apple Retail was under the direction of Angela Ahrendts but are now back with a twist. The new Memoji badges are designed to help store employees express themselves in a world wearing masks. They’re sure to be conversation starters and add a pop of color and fun to the store experience. For long-time Apple enthusiasts, they’re a throwback to old times. Earlier badges promoted Apple’s in-store services and announcements, like Personal Pickup or The Beatles arriving on iTunes. Memoji badges first appeared at the grand … [Read more...] about Apple Store badges are back with Memoji, here’s how to make your own
Ten records Apple broke in its historic holiday 2020 quarter
AppleInsider breaks down every record Apple smashed in its gargantuan fiscal quarter ending in December 2020. Apple's first fiscal quarter was one to remember, breaking records left and right on its way to a staggering $111.4 billion in total revenue. While that number was the biggest takeaway, it was far from the only record the company shattered. Total revenue Apple brought in a staggering $111.4B in Q1 2021 During the 1Q 2021 financial quarter, Apple raked in $111.4 billion in total revenue. This is the first time the company has passed $100 billion for a quarter, breaking its previous record of $91.8 billion in the prior year's December-ending quarter. It's all the more surprising that Apple did this during a global pandemic, as many working families cut down on luxury purchases. Impressive iPad and Mac sales boosts may have partially reflected the greater need for work-from-home and Zoom-friendly computing devices. However, the iPhone continued … [Read more...] about Ten records Apple broke in its historic holiday 2020 quarter
Apple raked in record $15.8B in services revenue during Q1
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. The first fiscal of 2021 marks the first time in nine quarters that Apple's Services segment increased revenue by more than 20 percent. Apple Music In Apple's quarterly earnings announcement on Jan. 27, the company announced Services revenue of $15.8 billion for the final three months of 2020, representing a 24% increase over the same period in 2019. "The steep integration of hardware, software and Services have always defined our approach here, and it has delivered an all-time quarterly Services record," Apple CEO Tim Cook said on the earnings call. "This was the first quarter of the Apple One bundle, which brings together many of our great Services into an easy subscription, and with new content being added to these services every day, we feel very optimistic … [Read more...] about Apple raked in record $15.8B in services revenue during Q1
Apple discontinues full-size HomePod, to focus on HomePod mini
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple on Friday announced the discontinuation of the full-size HomePod , saying it plans to focus on production and development of the HomePod mini. Apple informed TechCrunch of the product's end of life in a statement today. HomePod mini has been a hit since its debut last fall, offering customers amazing sound, an intelligent assistant, and smart home control all for just $99. We are focusing our efforts on HomePod mini. We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple will provide HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care. The company plans to sell remaining HomePod units until … [Read more...] about Apple discontinues full-size HomePod, to focus on HomePod mini
Apple broke record for FaceTime call volume over holidays
Apple CEO Tim Cook on an earnings call Wednesday said that the company set a new record for the most FaceTime call volume during the holiday season. Apple broke a lot of records in the holiday quarter of 2020, from revenues to sales of different products to income from Services. It turns out the company broke another record over Christmas as it recorded the highest-ever volume of FaceTime calls. Cook, during Apple's quarterly earnings call, stated that "as COVID-19 kept us apart, we saw the highest volume of FaceTime calls ever this Christmas." It is unclear if "this Christmas" refers to Dec. 25, the surrounding weeks, or the entire holiday quarter. Cook did not specify an exact amount of FaceTime call volume. The record, though, is not surprising, especially with friends and family physically apart for the holidays last year due to coronavirus restrictions. In addition, as stated on the call, the install base for iPhone is the largest it has ever been, and Cook … [Read more...] about Apple broke record for FaceTime call volume over holidays