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RMIT Vietnam student reinvents Monopoly game The Saigon Times Daily Thanh Tam has created a new Vietnamese version of Monopoly game and called it Tet Ta Mua - PHOTO: COURTESY OF RMIT VIETNAM HCMC - Inspired by the idea of bringing families closer together, an RMIT Vietnam student has redesigned the popular Monopoly game to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday (Tet). Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) graduate Nguyen Ngoc Thanh Tam said she initially intended to create a children’s book to honor Vietnamese culture but then realized a game could be something that could gather all family members. After 13 weeks of conceptualizing, structuring and designing, a new version of Monopoly that Tam called Tet Ta Mua was complete. After some research, Tam not only learned how to design a game that the whole family could enjoy but also studied the history of Tet culture to ensure the game is meaningful and authentic for all players. She then applied her learned … [Read more...] about RMIT Vietnam student reinvents Monopoly game

New game show on employment on air By Minh Tuan Whose Chance? game show is directed by Nguyen Thanh Chanh Truc (L) and hosted by MC Lai Van Sam - PHOTO: COURTESY OF ORGANIZER HCMC - Whose Chance? is a new game show on employment which will go on the air on Vietnam Television’s Channel 3 (VTV3) at 11 a.m. every Saturday, starting today, September 14. The show not only creates a playground for participants to improve their job interview and problem solving skills but also offers a chance for recruiters to find suitable candidates. Nguyen Thanh Chanh Truc, vice head of the HCMC Small Stage Theater and director of the game show, said: “As an experienced director, I’m really interested in the show’s format as it creates many unexpected situations.” Playwright/actress Nghinh Loc said she participates in the game show as a mentor because she wants to help candidates land the right jobs. With her acting experience, Loc will show contestants how to promote themselves … [Read more...] about New game show on employment on air

Exhibition on air pollution comes to HCMC universities By Minh Tuan Some students look at photos on display at the “Feel the Air” exhibition at the HCMC University of Social Science and Humanities in District 1 - PHOTOS: COURTESY OF ORGANIZER HCMC – An exhibition on air pollution titled “Feel the Air” are touring some universities in HCMC to raise public awareness about air pollution, which is becoming more serious in Vietnam’s big cities. The exhibition is jointly held by the Centre of Hands-on Action and Networking for Growth and Environment (CHANGE) and non-profit organization 350.org, with support from the Consulate General of Germany in HCMC as part of the “Clean Air, Blue Sky” campaign to mark World Environment Day (June 5). It features 34 photos selected from the photography contest "Portray Air, Expose Pollution”, providing the community with a more realistic and clearer view of air pollution as well as serious consequences that air pollution can cause not … [Read more...] about Exhibition on air pollution comes to HCMC universities

It is important to maintain air routes to Can Tho: expert By Trung Chanh A view of Can Tho International Airport - PHOTO: TRUNG CHANH CAN THO – Dr. Tran Huu Hiep, an economic expert, has stressed the importance of the effective operations of air routes to Can Tho International Airport in the Mekong Delta city of the same name, rather than launching many services and then stopping them. At a recent meeting in Can Tho, Le Tien Dung, director of the municipal Department of Transport, said that local budget air carrier Vietjet was set to open four new domestic air routes to Can Tho, while Asia's largest low-cost carrier AirAsia would launch two international air services to the city in the next three months. Hiep told the Saigon Times that these new air routes would certainly help utilize Can Tho International Airport , which is operating at only 30% capacity. However, it is more important to ensure the long-term operations of these services, Hiep said, adding that … [Read more...] about It is important to maintain air routes to Can Tho: expert

Hanoi, HCMC among worst SE Asian cities for air pollution The Saigon Times Daily A male motorcyclist covers his mouth and nose due to traffic smoke on a street in HCMC. HCMC and Hanoi are among the worst cities for air pollution in Southeast Asia - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Hanoi ranked second and HCMC 15th among the worst cities for air pollution in Southeast Asia, Thanh Nien newspaper reported, citing a recent report by the nongovernmental environmental organization GreenPeace. The air quality in HCMC is mostly between the yellow and orange levels on the air quality measurement scale, which means it is moderately unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, active adults, the elderly, pregnant women and people with respiratory diseases. There are two main seasons in the southern city: monsoon and dry weather. During the rainy season, the air usually becomes fresher, especially after downpours, as air pollutants are washed away. The city’s air quality only … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCMC among worst SE Asian cities for air pollution

Quick actions needed to counter worsening air quality The Saigon Times Daily Warnings are repeatedly issued these days over the air quality in major cities in Vietnam, especially Hanoi and HCMC, as current air environment conditions are deemed as harmful to people’s health. Such facts require quick actions from authorities before the situation hits an irrecoverable threshold. Data from observatory facilities at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate in HCMC shows air quality is getting worse in the two cities, especially in the capital. On Friday, Hanoi’s air quality measured around 190, which according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) is very damaging to people’s health. Under the AQI measurement, a reading under 50 is tagged green and is deemed good, between 51 and 100 is moderate, and from 101 to 150 is unhealthy for sensitive groups. A reading from 151 to 200, being tagged red, is unhealthy, while the next two levels are very unhealthy and hazardous. As of this … [Read more...] about Quick actions needed to counter worsening air quality

Environment ministry: Hanoi not among most air-polluted cities By Van Ly Local motorcyclists wear face masks to prevent themselves from dust and vehicle emissions on Ngo Gia Tu Street, Long Bien District, Hanoi. The concentration of ultrafine particles in the city was extremely high for several days in quarter one this year – PHOTO: TPO HANOI - Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan, speaking at a press conference on April 2, refuted a conclusion by non-governmental environmental organization Greenpeace, which previously claimed that Hanoi ranked second among the worst cities in Southeast Asia for air pollution. The Hanoi-based Green Innovation and Development Center, also known as GreenID, on March 6 issued a press release saying Greenpeace’s 2018 World Air Quality Report listed Hanoi as the second most air-polluted city in the region, preceded by Jakarta in Indonesia. Data from the report showed the air quality of 20 cities in only four … [Read more...] about Environment ministry: Hanoi not among most air-polluted cities

Local airlines race to launch new air routes By Le Anh Passengers disembark from a Vietjet aircraft at Lien Khuong Airport in Lam Dong Province’s Dalat City. Vietjet and Jetstar Pacific plan to open new air routes - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC - Local budget carriers Vietjet and Jetstar Pacific plan to open many more new air routes this month and next, while national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will increase its flight frequency on existing routes. On April 9, Vietjet introduced a new route between Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province and Hong Kong. The carrier will operate four flights per week, starting from April 19, on the new route. With a flight time of two hours and 45 minutes per leg, the flight will depart from Phu Quoc at 10:50 a.m. and land in Hong Kong at 2:35 p.m. The return flight will depart from Hong Kong at 3:40 p.m. and arrive in Phu Quoc at 5:25 p.m. (all local times). Tickets for these flights are now available for booking at www.vietjetair.com. … [Read more...] about Local airlines race to launch new air routes

World’s leading air conditioner manufacturer Gree and impressive numbers By Minh Tuan Xie Dongbo (R), assistant president of Gree Electric Appliances, introduces an air conditioner at a Gree brand shop in Guangzhou - PHOTO: MINH TUAN (ZHUHAI) - In mid-April I had a chance to visit one of the 14 production bases of the world’s largest air conditioner manufacturer Gree Electric Appliances in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, and was really impressed by its scale as well as great achievements that the company has gained. Gree Electric Appliances was founded in 1991 and was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 1996. At the beginning, Gree was only a company that assembled residential air conditioners. Now it has grown into a diversified industrial group that has expanded its business scope to include air conditioners, high-end equipment, home appliances and communication equipment. Gree products are sold widely to more than 160 countries and territories around the world. … [Read more...] about World’s leading air conditioner manufacturer Gree and impressive numbers

Air France offers Business Class meals made by Michelin star chef The Saigon Times Daily Air France’s Business Class lounge at Terminal 2E of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport - PHOTO: COURTESY OF AIR FRANCE HCMC - Michelin three-star French chef Arnaud Lallement will be making new gourmet dishes for Air France’s Business Class on long-haul flights from Paris until June, including the three weekly flights between Paris and HCMC. Delphine Buglio, country manager for Vietnam at Air France-KLM, said, “Air France offers a welcoming high-end travel experience both on the ground and in the air. In the new Business cabin, seats are designed with optimum comfort and privacy in mind and therefore we call them private cocoons in the sky. “The seat adapts to the shape of each individual, from seating position to a true full flat bed. With exceptional French fine-dining accompanied by the best French wines and prestigious champagnes, we bring traveling to new heights." In … [Read more...] about Air France offers Business Class meals made by Michelin star chef