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by Thu Vân “Your pens are the sharp weapons in the cause of telling the truth…” Thus began a letter that President Ho Chi Minh wrote to intellectuals and journalists in the southern part of the country on May 25, 1947. He also said in the same letter that “journalists should act like brave soldiers in the revolution to gain back unity and independence for the country.” One cannot imagine loftier ideals for this profession. Today, the lofty ideals may remain, but there are times I feel these are gathering dust in the shelves of our memory as the profession goes through one existential crisis after another. More than seven decades after President Hồ Chí Minh wrote the famous letter, it is fair to say journalism has gone through many changes, all over the world. Today, the profession is wedded, one could even say welded, to technology and business, and this creates a host of challenges in terms of the profession succeeding in the market place, in capturing the readers’ or … [Read more...] about Some good news, some bad news, some hopeful news

NA debates draft laws on property, stock exchange (28-04-2006) HA NOI — Government discussions on four draft laws continued yesterday as officials met for the second-day of the 39th meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee. Debate focused on the Law on Real Estate Business; the Law on the Stock Exchange; the Law on Lawyers and the Law on Legal Aid. Director of the National Assembly’s Committee on Economics and Budget Affairs Nguyen Duc Kien said the Draft Law on the Stock Exchange stipulated principles and standards that adapted international rules and aided in the nation’s international integration process, so as to ensure the effective operation of foreign and domestic investors under the unified regulation. Delegates discussed authority over the stock exchange and securities market, with some participants indicating that they wanted to make the State Securities Committee an independent agency. Others said the Ministry of Finance should help the … [Read more...] about NA debates draft laws on property, stock exchange

Minister of Public Security Tô Lâm (right) receives Google Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations for the Asia-Pacific Ted Osius. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn HÀ NỘI — Minister of Public Security Tô Lâm has said the ministry always welcomes and facilitates foreign enterprises, individuals and organisations, including Google, to do long-term business in Việt Nam. He made the statement during a reception in Hà Nội on Wednesday for Google Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations for the Asia-Pacific Ted Osius, who served as US ambassador to Việt Nam for the term 2014-17. Minister Tô Lâm hailed Google as a major technological firm with strong experience in internet-related products and services, including those regarding social management. Lâm suggested the ministry and Google should expand co-operation in fields of shared concern. Osius, for his part, wished Google would continue effectively working with the ministry’s units, thus strengthening … [Read more...] about Public security minister expresses support for Google

Google Maps has announced a new motorbike mode for Việt Nam. — Photo vietnamplus.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Google Maps has announced a new motorbike mode in ASEAN countries, including Việt Nam this week. The new feature was designed to better serve markets in which motorbikes are a popular means of transport. Accordingly, the users in Việt Nam will be able to customise their maps for motorcycles, including shortcuts and narrow roads unavailable to cars. Travel time is accurately calculated based on a machine-learning model of motor speed simulation. Users will also be able to avoid high-speed toll stations and roads on which motorbikes are banned. Google Maps version 9.79 is available for devices with Android 4.4 (KitKat) and above since Wednesday. Google Maps currently has more than 1 billion monthly users and is considered a popular choice for drivers with data on 400 million km of road. The number of Google Maps users in Việt Nam is currently 40 per cent higher … [Read more...] about Google Maps announces motorbike mode for Việt Nam

A worker at one of Vietnam Rubber Group (GVR)'s processing plants. GVR shares increased nearly 7 per cent on Thursday. VNS/VNA Photo HÀ NỘI — The market maintained its rally on positive sentiment with some big stocks suddenly surging at the end of Thursday's session. On the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index climbed 1.61 per cent to 1,174.38 points. The index started the first trading session after the Tết holiday on Wednesday with an increase of 40.85 points, equivalent to 3.66 per cent. "The VN-Index will head to test a resistance territory of 1,160 - 1,180 points in the other trading days of the week. Selling pressure at this resistance territory might increase, making the market face strong fluctuations," Bảo Việt Securities Co. said in a daily report. At the end of the session, 227 stocks increased, of which 20 stocks recorded the maximum daily gain of 7 per cent, while 166 stocks declined. And 55 stocks ended flat. During the session, over 614.8 … [Read more...] about Shares edge higher on large-cap stocks

Stock cheats handed a total of 28 years in the slammer (03-05-2007) HAI PHONG — Three people convicted of forging stock certificates were sentenced yesterday to a combined 28 years in prison. The gang was headed by Ly Huu Hoang, a 67 year-old Vietnamese living in the United States who justice officials said had previous convictions for making fake documents. The others convicted were Lam Thu Huong, 33 director of Anh Minh Tan Ltd Co in HCM City, and Tran Thi Kim Sen (Kim Sa), 37director of the Hoa Nguyen Stock Co based in HCM City. Hoang was sentenced 13 years in prison, Huong eight years and Sen seven years. The three made fake stock certificates worth VND95 billion and were planning to sell them at the stock market in Do Son on September 1, 2006, the court heard. Hai Phong police seized the stock certificates and several documents related to the impending share sale. — VNS … [Read more...] about Stock cheats handed a total of 28 years in the slammer