Historical records crossword clue

60 years of VNA’s historic photos are put on display (13-09-2005) General Director Le Quoc Trung (centre) opens the photographic exhibition by cutting the ribbon. — VNA/VNS Photo Truong Vi HA NOI — To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment and development of the Viet Nam News Agency (VNA) which falls on this Thursday, the nation’s largest journalism unit yesterday opened a photo exhibition displaying works taken over the last six decades. Nearly 150 photos taken by hundreds of photographer and reporters during war and peace, show a cross section of life. Through the images selected from VNA’s archives, audiences will be able to admire historical moments captured by talented photographers. During the last 60 years, along with reporters, photographers have been to every part of the country, recording the sacrifices and endurance of the people and soldiers during war and the small changes that have occurred during the renewal process. … [Read more...] about 60 years of VNA’s historic photos are put on display

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

Flooding in central Vietnam may break 1999 record The Saigon Times A border guard of Quang Tri Province rescues a resident stuck inside a flooded house. Floodwater levels in Quang Tri Province’s Thach Han River could be higher than the record level in the 1999 historical flooding – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – As of this afternoon, October 12, floodwater levels in Quang Tri Province’s Thach Han River could surge to 7.4 meters, 0.11 meter higher than the record level in the 1999 historical flooding, and the central province may face massive flooding, said a weather expert. Hoang Phuc Lam, deputy director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, told a recent meeting that the two central provinces of Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue saw heavy downpours early this morning, with rainfall measuring 200 millimeters lasting for some six hours. The current flooding in Quang Tri remains dangerous. By 7 a.m. today, the floodwater level in the Thach Han River was 5.19 … [Read more...] about Flooding in central Vietnam may break 1999 record

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 earned $111.4 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2021, blasting past the $100 billion barrier for the first time on double-digit growth across all product categories. Announced before the company's usual conference call with analysts, Apple's revenue of $111.4 billion for the quarter ending December 2020 represents growth of 21% on the $91.8 billion seen one year prior , itself a record-setting set of results. Earnings per share is set at $1.68, comparatively higher than the $4.99 seen in Q1 2020 before the four-way stock split . The gross margin of $44.3 billion is up from Q1 2020's $35.2 billion, while operating expenses are up/down year-on-year to $10.8 billion from $9.6 billion. Net profit is $28.8 billion, an improvement from $22.2 billion one … [Read more...] about Apple’s $111.4B Q1 shatters quarterly record with massive growth across all categories

NA hears reports on building its new hall, Ba Ria-Vung Tau project (22-03-2007) HA NOI — National Assembly (NA) deputies spent yesterday morning at Ba Dinh hall listening to reports on plans to build a new hall for the Assembly. Deputies also heard from the NA Committee for Science, Technology and Environment’s director Ho Duc Viet, who presented an appraisal on the Government’s report on the Ba Ria-Vung Tau gas-electricity and fertiliser project, one of the key national projects approved by the NA. At the general session, Minister of Construction Nguyen Hong Quan presented a comprehensive report on proposals and possibilities for locations and construction plans for the new NA hall. The new hall is planned to be completed by 2010, the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Ha Noi. Location matters In his report, Quan said that after reviewing all suggestions proposed by related agencies and institutions, the construction site for of the new NA hall could be on the … [Read more...] about NA hears reports on building its new hall, Ba Ria-Vung Tau project

Be prepared for the worst The Saigon Times Daily Unprecedented rainfall last Friday plunged Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province into chaos when vast areas of Duong Dong Town and elsewhere on the island were left in deep floodwater and many residential quarters isolated, while Phu Quoc International Airport came to a halt. Numerous questions have thus surfaced as to why an island can get inundated, and if there is a way for Phu Quoc to become resilient to weather extremes. Last Friday’s precipitation, measured at 358mm, was the highest ever recorded on Phu Quoc in 100 years since weather records were kept, according to the national weather forecasting center. Phu Quoc authorities mobilized thousands of military and police personnel to come to the islanders’ rescue, as torrential rains showed no signs of abating. Data from the weather forecasting center put the combined rainfall between August 1 and last Friday afternoon at 1,120mm, equivalent to 40% of the annual … [Read more...] about Be prepared for the worst

National Congress elects Party Central Committee members Party Central Committee prepares for 200 members Congressional delegates discuss recommendations, draft reports Development issues take the spotlight Congratulations flow in for Party HA NOI — Since its establishment, the Communist Party of Viet Nam has held 10 Congresses. Each Congress is considered an important historical milestone in recognising the Vietnamese revolution's victories, achievements and lessons. A conference to unite Communist organisations in Viet Nam, presided over by Nguyen Ai Quoc, took place from February 3-7, 1930 in Kowloon, Hong Kong (China). This was an event of historical significance as the Congress establishing the Communist Party of Viet Nam. The conference passed the Party's Brief Political Platform, Brief Policy and Brief Statutes and outlined guidelines for national liberation and the advance towards socialism. The first plenum of the Party … [Read more...] about Congresses mark Party milestones

President reviews 60 years of building State governed by law (26-08-2005) President Tran Duc Luong delivers a speech. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Khang HA NOI — "The Vietnamese State attaches great importance to building the people’s administration and strengthening socialist legislation," said President Tran Duc Luong. Interviewed by the Viet Nam News Agency on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), President Luong highlighted the historical stages of the Vietnamese nation since President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, founding the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam. "Major events in history that are of great significance become greater and greater, and more and more remarkable with time. This is also true of Viet Nam’s historical events because they opened up a new era in the Vietnamese nation’s history and were linked to all of mankind’s development," said President Luong. … [Read more...] about President reviews 60 years of building State governed by law

President Trần Đại Quang offers incense to war heroes resting at the A1 Hill Cemetery in the locality. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng Viet Nam News - ĐIỆN BIÊN — President Trần Đại Quang has asked the local authorities of the northwest mountainous province of Điện Biên to enhance their leadership and direction for a number of key tasks, including promoting economic growth. During his working session with the provincial authorities on Saturday, May 7, 2016, the President underlined the need for Điện Biên to focus on developing agricultural production and services together with restructuring agriculture, constructing infrastructure facilities for socio-economic and culture development, effectively attracting investment and promoting new-style rural area building programmes. The President hailed important achievements made by the local Party organisations and authorities, and residents in recent times, especially in economic growth expansion, per capita income improvement, … [Read more...] about Điện Biên urged to raise growth

Việt Nam pulled out all the stops for media: foreign affairs spokesperson DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un leaves Hà Nội Achieving denuclearisation needs more time PM says hosting DPRK-US summit was big success for Việt Nam Reactions to the failed summit Viet Nam News Hà Nội has been in the spotlight this week for hosting the historic meeting of two global political heavyweights. Vietnamese and expats living in the city speak with Việt Nam News about their feelings on this special occasion. Vũ Quý, Hanoian Vũ Quý I used to be a solider, I understand the devastation of war and feel hatred towards the war. If war happens, both sides will suffer, especially the people. My utmost expectation for the summit is only peace. Leaving the past behind and looking forward to peace. I am going to buy flags and put them on my three-wheeler to welcome the leaders. Seeing flowers and flags on the streets and everyone in a rush preparing for the summit, … [Read more...] about Hà Nội citizens look forward to peace