Mobile users wait to take photos at a Vinaphone service store in Hà Nội in April 2018. — Photo vietnamnet.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) has suggested lifting a controversial requirement for mobile phone users to register their photos in a stunning policy turnaround just six months after the regulation was put into force. The MoIC, under the leadership of new acting minister Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, released a draft decree to terminate the regulation which required all mobile phone users to register a portrait photo to their service providers by April 24, 2018. The idea was meant to help the Government manage mobile users, said the MoIC at the time, despite mounting criticism of personal invasion and concerns of personal information leaks. However, there seems to have been a u-turn. It said in the draft decree that in order to guarantee the personal information provided by users, there should be an information cross-check … [Read more...] about Mobile users no longer need to register profile pics: MoIC
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Việt Nam social mobility slowing: report
Two H’mong ethnic minority women in the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai’s Bắc Hà District. A new report on social mobility and equality shows that ethnic minority groups are still trailing behind the majority Kinh ethnic group in access to skill learning and subsequently better employment. — VNS Photo Việt Thanh Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI – Though Việt Nam’s economy has grown rapidly over the last decade, social mobility is lagging as the country’s poor still lack access to learn new skills and gain better jobs. A new report "Social Mobility and Equality of Opportunity in Việt Nam: Trends and Impact factors” launched by Oxfam on Thursday highlighted the problem and the threat it poses to the country’s sustainable growth. The report consolidates data from the Việt Nam Household Living Standards Survey 2004 -14 and interviews with about 700 people over the last two years in three provinces of Lào Cai, Nghệ An and Đắk Nông in the north, central and Central Highland regions, … [Read more...] about Việt Nam social mobility slowing: report
VN backs India’s Act East policy: NA Chair
Bình Thuận gears up to develop ocean economy, ensure sovereignty protection Debunking China's baseless and illogical 'Four Shas' claim Việt Nam rejects China’s statement on sovereignty over Trường Sa islands Korean scholar says states should not resort to force China asked to withdraw ships from Việt Nam’s territorial waters National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân meets with Indian President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi last Saturday. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đức NEW DELHI — Việt Nam fully supports India’s Act East Policy and the country’s increased presence and connection in Southeast Asia, says National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân. Meeting with the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi last Saturday, she hailed India’s stand on East Sea-related issues. She said Việt Nam appreciates President Mukherjee’s statement that India considers Việt Nam an important pillar of his country’s Act East Policy. India also considers … [Read more...] about VN backs India’s Act East policy: NA Chair
AirAsia to launch Nha Trang-Bangkok direct route in May
AirAsia to launch Nha Trang-Bangkok direct route in May By Le Anh An AirAsia aircraft is given a water cannon salute at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi in this file photo. The Malaysia-based carrier will launch a Nha Trang- Bangkok direct route in May – PHOTO: HOAI THU HCMC – AirAsia, a Malaysian budget carrier, will launch a direct air route connecting Nha Trang in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa with Bangkok in Thailand from May 1. The carrier will operate four weekly flights on the new route on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. According to AirAsia, the new air route will encourage local people in Khanh Hoa Province to visit Thailand and other destinations in Southeast Asia. The carrier had previously seen positive results in launching a route linking Nha Trang with Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in 2017. On the occasion of the new launch, AirAsia is offering special discounts to customers traveling on this route, with flight tickets … [Read more...] about AirAsia to launch Nha Trang-Bangkok direct route in May
Việt Nam, India look to lift comprehensive strategic partnership
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (right) and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind discussed a joint vision to further deepen the Việt Nam-India comprehensive strategic partnership during their meeting in Hà Nội on November 20. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind discussed a joint vision to deepen the Việt Nam-India comprehensive strategic partnership during their meeting in Hà Nội yesterday on the occasion of the Indian leader’s state visit to Việt Nam. The two sides agreed to regularly maintain visits and meetings at all levels, as well as people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, and effectively implement existing co-operation mechanisms and seek new measures to promote bilateral relations. PM Phúc took the occasion to convey his invitation to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to visit Việt Nam. The two leaders highlighted the effective defence co-operation between the two … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, India look to lift comprehensive strategic partnership
Central city debuts new public bus routes
New public bus routes are inaugurated in the central city of Đà Nẵng, connecting the city’s downtown and eastern areas. VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — In co-operation with Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), the central city yesterday officially debuted a new public bus route as part of Đà Nẵng’s urban traffic corridor improvement project. The bus route, which took two years of work and total investment of US$2.9 million, will help boost the city’s internal bus services by offering public car parking areas, bus stops and shuttle bus routes connecting residential quarters and public destinations. The project will also support commuters with free bike parking and smart parking at the departure bus station as well as bus tracking apps on mobile devices. As planned, commuters will get a one-year complementary ticket as well as free wi-fi service on the bus. The bus routes, which use eight 50-seat buses, will operate from 5.45am to 8.45pm everyday. General … [Read more...] about Central city debuts new public bus routes
Vietnam Airlines incorporates airport maps into its mobile app
Vietnam Airlines incorporates airport maps into its mobile app By Le Anh Passengers at the Noi Bai International Airport in the capital city of Hanoi. Vietnam Airlines has added 67 domestic and foreign airport maps to its mobile app to help passengers use its services at ease - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – National flagship carrier Vietnam Airlines has added 67 airport maps, with nine of them in the country and the remainder abroad, to its mobile app, to help passengers breeze past gates, lounges and shops, as it continues investing in technology to enhance the airport experience. By incorporating the indoor maps app, InMapz, into the Vietnam Airlines mobile app, the carrier is the first Asia-based airline to offer digital wayfinding airport maps and has more maps than any other airline in the world. The airport maps will be available on the free Vietnam Airlines app and Vietnam Airlines website. Customers are provided with a clear and detailed view of their surroundings … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines incorporates airport maps into its mobile app
The Marq honored with 5 prestigious awards at the Asia Pacific Property Awards
The Marq honored with 5 prestigious awards at the Asia Pacific Property Awards The Marq, a luxury condominium project developed by Hongkong Land and An Khang, has scored a hat-trick with three prestigious 5-star Awards and two Winner Awards at the Red Carpet Awards ceremony of the Asia Pacific Property Awards (APPA), which took place on September 7 in York City (UK). As an important event held annually within International Property Awards – an inaugural award launched in 1993 to celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry, including architecture, design, consulting, interior in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Arabia, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, the UK and the USA, based on evaluation criteria of design, quality, translation service, innovation, uniqueness, creativity and sustainable commitment – the Asia Pacific Property Awards are the largest, most prestigious, and widely … [Read more...] about The Marq honored with 5 prestigious awards at the Asia Pacific Property Awards
Mobile Money to boost noncash payments in Vietnam: minister
Mobile Money to boost noncash payments in Vietnam: minister The Saigon Times Daily A person uses ViettelPay app to make online payments. Mobile Money once launched in Vietnam will boost the growth of non-cash transactions - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Mobile Money, once being put into pilot service in Vietnam, will be an effective solution for promoting noncash payments, stated Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung. The Mobile Money service allows users to transfer and receive money as well as make payments through mobile accounts. It uses a network of transaction points such as customer service agents and ATMs. The service must also be available to people with no bank accounts. Many topics such as ecommerce, startups and innovation have been discussed at meetings, but an effective payment method, which is the most important tool for encouraging the growth of these areas in the digital age, has yet to be mentioned, Minister Hung told an international … [Read more...] about Mobile Money to boost noncash payments in Vietnam: minister
Vietnamobile launches new mobile voice services
Vietnamobile launches new mobile voice services By Van Ly Two people are seen using their mobile phones. Vietnamobile has launched new mobile voice services and a preferential data package to woo customers – PHOTO: THANH HOA HANOI - Mobile carrier Vietnamobile on July 2 launched two mobile voice services and other affordable data packages to attract users, after three months under the management of its new general director. Vietnamobile collaborated with Samsung to offer the two voice services, VoLTE and VoWIFI. VoLTE allows Vietnamobile subscribers to make phone calls on 4G networks with high sound quality. Meanwhile, the VoWIFI service enables two Vietnamobile subscribers to call each other when one phone uses the carrier’s network and the other is connected to any carrier’s WiFi. Speaking at a press briefing on July 2, Christina Hui, general director of Vietnamobile, said that Vietnamobile now holds a market share of a mere 3% on the local mobile service and … [Read more...] about Vietnamobile launches new mobile voice services