New game 2019

A new race down the line By Bach Dong It is estimated that e-payment via cell phones is unavailable to 70-80% of the local population - PHOTO: THANH HOA The Prime Minister has endorsed the use on a pilot basis of telecom accounts for payments of digital content services and small-scale e-commerce. This move may pave the way for Internet service providers to penetrate deeper into the Fintech business. However, industry experts contend that it is advisable to identify as soon as possible the payment modes to be used by service providers based on which the relevant legal framework system is built. Since the detection of the CNC-led online gambling scandal worth trillions of dong last April, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has considerably tightened the management of scratchcards used to pay for digital content services. The strengthening has exerted marked effect on telecom companies and digital content providers with some claiming sales drops of up … [Read more...] about A new race down the line

Saigontourist offers attractive promotions at HCMC Travel Festival 2019 By Thanh Hoang A general view of the Saigon-Phu Quoc Resort, a member of Saigontourist Holding Company, which is offering a number of promotions at the HCMC Travel Festival 2019 - PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAIGONTOURIST HCMC - Members of Saigontourist Holding Company are offering numerous promotions at Saigontourist’s A1 – A5 booth at the 15th HCMC Travel Festival, which is held by the HCMC Department of Tourism at September 23 Park in District 1 from today until April 14. The Saigon-Ban Gioc Resort in Cao Bang Province presents 20 room vouchers worth VND500,000 per room per night each and 10 dining vouchers which offer a 20% discount on dining bills for guests booking superior rooms at the resort. The vouchers are valid until August 31, 2019. The Saigon-Phu Quoc Resort offers a discount of 35% on room rates and an extra 10% discount for guests booking rooms via telephone, email, the resort’s website, … [Read more...] about Saigontourist offers attractive promotions at HCMC Travel Festival 2019

Expatriates love Vietnam’s “city for bikes” By Nhan Tam A Spanish family cycling around town - PHOTOS: NHAN TAM Expat Life escorts expatriates riding bicycles around the ancient town of Hoi An—a paradise for cyclists to get around on their bikes Paul Thauvin, a Frenchman, together with his wife and three children, last week traveled to Hoi An after celebrating the New Year in the port city of Bordeaux, his hometown. They had planned to stay in the ancient town for one month in order to experience the local way of life. The French family had also heard praises of Hoi An from their friends. “Hoi An is so peaceful,” says Thauvin. “The green fields remind me of the French countryside.” Thauvin is taking a break on An Bang Bridge after cycling along the rice fields on Hai Ba Trung Street. Cycling along the Hoai River to discover local rice fields, visit Tra Que vegetables village, have lunch at An Bang beach and return to the hotel in the downtown area is their … [Read more...] about Expatriates love Vietnam’s “city for bikes”

Huawei - next technology innovation leader By My Huyen Mr. Alex Lin, President, Asia Pacific Region, Huawei Consumer Business Group Mr. Alex Lin, President, Asia Pacific Region, Huawei Consumer Business Group, shared with the Weekly the vision of Huawei in global and Vietnam markets. The company will not only focus on its fast-growing plan but also follow the sustainability scenario based on tech investment to make the market fit and catch the trend toward 5G. Q: Huawei seemed to dominate the market in 2018 when its global shipment volume increased 33.6%. Would you please share how Huawei made this achievement? A: Last year, if we look into the volume, we achieved more than 200 million units of smartphones, not to mention other devices like personal computers, tablets and smart-home. Yet it is not only about volume as we care more for quality. In March 2018, we launched the P20 series and until now, the P series has achieved more than 17 million units globally. … [Read more...] about Huawei – next technology innovation leader

Parents learn how to help children become global citizens at SNA By Minh Tuan Visitors join an exciting game at SNA Open Day 2019 - PHOTO: MINH TUAN HCMC - Hundreds of parents participated in a workshop to learn how to help their children become global citizens at the School of North America (SNA) in Binh Chanh District of HCMC last weekend. Speaking at the workshop, psychologist To Nhi A said to help children become global citizens in the context of the fourth industrial revolution, parents and educators should not only focus on the children’s knowledge and skills but also physical and mental health. According to To Nhi A, to adapt to new cultures on the way of becoming global citizens, the most important thing for the children is that they have to understand themselves and know clearly about the environment they are living in. The workshop also featured MC and model Thuy Hanh, whose two daughters are studying at SNA. During the event, Thuy Hanh shared her tips … [Read more...] about Parents learn how to help children become global citizens at SNA

Dell collaborates with Lazada to promote its online business By Chi Thinh Representatives of Dell Vietnam issue a certificate for a Dell Authorized Store on ecommerce platform Lazada on August 28 – PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC - Provider of computer products and services Dell has teamed up with ecommerce platform Lazada to promote its online business activities in Vietnam, offering a wide selection of Dell-branded laptops, computers and computer screens in the local market. Dell announced its collaboration with Lazada yesterday, August 28. Customers can now buy various authentic Dell-branded products conveniently from a Dell Authorized Store on the ecommerce platform. A Dell sales development representative said that the company has bolstered its online business in the local market through its initial cooperation with Lazada Vietnam’s online shopping platform LazMall. Dell, among the top players in the PC market, will also expand its online business channel in the … [Read more...] about Dell collaborates with Lazada to promote its online business

A touch of the sun By Quoc Hung A worker installing a home solar energy system in HCMC. This source of renewable energy is becoming more popular in the city – PHOTO: THANH HOA The solar panel market is thought to be promising as the demand for this source of energy among households and businesses is on the rise in Vietnam, going alongside with the development of large-scale solar power projects nationwide Over the past few days, Vo Hong Van has been quite elated since the home solar power system installed on the rooftop of his house on Pham Van Hai Street in Ward 2, Tan Binh District, HCMC, has produced some initial desirable results. The electrical power generated by this system whose total design capacity is 6,375kWp can not only be used for his family but also sold to Tan Binh Power Company. Additionally, his home has now become cooler as the solar panels prove more effective than ordinary roofing sheets when it comes to heat resistance. This is one of the … [Read more...] about A touch of the sun

Children’s book fair taking place in town By Minh Chi A book pavilion at the HCMC children’s book fair 2019 - PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC - A children’s book fair is being held on Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in District 1, HCMC, offering an array of exciting activities for children and parents. Participating publishing houses and book companies such as Culture, Literature and Arts Publishing House, Kim Dong Publishing House, Thai Ha Books JSC, and Alpha Books JSC are offering discounts of 20-50% on children’s books. They are also introducing new books, holding talks with authors, and organize many other programs during the book fair, which runs until September 29. Children joining the event can exchange their old books for new ones, visit an exhibition showcasing illustration paintings by primary students, take part in an origami workshop, and play brain-training games. The children’s book fair is organized by the HCMC Department of Information and Communications. … [Read more...] about Children’s book fair taking place in town

Nguyễn Thùy Linh seen competing at the  Vietnam International Challenge 2019. Linh is expecting an Olympic berth this year. Photo sggp.org.vn Badminton Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI — Though she's covered in sweat, Nguyễn Thùy Linh keeps working hard. Việt Nam's top female badminton player is back in training after Tết (Lunar New Year festival) to chase her dream of competing in the Tokyo Olympic Games. Born in the Year of the Buffalo, the 24-year-old Linh also hopes to shine at the coming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which will be held in Hà Nội later this year. “I really want to have a chance to take part in an Olympics where I could play well in my debut at the biggest competition in the world,” Linh told Việt Nam News . “It would be a great warm-up for me at the 31st SEA Games when we are the hosts later this year.” Linh is currently the top athlete in the national women’s ranking after she passed Vũ Thị Trang, who dominated for a decade, three … [Read more...] about Linh sets sights on representing Việt Nam at Olympics

Bobsleigh Việt Nam national bobsleigh and skeleton team athletes are training in South Korea for the Winter Olympics dream. Photo courtesy of Nguyễn Dân An Thanh Hà Pilot Nguyễn Dân An and his brakeman strongly push their sled off the start line. They jump in and crouch low to reduce drag before An guides the sled at high speeds between walls of ice till the end of the track. These exhausted activities are repeated day after day in their five months training bobsleigh and skeleton in South Korea. It is for the only goal of winning a place at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. If they make it, they would become the first-ever Vietnamese representatives at the Games in history. Bobsleigh Captain An first introduced bobsleigh to Việt Nam in 2016 after two years learning about the sport. “I happened to see a skeleton competition on TV  in 2014," An told Việt Nam News. "Being a speed addict and an auto racer, I got curious and thought that I … [Read more...] about Bobsleigh athletes work hard to make Olympic dream