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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

A pig farm bred under Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practice standards in HCM City’s Củ Chi District. — VNA/VNS Photo Mạnh Linh Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The average annual income of residents in HCM City’s Củ Chi District has increased to more than VNĐ46 million (US$2,000) per capita, up 1.14 times against 2015, according to Lê Đình Đức, deputy chairman of the district’s People’s Committee. Speaking at a seminar held in Củ Chi on Tuesday to review the “new-style rural areas” in the 2016-17 period, he said the rate of poor and near-poor households had fallen to 2.99 per cent and 5.09 per cent, respectively. The programme to build new-style rural areas includes new production models in agriculture, fisheries and forestry fields that meet market demand, he said. Farmers are making high profits off milk cows, ornamental plants, ornamental fish and clean vegetables. The district’s communes have met from seven to 12 of the 19 criteria set under the national target programme … [Read more...] about Củ Chi District builds new rural areas, improves income of residents

President Trần Đại Quang. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2018, President Trần Đại Quang offered greetings to all Vietnamese, either living in their homeland or in foreign countries, wishing them and people around the world a new year of peace, friendship, happiness, and prosperity. In his message, the State leader noted that last year, the Party, people and army were united and made efforts to overcome difficulties, attaining outstanding achievements, particularly in socio-economy, defence, security, diplomacy, and Party building. The international standing and prestige of Việt Nam were further promoted, demonstrating its firmness and wisdom. This was achieved with efforts by the entire Vietnamese people and lauded by the international community, helping to step up the country’s development, he wrote. President Quang called on each Vietnamese, with a new determination and trust in the Party and State’s … [Read more...] about President Trần Đại Quang wishes Vietnamese a prosperous New Year

Farmers harvest rice at Ninh Hiệp Commune, Ninh Hòa District, Khánh Hòa Province. — Photo baokhanhhoa.vn HÀ NỘI — Comprehensive policies, particularly those for disadvantaged areas and those vulnerable to impacts of climate change, are the core of the Government’s programme to build new-style rural areas during the period of 2016 to 2020. The head of the agriculture ministry’s International Co-operation Department, Trần Kim Long, said yesterday at an agriculture co-operation forum that comprehensive policies are expected to speed up socio-economic development in rural areas across the country. He said it was necessary to diversify resources for the programme and attract private investments. “Overseas assistance including funding and capacity building is also important,” he said. The country representative of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Jong Ha Bae, applauded the programme’s achievements since 2010 with improvements in electricity supply, transport, … [Read more...] about Int’l aid urged for new rural areas

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’s hotels roll out numerous Christmas and New Year promotions By Bich Van A view of Rex Rooftop Garden at the Rex Hotel Saigon. The hotel and other Saigontourist properties have been running special promotions this festive season - PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAIGONTOURIST HCMC - Many hotels under Saigontourist Holding Company, especially those in HCMC and Central Vietnam, are running special promotions to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. Rex Hotel Saigon The Rex Hotel Saigon will host a Christmas dinner buffet from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 24. In addition to delicious dishes and free beverages, guests will enjoy exciting music performance with Christmas songs and DJ show and receive gifts from Santa Claus. The buffet is priced at VND2.4 million an adult and half the price for a child. The hotel is located at 141 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, HCMC. Tel: 028.3829 2185. Hotel Continental Saigon The Hotel Continental Saigon’s garden area … [Read more...] about Saigontourist’s hotels roll out numerous Christmas and New Year promotions

Rome by Diamond Lotus: New symbol of the Saigonese The Saigon Times Daily The 14-meter-tall Trevi Square, which is designed to feature the Roman architectural style, is overwhelming Combining the classic Roman architectural style and characteristics of the modern lifestyle, Rome by Diamond Lotus will become a new symbol of the eastern part of HCMC in the new age. Heritage preservation Sharing the idea of developing the Rome by Diamond Lotus project in HCMC’s District 2, Luu Thi Thanh Mau, CEO of Phuc Khang Corporation, said, “During the process of seeking sustainable development values, we have come across many construction works featuring classic civilizations. Buildings bearing the human architectural quintessence can be found in Rome, Paris, New York, Singapore and HCMC. For Phuc Khang, building designs are not simply drawings, but highlight civilizations.” Rome by Diamond Lotus, for example, features the mighty Roman empire and the Roman architectural … [Read more...] about Rome by Diamond Lotus: New symbol of the Saigonese

A plan to upgrade the capital’s old railway station and surrounding areas into a Japanese-style modern urban depot surrounded by buildings of up to 70 stories has generated opposition from architectural experts.—VNS Photo Viet Thanh Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI – The Hà Nội People’s Committee has approved a project to upgrade the capital’s old r ailway station and surrounding areas into a Japanese-style modern urban depot surrounded by buildings of up to 70 stories. The project would be carried out in stages, to be completed by 2035. However, the plan has generated opposition from architectural experts, who argue that it would disrupt the city’s planning, affect historical monuments nearby, greatly increase population density and worsen traffic. The plan calls for six zones of high-rise buildings of between 40 to 70 storeys for financial and media purposes, a railway station, and three areas of low-rise buildings with a park, international trade zone and a new lifestyle zone. … [Read more...] about New Hà Nội railway project under fire

New Year Eve seafood buffet at Hotel de la Coupole The Saigon Times Daily A general view of Hotel de la Coupole, MGallery by Sofitel - PHOTO: COURTESY OF HOTEL DE LA COUPOLE HCMC - Hotel de la Coupole, MGallery by Sofitel in Sapa will offer a New Year Eve seafood buffet gala dinner priced at VND3,426,000++ per person at its Chic Restaurant on December 31. Chic is a French restaurant with haute couture inspiration where customers can dine in a grand yet intimate setting, with refined French dishes infused with local ingredients and a carefully-curated wine list. With an air of nostalgia of the French Indochine era, Hotel de la Coupole fuses high fashion glamour and colorful hill tribe style. Featuring 249 luxurious rooms and suites, signature restaurants and rooftop bar, a spa for personal peace and well-being, and banquet venues for bespoke destination meetings and events, Hotel de la Coupole is an ideal hideaway for romantic breaks, family vacations, and inspiring … [Read more...] about New Year Eve seafood buffet at Hotel de la Coupole

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