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Social News 25/1
Vietnam’s airports serve 1.3 million passengers during Tet
Airports throughout the country have served 1.3 million
passengers and handled 13,700 tonnes of goods from February 15-22, the Civil
Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said on February 23.
The figures presented 24 percent and 50 percent rises in the
number of passengers and cargos over the previous Tet holiday.
Domestic carriers transported 655,000 passengers and 3,700
tonnes of goods, up 28.5 percent and 44 percent, respectively.
The rates of delayed and canceled flights accounted for 22.1
percent and 0.8 percent of the total 4,203 flights operated during the
traditional Lunar New Year festival, the CAAV said.-
Three students go missing off Quang Ngai
Three students have been reported missing after they were
swept away by a wave in a swimming zone off the central
The three students had gone swimming during the Tet holiday
(Lunar New Year) with 11 other 11th-grade students from the province's Tu
Nghia II high school.
Rescuers at My Khe beach, where the students came to play and
swim, said they were swimming far away from the shore when a strong wave
suddenly hit them.
The rescuers saved 11 boys. Three went missing, despite the
rescuers' attempts to save them.
The beach management said that converging winds from different
directions in the sea have created a whirlpool that is dangerous for
swimmers. All services at the beach have been shut down and emergency warning
signboards have been put up.
2 killed in Tuyen Quang car accident
A car accident yesterday on Highway 2 in the Thai Hoa Commune
section of Ham Yen District in
The Nissan car involved in the accident was reportedly owned
by the local police, and was being driven from the Ham Yen District to
The two men died on the spot. Further investigation into the
incident is being carried out.
Fire destroys market kiosks in Hai Duong
A fire broke out in the Kinh Mon market in
However, no human casualties were reported.
The fire reportedly broke out at around 2pm and was put out by
fire fighters by 5pm.
Witnesses said the fire had possibly been caused by votive
paper offerings catching fire.
46 hospitalised after being injured by fireworks
At least 46 people have been hospitalized after being injured
in holiday fireworks accidents across the country, according to the Ministry
of Health.
Details indicate that some 31 people were injured on the Lunar
New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Fireworks are traditionally exploded by the Vietnamese to
welcome Tet (Lunar New Year), but a ban has been imposed since 1994 due to
the dangers, including fatalities, caused by exploding fireworks.
Also, officials report that other types of explosions have
left one dead and 23 people hurt and hospitalized.
Additionally, from February 15 to 20 some 3,500 people were hospitalized
after being injured while fighting.
Nine Vietnamese fishermen rescued off Vung Tau coast
Nine Vietnamese fishermen were rescued Sunday off the coast of
Vung Tau City after their boat engine broke down, leaving the fishermen
adrift for many hours.
Reports say the fishermen are in good conditions.
After receiving an emergency message, Vietnam Maritime Search
and Rescue Coordination Centre (Vietnam MRCC) dispatched rescue ship SAR 272
to contact the drifting fishing boat. It took the rescue team the entire
night to reach the boat, which was located 70 nautical miles south of Vung
Tau coast.
Fishermen throughout the country have enjoyed a peak fishing
season during the Tet holiday, as they take advantage of low fuel prices and
good weather conditions.
The MRCC has come to the aid of 49 Vietnamese fishermen so far
this month. On February 11 the MRCC rescued 11 Vietnamese fishermen when
their boat, surrounded by two Chinese military ships and a military
helicopter, sank in waters off
The HCM City Management Authority for Urban Railways (HCM
City-MAUR) is showcasing a model locomotive for the nation and city's
first-ever underground line, Metro, soliciting comments from citizens and
city leaders.
After inputs are gathered on the kind of train they want to
bring into operation in 2020, they will be conveyed to the manufacturer.
As the underground line, whose Route 1 will commence operation
first, will connect the city's commercial district and its outlying areas in
the east, the authority wants the design of the locomotive, imported from
Explaining the design of the model locomotive, HCM City-MAUR
noted that the vehicle's front end is being designed to curve towards the
base. Also, the curved painted line added to its front lights is meant to
highlight the train's three-dimensionality and energy, while its blue colour
signifies its youthfulness and power, besides being visually pleasing.
The large number 1 on the train not only represents the route itself,
but also gives the impression of security, the authority emphasized, adding
that this design represents an element of modernity in the first-ever
underground transit system in Viet Nam.
According to the plan, the urban railways authority will import
17 cars from
Each train will comprise three cars, with a total length of
61.5m, with each capable of transporting more than 300 passengers and every
two of them supported by motors.
The trains will be connected with the national electric grid,
and will be provided with sufficient energy from the stored generator to run
for three hours – plenty of time to reach a station safely – in case of a
power outage.
With large windows and four doors on either side, the body of
the cars will be made of aluminium and stainless steel. The cars will be
air-conditioned and will have reserved space and specialised equipment
available for people with disabilities in wheelchairs. These will be
separated with glass partitions installed to demarcate the seating areas.
Furthermore, the cabins of the train drivers, which will be
completely closed and located at the ends of the trains, will be where the
drivers will keep an eye on passengers through cameras and act in case of any
untoward situation.
The underground locomotives will travel at a speed of 110km/hr
on the elevated railroad and at 80km/hr when underground.
They will run automatically on Japanese technology, meeting
international standards, which means the trains will not have staff catering
to the passengers onboard.
Tickets will have to be collected at the station gates before
boarding.
Moreover, train services will be offered within intervals of
five minutes during off-peak hours and within intervals of two minutes and 10
seconds during rush hours, with a mere 30-second halt at stations.
Smoking and eating will not be allowed onboard the trains.
The first train is expected to be brought from
Some 400 workers and engineers will be trained to operate and
maintain the trains for Route 1 alone, the construction of which began in
August 2012; it is scheduled to be completed in 2019 and commence operation
in 2020.
Stretching from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien through the city's
districts of 1, 2, 9, Binh Thanh and Thu Duc, as well as through the
neighbouring
The underground section of the route is 2.6km long and includes
three stations – Ben Thanh, Municipal Theatre and Ba Son.
The surface section of the elevated railroad runs for more
than 17km with halts at 11 stations. These include Van Thanh Park, Tan Cang,
Thao Dien, An Phu, Rach Chiec, Phuoc Long, Binh Thai, Thu Duc, Hi-Tech Park,
Suoi Tien, and Suoi Tien Bus Station.
Ha
The
Since June 2014, trainees at the Ha Nam vocational college
have learned to converse and write in basic Japanese, as well as a basic
understanding of the culture and customs of
They have also adopted the “5S” working model, loosely
translated from Japanese as “sort”, “straighten”, “shine”, “standardise” and
“sustain” - a basic, fundamental, systematic approach for productivity,
quality and safety improvement across production sectors.
Twice each month, dialogues with representatives from Japanese
enterprises are organised to help trainees learn more about their culture and
business etiquettes.
Last year, the college graduated 90 trainees, 60 of which are
now working in Japanese companies in Ha
Nguyen Xuan Dong, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee,
said the province considers attracting foreign investment to be one of its
top priorities.
Ha
According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ha
Quang Ngai fishermen go out to sea with new year spirit
Nearly 20 fishing vessels of Pho Thanh commune, Duc Pho
district, the central coastal
A traditional fishing festival was held for the local fishermen
on the third day of Lunar New Year, which falls on February 21 this year, by
the Pho Thanh communal People's Committee.
The event does not only bring visitors a joyful atmosphere but
also presents the custom of praying for a bumper harvest for fishermen.
During the festival, local fishermen paid tribute to the God
of Nam Hai (God of Sea) and enjoyed various folk dances and songs.
Pho Thanh has the largest fleet of fishing vessels and number
of fishermen in Quang Ngai, accounting for 25 percent of the province’s
capacity.
Crowds pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh during Tet
People from all corners of
According to the mausoleum’s management board, nearly 25,000
people including more than 12,900 foreigners visited the mausoleum from
February 17- 22.
On February 22 alone, more than 9,000 individuals visited the
President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Visitors showed their respect to the beloved leader of the
nation, who devoted his life to national independence, freedom and the
happiness of the people.
New rural development in Phu Quy island
Public consensus has significantly contributed to Phu Quy
island’s success in rural development since the island started implementing a
national new rural development programme three years ago, reported by The
Voice of Vietnam (VOV).
Visitors to Binh Thuan province’s Phu Quy island today are amazed
by its cleanliness thanks to the islanders’ determination to protect the
environment under the new rural development programme.
"It has become part of our daily routine to keep our
residential areas clean and tidy. We sweep our streets and alleys at dawn and
dusk or whenever they are dirty or covered with falling leaves," Pham
Thi Hoa lives in My Khe hamlet, Tam Thanh commune, Phu Quy island district,
told VOV.
Since Binh Thuan province launched a new rural development
campaign three years ago, people on Phu Quy island have planted trees and
worked to keep the environment clean. They have also contributed money and
labour to upgrading the local road system.
Nguyen Huynh lives in Trieu Duong hamlet, Tam Thanh commune
said, 80 percent of the money to pave the roads came from the government.
The rest was contributed by local people.
According to Huynh, people on the island are very willing to
join the government’s efforts to improve the road system, which makes it
easier for them to get around.
"We’ve done all we can to make local people understand
the programme importance. People have been very eager to get involved,” said
Le Hong Loi, Deputy Secretary of the
Tam Thanh was the first commune on Phu Quy island to complete
all 19 criteria of the national new rural development programme.
Ngo Thi Thai, Chairwoman of the Tam Thanh communal People’s
Committee, said the commune’s completion of the national rural development
programme’s criteria is due to local people’s consensus and participation.
All households on Phu Quy island now have access to clean
water. The number of poor households has fallen significantly and local
living conditions are much better than before.
Ta Minh Nhut, Deputy Chairman of the Phu Quy island district
People’s Committee, told VOV that "We aim to complete the national new
rural development programme by the end of this year.
Vietnamese in Europe, Asia greet Lunar New Year
Vietnamese expatriates gathered to celebrate the Lunar New
Year in
At an event held by the Germany-Vietnam Friendship
Association, President of the organisation Siegfried Sommer said 2015 is a
special year for
Bilateral ties between
Siegfried Sommer said his association has issued a regular
bulletin on
At the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thi Hoang Anh
described the Germany-Vietnam Friendship Association as a bridge linking the
two peoples.
She expressed her hope that natives and Vietnamese expatriates
will actively participate in events marking the nations’ 40 years of
diplomatic ties, which will be held later this year.
In
Deputy head of the mission Pham Quoc Tru voiced his hope that
Meanwhile, hundreds of Vietnamese guest workers in Macau—
Vietnamese Consul General Hoang Chi Trung sent his best wishes
to participants and expressed his hope that Vietnamese nationals will
continue their solidarity and mutual support, adhere to local laws and labour
contracts, and contribute to relations between their country and Macau as
well as
At the celebrations, attendees had a chance to enjoy
traditional Vietnamese cuisine and musical performances.
'Science' cafe opens in
A cafe that mixes science with refreshment has opened in HCM
City, and is proving a magnet for young people interested in creativity, the
sciences and unique drinks, Dan Tri online newspaper reported.
Located in a small alley in District 10, Cafe Lab is a small
space designed to look like a laboratory, with colourful bumbling test-tubes
and beakers, with a blackboard filled with chemical formulas, with a small
library of scientific books.
The cafe was originally a quirky venue for doctors and medical
students of nearby hospitals, such as Hung Vuong, Cho Ray and Ordento-Maxillo-Facial.
But its popularity has grown to include young patrons who enjoy creativity.
Drink at the cafe are diverse, from local Vietnamese coffee to
Mocha Frappuccino, Caramel Frappuccino, green tea, cookies and sodas, and
serves such side dishes as Dark Choco, Java Chip, Cafe Jelli, and Almond
Blend.
Billions of dongs in scholarships for needy students in Thanh
Hoa
As many as 2,000 poor pupils and students with outstanding
academic performance in the northern Thanh Hoa province received Doan Toi
scholarships on February 23.
Total value of the scholarships amounted to 2.5 billion VND
(116,507 USD).
Also on the occasion, the provincial chapter of the Vietnam
Post and Telecom Group (VNPT) presented 40 scholarships worth 1.5 million VND
(70 USD) each and Thanh Hoa Medical Materials Equipment JSC gave 10
scholarships worth 5 million VND (233 USD) each.
Founded in 2008, Doan Toi foundation, one of
Five Vietnamese fishermen reported missing in Malaysia
A fishing ship from the Mekong Delta
Upon hearing the news, the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue
Co-ordination Centre (MRCC)and relevant agencies of
Earlier on February 18, a fishing vessel from central Quang
Ngai province with five people on board had a technical problem and floated
uncontrolled about 170 nautical miles from Hoang Sa archipelagoes.
The vessel, coded QNg 98789TS, is expected to be led to the
mainland on February 24 by rescue forces. At present, all the five fishermen
are safe and in good health.
VND216 billion to support underprivileged children
The National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC) mobilized
VND216 billion to support children with difficulties last year, much higher
than the projected figure of VND87 billion.
NFVC Director Hoang Van Tien said this year the fund will call
for more assistance from organizations and individuals in Vietnam and frm
abroad to realize children's fundamental rights.
Sunny Korea organization (Republic of Korea) has committed to
provide US$1.8 million for poor patients with congenital heart disease from
now to 2019.
Operation Smile organization also pledged VND6-7 billion
annually till 2020 to treat children with harelips and cleft palates.
Last year, the NFVC lent a helping hand to more than 78,000
disadvantaged children and a large number of victims of natural disasters,
accidents and infectious diseases.
Operation Smile conducted free surgeries for 25,000 child
patients with a total value of over VND63 billion. Sunny Korea also providedUS$2.4
million for heart operations of about 200 children nationwide.
Source: VNN/VNA/VNS/VOV/SGT/SGGP/Dantri/ND
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Thứ Ba, 24 tháng 2, 2015
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