Accordingly, the report of the Ministry of Transport did not precisely evaluate the arisen issues when applying technology into transportation activities. After 2 years being implemented, the program has broken the transport planning of piloting areas, creating much traffic congestion while the number of Uber and Grab cars has increased by three times compared to that of traditional taxi. The use of technology to manage transportation is not strict enough, leading to the tax loss and more social insecurities due to the phenomena of monopoly, devaluation, violations of competition rules, and the killing traditional taxi. Therefore, the Hanoi Taxi Association urgently asks that the Prime Minister consider the amendment of the decree so that electronic-contract cars are classified as electronic taxis in order to ensure justice. If that cannot be approved, electronic-contract cars should at least install signal electronic lightbox on their top, be under the control of a certain operation … [Read more...] about Electronic-contract cars suggested to be classified as electronic taxi
Dak Lak province’s sappers deactivate a bomb
Dak Lak province’s sappers deactivating a 334kg bomb The bomb, which is 1.2m in length and 40cm in diameter and buried around 2.5m deep underground, was found in Ea Mnang commune by a local. Colonel Nguyen Van Hue, Commander of the district’s Military Command, said that having received the information about the bomb, its troops went to the scene and moved the bomb to a safe place for deactivation. Translated by Tran Hoai … [Read more...] about Dak Lak province’s sappers deactivate a bomb
Tea festival to be held in Quang Ninh province
Ladies posing for a photo with the “golden camellia”. Photo: vietnamnet.vn During the festival, many interesting activities will be held, including art performances and a range of folk games, centering on the beautiful flower and its medicinal and therefore potential economic value. Its leaves can be brewed to drink as a tea, provide a natural remedy for dysentery and treat wounds or canker sores, while the flowers can be used as a tonic for the blood or as a food coloring. The hardwood from the plant can be made into housewares and is used in fine art and the seeds can be pressed to provide oil. The festival is held for the first time to promote the potential strengths, cultural characteristics and products of Ba Che district, including the renowned camellia chrysantha, a high value medicinal herb which grows in the district, contributing to promoting the local socio-economic development. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Tea festival to be held in Quang Ninh province
Private banks raise interest rates to attract depositors
Techcombank has inched up its annual interest rate for deposits from 12 to 36 months by 0.1 percentage point to 6.5 per cent per year since August 6. — Photo TechcombankViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Private commercial banks have raised deposit rates by 0.1-0.3 percentage points in the past two months to attract depositors amid rising capital demands. Techcombank announced that it had applied new rates from August 6, inching up its annual interest rate for deposits from 12 months to 36 months by 0.1 percentage point to 6.5 per cent per year. The bank has also raised the rate for one-month deposits by 0.1 percentage points to 4.6 per cent. MBBank has also increased deposit interest rates for several terms by 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points since July. The bank is currently offering rates of 4.8 per cent for one-month deposits, up 0.2 percentage points against June, while the rate for two-month deposits now stands at 4.9 per cent, up 0.3 percentage points. MBBank’s … [Read more...] about Private banks raise interest rates to attract depositors
Beach sports services attract fewer tourists
Tourism Beach sports services attract fewer tourists By Nhan Tam Tuesday, Aug 14, 2018,15:44 (GMT+7) Beach sports services attract fewer touristsBy Nhan Tam Parasailing on My Khe Beach, Danang City, in a swimming area - PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – Popular beach sports services in Danang City, particularly parasailing, kayaking and jet skiing, are seeing declining interest following a deadly accident involving two water bikes in early August and a ban on beach sports in Hoi An Town. Truong Minh Cam, director of Danang Sea and Sports JSC, the only company to obtain a business license for beach sports on the beaches of Danang, confirmed that negative media reports have rattled tourists, especially domestic ones. The company now mainly serves Chinese and South Korean customers, Cam told The Saigon Times. “The company has stopped offering the jet-ski service,” he said, adding that the firm has four new canoes, 10 … [Read more...] about Beach sports services attract fewer tourists