The failure of emergency power supply at VNG Corporation in HCM City-based Quang Trung Software City caused access errors to a number of online newspapers and news websites yesterday morning.— VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — The failure of emergency power supply at VNG Corporation in HCM City-based Quang Trung Software City caused access errors to a number of online newspapers and news websites yesterday morning. Lâm Nguyễn Hải Phong, director of the Quang Trung Software City Development Company Ltd, said the problem affected some online newspapers and news websites that VNG provides services for, including Thanh Niên (Young People), Sài Gòn giải phóng (Liberated Saigon), Pháp luật Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh (HCM City Law) and Zing.vn. It did not affect other systems and enterprises in the city, he said. According to Long, the Quang Trung Software City had previously announced a temporary power cut … [Read more...] about Power supply failure cut access to online newspapers
Pope Francis, Brazilian leaders send condolences on President’s passing
Pope Francis meets with President of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam, Trần Đại Quang, in a private audience in Vatican, on 23 November 2016. — AFP/VNA PhotoViet Nam News ROME — Pope Francis sent a message of condolence to Việt Nam on the passing of President Trần Đại Quang, reported Vatican Radio on Saturday. In the message sent to Vice President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh, the Pope extended his profound condolences and wished for peace and blessings to the Vietnamese people, especially the family of the late President. In 2016, President Quang paid a call to Pope Francis and met the Prime Minister of the Vatican, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The government and political parties of Brazil also cabled condolences to the Vietnamese government and people. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry issued a press release saying that as a State leader since 2016, President Trần Đại … [Read more...] about Pope Francis, Brazilian leaders send condolences on President’s passing
Joshua retains heavyweight crowns with Povetkin TKO
Joshua retains heavyweight crowns with Povetkin TKO The Saigon Times Daily Anthony Joshua (R) in action against Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium, London, Britain September 22, 2018 - PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON (REUTERS) - Britain’s Anthony Joshua delivered a devastating technical knockout in the seventh round to defeat Russian Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium on Saturday and retain his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO world heavyweight championship belts. In front of about 80,000 fans, Joshua moved on to 22 fights unbeaten in his professional career by handing the 39-year-old Povetkin only his second defeat but his first by TKO. Joshua, returning to the arena where he knocked out Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in April, 2017 to become a unified heavyweight world champion, was given a hero’s reception by the almost capacity crowd. However, early on it was the smaller challenger who appeared the more inspired by the occasion, despite the constant boos and jeers from the … [Read more...] about Joshua retains heavyweight crowns with Povetkin TKO
State funeral plan for President Tran Dai Quang announced
State funeral plan for President Tran Dai Quang announced The Saigon Times Daily Late State President Tran Dai Quang – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – A State funeral for State President Tran Dai Quang, who died on September 21 at the age of 62, will be held on September 26 and 27, the Government news website reported, citing an announcement of the State funeral organizing committee. A service will be held from 7:00 a.m. on September 26 at the National Funeral House on Tran Thanh Tong Street in Hanoi to pay tribute to the late State President. It will be followed by a memorial service at 7:30 a.m. on September 27. The burial ceremony is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on the same day in his hometown in Kim Son District in the northern province of Ninh Binh. At the same time, the tribute-paying and memorial services for late State President Tran Dai Quang will also be held at the Reunification Palace in HCMC and the hall of the People’s Committee of Kim Son District. Vietnam … [Read more...] about State funeral plan for President Tran Dai Quang announced
China cancels military talks with U.S. in protest at sanctions over Russia military equipment
China cancels military talks with U.S. in protest at sanctions over Russia military equipment The Saigon Times Daily A worker places U.S. and China flags near the Forbidden City ahead of a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing, in Beijing, China November 8, 2017 – PHOTO: REUTERS SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - China summoned the U.S. ambassador in Beijing and postponed joint military talks in protest against a U.S. decision to sanction a Chinese military agency and its director for buying Russian fighter jets and a surface-to-air missile system. Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang summoned Ambassador Terry Branstad to lodge "stern representations", the foreign ministry said. China's Defence Ministry said in a statement it would recall navy chief Shen Jinlong from a visit to the United States and postpone planned talks in Beijing between Chinese and U.S. military officials that had been set for this week. It added that China's military reserved the … [Read more...] about China cancels military talks with U.S. in protest at sanctions over Russia military equipment