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Illustrative image (Source: https://www.phnompenhpost.com/) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia’s export of travel goods surged in the January-September period of this year to 385 million USD, mostly thanks to tax privileges they received from the US under its Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). According to the Phnom Penh Post, an amendment to the GSP that went into effect in July 2016 removed US customs tariffs on Cambodian-made travel products such as luggage, backpacks, handbags and wallets. The items, which previously faced tariffs of between 4.5 and 20 percent, now enter the US duty-free under the expanded programme. Under the programme, approximately 5,000 products from 122 beneficiary developing countries and territories – including 43 least-developed countries – are eligible for duty-free export to the US. The US’ and the EU’s preferential trade schemes have been very beneficial to the Kingdom’s footwear and travel goods exports, … [Read more...] about Cambodia enjoys surge in export of footwear, travel goods

Nhat Tan Bridge Nhat Tan Bridge in Hanoi, also known as the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Bridge, was inaugurated in January 2015. Photo by VnExpress/Nhat Quang. Earlier this year the image of the cable-stayed bridge appeared on the official website of the White House when U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Hanoi to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at their historic second summit. Inhabitat, a U.S.-based design and architecture website founded by world-famous designer Jill Fehrenbacher, wrote last year, "A prism of colors bathes the recently completed Nhat Tan Bridge in Hanoi, transforming it into an illuminated work of art." Nhat Tan Bridge, also known as the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Bridge, was inaugurated in January 2015. It runs a length of 8.9 km (5.5 miles) over the Red River and has five spans representing the capital city's five ancient gates. An aerial view of Nhat Tan Bridge in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Nhat Quang. It cost VND13.6 trillion … [Read more...] about Five Vietnamese bridges that have become global attractions

The new plane will be added to the carrier’s existing fleet to supplement the capacity of the routes where demand is outstripping supply. Photo: interview.vn By the end of the period from January 31 to March 2, Vietjet will have operated nearly 6,700 flights, providing almost 1.4 million seats as part of its endeavor to meet higher demand ahead of the Tet holiday. The airline has also increased the number of check-in kiosks at airports and encouraged passengers to use the online self-service check-in on the carrier’s website in order to save time and reduce pressure at airports. Vietjet has been frequently opening new routes, adding more aircraft to its fleet, and offering many added services to provide additional value and meet the demand of passengers. Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Vietjet receives more Airbus aircraft

  A Boeing plane of South Korea’s low-cost T’way Air sustained damage to its nose cone. PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc asked ministries and agencies to strengthen management of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to ensure air traffic safety. — Photo dantri.com.vn HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has sent an urgent dispatch asking concerned ministries and agencies to strengthen management over unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones, to ensure air traffic safety. The urgent dispatch was issued after two recent incidents in which aircrafts sustained damage to their nose cones but did not appear to have been hit by birds. The PM’s dispatch temporarily banned the operation of drones within an 8km radius around airports. The PM asked the Ministry of Transport to direct aviation enterprises, especially airport authorities and Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation, to develop solutions and plans to … [Read more...] about Việt Nam bans drones from around airports

A tree fell recently in HCM City’s Tan Binh district after a heavy rain (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Ho Chi Minh City plans to conduct research and identify trees resilient to natural disasters and suited to the local soil. The city will then compile a list of various kinds of trees to be planted across the city in the near future. The process of selecting trees requires extensive research and a pilot scheme, according to the city's administration. In recent years, the city has piloted planting many species of trees, but some species have not been strong enough to withstand heavy rains or strong winds, and have been hit by disease. The city has also asked the Ministry of Construction to identify the most suitable trees for the city. The selected trees must also conform to urban planning standards and regulations. HCM City has thousands of century-old trees that pose management as well as safety challenges, according to experts. More than 158,200 trees belong to … [Read more...] about HCM City to identify trees best suited to urban areas