Vinatex completes 65% of yearly revenue target Viet Nam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) has completed 65 per cent of the yearly target set for total revenues with its eight-month result (excluding VAT) reaching over VND31.45 trillion (US$1.34 billion). This figure also represented a rise of 7 per cent against the same period last year, the textile group reported in a filing to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. In August alone, it earned VND4.48 trillion in revenue, down 5 per cent year-on-year, of which turnover of the parent company and subsidiaries with its holdings of over 50 per cent capital reached almost VND1.74 trillion. Revenues from other affiliate companies in which the group holds less than 50 per cent capital reached a combined VND2.74 trillion. Vinatex attributed the growth in total revenues to increases in sales of fibre products (96,051 tonnes, up 9.5 per cent year-on-year), fabric of all kinds (100.7 million m3, up 18.6 per cent) … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 1/9
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Back from Japan and on to a bike
Viet Nam News When Trần Thế Tuấn returned home to Việt Nam after studying in Japan, he had a new goal. That was to cycle from one end of the country to the other giving gifts to poor children. He grew up poor himself so he knows what it is like to struggle to study. While on the road he has stayed at the homes of many countrymen and countrywomen he has met along the way. by Lương Thu Hương Youth is the time to nurture ambitions and aspirations. For 24-year-old Trần Thế Tuấn, his ambition is to constantly challenge himself and live a meaningful life by contributing to society. To that end, Tuấn came up with the idea of the Wheel of Love charity programme after studying and working in Japan for two years. “One Japanese person once told me, ‘Each Vietnamese is a diamond, and each Japanese is a clay ball.’ Do you know what that means? It means every Vietnamese individual … [Read more...] about Back from Japan and on to a bike
Annual charity golf tournament Swing for the Kids ready for its 12th…
Scheduled for April 21st, the 12th tournament will tee-off at King’s Island Golf Course in Son Tay district, about 36 kilometers from the centre of Hanoi. The shotgun start will begin at 12h00, and the tournament is expected to attract about 240 competitors who are diplomats, representatives from international organizations in Hanoi, and domestic and international professional golfers. The awards ceremony will be held on the same day at 18h00 in the Kings Island Golf Club.Kicked-off in June 2007, Swing for the Kids (hosted by Vietnam Investment Review under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and Vietnam Society of Learning Promotion), has so far given out 14,000 scholarships worth over VND14 billion (USD637,000) to poor but excellent pupils and students across the country, while also helping to upgrade numerous training and educational facilities in 40 localities. Additionally, thirteen computer rooms were donated to schools across the country. In 2018, organizers hope to … [Read more...] about Annual charity golf tournament Swing for the Kids ready for its 12th…
Deadly Central Africa clashes raise genocide fears
United Nations peacekeeping force vehicles drive by houses destroyed by violence in September, in the abandoned village of Yade, Central African Republic April 27, 2017. Baz Ratner/Reuters. At least 60 people have been killed in recent weeks in fighting between armed groups in Ngaoundaye and Batangafo in the north, Kaga-Bandoro in the centre and Alindao and Gambo to the south, witnesses have told AFP. The fighting is largely between groups on opposing sides of the brutal conflict between Muslim and Christian militias that broke out in CAR in 2013 after President Francois Bozize was overthrown by a coalition of Muslim-majority rebel groups called the Seleka. Groups on both sides are now fighting for control of natural resources -- including gold and diamonds -- and regional influence after a conflict that saw half a million people flee the country of 4.5 million. At least three aid workers from the local branch of the Red Cross were among … [Read more...] about Deadly Central Africa clashes raise genocide fears
Alegolf and significant milestones in 2-year development
VietNamNet Bridge – Alegolf is holding the “Golden month of Gratitude – Play More, Win More” to pay gratitude to its customers and to celebrate its 2nd anniversary. On this occasion, let’s review Alegolf’s development in the past two years. When Alegolf is mentioned, customers will immediately recognize its membership card - a multipurpose card which is used to book golf-courses, golf-tours, and buy golf voucher, etc… with a special price, up to 30% discount. This type of card was launched for the first time on July 6th 2015, with the golf booking call center – 19002093. Focusing on information technology integrated services, on September 16th 2015, Alegolf introduced the first tee-off-time booking website in Vietnam at www.alegolf.com. By which, golfers could choose the most reasonable golf course and tee-off-time based on comparison with the services and prices offers by other golf courses. At the same time, the … [Read more...] about Alegolf and significant milestones in 2-year development