It is the first metro line to be built in Hanoi and is expected to be put into service before the Lunar New Year, stated project officials. Fare gates are being installed at the 12 stations. (Photo: Kinh te do thi) The trains travel at an average speed of 30-35 kilometres per hour. (Photo: Kinh te do thi) … [Read more...] about Full trial runs start on Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line
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Vietnamese banks boost IT use
Viet Nam has big potential in applying 4.0 technology to develop retail banks and payment utilities.– Photo vietnambiz Viet Nam has big potential in applying 4.0 technology to develop retail banks and payment utilities. The Industry 4.0 trend involves a wave of digitalisation, changing the business models and activities of many banks. Nguyen Dinh Tung, general director of Orient Commercial Bank (OCB), said the participation of digital banks would be helpful for domestic and international enterprises when doing business and investing in Viet Nam. Banking transactions could become quick and easy and could be done anywhere without needing to visit traditional branches, Tung told Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times). Investment in digital technology by Vietnamese banks would be a revolution for all customers, he added. The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Viet Nam (Vietcombank) was recently awarded SWIFT’s Global Payment Innovation Initiative … [Read more...] about Vietnamese banks boost IT use
VNA’s Tin Tuc newspaper marks 35th anniversary of first edition
VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi (first from right) presents the flag of emulation to Tin Tuc newspaper (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s Tin Tuc (News) newspaper held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 14 marking the 35th anniversary of its first edition (May 14, 1983). Attending the event were head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education Vo Van Thuong and permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese Journalists’ Association Ho Quang Loi. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Tran Dai Quang, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent baskets of flowers on the occasion. Speaking at the event, VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi said Tin Tuc, previously known as Tuan Tin Tuc (News weekly), issued the first edition on May 14, 1983, marking a new period of development and contributing to the cause of the country’s press renovation then. Over the past 35 years, Tin Tuc staff have kept … [Read more...] about VNA’s Tin Tuc newspaper marks 35th anniversary of first edition
Ben Tre man fined $439 for posting fake news to Facebook
29-year-old Nguyen Minh Chanh in Phu Tan District who manages ‘Tin tuc Ben Tre” (Ben Tre News) fan page posted the news in which a four-year-old child had been cut off his head on March 14. According to his statement with policemen, on March 14, his friend named Minh told him about the incident and then he posted it to his fanpage and followed by 30,000 people. He violated the government’s edict No. 174/2013/ND-CP in the field of post and services, IT because he spread wrong news to the social media. A day after, Chanh continued to update the news confirming that the news was true by Nguyen Dinh Chieu hospital’s confirmation. At present, responsible agencies asked him to remove the fan page because it violated regulations.By HAM LUONG – Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: Ben Tre man fake news Facebook … [Read more...] about Ben Tre man fined $439 for posting fake news to Facebook
Bản in : Customs technology changes cause confusion
The introduction of a new automated customs system in select localities early this month has created problems for both officials and import-export firms as some of them still fail to catch up with the new technology, according to local reports. A report by Thoi Bao Kinh Te Viet Nam (Vietnam Economic Times) said that the lack of uniformity in applying the Vietnam Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System/Vietnam Customs Information System (VNACCS/VCIS) caused some difficulties for customs offices and businesses who are struggling to get used to it. The system has been introduced in 39 customs offices in nine cities and provinces – Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh, Dong Nai, Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau – and is scheduled for application nationwide from June 1. Since not all localities are using the system at present, in-country export firms which have to submit papers to two customs offices – one that uses the VNACCS/VCIS and the other … [Read more...] about Bản in : Customs technology changes cause confusion