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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) and other delegates cut the ribbon to open the Tan Thuan CMC Data Centre on August 15. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Tan Thuan CMC Data Centre, considered the most modern and safest data centre and cloud computing infrastructure facility in Vietnam, officially opened on August 15. With investment of 1.5 trillion VND (64 million USD) from the CMC technology group, the centre covers 13,000 sq.m. at Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. It was designed by B-Barcelona of Singapore and meets strict international standards for a modern data centre. Addressing the opening ceremony, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc repeated the goal of developing HCM City into a high-quality service, modern technology, and advanced cultural hub that can take the lead in developing the digital economy and society. To that end, the direct engagement of strong, visionary and enthusiastic tech companies like CMC is highly important, … [Read more...] about Leading data centre opens in Vietnam

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines Group , which manages Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO, has opened ticket sales for Lunar New Year (Tet) Holiday in the period from January 6 to February 5, 2023. Tickets have been available on Vietnam Airlines’ website, mobile app and official ticket offices and agents nationwide from August 15. Along with domestic flights, the carrier will increase flights connecting Vietnam and Asian countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, the Republic of Korea, and those between Vietnam and Australia. It plans to double its international flight number in the period amid the loosening migration regulations in many countries and territories. On the occasion, Vietnam Airlines offers special ticket fare from 1.86 million VND (79.48 USD) per leg, including taxes and fees, for business class; and 785,000 VND per leg, including taxes and fees, for economy class. The promotion is applicable … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines opens ticket sales for upcoming Tet Holiday

Hanoi (VNA) – More than 66,500 people tested their knowledge on the history of the special Vietnam -Laos relations during the ninth week of an online quiz , from 4pm on August 8 to 3pm on August 15. A majority of the contestants, or over 66,400, came from Vietnam while the remainders were from Laos and other countries, according to the organising board of the quiz on the Vietnam-Laos ties. Le Anh Quyet, a teacher from the Quang Tung Junior High School in Quang Trach, Quang Binh, won the first prize of the week. Other two junior high school teachers, also in Quang Trach, were honoured with the second prizes. Nghe An led the nation in the number of contestants of the week, followed by Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Ha Nam and Quang Ninh. The contest forms part of activities to mark the Vietnam – Laos and Laos – Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962 – 2022), and 45 years of the signing of the Treaty of … [Read more...] about Over 66,500 people join quiz on Vietnam-Laos relations last week

Asia's leading HR magazine - HR Asia - recently announced the list of "The Best Places to Work in Asia 2022" based on the overall and complete evaluation criteria of employee satisfaction through the T.E.A.M model. The evaluation contents include three groups of indicators: corporate culture (Core), level of cohesion (Self) and team spirit (Group). Thanks to the outstanding HR strategy with Talented Values ​​(Employee Value Proposition, “EVP”) built and maintained over the past 10 years, AEON Vietnam was honored to receive the award “Best Places to Work in Asia 2022” for the fourth time. For four consecutive years, the evaluation results of AEON Vietnam have always scored higher than the industry average in all three groups of survey criteria. Representatives of AEON Vietnam receive the award "Best Workplace in Asia 2022" These achievements were achieved thanks to AEON Vietnam's values ​​of attracting talent (EVP) through a comprehensive human resource … [Read more...] about AEON Vietnam honored as best workplace in Asia

Tickets have been available on Vietnam Airlines’ website, mobile app and official ticket offices and agents nationwide from August 15. Along with domestic flights, the carrier will increase flights connecting Vietnam and Asian countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, the Republic of Korea, and those between Vietnam and Australia. It plans to double its international flight number in the period amid the loosening migration regulations in many countries and territories. On the occasion, Vietnam Airlines offers special ticket fare from 1.86 million VND (79.48 USD) per leg, including taxes and fees, for business class; and 785,000 VND per leg, including taxes and fees, for economy class. The promotion is applicable for flights from January 14 to February 5, 2023. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam airlines opens ticket sales for upcoming Tet Holiday

Cooperation between Hanoi and Vientiane remains an example of the long-standing and special relations Vietnam-Laos. Hanoi and Vientiane have been taking steps to bolster economic ties during the Vietnam-Laos 2022 Solidarity and Friendship Year. Overview of the “Hanoi-Vientiane Cooperation for Development” investment, trade, and tourism conference. Photo: The Hanoi Times At the investment, trade, and tourism conference titled “Hanoi-Vientiane Cooperation for Development” on August 10, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen noted the cooperation between Hanoi and Laos’ provinces in general, and with Vientiane in particular, have been progressing in all spheres, including priority fields of economy, healthcare, education, agriculture, military, and people-to-people exchange. Echoing Quyen’s view, Vice Director of the Hanoi’s Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Ngoc Tu added since 2004, Hanoi has been funding several projects to … [Read more...] about Hanoi – Vientiane bolster economic ties