Customers perform savings transactions at the Việt Nam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank). Techcombank’s shares Techcombank (TCB) decreased by 0.7 per cent from a three-day increase of 3.2 per cent. Techcombank (TCB) shares decreased by 0.7 per cent on Thursday. — VNA/VNS Photo Trần ViệtViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese shares could not extend the morning growth at the end of Thursday as increased selling in the last minutes hit large-cap stocks on their rallies. The benchmark VN Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange inched down 0.11 per cent to close at 960.25 points. The southern market index gained 0.70 per cent on Wednesday and rose as much as 0.58 per cent during Thursday. The HNX Index on the Hà Nội Stock Exchange dropped 0.35 per cent to end at 107.30 points. The northern market index advanced 1.02 per cent in the previous session. Large-cap stocks had took their turns to either … [Read more...] about Late selling pulls stocks down
Overseas Vietnamese seek start-up opportunities
Startups show their products during a meeting in HCM City on December 12. — VNS Photo Ngọc DiệpViet Nam News HCM CITY — Overseas Vietnamese are contributing to the city’s development more than ever before but still face constraints in the business environment, according to the chairman of the HCM City Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (HCOV). Speaking at a dialogue on startups held in the city on Wednesday, HCOV Chairman Phùng Công Dũng said that young startups could help domestic enterprises use the latest technologies and techniques, but obstacles still exist, mostly concerning the regulatory system, legal framework, support policies and venture capital funds. “Financial policy is the most important factor that could improve business conditions for start-ups and help the startup community grow quickly,” Dũng said. Nguyễn Hoành Năm, deputy head of the State Committee for Overseas … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese seek start-up opportunities
NCS opens food processing facility in Nội Bài Airport
The new food processing facility can provide 35,000 portions per day for airlines including Vietnam Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines. — Photo VNAViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Nội Bài Catering Service JSC (NCS), a member of Vietnam Airlines, inaugurated a new food processing centre on Wednesday, marking its 25th year of foundation and development. The three-storey, 21,000sq.m facility has a capacity of 35,000 portions per day, 3.5 times higher than that of the old centre. The new facility was designed by IO Consultants, which has partnered with the world’s leading airlines through Cathay Pacific Catering Services, Emirates Flight Catering and LSG Sky Chefs. To meet increasing demand and the stringent standards of the catering market, the facility is equipped with advanced technology and equipment lines, meeting requirements on food hygiene and safety standards set by the … [Read more...] about NCS opens food processing facility in Nội Bài Airport
Exhibition showcases modern art on traditional material
Inspiring: Phố painting by artist Tào Linh on poonah paper. Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Contemporary art works performed on dó (poonah) paper are featured in an ongoing exhibition at the VICAS Centre for Assistance and Development of Contemporary Arts (VICAS Art Studio) in Hà Nội’s Đống Đa District that began on Wednesday. Entitled Góp Dó (Contributing Poonah Papers), the exhibition showcases 43 paintings by 13 artists from HCM City, Hải Phòng and Hà Nội. Each of the paintings, which demonstrates the artist’s own visual language and creativity, offers diversity in visual effects. “Poonah paper is a traditional material. If it is preserved in a traditional way like printing traditional pictures on it, such tradition will gradually pass away,” addressing Bùi Quang Thắng, the arts director of VICAS Art Studio, at the opening ceremony. “So what should be done … [Read more...] about Exhibition showcases modern art on traditional material
Passengers going through Vietnamese airports exceed 100 million
Vietnamese airlines transported more than 50 million passengers and nearly 400,000 tons of goods, representing respective increases of 14 percent and 26 percent compared to the previous year. Passengers at Noi Bai International Airport At present, the Vietnamese aviation market sees the participation of 68 foreign airlines from 25 countries and territories and four local carriers namely Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific Airlines and Vasco. The 68 foreign and three Vietnamese carriers, including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific Airlines, are operating nearly 130 international routes linking Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and Hai Phong with 28 countries and territories around the world. Meanwhile, the four local airlines are running 48 domestic routes from Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City to 18 local airports. In 2017, local airports served over 94 million passengers, up 16 percent over the previous year. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Passengers going through Vietnamese airports exceed 100 million