The tickets will be available for passengers to purchase during the golden hours from 12:00 to 14:00 (Hanoi time) everyday. The promotional fares, excluding VAT, airport fees and other surcharges, are applied to all domestic routes in Vietnam and Thailand for flights from October 15, 2018 to March 30, 2019 and on international routes for passengers travelling between September 15, 2018 and June 30, 2019. The programme is open from 12:00 to 14:00 every day on www.vietjetair.com (also compatible with smartphones at https://m.vietjetair.com) or at www.facebook.com/vietjetvietnam (just click the “Booking” tab). Payment can be easily made with Visa, MasterCard, JCB, KCP and American Express debit and credit cards as well as with ATM cards issued by 34 Vietnamese banks that have registered for internet banking. On the occasion of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) 2019, Vietjet has offered millions of tickets at promotional prices on domestic routes in Vietnam and Thailand as well … [Read more...] about Vietjet ticket offer sees prices start at VND 0
More prehistoric remains found in Krong No volcanic caves
A copy of the remains of a young boy found in a volcanic cave. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The National Museum of Nature on September 18 announced new details on a discovery of prehistoric corpses in the volcanic caves in Krong No, the central highlands province of Dak Nong. A report filed earlier this month to demonstrate the Krong No volcanic park in Dak Nong meets UNESCO criteria for recognition as a global geopark also revealed that the corpse of a young boy had been discovered in one of the area’s many caves. Museum director Nguyen Trung Minh’s recent announcement said the excavation had uncovered two additional corpses, all of which date back nearly 7,000 years. Pieces of ceramics, stone and animal bones were also found in the cave. This finding is the first of its kind in the area, Minh said, adding “it is a shocking discovery – the Krong No volcanic cave system is one of the largest of its kind, and the only one in Southeast Asia where we have found … [Read more...] about More prehistoric remains found in Krong No volcanic caves
State Audit helps ensure corruption-free use of State budget: chief auditor
Hồ Đức Phớc, head of the State Audit of Việt Nam. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh ĐôngViet Nam News The 14th assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Auditing Institutions (ASOSAI) is an international ministerial-level gathering that is being held in Việt Nam for the first time in 2018. Ahead of the high-profile event, Dr Hồ Đức Phớc, Auditor General of the State Audit of Việt Nam, discussed the contributions of the agency in recent years with Vietnam News Agency. Can you please tell us how the State Audit of Việt Nam has contributed to improving transparency in the use and management of the State budget? Since the establishment of the State Audit in 1997, we have proposed that the Government look into violations in financial handling of at least VNĐ353 trillion (over US$15 billion). The compliance rate has also seen improvements throughout the years. In 2015, legal compliance was 64.3 per cent. … [Read more...] about State Audit helps ensure corruption-free use of State budget: chief auditor
New autism rehab guidelines produced
A child with autism is learning how to count. — VNA/VNS Photo Hải YếnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — A group of experts is attempting to develop guidelines to support the rehabilitation of children with autism. The information was revealed by the National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC) at a conference in Hà Nội on Tuesday. Although there are about 200,000 people with autism in Việt Nam, there has not been an official set of documents providing instructions on methods of rehabilitation, according to Nguyễn Thị Hà, Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. “Each family and parent has a different way of teaching their autistic children depending on their financial situations,” she said. “Parents in big cities often don’t have time for their children and rely on schools or domestic helpers to provide therapy. “But even schools have different methods of dealing with these … [Read more...] about New autism rehab guidelines produced
HCM City to build 90,000 accommodations for workers
HCM City aims to build 20,000 social housing accommodations and 35,000 apartments for workers by 2020. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Nghĩa Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City aims to build more than 90,000 accommodations for workers which would include 15 projects for low-cost apartments and social housing accommodations for workers on a total area of 47ha. By 2020, the city expects to complete nine projects that would include 20,000 social housing accommodations and 35,000 apartments for workers in industrial zone areas. The city will also continue to review and arrange land areas, balance the budget to build social housing, support 10- year loans to attract more enterprises and provide more land located near industrial zones. In addition, the city will have priority policies to encourage enterprises to participate in social housing accommodations and low-cost apartments. However, the city is facing a lack of land and long-term capital to support investors. In addition, … [Read more...] about HCM City to build 90,000 accommodations for workers