The burst happened at around 11:00 p.m. and destroyed part of a water drainage tunnel in the coal mine. At that time, 334 people were working underground, of which 312 were later lifted to safety, according to Zhai Minghua, an expert with Shandong Energy Group Co. Ltd, which owns the coal mine. Rescue work started immediately after the accident. As of 11:00 a.m. Sunday (October 21), ventilation had returned to around 200 meters of the damaged part of the tunnel, with about 50 meters still to be repaired. The search for the 20 trapped people and 2 bodies was hampered by the falling of fractured rocks in the tunnel, said Zhai. The cause of the accident is being investigated. Rock burst accidents are often caused by fractures in rocks due to mining. … [Read more...] about Coal mine accident traps 22 in eastern China
Japanese Culture Festival opens in city
The festival is treating visitors to a series of performances and activities that show the unique culture and lifestyle of Japan, such as Japanese tea ceremony, the traditional Japanese art of origami—folding paper, Japanese clay art, Amigurumi knitting, making Onigiri & Makizushi sushi rolls, performances of traditional dance of Yasakoi , traditional martial art and J-pop, and among. Visitors will have also a chance to enjoy Japanese craft dolls and participate in folk games like kingyo sukui, bingo, mizu yoyo, katanuki, igo, karuta, omikuji, and fukuwarai. There are stalls offering Japanese special products, gifts, cosplay costumes along with food booths. The event is expected to give young people an opportunity to experience Japanese culture as well strengthen the Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange. By THUY BINH - Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about Japanese Culture Festival opens in city
Việt Nam treasures comprehensive cooperation with Denmark: PM
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc holds talks with his Danish counterpart Lars Lokke Rasmussen on October 20 (local time).— VNA/VNS Photo Thống NhấtViet Nam News COPENHAGEN — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has affirmed that Viet Nam always treasures the development of friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Denmark, its important partner in Northern Europe and the European Union. He made the statement during talks with his Danish counterpart Lars Lokke Rasmussen on October 20 during his official visit to Denmark and participation in the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 Summit held for the first time in Copenhagen, Denmark. Rasmussen spoke highly of Việt Nam’s socio-economic performance and commitments to sustainable development and climate change response. He expressed his belief that the visit would boost the bilateral comprehensive partnership, stressing that Denmark would … [Read more...] about Việt Nam treasures comprehensive cooperation with Denmark: PM
PM witnesses strategic agreement between Vietnamese and Danish enterprises
CMC Corporation from Việt Nam signed a strategic agreement with a Danish partner in the presence of Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The CMC Corporation from Việt Nam signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Approxima, a partner from Denmark on October 20, within the framework of the Việt Nam - Denmark Business Forum held at the headquarters of the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI). Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc witnessed the ceremony. Accordingly, Approxima will be responsible for expanding CMC’s business in European markets such as Scandinavia, Denmark, Germany and Russia which are areas where Ciber-CMC (a member company of CMC Corporation) is aiming for the top position as a SAP (Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing) solution provider. Approxima is expected to tap into the digital convergence market for … [Read more...] about PM witnesses strategic agreement between Vietnamese and Danish enterprises
Captain Phuong Anh: “I have more pressure than male colleagues”
Captain Phuong Anh: “I have more pressure than male colleagues” From manners to actions, Nguyen Phuong Anh notices every detail to build trust with male colleagues so that she can coordinate better when flying. On Vietnam Women’s Day (October 20), our beautiful captain Nguyen Phuong Anh shares her personal life and hard work in order to reach her dream – Sitting in an airplane cockpit to “conquer” the sky. What made you become a pilot? - I’d been a flight attendant for 7 years. Day by day, I dreamt of flying in the sky, and going around the world. Watching male colleagues in “powerful” pilot uniforms, I felt the urge to wear them and sit in the cockpit when passengers look at me with admiration. Then my opportunity came. With no hesitation, I came to the U.S. to make my dream come true. After years of hard working, Nguyen Phuong Anh makes it happen. How did you feel in your maiden flight? - For most of us, the first one … [Read more...] about Captain Phuong Anh: “I have more pressure than male colleagues”