Exclusive Details 7:15 PM PT -- We just got the first pics from Nicolas and Riko's wedding which was held at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. Nic's rep Shannon Barr tells TMZ ... the date, February 16, was special for the groom ... it's Nic's late father's birthday. Riko -- who Nic met over a year ago in Japan -- was wearing a handmade Japanese bridal kimono, and Nic was rocking a tux by Tom Ford. We're told the ceremony included traditional Catholic and Shinto vows, but in true Nic fashion they also kept things unique ... adding some poetry from Walt Whitman and Haiku. Seemingly acknowledging, his 5th time down the aisle might shock some folks, Nick says, "It's true, and we are very happy." BTW, his ex-wife Alice Kim and their son, Kal, celebrated with the happy couple after the ceremony. Nicolas Cage is going back to the wedding well ... he got married for a whopping 5th time, and once again he tied the knot in Sin City. The … [Read more...] about First Pics from Nicolas Cage’s 5th Marriage, to 26-Year-Old in Las Vegas
Việt Nam’s vaccine regulatory system reaches WHO’s second-highest level
Researching embryonated chicken eggs for vaccine production at a facility of the Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals, which is also developing a COVID-19 vaccine based on its existing flu vaccine manufacturing process. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently announced that Việt Nam’s National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for vaccines reached Maturity Level 3, the second highest in the WHO classification of national regulatory system. Classification is carried out by WHO’s Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) which assesses a number of functions and criteria to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of vaccines distributed in the country. In 2015 April, Việt Nam's vaccine regulatory authorities achieved the “Functional” status against WHO Vaccine Assessment Tool. In 2018 November, a WHO team comprising of international experts re-assessed Việt Nam’s NRA using an updated and more comprehensive GBT (version V) with new functions … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s vaccine regulatory system reaches WHO’s second-highest level
Việt Nam Expo 2021 connects more than 300 firms
The Korea Pavilion, organised for the 22nd time at the Việt Nam Expo, is one of the event’s highlights. VNA/VNS Photo Linh Anh HÀ NỘI — As many as 320 firms are exhibiting their products at the 30th Việt Nam International Trade Fair (Việt Nam Expo 2021), which opened at the International Exhibition Centre in Hà Nội on Thursday. The four-day event, themed “Việt Nam Expo - Partner with enterprises in the digital age”, witnesses the participation of enterprises from provinces and cities nationwide and those from countries and territories including Cuba, Russia, Germany, Japan, the US, South Korea, Hong Kong and mainland China. The expo has been hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and organised annually by the Việt Nam National Trade Fair & Advertising Company (Vinexad) over the last two decades, and is recognised as one of the most effective trade events, bringing a lot of economic value for organisations, enterprises and individuals in Việt Nam and overseas. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam Expo 2021 connects more than 300 firms
Exports, imports via Lào Cai int’l border gate soar 75 per cent
At an international border gate in Lào Cai. — VNA/VNS Photo LÀO CAI — The export and import of goods and services via the Lào Cai International Border Gate in Lào Cai Province stood at nearly US$950 million in the first quarter of this year, up 75 per cent year-on-year. Exports surged 63 per cent to about $406 million during the period, mostly yellow phosphorous, dragon fruit, mangos, watermelons, and bananas. The province has targeted total exports-imports of $4.6 billion this year, up 30 per cent year-on-year. The Lào Cai International Border Gate is one of eight major border economic zones receiving State budget funds for development during 2021-25. The province is working to expand its border economic zone to 16,000ha, with priority given to infrastructure, investment attraction, and logistics. The provincial customs department is improving its working efficiency to save time and costs in handling administrative procedures, realising the Government’s … [Read more...] about Exports, imports via Lào Cai int’l border gate soar 75 per cent
An Giang looks to attract five FDI projects in 2021
A part of An Giang Province. — Photo baotintuc.vn The Mekong Delta province of An Giang wants to attract at least five foreign-invested projects and more than 60 domestic projects this year with a combined investment capital of over VND15 trillion (US$650 million). It also aims to put at least 50 per cent of all licensed projects into operation. Considering agriculture as its economic pillar, and services, tourism, and industry are key drivers for development, An Giang will focus on shifting from agriculture to industry, commerce, and services; improving the quality and value of the agriculture, services, and tourism sectors; bolstering the competitiveness of economic entities; and promoting the development of sectors that help improve both people’s income and State budget revenue. It hopes to attract at least five hi-tech agriculture projects worth VND2 trillion and 10 projects in tourism, infrastructure, commerce, and services totalling at least VND3 trillion. The … [Read more...] about An Giang looks to attract five FDI projects in 2021