Vietnamese traditional áo dài hits the runway in Thailand Model Nguyễn Trần Huyền My, first runner-up at Miss Việt Nam 2014, starred at the áo dài (traditional long robe) fashion show on August 26 in Bangkok. Model Nguyễn Trần Huyền My, first runner-up at Miss Việt Nam 2014, took the starring role at the áo dài (traditional long robe) fashion show on Sunday in Bangkok. My works as a professional model. She also represented Việt Nam at the Miss Grand International 2017 pageant. Recently, she impressed Asian audiences with the film Bridge of Clouds shot in Myanmar. The event wrapped up the Vietnamese Goods and Tourism Week in Thailand with the participation of about 60 Vietnamese firms. Many Vietnamese products with high export potential were displayed at the event, which officially opened on August 22. This is the third time the event promoting Vietnamese goods has been organised in Thailand. … [Read more...] about Social News 28/8
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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 22/8
Mekong Capital divests from Asia ChemicalsMekong Enterprise Fund II, a unit of Mekong Capital, has completely divested from Asia Chemicals Corporation (ACC) and taken in US$8.9 million, a 2.6-fold increase over its initial investment, after a seven-year holding period.According to a press release issued by Mekong Capital on August 10, in 2011, MEF II invested US$3.8 million in ACC, which was its 10th investment, after others in Mobile World Investment Group (The Gioi Di Dong), Golden Gate, Vietnam Australia International School and International Consumer Products.However, MEF II has now divested from all of its 10 earlier investments. The divestments have helped the fund generate a gross return multiple of 4.5 and a gross internal rate of return of 22.5%.Early this year, MEF II sold five million shares at Mobile World, generating a gross return multiple of 56.9 and an IRR of 61.1%, making it one of the most successful investments in Asia.Also, the fund’s full exit from Vietnam … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 22/8
VOV secures broadcast rights for Asiad 18
According to an announcement from the national radio station, a VOV subsidiary, the VTC Digital Television, under the authorisation of the General Director of VOV signed a contract with Korean KJSM World Corp to buy the Vietnamese broadcast rights for the Games on August 21. From August 22, Vietnamese sports fans will be able to watch Vietnamese athletes compete live at the Asiad 18 via VTC1, VTC3 and VTC9 channels by VTC, as well as other VTC publications. In addition, radio listeners can also directly enjoy live reports of sports events on the VOV radio channels. They can also watch all Asiad 2018 events through mobile apps VTC Now and VOV Media, as well as on smart TVs and on VOV.VN and VTCNews online newspapers. The commentary programmes will feature famous sports reporters, such as commentators Vu Quang Huy, Thanh Luong and Manh Thang. According to VOV General Director Nguyen The Ky, VOV's intention to buy Asiad 18’s broadcast rights comes from a desire to better serve the … [Read more...] about VOV secures broadcast rights for Asiad 18
Iran’s Khamenei says mismanagement hurts economy more than U.S. sanctions – TV
Asia News Iran's Khamenei says mismanagement hurts economy more than U.S. sanctions - TV The Saigon Times Daily Monday, Aug 13, 2018,18:24 (GMT+7) Iran's Khamenei says mismanagement hurts economy more than U.S. sanctions - TVThe Saigon Times Daily Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is seen at the Hussayniyeh of Imam Khomeini in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS ANKARA (REUTERS) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused the government on Monday of economic mismanagement and said it needed to improve its performance to help the country better weather newly reimposed U.S. sanctions. Washington reimposed strict sanctions against Iran last Tuesday and President Donald Trump has threatened to penalize firms from other countries that continue to operate in the Islamic Republic. Iran has denounced the sanctions as "U.S. unilateralism". "More than the sanctions, economic mismanagement (by the … [Read more...] about Iran’s Khamenei says mismanagement hurts economy more than U.S. sanctions – TV
Social News 8/8
CAAV asks Lao Cai to reconsider airport project In response to a proposal by the Lao Cai provincial government for building the VND5.8-trillion Sapa Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested the locality to thoroughly study the necessity and efficiency of the project, reported the local media. According to CAAV deputy head Vo Huy Cuong, the local authorities should carefully weigh the impact of other means of transport, along with the province’s economic development orientation and tourism prior to preparing a plan for building the airport. Cuong stressed that building an airport is a legitimate aspiration for any locality; however, its feasibility must be mulled seriously, regardless of whether the project is backed by private or state funding. Cuong cited the examples of South Korea and Taiwan, noting that the two have fewer airports than Vietnam but their operations still lack efficiency. This is compensated by other transport systems there, such as … [Read more...] about Social News 8/8