By Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle Updated 12:43 am CDT, Sunday, April 21, 2019 SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 20: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball in front of Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz in the first half of Game Three during the first round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 20, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) less SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 20: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball in front of Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz in the first half of Game Three during the first round of the 2019 NBA ... more Photo: Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images … [Read more...] about Rockets steal Game 3 from Jazz, take 3-0 series lead
Ly Son island’s ritual commemorates ancient Hoang Sa soldiers
The Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers is held every April on Ly Son island to honor those who safeguard Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos during the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945). (Photo: Nguyen Trang/SGGP) The annual ceremony pays respects to soldiers and sailors of the Hoang Sa Flotilla under the Nguyen Dynasty, who traveled to Hoang Sa (Paracel) islands every year to exercise national sovereignty over sea and islands. “The ceremony, which follows our tradition of remembering the source of the water we drink, pays tribute to our predecessors who safeguarded our Hoang Sa and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos. They set a shining example for later generations in protecting national sovereignty,” Nguyen Thanh Phuong, the festival’s chief organizer, said. (Photo: Hien Cu/thanhnien.vn) Centuries ago, the Nguyen Lords sent 70 villagers from Ly Son island to Hoang Sa to exploit marine resources. At the … [Read more...] about Ly Son island’s ritual commemorates ancient Hoang Sa soldiers
Top 7 trends for Vietnam’s IT sector in 2019
A fast-changing world fueled by new technologies from the Fourth Industrial Revolution has transformed Vietnam’s IT sector tremendously, the latest report “Vietnam IT Landscape 2019” released by recruitment network TopDev provides insights in the new seven trends of the sector. Fintech Experts at Asia-focused consulting firm Solidiance forecast Vietnam’s fintech market to reach US$7.8 billion by 2020. Since 2015, fintech has been developed strongly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, while some local fintech companies such as Momo and Money Lover have made their presence felt in the global map. However, compared to regional peers, the number of fintech companies in Vietnam remained modest at 67, while in the 2017 – 2018 period there were 490 in Singapore, 196 in Malaysia, and 262 in Indonesia. Blockchain Seen as a technology to address challenges involving transparency in a cyberworld dominated by anonymity, Vietnam with a strong contingent of diligent and … [Read more...] about Top 7 trends for Vietnam’s IT sector in 2019
Ukraine’s presidential vote pits comedian against incumbent
Updated 10:16 pm PDT, Saturday, April 20, 2019 Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, left, and Ukrainian presidential candidate and popular comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy, right, argue their debates at the Olympic stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, April 19, 2019. Friday is the last official day of election canvassing in Ukraine as all presidential candidates and their campaigns will be barred from campaigning on Saturday, the day before the vote. less Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, left, and Ukrainian presidential candidate and popular comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy, right, argue their debates at the Olympic stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, April 19, ... more Photo: Vadim Ghirda, AP Photo: Vadim Ghirda, AP Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Ukrainian President Petro … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s presidential vote pits comedian against incumbent
Hanoi to host diverse events during national holiday
The Hanoitimes - A fashion parade will be held at Phung Hung street mural space, titled “Spring - Summer 2019” by Hanoi fashion designers. A wide range of events will be held in Hanoi Old Quarter to celebrate the 44th anniversary of National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2019) and May Day, said the Management Board of Hanoi’s Old Quarter on April 19, Cong Thuong newspaper reported. Various events will be held in Hanoi during national holiday. Accordingly, visitors will have a chance to enjoy traditional crafts at an exhibition titled “Vietnam’s do paper, now and past”, at Kim Ngan communal house in Hang Bac street, Hoan Kiem district from April 24 to 25. On May 4, visitors who love traditional handicraft will be able to learn more about the history of the do paper production craft as well as do paper production stages at a seminar on this craft. In addition, a cultural program under the theme “Quintessence of Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host diverse events during national holiday