Many people have had difficulty getting access to Mien Dong Coach Station and Tan Son Nhat International Airport as the two streets leading to the two sites, Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street in Binh Thanh District and Truong Son Street in Tan Binh District, have been crowded with people and vehicles. … [Read more...] about Pre-Tet traffic gridlock in HCMC
Liverpool go 16 points clear with 2-0 win over Man United
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores their second goal at Anfield, Liverpool, Britain January 19, 2020 – PHOTO: REUTERS LIVERPOOL (REUTERS) - Liverpool came through a high-octane tussle with old rivals Manchester United to win 2-0 at Anfield and move 16 points clear at the top of the table on Sunday, sparking a chorus of “we are going to win the league” from their now expectant fans. … [Read more...] about Liverpool go 16 points clear with 2-0 win over Man United
Wind power projects boom in Trà Vinh
Trà Vinh is situated between the Tiền and Hậu rivers, the two main branches of the Mekong River, which allow transport with other south-western provinces, HCM City and neighbouring countries. It is also bordered by a 65km long coastline. Its geography creates favourable conditions for the province to develop transportation, trade and services, tourism and cultural exchange with other regions. … [Read more...] about Wind power projects boom in Trà Vinh
Lotte founder Shin Kyuk-ho dies at 98
Shin Kyuk-hoShin Kyuk-ho, founder and honorary chairman of Korean retail giant Lotte Group, died on Sunday of a chronic illness, the group said. He was 98.Shin died at about 4:30 p.m. at Asan Medical Center in eastern Seoul, the group said in a statement.Lotte, which started as a small chewing gum manufacturer in Japan in the late 1940s, is now Korea's fifth-largest conglomerate, with its business portfolio ranging from retail and hotels to entertainment and chemicals across Korea and Japan.Shin was one of the first-generation founders of the country's chaebol, or family-controlled business groups, who went from rags to riches and saw their businesses flourish on the back of massive state support and a rapidly growing economy.With his death, all the founders of South Korea's top five conglomerates — Samsung, Hyundai, LG, Lotte and SK — have died.The late entrepreneur was born in the southern port city of Ulsan in 1921, during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean … [Read more...] about Lotte founder Shin Kyuk-ho dies at 98
90’s singer Yang Joon-il is back in fashion: After getting shunned for being too flamboyant, his look is now celebrated
After three decades, singer Yang Joon-il has returned to music and is getting strong support, especially from younger fans, for his superb sense of style. Above, Yang performs during a fan meet event held at Sejong University in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, on Dec. 31. [REBECCA LAUNDRY]Singer Yang Joon-il could have remained a failed singer. His music, dance moves and clothing were shunned by the public when he debuted in 1991 with the song “Rebecca.” He was told that he was too unique to fit into the rigid Korean culture, and his visa extension was denied for no specific reason. He eventually left the music scene. Three decades later, however, the 51-year-old singer was rediscovered by music fans who listen to Korean music of the 80s and 90s through YouTube. His new fans wanted to hear updates from the singer who they saw as ahead of his time. Eventually, the JTBC TV show “Two Yoo Project Sugar Man 3,” often referred to as “Sugar Man,” … [Read more...] about 90’s singer Yang Joon-il is back in fashion: After getting shunned for being too flamboyant, his look is now celebrated
