Day: May 31, 2023

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on May 31 asked agencies to pilot the use of level 2 electronic identification (eID) authentication for air passengers at airports nationwide from June 1.

The pilot lasting until August 1 is applicable for passengers in domestic flights, according to the CAAV.

Passengers who join the pilot voluntarily will show their eID to airline staff at check-in booths and boarding areas.

The eID account can replace the physical ID card, and the pilot is optional for both passengers and airline staff. The staff must commit not to use passenger information for illegal purposes.

The level-2 account is created in case the information of the declarant has been verified by a portrait photo or a fingerprint that matches the information recorded in the country’s databases on population, citizen identity, or immigration.

In the long term, the CAAV proposed the passenger verification work use both the eID and biometric authentication.

Airport operators, airlines and agencies and units with aviation staff to perform check-in, aviation security checks, boarding were asked to arrange check-in counters and security checkpoints flow for the pilot, depending on their conditions. They were also asked to set up clear signs, train and mobilize experienced staff to participate in the effort.

Airport operators will arrange locations (not in restricted areas of the airport) and coordinate with public security forces and local police to issue level 2 eID accounts for air passengers.

They must to collect data on the pilot weekly and report to the CAAV every 15 days to timely address difficulties and inadequacies./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

The Indonesian Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association (VIFA) held an event in Hanoi on May 31 to introduce Indonesia’s traditional fabric dyeing technique called Batik.

Considered one of the cultural symbols of Indonesia, Batik is a traditional wax-resist dyeing and printing technique on fabric. Several historical records trace the origin of Batik back to the Srivijaya empire in Indonesia through trade activities with the Tang Dynasty of China.

On October 2, 2009, Batik was recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and Indonesia also designated the day as National Batik Day.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, VIFA President Tran Minh Hung said the event was part of cultural exchange activities to enhance mutual understanding between the two countries’ people on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-Indonesia strategic partnership (2013-2023).

Young Vietnamese participants had a chance to experience each stage of creating Batik fabric, such as sketching with pencils, drawing with wax and dyeing. They also drew patterns on fabric with wax under the guidance of experienced Batik artist Ira Ratna Handayani.

Three most beautifully drawn fabric pieces were also honoured./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

The 15th National Assembly’s fifth session continued its ninth working day in Hanoi on May 31, under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

Moderated by NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, the NA convened a plenary session to discuss the supplementary assessment of the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and State budget for 2022, as well as the performance in the early months of 2023.

They also mulled over solutions to stabilising the macro economy, ensuring major balances of the economy, controlling inflation, reducing lending rates, improving financial, bond, real estate and stock markets, toward achieving an annual growth of 6.5%, among others.

Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra explained issues related to administrative reform while Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan clarified the shortage of medicines, medical supplies and the allocation of State and local budgets for vaccine procurement. Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi made clear regulations on firefighting and the launch of social housing credit package.

As scheduled on June 1 morning, lawmakers will continue discussing socio-economic affairs and State budget in a plenary session./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Progressive Party, May 31 – “Thanathorn” is confident that “Sirikanya” will definitely be a good Khun Klang. He is the most well-versed in budgeting and finance. Criticism is a matter of differing economic positions.

Mr. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit A campaign aide to the Kao Klai Party posted a Facebook post titled “Sirikanya I know – she will be a good finance minister,” saying she was confident in the campaign. Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, Deputy Leader of the Kao Klai Party and candidate for Finance Minister of the Kao Klai Party After being criticized for suitability by many people Throughout the past period, since the establishment of the Future Forward Party Ms. Sirikanya who is the policy director of the party He was always impressed with his knowledge. especially knowledge related to government policy and budget utilization Every time the party meets about budgetary policies Participants will request comments from Miss Sirikanya Samer

“Confident that in the 2019 House of Representatives, Miss Sirikanya Have an understanding of budgeting both the overview level and the most detailed level one be a cautionary friend MPs to maintain a balance between spending money on various policies and maintaining long-term fiscal stability. Good coordination between different groups of needs, so party policies reflect the identity of the party without pushing anyone away. You are the voice of reason When a friend in the party makes a decision by using politics to bring policy and fiscal appropriateness She will always firmly deter this kind of action, ”said Thanathorn.

Mr. Thanathorn said that the past four years have seen Ms. Sirikanya grow in both knowledge and maturity. Sitting in the budget committee for four consecutive years has made it possible to see every aspect of every ministry. is one of the commissioners who attended the most meetings and details in every ministry until receiving many compliments from government officials As the party’s policy director and the one who reads every piece of legislation before going to parliament, and is also the person who always explains the details to others in the party to understand the essence of each law

“Different economic and political positions in society. it’s natural Khun Mai may have a different stance than some of you. resulting in criticism of her That’s good for a democratic society where debate, criticism, and exchange are possible. But that doesn’t mean she lacks knowledge. From my experience working in politics for 5 years, I dare to confirm that she knows for sure, ”said Thanathorn.

Mr. Thanathorn said that Ms. Sirikanya understands how to make the economy grow, which Ms. Sirikanya regularly presents to herself and her party friends. to create the atmosphere and environment of the country That encourages people, both big and small, to make investment decisions building a healthy growing economy Must make people stable in life thus ensuring that the party’s policies are advanced It covers both economic stimulus. Enhance the quality of life of people and elevate the state’s fiscal work Create a good mass transit system for the people, create jobs, create industries. Reduce the monopoly in the economy. Including creating welfare Tackling poverty and inequality

“In the short term, we need issue-by-issue policies to solve long-term problems in order to move the Thai economy forward. We must reform the state more than an individual policy The overall policy of the party is far advanced. Therefore, it is more powerful than the policies on various issues added together. This is the policy of the Progressive Party. that blends perfectly between short and long term between goal aspirations with realization of reality A more complete policy than the new future and it comes from knowledge strong will and the leadership of Sirikanya Tansakul, “Thanathorn stated.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency