US chip giant Synopsys supports Vietnam in training new engineers

US chip giant Synopsys supports Vietnam in training new engineers

The American chip software firm Synopsys Inc. and Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) signed an MoU on August 26 for the group to support chip design training in Vietnam.
Ceremonial launch of Victoria Mekong

Ceremonial launch of Victoria Mekong

Victoria Mekong, the newest ship built to cruise the Mekong Delta, was ceremonially launched on August 31.
Thousands of scarp containers stored at Cat Lai Port, threatening its production operation

Thousands of scarp containers stored at Cat Lai Port, threatening its production operation

Thousands of containers were left at Cat Lai Port, HCM City over the last few months because owners haven’t visited the customs department to complete the necessary procedures..
Filipino crewmember suffers heart attack at sea, saved

Filipino crewmember suffers heart attack at sea, saved 1

A Filipino crew member, who suffered a heart attack on his ship while sailing off the central city of Danang, was saved on February 28 by the search and rescue centre.
Search for 13 missing fishermen continues

Search for 13 missing fishermen continues

This morning, Jan 1, the civil and military rescue team continued to the search for 13 missing fishermen in the sinking of the ship QB 93 714 TS of fisherman Nguyen Quoc Phong.
Vinashinlines proposes selling ill-fated ship

Vinashinlines proposes selling ill-fated ship

Vinashinlines, the direct owner of the Hoa Sen (lotus) ship, formerly owned by the beleaguered state-run Vinashin, has recently called on the Ministry of Transport to allow it to put the loss-making ship on sale, as part of its restructuring plan.
Cruise passengers were ready to abandon ship: captain

Cruise passengers were ready to abandon ship: captain

More than 1,000 people on board a stricken Italian cruise liner arrived safely in the Seychelles Thursday where the captain told how passengers were ready to abandon ship as his crew fought a fire that left the vessel adrift and powerless.
'Glimmer of hope' for 29 missing on Italian cruise wreck

'Glimmer of hope' for 29 missing on Italian cruise wreck

Italian rescuers on Monday searched the wreck of a stricken luxury liner three days after it crashed on the shores of Tuscany as the number missing was revised upward to 29.
Two found alive, many missing in Italy liner disaster

Two found alive, many missing in Italy liner disaster

Rescuers have found two people alive on a cruise ship that hit rocks and keeled over off the west coast of Italy, as three were confirmed dead with dozens still missing.
When ill fate sinks the titan lotus

When ill fate sinks the titan lotus

There is nothing to be proud of $67 million Hoa Sen (lotus) ship formerly owned by the beleaguered state-run Vinashin with its shameful history including stopping operation after a short time, getting detained in Korea and currently docking dormant in China.
Vinashin’s frauds cost $45.35 mln: ministry

Vinashin’s frauds cost $45.35 mln: ministry

State-owned Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation’s frauds cost the state budget VND907 billion ($45.35 million), the Ministry of Public Security has said.
Korea-Vietnam joint venture to build three big ships

Korea-Vietnam joint venture to build three big ships

The Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard Co Ltd (HVS) recently held a keel-laying ceremony in central Khanh Hoa province for the construction of three large ships for its foreign partners.
Shipping firms sail into rough seas

Shipping firms sail into rough seas

A number of foreign shipping firms are in the firing line for their alleged-monopolised shipping-related service charges.
Fire leaves 4,500 stranded on cruise ship in Pacific

Fire leaves 4,500 stranded on cruise ship in Pacific

An engine room fire has left a luxury cruise ship carrying nearly 4,500 people stranded with minimal power in the Pacific off the coast of Mexico, the operator and officials said Tuesday.
STX Europe shipbuilding wins big order, vital for yard

STX Europe shipbuilding wins big order, vital for yard

Shipbuilding company STX Europe announced on Monday a big order for a giant cruise ferry which will keep activity alive in a Finnish yard with an empty order book by providing work for about 2,600 people.