AP Trending SummaryBrief at 5:34 p.m. ESTAs the tech industry continues to evolve and expand, incidents like the Alibaba Cloud data center fire serve as a reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and response. Cloud service providers must prioritize safety and security to safeguard their customers' data and uphold trust in their services. Transparency, communication, and swift action are key elements in effectively managing crises and maintaining business resilience.Fans of massively multiplayer online games have a reason to rejoice as the highly anticipated Russian MMO "PIONER" has officially unveiled its teaser trailer and launched its Steam page! Developed by Skobblabb Games, "PIONER" promises to deliver a unique gaming experience that combines immersive gameplay with a rich and detailed world setting.
Rich countries' promise of $300 billion a year in climate finance brought fury at talks in Baku from poor nations that found it too paltry, but it also shows a shift in global political realities. The two-week marathon COP29 climate conference opened days after the decisive victory in the US presidential election of Donald Trump, a sceptic both of climate change and foreign aid. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.The Tan Cang Hai Phong International Container Port (TC-HICT), a subsidiary of Tan Cang Sai Gon Corporation, on December 27 celebrated the handling of its 1,500,000th TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) in 2024, following the arrival of Malta’s container ship CMA CGM MISSISSIPI. The new milestone further highlighted TC-HICT’s achievements in 2024 after welcoming the 1,000,000th TEU in August 2024. Over the past 10 years of development, including 6 years of operation, the port has made impressive progress, and it is now able to handle large vessels of up to 13,000 TEUs. Since its first container handling on May 13, 2018, TC-HICT has continually broken its own records. In 2020, the port reached the 500,000 TEUs mark for the first time, and since then, it has maintained its momentum, achieving 1,000,000 TEUs in 2022, 2023, and 2024. With the new milestone, TC-HICT has consolidated its position as the leading port in Northern Vietnam, ranking in the top 4 nationwide, and capturing 23% of the market share in Hai Phong. This achievement underscores the strength and potential of the deep-water port and the maritime economy in the region, affirmed Doan Hai Tuan, chairman of the Board of Members of TC-HICT, adding it affirms the port’s leading position in the maritime sector, ensuring supply chain continuity both domestically and internationally. He also credited the development of the port to the dedication and hard work of its staff, as well as the trust and support from domestic and international customers and partners. In 2025, TC-HICT is committed to continuous innovation and technological advancements. The port plans to implement new technologies like the Smart Gate and Ebooking software to improve operations. TC-HICT will also strengthen connections with other facilities of Tan Cang Sai Gon Corporation in Northern Vietnam, promote inland waterway transport, reinforce a sustainable transport system, and offer seamless service integration for customers. Source: VOV