Thailand’s Central Group completes acquisition of Nguyen Kim

After five years of holding a 49% stake in Nguyen Kim Trading JSC, Thailand’s Central Group has now taken full control of the local firm's home appliance store chain, as confirmed in its recent financial reports.

 

Vietnamese returning from S.Korea’s virus-hit areas subject to mandatory quarantine

Vietnamese citizens who return from South Korea’s coronavirus-stricken areas will be isolated and monitored for 14 days starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

 

Ten-year-old in Houston, Texas accidentally shot by babysitter

The babysitter had been taking selfies with the weapon when the shooting occurred on Tuesday.

Coronavirus: Japan to close all schools to halt spread

The month-long closure will affect 13 million students, the government says.

Vietnam advance to semi-finals at Junior Davis Cup/Junior Fed Cup

Vietnam advanced to the semi-final round of the Junior Davis Cup/Junior Fed Cup Asia Oceania Pre-Qualifying Tournament as the second-placed teams of their groups on February 26 in Indonesia.

Azerbaijanese ambassador honoured for fostering ties

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on February 27 awarded Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Vietnam Anar Lachin Oglu Imanov a Commemorative Medal for Peace and Friendship among Nations.

Bamboo Airways, Vinpearl cooperate to provide air-tourism products

Bamboo Airways and resort operator Vinpearl on February 27 signed a strategic cooperation agreement in the field of air-tourism service.

VN transport sector seeks way to mitigate impacts of COVID-19

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The chaired a conference on February 27 to seek measures to counter difficulties caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.

ASEAN launches Cultural Heritage Digital Archive Website

The ASEAN Secretariat launched the ASEAN Cultural Heritage Digital Archive (ACHDA) website at a ceremony at the Secretariat’s headquarters in Jakarta on February 27.

Jakarta meeting reviews ASEAN+3 cooperation

The 12th meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) and ASEAN+3 ambassadors to ASEAN took place at the ASEAN Secretariat’s headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 27.

Consumer spending in Vietnam continues to outpace ASEAN peers

Vietnam’s modern grocery retail and pharmacy sector will benefit specifically from the country’s consumer spending growth story.

Brighter condotel future set for both investors and buyers

With new guidance on granting ownership being issued in Vietnam, condotel investors are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel after more than two years of uncertainty.

Doctor on call whenever, wherever

On Valentine’s Day, Nguyen Van Tuan wanted to send flowers to his wife, but he didn’t.

He was called away from Hanoi on an emergency and didn’t have time to.

National Golden Kite awards postponed

The annual 2020 Golden Kite awards will be postponed until April due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the organiser, the Vietnam Cinematography Association, has announced.

Commercial space rents in HCM City head downward

Rents for commercial spaces in HCM City’s main streets have been decreasing in recent months due to lower demand, according to experts.

Ha Long City to spend $107m on transport infrastructure

Ha Long City of the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh plans to spend more than VND2.5 trillion (US$107 million) on transport infrastructure this year.

VN seafood exporters not too worried about COVID-19

Seafood exporters in Vietnam are not too worried though import demand for their products has taken a hit due to the coronavirus epidemic.

US food agency inspection an opportunity for Vietnamese catfish

The ministry said Vietnam welcome the FSIS’s involvement to ensure Vietnamese tra fish hold up to the strictest of safety and quality standards.

Chiang Mai rock band debuts in capital

Chiang Mai-based rock band Dirt Doll will make their Hanoi debut at Hanoi Rock City (HRC) tomorrow night.

Pangolin’s future in Vietnam depends on public awareness

After the last rhino in Vietnam disappeared in 2010, conservationists warned that pangolin may be the next animal species to be added into the list of extinct wildlife.

Driving VN logistics with deeper bilateral co-operation

The upcoming implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the accompanying Investment Protection Agreement is driving transformation of Vietnam’s logistics industry.

Int'l, local female DJs celebrate Women’s Day

Twelve international and local female DJs will celebrate Women’s Day with a live music show at Piu Piu on March 7.

HCM City district home to South Koreans quiet

HCM City's District 7 which is home to 11,061 South Koreans has become quiet since South Korea faces a coronavirus outbreak. 

Coronavirus: How China is keeping busy during quarantine

Businesses in China are turning to live streaming apps and messaging groups to try and sell their products.

International women cyclists to compete at 10th Biwase Cup

The 10th Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament, Biwase Cup, will begin on February 28, seeing a record number of stages this year.