Local developers unlock power of green building

Green building represents one of the most significant opportunities for sustainable growth at both the national and global levels, and local developers have begun paying more attention to this concept.

 

Popularity of smart townships in Vietnam offers chances for investors

Rising demand for smart townships would enable investors to change the Vietnamese real estate landscape.

Vietnam, UK researchers assess eco-friendly flood schemes

UK and Vietnamese researchers from different universities are assessing the benefits of blue and green infrastructure (BGI) for flood resilience and urban development in Vietnam.

 

Vietnam among most improved middle powers in Asia: report

Malaysia, Vietnam and New Zealand are among the most improved middle powers in the region, according to the Asia Power Index 2019 recently released by Australian think tank Lowy Institute.

 

Nhat Cuong Mobile’s software services cost Hanoi over VND7.2 billion

Hanoi's government has spent more than VND7.2 billion, or 0.49% of the local budget allocation for information technology, on software services provided by Nhat Cuong Trading and Services Co., Ltd, for the past three years.

 

Vietnam win seven silvers at Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad 2019

Three 11th graders and four 12th graders seized silver medals at the Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad 2019, which was held online on May 18.

 

Equal opportunities for PPP project contenders in Vietnam: senior official

While waiting for brand new changes in the upcoming Law on Public-Private Partnership, Vietnam is offering special advantages for private investors from both home and abroad to join the North-South Expressway project.

 

San Miguel considers $70mn brewery in HCM City

San Miguel Brewery Inc., the beer unit of San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc., is studying plans to invest $70 million in building a 2-million hectoliter brewery in Vietnam, according to a Manila-based newspaper.

 

Vietnam’s businesses fear getting involved in US-China trade war

Businesses have expressed concern over the escalation of the US-China trade war, and are hurrying to seek solutions to anticipated problems.

Facebook enhances restricted access to content in Vietnam

 Facebook has increased restrictions to content which is believed to oppose the Vietnamese government.

 

Vietnam likely to benefit from worldwide shift in production capacity: HSBC

However, to convert its much-touted supply chain potential, Vietnam needs to build more visibility and credibility amongst international firms.

 

Insiders appeal for tackling logistics bottlenecks in Vietnam

Vietnam needs to untangle bottlenecks facing the logistics sector in order to boost the sectoral development on a par with that of developed countries, insiders have suggested.

 

Vietnam Airlines apologises for delayed flight

Vietnam Airlines has issued an apology to 200 passengers when a flight to Germany was delayed 33 minutes to wait for a passenger.

 

Agriculture Ministry suggests meat stockpiling to pre-empt pork shortage

Vietnam is seeking solutions to prevent pork supply shortage in the coming time as African swine fever continues to spread.

 

Amazing Vietnamese insects through the lens of Italian photographer

A number of amazing photos taken to showcase the world of insects in Vietnam are to be put on display during an exhibition held at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi.

Tennis team expect to get promoted at Davis Cup

The national tennis team will compete at the Davis Cup, Group III, Asia/Oceania Zone in Singapore next month.

Trump suggests buying Vietnamese goods instead of Chinese

A decrease in the US’ imports from China could present a good opportunity for Vietnam to fill in the gap.

Vietnamese boxer to fight for IBO Asia Pacific belt in China

Vietnamese boxer Nguyen Van Hai will fight China's Lin Liquan for the IBO Asia Pacific belt on June 6.

Fixes required for SOE progress slip in Vietnam

With the slow equitisation and restructuring of major state-owned enterprises, the Vietnamese government has been urged to accelerate the process with an aim to create more opportunities for the private sector.

 

Da Nang beat HCM City in V.League 1

Table toppers HCM City were left stunned last night after losing by two goals to nil away at Da Nang.

Vietfootball Cup 2019 to kick off in Hanoi

The Vietfootball Cup 2019, the non-professional first-class football tournament, is scheduled to be held from June 9 to August 11 in Hanoi.

Real estate market set for recovery as HCM City streamlines regulations

The HCM City housing market is expected to recover again after being flat for over one year with support from the local government.

 

Vietnam willing to work with the US on currency issues: central bank

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), in conjunction with other Vietnamese ministries and agencies, will continue to share information with the US Treasury Department and co-operate to tackle issues of concern.

 

Foreign retailers feeling the heat of Vietnam’s market

More foreign investors have had to leave Vietnam after taking losses for a long time, though Vietnam is considered an attractive market with increasingly high purchasing power.

African swine fever continues to spread in Vietnam

African swine fever has been reported in two new provinces - the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak and the southern province of Ca Mau, raising the total number of localities affected by the virus to 46.