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Southern Vietnamese real estate market: emergence of large M&A deals

The southern real estate market has witnessed a series of impressive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals. This trend is expected to be more vibrant in the near future. 

 

Masks in religious rites of the Dao

The Dao comprise two groups, who speak the Mien and Mun dialects. In religious rites of the Mun group, there are always Ka Dong men wearing masks with two horns. 

Bus turns turtle in central Vietnam, 8 die, dozens injured

At least 8 people were killed and dozens were injured after a passenger bus flipped over a roadside and turned turtle in Quang Binh province on July 26 morning, according to local police.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia July 26

 Social distancing rules applied in Danang from Sunday afternoon

Ministries disagree on legalizing condotels as houses

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) does not want condotels converted into houses and does not want to grant ‘red books’ (land-use right certificates) to all apartments.

E-wallet providers ask to extend deadline of verification

 E-wallet service providers want to extend the deadline for users to complete identity verification.

 

Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?

Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown.

Pandemic ravages household businesses and MSMEs: survey

The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially reduced revenue for both household businesses (HBs) and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), 

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 26

Standard Chartered Bank forecasts Viet Nam’s 2020 growth at 3%

Japanese firms choose Viet Nam for production expansion

Fifteen Japanese firms chose Vietnam as the destination for their production expansion within the Japanese government’s programme to support Japanese firms to diversify their value chains in foreign countries, according to JETRO.

 

'Maskne' and bold makeup: How masks are changing how we look

Face masks are everywhere - and with them, the rise of "maskne" and new mask-friendly makeup trends.

Threat data key to fending off future cyberattacks against banks

 Amidst the increased use of online banking and e-wallets in the region, partly fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic, 

 

Is there a rooftop solar-power boom in Vietnam?

Existing legal loopholes have been exploited by many investors taking advantage of incentives given to rooftop solar power projects.

Vietnam Banks Association urges MIC to reduce telecommunication charges

The Vietnam Banks Association has just sent a dispatch to propose the Ministry of Information and Communications lower charges for banking services via SMS.

 

Coronavirus: Obesity increases risks from Covid-19, experts say

Public Health England's conclusions come as ministers consider new measures to combat obesity.

Green construction the way forward for Vietnam

Associate Professor Bui Thi An, Director of the Institute for Environmental Resources and Community Development, speaks about green construction.

German crash: Three die as aircraft hits home in Wesel

The two-seater microlight hits the roof of the large house in the city of Wesel, causing a fire.

France drugs: PM Castex to impose on-the-spot fines nationwide

The system will apply nationwide from September, as the new PM cracks down on "every day violence".

Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US

The guilty plea of the man who found spying targets on LinkedIn comes as US-China tensions rise.

East Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis

Australia tells the UN the claims have "no legal basis" as it aligns itself more closely with the US.