foreign investment will accelerate highway plan

Foreign investment will accelerate highway plan

The government is aiming to complete the construction of the giant North-South highway project by 2020 with major funding from private investors.
woman gives birth on hcm ha noi train

Woman gives birth on HCM- Ha Noi train

A woman gave birth to a healthy baby girl on a HCM City –Ha Noi train on Tuesday, according to the head of Phuong Nam Train Crew Thai Van Truyen.
taxi fire causes serious congestion in tunnel in central vietnam

Taxi fire causes serious congestion in tunnel in central Vietnam

A taxi caught fire and was then burnt very seriously when running through the Hai Van Tunnel in the central city of Da Nang on Friday night, causing traffic congestion lasting 80 minutes there.
ten most dangerous mountain passes in vietnam

Ten most dangerous mountain passes in Vietnam

Legendary mountainous passes in Vietnam like Ma Pi Leng, Pha Din, Hai Van, Bac Sum and O Quy Ho are not unfamiliar to adventurous tourists.
stunning scenery in nam o

Stunning scenery in Nam O

Lying on the southern side of Hai Van Pass on the nation’s central coast, Nam O is a must-see destination for visitors thanks to the impressive beauty of nature, and historical and cultural sites.
hai van pass top gear style

Hai Van Pass - Top Gear style

If you’re looking for adventure, stunning coastal views or simply need to escape the chaos of the city and explore Vietnam’s beautiful countryside, then the Hai Van Pass is a must on any itinerary of Vietnam.
gorgeous scenery of hai van pass

Gorgeous scenery of Hai Van Pass

The Hai Van Pass in Central Vietnam is often described as a giant white linen that swings through forests, rocks and blankets of clouds on the sides of the end section of Truong Son Mountain Range. Many tourists also imagine the pass as an anaconda snake.
lifting the lid on employment prospects

Lifting the lid on employment prospects

Deputy head of Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA)’s Employment Department Nguyen Thi Hai Van says the proposed higher pension age will not affect new job creation. She also reveals what sectors will offer plentiful jobs in 2013.
hai van pass

Hai Van Pass

Hai Van Pass is one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam. When braving the steep winding roads of a paved mountain pass, you will have a chance to discover peace, quiet and history along the way...
vnpt let off hook for now

VNPT let off hook for now

The country’s largest telco VNPT Group will enjoy a two-year extension to divest ownership in its affiliates MobiFone and VinaPhone.
qualcomm throws weight behind cdma

Qualcomm throws weight behind CDMA

Qualcomm has pledged to continue supporting CDMA technology development in Vietnam to local mobile operators.

Qualcomm announced commercial release of augmented reality platform

Qualcomm Incorporated announced the immediate commercial availability of its Augmented Reality (AR) Platform for Android smartphones.
zte announned its smart terminal strategy in vietnam

ZTE announned its smart terminal strategy in Vietnam

China’s ZTE Corporation is targeting to enter the world’s manufacturer list at top three for tablet PC, top five for Android smart phones and No.1 for Chinese smart terminals in 2011.
s fone to divert into joint venture entity

S-Fone to divert into joint venture entity

The country’s first CDMA network S-Fone is expected to receive a joint venture certificate to allow it to liquidate its contract with foreign partner South Korea SK Telecom in September.
foreign telcos dial up capital changes

Foreign telcos dial up capital changes

Two foreign telco partners are looking to increase their market share in Vietnam’s saturated telecom market by raising their committed investment capital by hundreds of millions of dollars each.