banks cautioned over bancassurance

Banks cautioned over bancassurance

The Vietnamese central bank has emphasised that lenders are not allowed to force customers to buy compulsory insurance products to receive bank loans, even as bancassurance services have become a strategic priority for many.
asean smart logistics network launched

ASEAN Smart Logistics Network launched

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong, via videoconference, witnessed on November 14 the launch of the ASEAN Smart Logistics Network (ASLN) with the Vinh Phuc ICD Logistics Centre (SuperPort) its first project.
deploying advanced tech for a smarter vietnam

Deploying advanced tech for a smarter Vietnam

The bloom of startups with strategies to develop smart cities in Vietnam is creating soaring demand for smart technologies such as 5G, facial recognition, and AI. Tan Aik Hoon, regional president for South Asia, South Korea, and Avnet United at leading global technology solutions provider Avnet, told Kim Oanh about Avnet Asia-Pacific’s contribution to helping local startups in Vietnam.
man city face liverpool showdown solskjaer under fire

Man City face Liverpool showdown, Solskjaer under fire

Manchester City's bid to regain the Premier League title faces a defining moment against leaders Liverpool this weekend, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fights to silence the critics as troubled Manchester United take on Everton.
what investors must notice in npls

What investors must notice in NPLs

Bad debts have become a common problem for the worldwide credit system. Managing partner Le Tien Dat and associate Thieu Thi Kieu Thu of APOLAT Legal write about bad debt investment in Vietnam and the factors financiers have to take into account.
leicester power into second place fulham earn first win

Leicester power into second place, Fulham earn first win

Leicester swept into second place in the Premier League with an impressive 4-1 victory at Leeds, while Fulham beat West Bromwich Albion 2-0 to finally clinch their first win of the season on Monday.
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Work anywhere stay pass at Le Meridien Saigon

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at least 10 killed 390000 displaced as typhoon goni hits philippines

At least 10 killed, 390,000 displaced as Typhoon Goni hits Philippines

At least 10 people were killed and three others went missing in the Philippines when Typhoon Goni, the strongest storm so far this year, hit Luzon island’s southern part on November 1, according to the country’s Office of Civil Defence (OCD).
vietnams integrated resort landscape taken to the next level

Vietnam’s integrated resort landscape taken to the next level

The much-anticipated 2021 grand opening of Hoiana is set to excite both the domestic and international hospitality industries, with it offering ultra-premium accommodation, glamorous entertainment, and much more for leisure travellers, golfers, entertainment enthusiasts, and trend-setters along 3km of pristine beachfront.
samsung electronics q3 net profit leaps after huawei boost

Samsung Electronics Q3 net profit leaps after Huawei boost

Samsung Electronics' net profit jumped by almost half in the third quarter, it reported Thursday, as the South Korean giant's mobile and chip businesses were boosted by US sanctions against Chinese rival Huawei.
landslides kill 16 leave 37 missing in quang nam province

Landslides kill 16, leave 37 missing in Quang Nam province

At least 16 people have died and 37 are missing after landslides hit two mountainous communes in Nam Tra My district, Quang Nam province in central Vietnam, on October 28. Of the victims, 45 are from Tra Leng commune, and the remainders from Tra Van commune, according to the provincial military command. At 9:30 am on Oct. 29, the bodies of 16 victims were found.
unicef grants aid to children in flood hit central region

UNICEF grants aid to children in flood-hit central region

UNICEF will provide at least 100,000 USD in emergency relief to the central region which has been devastated by floods and landslides triggered by downpours over the past two weeks.
heavy rains kill 30 in southern india

Heavy rains kill 30 in southern India

At least 30 people have been killed because of sudden torrential rains and flooding in southern India, officials said Thursday.
severe flooding leaves 18 dead 14 missing in central vietnam

Severe flooding leaves 18 dead, 14 missing in central Vietnam

Severe flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the central region have claimed at least 18 lives and left 14 others missing.
at least 17 killed in bus train collision in thailand

At least 17 killed in bus-train collision in Thailand

At least 17 passengers were killed and 29 others injured on October 11 morning when as a bus collided with a train in Cha Choeng Sao province, eastern Thailand.