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Foreign investment up 109pc in Ho Chi Minh City

April 16, 2013 | 10:39

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City in the first quarter of the year rose by 109 per cent compared to the same period last year, pointing to a positive trend that indicates investors feel more confident about the economy.

HCMC Jan-Feb traffic death toll rises by 35pct

April 15, 2013 | 10:21

Although the number of traffic accidents in the first two month of this year in Ho Chi Minh City was less than in the same period last year, the death toll has risen by 35 percent, local police reported.

City end Chelsea's FA Cup defence

April 15, 2013 | 10:04

Manchester City withstood a valiant fightback from Chelsea to win a gripping FA Cup semi-final 2-1 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday and knock the holders out of the competition.

Man City beat United to keep faint title hopes alive

April 09, 2013 | 09:26

Sergio Aguero came off the bench to grab Manchester City a 2-1 win against rivals United at Old Trafford and close the gap at the top of the Premier League to 12 points.

City's Toure signs new contract

April 05, 2013 | 09:37

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League champions on Thursday.

Benitez tells Chelsea to aim for second

March 29, 2013 | 11:12

Rafael Benitez insists Chelsea can still claim second place in the Premier League ahead of a trip to Southampton on Saturday that marks the start of a testing run of fixtures for the Blues.

Hanoi to foster production growth

March 23, 2013 | 10:02

Hanoi is setting up a new group that will include representatives from local business associations in a bid to remove obstacles to business development and foster growth in production.

Japanese firms seeks opportunities in HCM City

March 22, 2013 | 08:49

A business delegation from Japan’s central city of Osaka had a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Manh Ha on March 20. The delegation is on a working visit to seek business opportunities in the city and southern provinces.

QTSC: A hothouse for software

March 14, 2013 | 15:36

When American technology giant Hewlett-Packard decided in late 2010 to build another overseas research centre for software solutions development, it selected Vietnam’s Quang Trung Software City, located in Ho Chi Minh City.

Central region feels uneasy about tourism industry in 2013

March 11, 2013 | 12:51

The central region receives a lot of travelers, but they don’t spend much money during the stay there. A lot of hotels have been built, but the number of guests remains limited.

City to launch new river tours

February 23, 2013 | 09:42

In Ho Chi Minh City, home to a diverse system of canals and rivers, officials are focusing on developing seven new river routes to meet the demand of both domestic and foreign visitors, a Phap Luat (Law) newspaper report says.

Retail brightens dull market

January 29, 2013 | 10:09

Even though much of the Vietnam real estate market has been frozen in recent times, the retail segment seems to be developing steadily, offering a bright spot on the horizon, according to experts.