south korean tech titans tracking cost advantage

South Korean tech titans tracking cost advantage

Recognising the vast potential of Vietnam’s developing IT industry, more South Korean high-tech tech firms are looking to ramp up their production in the Southeast Asian country.
lg electronics to build additional rd centre in vietnam

LG Electronics to build additional R&D centre in Vietnam

Major home appliance maker LG Electronics Inc. is considering building a new research and development (R&D) centre in Vietnam, while simultaneously expanding its existing facility in Haiphong.
us notches 4 mn virus cases europe tops 3 mn amid fresh outbreaks

US notches 4 mn virus cases, Europe tops 3 mn amid fresh outbreaks

The coronavirus pandemic hit grim new milestones Thursday, with cases topping four million in the United States and three million in Europe as fresh spikes from Belgium to Tokyo to Melbourne forced new restrictions on citizens. 
volkswagen can be sued anywhere in the eu says top court

Volkswagen can be sued anywhere in the EU, says top court

Volkswagen can be sued for damages linked to the "Dieselgate" scandal anywhere in the EU, a top court ruled on Thursday, handing a setback to the auto giant that faces a wave of court cases.
south korean investment gusto undeterred by pandemic blows

South Korean investment gusto undeterred by pandemic blows

With Vietnam increasing focus on its business and investment climate, South Korean investors are hoping to expand into the country to venture into various fields, even despite the ongoing health crisis measures.
understanding hindered by inconsistencies

Understanding hindered by inconsistencies

With integration into a wide range of multilateral trade agreements, Vietnam is in need of a standard code and professional organisation to monitor and assess the quality and professionalism of translation and interpretation activities. Ton Nu Thi Ninh, former Ambassador of Vietnam to the EU and Belgium, and former Vice Chair of the Foreign Affairs Commitee of the National Assembly, shared with VIR’s Bich Ngoc her views on Vietnam in preparation for such implementation.
binh thuan pushes up sustainable farming of dragon fruit

Binh Thuan pushes up sustainable farming of dragon fruit

To help unlock its competitive advantages, the southern province of Binh Thuan is actively taking steps for the sustainable, safe, and quality-oriented production of dragon fruit.
deeply sorry djokovic admits organisers were wrong to host balkan event

'Deeply sorry' Djokovic admits organisers 'were wrong' to host Balkan event

BELGRADE: Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said he was "deeply sorry" after becoming the fourth tennis player to test positive for coronavirus following the exhibition tournament he hosted in the Balkans, admitting he and organisers "were wrong" to go ahead with the event.
largest pagoda complex beckons tourists pilgrims

Largest pagoda complex beckons tourists, pilgrims

Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex is a special religious tourist site in an awe-inspiring landscape, with its front facing the lake and its back leaning into the mountain.
djokovic knocked out of own event despite zverev win

Djokovic knocked out of own event despite Zverev win

BELGRADE: An emotional Novak Djokovic broke down in tears in front of a packed 4,000 crowd at his own tennis tournament after a 4-0 1-4 4-2 win over German Alexander Zverev sent fellow Serb Filip Krajinovic into the final on Sunday (Jun 14).
djokovic says players may skip us open and start on clay

Djokovic says players may skip US Open and start on clay

BELGRADE: Novak Djokovic suggested that his season might resume on clay rather than at the US Open as he repeated concerns about playing in North America.
djokovic worried by extreme impossible us open health restrictions

Djokovic worried by 'extreme, impossible' US Open health restrictions

BELGRADE: World number one Novak Djokovic described the strict hygiene restrictions under which the US Open is likely to be played as "extreme" and a cap on support teams as "really impossible" on Friday (Jun 5).
26 people arrested in france and belgium over uk truck deaths

26 people arrested in France and Belgium over UK truck deaths

PARIS: The French prosecutor's office said on Wednesday (May 27) that 26 people have been arrested in France and Belgium in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found in the back of a truck near London last year.
law ordinance making programmes to be scrutinised on may 22

Law, ordinance making programmes to be scrutinised on May 22

The law and ordinance making programmes for 2020 and 2021 will be under discussion on May 22, forming part of the third day of the 14th National Assembly (NA)’s ninth session.
lg chairman apologises over south korea plant fire india gas leak

LG chairman apologises over South Korea plant fire, India gas leak

SEOUL: LG Group chairman Koo Gwang-mo apologised on Wednesday (May 20) over two fatal accidents at LG Chem facilities in the past two weeks, reports said, including a gas leak in India that killed 12 people.