saigon at a glance

Saigon at a glance

saigon at a glance

Saigon at a glance

Okay, you are a visitor to Saigon and you only have 24 hours free time on your hands. What is the best way of spending that time in this historical and vibrant city?
indonesias 87 magnitude earthquake felt in hcmc

Indonesia’s 8.7-magnitude earthquake felt in HCMC

Seismic activities of the recent earthquake offshore Indonesia has shaken some high-rise buildings in the southern economic hub of Vietnam.
nokia feels out tattoos that vibrate with incoming calls

Nokia feels out tattoos that vibrate with incoming calls

Mobile phone maker is seeking a US patent for that vibrate to let people know when they have calls on their .
ifc increases trade finance line

IFC increases trade finance line

IFC, the private sector funding arm of the World Bank, has expanded a trade finance line to $50 million to the Vietnam International Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VIB).
ifc offers 30 million for import export trade development

IFC offers $30 million for import-export trade development

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of World Bank, announced a $30 million loan to Vietnam International Bank (VIB), for import-export trade development and for creating more jobs.
vib lifts curtain on fdi services

VIB lifts curtain on FDI services

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) launched foreign direct investment banking services (FDI) on November 11 in Ho Chi Minh City.
cba provides vib with impetus to go forward

CBA provides VIB with impetus to go forward

“I think besides the capital, the most significant thing we have gained from the increased stake is CBA’s long-term and strong commitment towards VIB.”
cba owns 20 per cent stake in vib

CBA owns 20 per cent stake in VIB

Today Vietnam International Bank (VIB) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) officially announced CBA’s increased stake as a strategic shareholder at VIB.
foreign companies yet to find the green vibe

Foreign companies yet to find the green vibe

More foreign firms in Vietnam are turning up their noses at the nation’s environmental regulations.
discovery most vibrant cities in europe and australia with cathay pacific

Discovery most vibrant cities in Europe and Australia with Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific Airways today announced its selected destinations for promotional programme “Smart Saver” in July, under a theme “Discover most vibrant cities in Europe and Australia”.
celadon a city within a park

Celadon - a city within a park

The first integrated township development with a giant Central Park, located north of Ho Chi Minh City, is envisaged to be the preferred address of the young and vibrant community seeking quality living environment in a modern township.
plastic set to go the distance

Plastic set to go the distance

Vietnam’s bank card market will become vibrant in 2011 with some foreign banks getting involved in the issuance of local ATM cards, with consumers to benefit the most from the drive, said Smartlink Card Services Joint Stock Company deputy general director Nguyen Dang Hung.
vib toasts a largely prosperous 2010

VIB toasts a largely prosperous 2010

Vietnam International Bank posted sterling business growth in 2010.
festival tourism left in the dark

Festival Tourism left in the dark

Tourists have little clue about Vietnam’s colourful, vibrant and fascinating regional and national level festivals, which are held all around the country. Couldn’t this industry be developed to help boost tourism?