wha industrial zone erected as model of sustainability

WHA Industrial Zone erected as model of sustainability

Growing environmental awareness is prompting some of the biggest industrial estate operators to take measures to protect vital water resources in Vietnam.
is vietlott still hot

Is Vietlott still “hot”?

Vietnam Lottery Company (Vietlott) has just published its financial report for the first half of 2019, with a net revenue of only VND1.17 trillion ($50.87 million), down nearly 40 per cent on-year, with gross profit reaching only VND68 billion ($2.96 million), less than half of what it made in 2018.  
intra industry productivity rise essential to boost efficiency

Intra-industry productivity rise essential to boost efficiency

Vietnam’s labour productivity remains low, making it difficult for firms to perform. Nguyen Bich Lam, general director of the General Statistics Office, talked with VIR’s Manh Bon about what is needed to foster a competitive labour force in the country.
psg and french football braced for neymar exit

PSG and French football braced for Neymar exit

The saga of Neymar's seemingly inevitable departure from Paris Saint-Germain is proving a long, drawn out affair bringing the curtain down on what will ultimately feel like a fleeting and failed experiment.
elevated holidays in danang

Elevated holidays in Danang

Located on the Non Nuoc Beach, one of the most beautiful, exclusive beaches with a fascinating view to the Son Tra Peninsular and Cham Island, Meliá Danang Beach Resort tucks the busy world away while being only a short drive from it all. The perfect combination between land, sea, and sky, and the resort’s renowned high level of personal services are what makes it not only a welcoming home but also a must-visit destination on your journey in Vietnam.
european stocks tumble on tariff moves as chinese yuan sinks

European stocks tumble on tariff moves as Chinese yuan sinks

European stock markets tumbled on Monday (Aug 5) after the Chinese yuan fell sharply in what analysts said was Beijing's riposte to US President Donald Trump vowing to impose fresh tariffs on Chinese goods in the latest trade war flare-up.
cargill helping vietnam thrive

Cargill helping Vietnam thrive

US-backed Cargill has been performing well in Vietnam over the past two decades. Nguyen Ba Luan, country president of Cargill in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the company’s long journey and what it has contributed to the country.
what makes propertyguru vietnam property awards stand out

What makes PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards stand out?

The entry form of Vietnam Property Awards has just been closed and received hundreds of registrations, showing the attraction of this prestigious award.
japan to resume commercial whaling after decades long ban

Japan to resume commercial whaling after decades-long ban

Japanese fishermen will set sail on Monday (Jul 1) to hunt whales commercially for the first time in more than three decades, after Tokyo's controversial decision to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission.
transformation of export regulations through evfta

Transformation of export regulations through EVFTA

What does the new EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, signed in Hanoi on June 30, mean in the era of global trade disputes? Nestor Scherbey, president of Customs, Trade & Risk Management Services (Vietnam) Co. Ltd., spells out the process the country will have to adhere to when it comes to the export and labelling of goods across borders.
benefits for vietnam in eu deal

Benefits for Vietnam in EU deal

Vietnam and the EU last week signed their bilateral free trade agreement and investment protection agreement. Nicolas Audier, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, shares his view on the importance of the deals to Vietnam, what challenges they will create, and how they can bring opportunities for investors in the country.
trump heads for dmz after inviting kim to say hello

Trump heads for DMZ after inviting Kim to 'Say hello'

US President Donald Trump heads for the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas on Sunday (Jun 30) and a possible impromptu summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in what would be a remarkable diplomatic spectacle.
hanwha group committed to sustainable development in vietnam

Hanwha Group committed to sustainable development in Vietnam

In the last two years, Hanwha, one of the top 10 economic groups in Korea, has been ramping up its investment in Vietnam’s diverse industries, particularly in finance.  
sizzling murray makes winning return at queens club

Sizzling Murray makes winning return at Queen's Club

Former world number one Andy Murray made a victorious return after what he described as "life-changing" hip surgery at a raucous Queen's Club on Thursday (Jun 20).
student becomes first in the uk to be convicted for 3d printed gun police

Student becomes first in the UK to be convicted for 3D printed gun: Police

A student was convicted on Wednesday (Jun 19) of manufacturing a firearm using a 3D printer, in what London's police said they believed was the first such successful prosecution in Britain.