26-08-2019 12:06
Growing environmental awareness is prompting some of the biggest industrial estate operators to take measures to protect vital water resources in Vietnam.
21-08-2019 21:30
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.
21-08-2019 09:41
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.
16-08-2019 14:11
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.
13-08-2019 15:56
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.
06-08-2019 10:19
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.
09-07-2019 08:30
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.
05-07-2019 07:55
The entry form of Vietnam Property Awards has just been closed and received hundreds of registrations, showing the attraction of this prestigious award.
01-07-2019 14:58
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.
30-06-2019 19:18
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.
30-06-2019 19:04
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.
30-06-2019 11:03
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.
25-06-2019 14:46
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.
21-06-2019 12:24
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).
20-06-2019 09:06
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.