rivers to tell stories at da nang fireworks festival

Rivers to tell stories at Da Nang Fireworks Festival

Teams from Russia, Brazil, Belgium, Finland, England, China, Italy and Vietnam will perform at the 2019 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival on the Han River from June 1 to July 7.
made in vietnam smart phones vsmart to be distributed in spain

Made-in-Vietnam smart phones Vsmart to be distributed in Spain

VinSmart of Vingroup officially announced the distribution of Vsmart smartphones in Spain through the number one European consumer electronics retailer Media Markt.
vietnam commits to united nations road crash prevention goals

Vietnam commits to United Nations road crash prevention goals

On March 19, in Hanoi, the Vietnamese government handed a symbolic baton to United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt to officially announce Vietnam’s commitment to implementing the UN’s road crash prevention goals.
hoang anh gia lai fined to 476086 in tax arrears

Hoang Anh Gia Lai fined to $476,086 in tax arrears

Hoang Anh Gia Lai JSC (HAG) recently announced that it has been fined to VND10.59 billion ($460,434) in tax arrears due to false declarations leading to a lack of payable tax amounts.
market for beverage ripe for change

Market for beverage ripe for change

Many provisions set out in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement would directly and positively impact the Vietnamese market for spirits, making it one of the most promising markets in Asia, but European businesses have outlined key challenges in market access, including the ban on selling alcohol on the Internet and unstable tax policies.
summit outcome hits asian markets

Summit outcome hits Asian markets

Stock markets in Vietnam and across Asia ended February in the red after the highly anticipated Trump – Kim summit resulted in a lacklustre outcome. However, there is a silver lining with bright prospects forecast to be on the horizon.
life changing plastic surgery on rise

Life-changing plastic surgery on rise

Vietnam’s technological developments and improvements in human skills in cosmetic plastic surgery is partly answering the demand and is beginning to compete with similar services in other countries across the world. Phuong Hao reports.
trump kim summit to cover two days white house

Trump, Kim summit to cover two days: White House

HANOI: US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet for dinner in Hanoi on Wednesday (Feb 27) before their previously announced talks the next day, the White House said on Tuesday.
nam long acquires 70 per cent stake at waterfront city from keppel

Nam Long acquires 70 per cent stake at Waterfront City from Keppel

Nam Long Investment Corporation has recently announced the acquisition of a 70 per cent stake in Dong Nai Waterfront City Limited Company from Portsville Pte., Ltd., a subsidiary of Singapore’s Keppel Corporation.
dang kim phuong cultivating the next generation of leaders

Dang Kim Phuong cultivating the next generation of leaders

The International Youth Parliament (IYP) recently announced its board of directors for 2019, with Vietnamese speaker, trainer, tutor and businesswoman Dang Kim Phuong joining the team as a new member.
development trends that will shape property market in 2019

Development trends that will shape property market in 2019

The real estate market remains strong in 2019 since the economy continues to grow robustly and there is a lot of investment flowing into infrastructure, thus attracting both domestic and foreign investors.
vietnam can become the next digital powerhouse

Vietnam can become the next digital powerhouse

A surge in information technology and cloud computing, as well as major smartphone coverage are considered to be the key enablers for Vietnam to develop its digital economy. How can these areas be maximised effectively and efficiently? Thanh Thu reports.
huaweis founder faces fight for company and family

Huawei's founder faces fight for company and family

BEIJING: Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei survived food shortages during China's Cultural Revolution, but now the reclusive billionaire identified as "Individual-1" in a US indictment faces an existential fight for his family and company.
hanoi launches festival hotline

Hanoi launches festival hotline

The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports has officially announced a hotline to receive reports from residents and localities about activities related to cultural festivals as well as difficulties in organising and managing festivals in Hanoi from 2019.
germany willing to cooperate with vietnam in sustainable energy development

Germany willing to cooperate with Vietnam in sustainable energy development

The Delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (GIC/AHK Vietnam) held a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15 to share Germany’s experience in using energy effectively and managing energy in industries.