cold storage supply remains behind requirements

Cold storage supply remains behind requirements

Although Vietnam’s cold storage industry is forecast to have a bright future, the current supply on the market is still very limited.
bitter cold to linger on in northern region for another week

Bitter cold to linger on in northern region for another week

The northern and north-central regions will go through another bitter cold week which is likely to stay on until February 20, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
country creaking under cold storage supply imbalance

Country creaking under cold storage supply imbalance

Amid challenging times for exports of Vietnamese produce and an increase in e-commerce, the flaws of the inconsistent cold storage supply become more obvious. While some large-scale corporations invest in their own storage systems, small- and medium-sized companies are depending on the overcrowded leasing market.
intense cold forecast to linger in northern region

Intense cold forecast to linger in northern region

Intense cold is predicted to linger in the northern and north central regions for the next few days while whirlwinds, lightning, and strong gusts of wind are possible in the south central, Central Highlands, and southern regions.

Government gets cold feet over international bond issue

VIETNAM may suspend its plan to issue government bonds on international financial markets, despite the high level of interest from foreign investors.“Now is not the right time for the bond issue,” Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said. “But we haven’t decided for sure if we will call it off altogether.”
climbing coupon rates leave buyers in the cold

Climbing coupon rates leave buyers in the cold

The Vietnamese government’s latest bond auction has proved a failure with buyers put off by the high coupon rates on offer.

EVN gets cold feet over giant Formosa project

State-run Electricity of Vietnam is reconsidering its power purchasing contract with Hung Nghiep Formosa, saying the price set by the Taiwan-backed joint venture is “impossible”.
no spring in hms profits after cold snap

No spring in H&M's profits after cold snap

Hennes and Mauritz (H&M) saw its profits plummet once again after unusually cold weather in key European markets brought sales of spring garments down, the Swedish retail giant said Tuesday as it released first quarter results.
cold spell means peach blossoms cost more

Cold spell means peach blossoms cost more

As Tết draws near, most peach trees are, thankfully, not blooming early - thanks to the cold. With more than 10 days to go to the Year of the Dog, ornamental wholesalers are rushing to peach-blossom gardens in Hà Nội to choose their stock.
when it gets cold in hanoi banh gio cravings arise

When it gets cold in Hanoi, banh gio cravings arise

Among the myriad Vietnamese dishes made with rice, be it main courses, side-dishes or snacks that are meals in themselves, the softest gluey texture belongs to the banh gio (rice dough dumpling with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms inside).

Oil prices climb amid cold snap

Crude oil prices advanced Monday, as bitterly cold weather in Europe and the United States boosted expectations of rising heating fuel demand over the Christmas holiday period, analysts said.
cold hearts for aff cup 2010 in hanoi

Cold hearts for AFF Cup 2010 in Hanoi

Vietnam will start to defend their AFF Cup championship with a game against Myanmar at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on December 2. However, the football atmosphere at Vietnam’s capital looks dull, giving the feeling that people here are shunning the event.
freak snowstorm cold snap paralyses us south

Freak snowstorm, cold snap paralyses US South

The usually balmy US South was paralysed on Wednesday by a freak snowstorm that forced thousands of children to shelter in schools overnight and left thousands of motorists stranded on icy roads.
cold snap claims 88 lives in russia

Cold snap claims 88 lives in Russia

A deadly cold snap has claimed 88 lives across Russia, officials said Sunday, as Moscow authorities told schoolchildren they could stay home to avoid the frigid temperatures.

Concerns giant refinery partner has cold feet

“The project could be behind schedule for some months because bidders for an EPC contract have required an extension to finish bidding documents”