hanoi ranks fifth among 10 attractive destinations in asia

Hanoi ranks fifth among 10 attractive destinations in Asia

Hanoi has been voted Asia’s fifth attractive tourist destination in 2013 by the Hong Kong-based Smart Travel Asia magazine, the Hanoi Department of Culture-Sport and Tourism announced on September 18.
gold rush for new iphones in hong kong and china

"Gold rush" for new iPhones in Hong Kong and China

Apple's first gold-colour iPhone sold out immediately in Hong Kong and mainland China, according to reports and online buyers desperate to snap up the new status symbol.
vietnam promoted at tennis davis cup

Vietnam promoted at tennis’ Davis Cup

The national men’s tennis team has received a promotion to play in Asia/Oceania Zone Group 2 of the Davis Cup next year after securing a 2-1 win over Hong Kong today.
vietnam airlines opens hong kong cam ranh route

Vietnam Airlines opens Hong Kong-Cam Ranh route

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Khanh Hoa Province has agreed to open a direct air route from Hong Kong to Cam Ranh International Airport from November.
lee man revives pulpy plan

Lee & Man revives pulpy plan

Hau Giang Provincial Industrial Parks Management Authority has agreed to allow leading Hong Kong paper manufacturer Lee & Man to continue developing its much-delayed pulp and packaging paper project in southern province of Hau Giang.
so cool its hot apls reefer biz

So cool it’s hot: APL’s ‘reefer’ biz

The rising demand for refrigerated container (reefer) shipping in Vietnam is offering new opportunities to foreign shipping firms. VIR spoke to Abraham Y. Elias, general director of NOL-APL Vietnam, on the firm’s maneuvers in this field, following its participation at the Asia Fruit Logistical exhibition in Hong Kong on September 4-6.
typhoon utor brings gales to hong kong on way to china

Typhoon Utor brings gales to Hong Kong on way to China

Offices and public transport shut down in Hong Kong Wednesday as Typhoon Utor brought gales and heavy rain to the Chinese city after leaving four dead in the Philippines.
site clearance delay leaves textile firms in tatters

Site clearance delay leaves textile firms in tatters

Two major Hong Kong-backed foreign textile and garment projects have been bogged down due to site clearance issues in the northern province of Hai Duong’s controversial Lai Vu Industrial Park.
siemens wins 30mln ict contract for hong kongs longest metro line

Siemens wins €30mln ICT contract for Hong Kong's longest metro line

Siemens is to supply the information and communication technology for Hong Kong's East-West Line.
hsbc supports disadvantaged children in vietnam

HSBC supports disadvantaged children in Vietnam

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Vietnam said on July 31 that it will fund over 3.2 billion VND (153,000 USD) for six projects run by SOS Children’s Villages and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Vietnam.
manchester utd hand moyes second victory in hong kong

Manchester Utd hand Moyes second victory in Hong Kong

Manchester United saw off a spirited Kitchee 5-2 on Monday in Hong Kong to give David Moyes just his second victory as manager of the Premier League champions.
dragonair turns challenges into opportunities

Dragonair turns challenges into opportunities

As Vietnam’s aviation sector booms, Hong Kong’s Dragonair sees the potential for strong gains. Nicholas Brooks, chief representative of Dragonair Vietnam, shared his views with VIR’s Linh Mai.
son kim land attracts 37m finance boost

Son Kim Land attracts $37m finance boost

EXS Capital, an independent investment firm dedicated to the Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong and Japan recently announced its first investment of $37 million into domestic real estate firm Son Kim Land.
vib granted a vnd420bn credit to texhong

VIB granted a VND420bn credit to Texhong

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) and Texhong Yinlong Technology Limited, a subsidiary of Texhong Textile Group – one of the top 10 largest textile groups headquartered in Hong Kong, have signed a VND420 billion ($20 million) credit agreement to finance the firm’s facility in northern Quang Ninh’s Hai Yen Industrial Park.
hong kong group invests 200 million in garment project

Hong Kong Group invests $200 million in garment project

The TAL Group from Hong Kong plans to invest $200 million to produce fabrics, garments and textiles in Vietnam.