citis commitment to net zero by 2050

Citi's commitment to net zero by 2050

Citi believes that global financial institutions have the opportunity – and the responsibility – to play a leading role in helping drive the transition to a net-zero global economy and make good on the promise of the Paris Agreement.
telehealth advances continue in stringent legal framework

Telehealth advances continue in stringent legal framework

Hospitals and medtech businesses are expected to benefit more as the legal framework on telehealth is being completed, pinning high hopes to increase access to high-quality healthcare for citizens and adding to the overall value of the sector.
vietnam officially begins vaccination for citizens

Vietnam officially begins vaccination for citizens

Three places have started the national vaccination programme, including Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Tropical Diseases and National Hospital for Tropical Deceases, as well as Hai Duong province.
full steam ahead for lng capacities to omit other fossil fuels

Full steam ahead for LNG capacities to omit other fossil fuels?

With its rapid development, Vietnam’s hunger for reliable and sustainable energy sources grows daily. Thus, the country is making efforts to develop thermal gas power sources to diversify its portfolio, which could be a challenging task as there are currently insufficient supplies within its territory.
fv hospital a private health leader

FV Hospital a private health leader

With professionalism and high standards of care expected at all international hospitals, FV Hospital is becoming an increasingly reliable and prestigious destination for Vietnamese citizens and expatriates in need of high-quality treatment.
students in 52 provinces cities come back to school

Students in 52 provinces, cities come back to school

As of February 24, schools in 52 provinces and cities reopened to their students. The 11 remaining provinces and cities are considering the pandemic situation in their localities to make decisions on when their schools can reopen.
renewable efficiency for vietnamese cities

Renewable efficiency for Vietnamese cities

Energy developer Copper Mountain Energy JSC (CME) is carrying out the first renewables venture at a Vietnamese airport. CEO Bui Trung Kien talked with VIR’s Nhat Ha why the initiative is important, and how the company’s moves will ultimately benefit both customers and the environment.
from the outside looking in citizens abroad during crisis

From the outside looking in: citizens abroad during crisis

More than one year after the outbreak of the pandemic, many Vietnamese citizens stuck abroad are still wishing to return home, especially since their home country managed to keep the disease in check. As one of the initiators and supporters for such repatriation flights, Vietnam’s Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau witnessed the hopes and struggles of his people first-hand.
biden says erratic trump should not receive intel briefings

Biden says 'erratic' Trump should not receive intel briefings

US President Joe Biden said Friday that his predecessor Donald Trump, who is awaiting a Senate impeachment trial on charges of inciting an attack on the US Capitol, should not receive classified intelligence briefings, as is customary for former presidents.
four vietnamese cities among most popular destinations in asia tripadvisor

Four Vietnamese cities among most popular destinations in Asia: TripAdvisor

Four Vietnamese cities have been listed among the most popular destinations in Asia in 2020, according to 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards.
desire for long term tactics in solar power

Desire for long-term tactics in solar power

Although Vietnam began to develop solar power plants just about three years ago, the initially achieved capacities have been outstanding. However, the short terms of the government’s previous two incentive programmes have left many projects stagnating, leading to unused potential.
cities the ticket for duty free stores

Cities the ticket for duty-free stores

Vietnam’s duty-free retail is emerging as a new attractive investment channel for both local and foreign investors as they ramp up efforts to capitalise on domestic consumption and tourism.
biden to reinstate covid travel bans white house official

Biden to reinstate Covid travel bans: White House official

President Joe Biden will re-impose a Covid-19 travel ban on most non-US citizens who have been in Britain, Brazil, Ireland and much of Europe, a White House official said Sunday, as the new administration ramps up its pandemic response.
satellite cities becoming new frontier for real estate

Satellite cities becoming new frontier for real estate

Limited land and slow approval procedures are causing a fall in real estate supply in the country’s major cities, with developers instead flocking to satellite cities both north and south.
the migrant women who never quit

The migrant women who never quit

With the majority of migrant workers in Vietnam’s cities made up by women in precarious situations from many different rural areas, sharing their hardships and uniting in the attempt to overcome their circumstances seems only natural.