electronics sector attractive to foreign backers

Electronics sector attractive to foreign backers

Viet Nam's electronic industry has attracted US$10 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) capital from big names like Samsung, Foxconn, LG, Panasonic and Intel, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).
key paris suspect targeted in brussels police raid prosecutor

Key Paris suspect targeted in Brussels police raid: Prosecutor

Salah Abdeslam, 26, is the subject of an international arrest warrant by French police who have described him as "dangerous". Belgian media described him as "public enemy number one".
world famous djs to converge in town

World-famous DJs to converge in town

World-renowned DJ duos Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike from Belgium and W&W from the Netherlands will come to Vietnam for a Hypersonic Music Festival which will take place on November 27 at HCMC’s Quan Khu 7 Stadium.
accessing the eu through belgium

Accessing the EU through Belgium

During her official visit to Vietnam last week, Belgium’s Senate President Christine Defraigne talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the measures being implemented to amplify bilateral co-operation in trade and investment between the two countries.
belgium expected to ratify vn eu fta soon

Belgium expected to ratify VN-EU FTA soon

PM nguyen Tan Dung hoped that Belgium will soon ratify the Viet Nam-EU free trade agreement which is expected to be signed early next month.  
gamuda land vietnams heart warming halloween carnival

Gamuda Land Vietnam’s heart-warming Halloween carnival

Gamuda Gardens’ families were eager to indulge in the colourful and happy Halloween Carnival with an assortment of exciting activities and charity work, organized by Gamuda Land Vietnam at Gamuda Gardens on October 24.
seventh seed begu survives pironkova scare in moscow

Seventh seed Begu survives Pironkova scare in Moscow

Romania's seventh seed Irina-Camelia Begu battled back from a set down to beat Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova on her way to the second round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow on Monday.
12 injured in germany as fire rips through foreign workers home

12 injured in Germany as fire rips through foreign workers' home

Twelve people were injured after a fire broke out on Monday at a building housing mostly migrant workers from Bulgaria and Poland, German police said, adding that there were no immediate indications about the cause of the blaze.
aroma young glutinous rice of the northwest

Aroma young glutinous rice of the northwest

Tourists prefer to visit the northwestern region in the autumn to watch ripen terraced rice fields, indulge in the aroma, and participate in the glutinous young rice festival of the local ethnic groups - Tay, Thai, Nung, Giay, and Mong.
cat ba cliffs and rock climbing enthusiasts a heavenly match

Cat Ba cliffs and rock-climbing enthusiasts, a heavenly match

The lure of rock-climbing has been bringing several local and foreign visitors to Cat Ba in recent times. It is an ideal place for those who love adventure sports to indulge in their hobby.
worlds top djs to perform in saigon

World’s top DJs to perform in Saigon

A Belgian electronic DJ duo composed of brothers Dimitri Thivaios and Michael Thivaios will travel to Ho Chi Minh City for the Hypersonic Music Festival which will be held at the Military Zone 7 Stadium on November 27.
google counters apple with nexus phones new tablet

Google counters Apple with Nexus phones, new tablet

The California tech giant said it was partnering with South Korea's LG for its 5.2-inch screen Nexus 5X, and with China's Huawei for its "phablet" sized 5.7-inch Nexus 6P.
stampede kills more than 700 as tragedy strikes haj again

Stampede kills more than 700 as tragedy strikes haj again

A stampede killed at least 717 people and injured hundreds more at the haj in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, in one of the worst-ever tragedies at the annual Muslim pilgrimage.
britain belgium into davis cup final

Britain, Belgium into Davis Cup final

Britain and Belgium secured shock places in November's Davis Cup final on Sunday while 17-time major winner Roger Federer cast doubt over his future in the competition.
pieters wins dutch open for second title in three weeks

Pieters wins Dutch Open for second title in three weeks

Belgian youngster Thomas Pieters fired a five-under 65 to win the Dutch Open by one stroke on Sunday just two weeks after winning his maiden EPGA tournament at the Czech Masters.