crane collapse kills 107 at meccas grand mosque ahead of hajj

Crane collapse kills 107 at Mecca's Grand Mosque ahead of hajj

A massive construction crane crashed into Mecca's Grand Mosque in stormy weather, killing at least 107 people and injuring 238, Saudi authorities said, days before the annual hajj pilgrimage.
firms must stay informed as wage rules take effect

Firms must stay informed as wage rules take effect

On June 23, 2015, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs promulgated Circular No 23/2015/TT-BLDTBXH (Circular 23) stipulating a number of articles on wages of Decree No 49/2013/ND-CP. The circular came into effect on August 8, 2015.
viet thai algeria project bir seba oil finally begins flowing to processing facility

Viet-Thai-Algeria project: Bir Seba oil finally begins flowing to processing facility

The first oil flow from the Bir Seba oil field, a joint project between Vietnamese, Thai and Algerian companies, was pumped into the central processing facility in Algeria on August 12, said deputy director of the PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation (PVEP) Ngo Huu Hai.
chelsea sign serbian teen danilo pantic

Chelsea sign Serbian teen Danilo Pantic

Chelsea signed Partizan Belgrade midfielder Danilo Pantic on Thursday and immediately sent the highly-rated Serbian teenager out on loan, the Premier League champions confirmed.
britain on verge of semis belgium argentina cruise through

Britain on verge of semis, Belgium, Argentina cruise through

Great Britain edged closer to their first Davis Cup semi-finals in 34 years while 28-time champions Australia stayed alive in their quest to make the last four.
series of errors caused air algerie crash report

'Series of errors' caused Air Algerie crash: Report

A French judicial probe has found a series of "tragic" errors caused an Air Algerie plane to crash in the Malian desert last year with 116 people on board, Le Figaro reported on Thursday (Jul 3).
total viet nam becomes sole owner of totalgaz viet nam

Total Viet Nam becomes sole owner of Totalgaz Viet Nam

Oil and gas company Total Viet Nam recently signed a capital transfer agreement to buy Sai Gon Construction Corporation's (SGCC)18.5 per cent stake in Totalgaz Viet Nam.
pm introduces business environment in bulgaria

PM introduces business environment in Bulgaria

PM Nguyen Tan Dung called on Bulgarian businesses to expand investment in agriculture, pharmacy, clean energy, and manufacturing projects in Viet Nam while attending a business dialogue which was held in the European country on June 5.
pm meets leaders of algeria vn friendship parliamentarians group association

PM meets leaders of Algeria-VN Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, Association

PM Nguyen Tan Dung on June 2 met with the Algeria-Viet Nam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group and received President of the Algeria-Viet Nam Friendship Association Cherfaoui Tayeb within the framework of his official visit to Algeria. 
pm begins tour to algeria

PM begins tour to Algeria

PM Nguyen Tan Dung on Sunday arrived in the Algerian capital, Algiers, beginning his three-day official visit to the North African country at the invitation of his Algerian counterpart Abdelmalek Sellal. 
electrical failure leaves belgian airports at standstill

Electrical failure leaves Belgian airports at standstill

Belgian airports were at a standstill on Wednesday (May 27) after an electrical failure at air traffic control in Brussels caused Belgium-bound flights to be diverted, with departures delayed and flights cancelled.
dlg takes over mass noble investments ltd

DLG takes over Mass Noble Investments Ltd

Furniture dealer Duc Long Gia Lai Group (DLG) announced on May 26 that it had officially taken over the electronic component producer Mass Noble Investments Limited through a share swap.
vbmpvietnam belgium master programmes 20 years of excellence

VBMP/Vietnam – Belgium Master programmes: 20 years of excellence

The Solvay Brussels School and its Vietnamese partners have commemorated 20 years of successful joint business master's programmes. 
hanoi to host vietnams first lgbt bridal fashion show next week

Hanoi to host Vietnam’s first LGBT bridal fashion show next week

A bridal fashion show for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) people will be organized in Hanoi next week.
algerian ambassador considers economic ties as priority mission

Algerian ambassador considers economic ties as priority mission

New Ambassador of Algeria Mohamed Berrah has said the strengthening of bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation with a focus on fisheries and infrastructure is the top priority of his tenure in Viet Nam.