green bonds prop up state eco fund

Green bonds prop up state eco-fund

While financial resources are constrained from the state side, channelling investment into green projects through the issuance of green bonds may be what it takes for the economic development of the ASEAN bloc in general and Vietnam in particular to be greener and  more socially and environmentally sustainable.
us wish to rejoin to cause turmoil within cptpp

US wish to rejoin to cause turmoil within CPTPP?

US President Donald Trump's wish to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) would be hard to navigate. In order for the US to re-enter, the members countries may need to start negotiations from scratch, and it is unclear what, if any, conditions they would set in order for that to happen.
phu quoc struggles to control land speculation

Phu Quoc struggles to control land speculation

What comes to mind when you think of Phu Quoc Island? Pristine beaches, historic sites, Buddhist shrines, or fishing villages?
zuckerberg testimony to congress my mistake im sorry

Zuckerberg testimony to Congress: 'My mistake, I'm sorry'

"I started Facebook, I run it, and I'm responsible for what happens here," Zuckerberg said in his written testimony released by the House commerce committee.
what the pho vietnam streetfood cocktails make a splash

What the pho? Vietnam streetfood cocktails make a splash

HANOI: With his daring pho cocktail inspired by Vietnam's signature beef noodle soup, Hanoi's leading hipster bartender Pham Tien Tiep is hoping to elevate the drinking scene in a city better known for its raucous outdoor beer dens.
trump sees trade deal with friend xi

Trump sees trade deal with 'friend' Xi

US President Donald Trump says he and China's President Xi Jinping "will always be friends, no matter what happens with our dispute on trade."
syria chemical attack what we know

Syria 'chemical attack': What we know

An alleged chemical attack in Syria's rebel-held Douma has sparked international outrage, with Washington warning on Sunday (Apr 8) of possible military action, while Damascus and Moscow said the reports were mere "fabrications".
after fire capitaland vietnam ceo highlights role of building owners committee

After fire, CapitaLand Vietnam CEO highlights role of Building Owners’ Committee

After the fire at PARCSpring, a project invested by CapitaLand Vietnam, VIR talked with CEO Chen Lian Pang about the consequences and what the related sides need to do when a fire breaks out.
facebook pressed over role in people smuggling

Facebook pressed over role in people smuggling

A United Nations migration official called on Thursday (Apr 5) for Facebook to police its site and its WhatsApp messaging subsidiary for use by abusive human smugglers.
hanwha life vietnam teams up with movin to start telemarketing

Hanwha Life Vietnam teams up with Movin to start telemarketing

On April 3, Hanwha Life Vietnam Co., Ltd. announced a strategic alliance with Movin Co., Ltd. to market life insurance products through telemarketing channels.
lach huyen sails ahead with ppp port milestone

Lach Huyen sails ahead with PPP port milestone

In what is anticipated to be the first public-private partnership port project in Vietnam, the first two foreign-invested terminals at Lach Huyen International Gateway Port will become operational next month, making conditions for seaborne transportation between northern Vietnam and neighbouring countries more favourable.
my o mai fruit tradition has become big business

My o mai, fruit tradition has become big business

What started out as a tradition treat in Vietnamese homes has become big business.
saezs to spur national development

SAEZs to spur national development

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee has just delivered the last-round comments to the Draft Special Administrative Economic Zone Law (SAEZ) before it will be submitted to the National Assembly’s upcoming fifth session in late May. Hoang Van Cuong, member of the NA Economic Committee elaborates on what we must do to avail ourselves of SAEZ advantages for national development.
vietnamese life insurance sector going online

Vietnamese life insurance sector going online

Prudential, Manulife, and FWD were among the first insurance firms to transfer insurance transactions to digital platforms, who are now followed by Chubb Life, Generali Vietnam, and Hanwha Life.
more than 130 pilot whales die in mass australia beaching

More than 130 pilot whales die in mass Australia beaching

At least 135 short-finned pilot whales died Friday (Mar 23) after a mass beaching in Australia as rescuers worked to herd those still alive back out to sea.