european stocks retreat on trade war fears

European stocks retreat on trade war fears

The world's major stock markets fell heavily on Thursday (Mar 22) as sentiment was rocked by fresh trade war fears as US President Donald Trump unveiled tariffs on at least US$50 billion on Chinese imports.
alibaba to invest s 26b more in lazada replaces ceo

Alibaba to invest S$2.6b more in Lazada, replaces CEO

Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group announced on Monday (Mar 19) it will invest an additional US$2 billion (S$2.6 billion) in Lazada, two years after it acquired a controlling stake in the Singapore-headquartered e-commerce site.
three chinese men jailed for using fake atm cards

Three Chinese men jailed for using fake ATM cards

Hanoi People’s Court on Wednesday sentenced three Chinese men to prison for using fake ATM cards to withdraw some VND90 million ($4,000) in April last year.  
trump seeking tariffs on up to us 60b chinese goods

Trump seeking tariffs on up to US$60b Chinese goods

US President Donald Trump is seeking to impose tariffs on up to US$60 billion of Chinese imports and will target the technology and telecommunications sectors, a senior administration official who had discussed the issue with the White House said on Tuesday (Mar 13).
capitaland vietnam holds third feng shui seminar

CapitaLand Vietnam holds third Feng Shui seminar

On March 11, CapitaLand Vietnam hosted the “Feng Shui and Astrology 2018” seminar with the presence of the world’s leading expert on Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics, Dato’ Joey Yap.
xiangqi festival at vua pagoda attracts crowds

Xiangqi festival at Vua Pagoda attracts crowds

As an annual tradition, a Xiangqi (Chinese chess) festival was held on the sixth day of the first lunar month at Vua (King) Pagoda on Thinh Yen street in Hai Ba Trung district, offering an opportunity for chess players to show off their talents at what was the most prestigious chess arena in Hanoi in the past.
capitaland vietnam holds feng shui and astrology seminar

CapitaLand Vietnam holds Feng Shui and astrology seminar

On March 12 in Ho Chi Minh City, CapitaLand Vietnam—one of the leading property developers from Singapore—organised a “Feng Shui and Astrology 2018” seminar presented by one of the world’s leading authorities on Feng Shui and Chinese Metaphysics, the internationally acclaimed Feng Shui Consultant, Dato’ Joey Yap.
lionel richie honoured at hollywood handprints ceremony

Lionel Richie honoured at Hollywood handprints ceremony

Four-time Grammy winner Lionel Richie cemented his legacy in Hollywood Wednesday, plunging his feet and hands into a wet paving slab at the forecourt of the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre.  
tisco may take chinese contractor to court

Tisco may take Chinese contractor to court

Thai Nguyen Iron and Steel JSC (Tisco) is considering taking the Chinese contractor China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC) to court to deal with the overlong dispute over an engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) contract once and for all.
france to block chinese group taking control of toulouse airport

France to block Chinese group taking control of Toulouse airport

PARIS: The French government will not sell a 10 per cent stake in the Toulouse airport in southern France to a Chinese consortium, a deal that would have given it majority control of the fast-growing transport hub, a government source said on Monday (Feb 26).
millions of chinese leave for new year holidays but many may not return

Millions of Chinese leave for New Year holidays, but many may not return

BEIJING: Millions have begun heading home from Beijing for Chinese New Year, but many this year will not return as China's capital becomes increasingly unwelcoming for the migrants from the provinces who once powered its economy.
mercedes apologises to china after ing dalai lama

Mercedes apologises to China after quoting Dalai Lama

Mercedes-Benz has become the latest foreign company to run afoul of Beijing's policies on Tibet and other Chinese-claimed regions, apologising for "hurting the feelings" of the people of China for quoting the Dalai Lama on Instagram.
alibaba buys stake in wanda film for us 750m

Alibaba buys stake in Wanda Film for US$750m

BEIJING: Troubled Chinese conglomerate Wanda announced Monday (Feb 5) that e-commerce giant Alibaba has agreed to buy a stake in its cinema division for around US$750 million, the latest sell-off by the heavily-indebted group.
raging competition on e commerce market promises to heat further up

Raging competition on e-commerce market promises to heat further up

The Vietnamese e-commerce market contains unexpected elements this year, including Tiki receiving investment from a Chinese partner, Shopee flying up, Lazada getting support from Alibaba, and Cho Tot announcing new ambitions.
coastal city lures tourists with history

Coastal city lures tourists with history

People know Hai Phong as a city of flamboyant trees, an important industrial centre and the biggest port in the north. The city has also long been a tourism hub with beaches embracing the city and top class entertainment areas. Hai Phong is also known for its long history and cultural traditions, but few realise it is close to three battles that free Vietnam from Chinese and Mongol invaders.