us fines citibank 400 mn for poor risk management practices

US fines Citibank $400 mn for poor risk management practices

US authorities fined Citibank $400 million over deficiencies in risk management practices and required an overhaul of internal controls at the global financial powerhouse, officials announced Wednesday.
over 220 vietnamese citizens brought home from japan

Over 220 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Japan

More than 220 Vietnamese citizens were brought home from Japan on October 6 on a flight arranged by Vietnamese authorities, the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, Vietjet Air and Japanese competent agencies.
digital governance for better citizen services

Digital governance for better citizen services 

The development of more advanced e-government solutions is an inevitable trend among countries worldwide. Vietnam is moving towards this at speed with many strategies. Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Anh Tuan discusses the country’s policies and orientations in this transformation ahead.
over 350 vietnamese citizens brought home from japan

Over 350 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Japan

Over 350 Vietnamese citizens were flown home from Japan on a flight of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on September 30 as a joint effort of competent authorities of both nations.
greener city transport ahead

Greener city transport ahead

Sustainable and eco-friendly public transport solutions are one of the major concerns of larger cities in the world, especially in Vietnam since its urban centres have been ranked among the most polluted several times already. Amid this scenario, the promotion of buses based on natural gas and electric engines becomes more and more important.
real estate developers interested in emerging markets

Real estate developers interested in emerging markets

There is a trend of real estate developers moving their investments from big cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to other localities, experts have said.
vietnam office market will make rapid recovery experts

Vietnam office market will make rapid recovery: experts

The office market in Vietnamese cities like Hanoi and HCM City is likely to recover faster post-COVID-19 than other major cities in the Asia Pacific, experts have predicted.
vietnam pushes on with smart city plans

Vietnam pushes on with smart city plans

Vietnam is accelerating construction to support establishment of smart city projects combined with top-class technology to enhance both the country’s management and the economy.
traditional instrument solo and orchestra contest held in five cities

Traditional instrument solo and orchestra contest held in five cities

The National Traditional Musical Instrument Solo and Orchestra Competition 2020 are taking place from September 18 to October 2 in five provinces and cities across the country.
siemens can help make vietnams cities smarter and more sustainable

Siemens can help make Vietnam’s cities smarter and more sustainable

Facing the heavy aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is trying to further develop its smart cities. Pham Thai Lai, CEO of Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Tung Hanh about the obstacles facing cities today and the role of Siemens in supporting the country’s cities to become smarter.
ministers local leaders urged to enhance public investment disbursement

Ministers, local leaders urged to enhance public investment disbursement

Ministers and leaders of People’s Committees of cities and provinces nationwide are required to remove difficulties and promote the disbursement of public investment as well as production, business and consumption.
nearly 280 citizens brought home from europe

Nearly 280 citizens brought home from Europe

Nearly 280 Vietnamese citizens, stranded in 10 European countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were brought home on September 16-17 on a Vietnam Airlines flight.
four jailed in connection with essex lorry tragedy

Four jailed in connection with Essex lorry tragedy

Four defendants have been imposed jail sentences in connection with the Essex lorry tragedy in the UK last year in which 39 Vietnamese citizens died.
nearly 350 vietnamese citizens brought home safely from australia

Nearly 350 Vietnamese citizens brought home safely from Australia

Nearly 350 Vietnamese citizens were safely flown home from Australia on a flight on September 12.
hcm city to improve bus services increase ridership

HCM City to improve bus services, increase ridership

A new project to improve citizens' access to public transport and limit the use of private vehicles is expected to improve the bus system in HCM City, according to the municipal Department of Transport.