12-12-2017 15:00
There are many theories regarding its origin. Some say it started as a variation on pot-au-feu, a French beef stew dish. Others believe it’s the heir to a Chinese beef noodle soup or to a traditional Vietnamese dish of noodles with buffalo meat. What is certain is that phở, a simple yet deceptively complex dish of noodles served with beef or chicken in a hot bowl of broth, has become Việt Nam’s pride on the world map of cuisine.
06-12-2017 14:48
In the 4.0 age, while many countries are still discussing what Industry 4.0 will entail, New Zealand has been preparing its education system to fully leverage the opportunities on offer.
01-12-2017 16:28
The State Securities Commission has recently suspended two auditors at Hanoi Auditing and Accounting Company Limited. One of the two auditors is the company’s CEO, a rare case in Vietnamese stock market practices. What is behind this suspension of the CEO’s auditor status?
29-11-2017 15:49
Korean insurer Hanwha Life Vietnam, in partnership with Child Fund (Korea) and Child Fund Vietnam, have just donated a new $100,000 medical centre to Lang Ngam commune, Ngan Son district, in the north-eastern province of Bac Kan.
27-11-2017 09:46
DOHA: Qatar on Sunday (Nov 26) unveiled the design for what it claims is the World Cup's first 'reusable' stadium, the seventh of eight expected venues that will stage games during the 2022 tournament.
22-11-2017 17:14
On November 21, Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Hanwha Life Vietnam) officially launched the new insurance package called “Health is Wealth” in Ho Chi Minh City, with the intent of delivering optimal insurance services to promote individuals and households’ overall well-being in Vietnam.
20-11-2017 09:59
As the world is speeding ahead with the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 applications, a radical transformation is taking place in factories. With the face of production and manufacturing shifting rapidly towards more technology-intensive activities, GE has restructured itself as the 125-year-old start-up leading this revolution. Wouter Van Wersch president and CEO of GE ASEAN and ANZ talked with VIR’s Hoang Anh on the future of industrial technology and what it brings to Vietnam.
15-11-2017 15:00
ACEH BESAR, Indonesia: Four sperm whales stranded on a beach in Indonesia have died, a local official said Tuesday (Nov 14), despite frantic efforts to save the massive mammals.
14-11-2017 08:10
Luxury is what many aspire to but only a few can obtain. Luxury is what makes life shine. And Kusto Home’s unparalleled villas do just that: they shine in one of Asia’s most dazzling big cities.
08-11-2017 09:58
DANANG, Vietnam: ExxonMobil’s multi-billion dollar Blue Whale gas project with Vietnam is on track for final agreement by 2019, a top company executive said on Tuesday (Nov 7).
07-11-2017 11:00
WASHINGTON: In what could be the biggest deal ever in the tech sector, Broadcom on Monday (Nov 6) bid US$130 billion for rival chip maker Qualcomm to gain position in the booming sector fueled by growth in smartphones and an array of connected devices from cars to wearables.
04-11-2017 10:12
HCMC, the country’s most dynamic and vibrant economic center, is a must-see place for international tourists to Vietnam because of the age-old landmarks and a wide variety of entertainment and food services, as well as fun activities. Following are some destinations recommended for tourists.
01-11-2017 11:30
Anh Quốc Kiệt has dedicated his life to helping fellow gay men seek treatment for HIV/AIDS and overcome discrimination to gain confidence in their lives after what many still see as a shameful diagnosis.
30-10-2017 09:07
As the concept of ‘good food, good life’ becomes more commonplace in Vietnam, consumers are paying more attention to what they consume on a daily basis.
25-10-2017 08:00
When banks work with technology companies or startups, what often comes out are fintech products or services that can offer customers convenience and control over their financial lives. And for Vietnam, those financial technologies are doing something even more meaningful for the economy, as they are helping Vietnam transform from a cash-centric nation into a more digitalised, cashless one. Trang Nguyen reports.