67 per cent growth rate projected by world bank

6.7 per cent growth rate projected by World Bank

What does 2018 hold for Vietnam’s economy? Sebastian Eckardt, World Bank’s lead economist for Vietnam, gives VIR an analysis of the country’s positive macro-economic performance in 2017, as well as prospects of the new year.
flawed computer chips and how to fix them

Flawed computer chips and how to fix them

PARIS: As tech giants race against the clock to fix major security flaws in microprocessors, many users are wondering what lurks behind unsettling names like "Spectre" or "Meltdown" and what can be done about this latest IT scare.
structural export sector changes will continue

Structural export sector changes will continue

Việt Nam posted a surprisingly high 21 per cent year-on-year growth in export value in 2017. Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Đỗ Thắng Hải talks to chinhphu.vn about how this happened, and what 2018 portends.
a modest end to 2017 transactions sets up big for 2018

A modest end to 2017 transactions sets up big for 2018

This year’s merger-and-acquisition movement is coming to a somewhat quiet close in terms the fourth quarter of completions, but deals that have been stuck in due diligence or with approvals are finally moving forward.
is bitcoin a game for desperadoes

Is Bitcoin a game for desperadoes?

Bitcoin, one of the most talked-about phenomena in the financial services sector, has been ceaselessly brought into the limelight due to its ambiguity regarding the face value as well as the potential legal and regulatory risks challenging Bitcoin “whales.”
apple admits to slowing iphones as batteries age

Apple admits to slowing iPhones as batteries age

Apple on Thursday (Dec 21) confirmed what some conspiracy theorists suspected, that it intentionally slows performance of older iPhones as batteries weaken from age.
shinees jonghyun dies in apparent suicide yonhap

SHINee's Jonghyun dies in apparent suicide: Yonhap

K-pop star Jonghyun has died in what police have said was an apparent suicide, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Monday (Dec 18).
star wars the last jedi mostly finds its force with critics

Star Wars: The Last Jedi mostly finds its force with critics

LOS ANGELES: Star Wars: The Last Jedi won warm reviews from most critics on Tuesday (Dec 13), a day before the latest instalment in the sci-fi saga begins hitting movie theatres worldwide in what is projected to be the biggest-grossing movie of 2017.
hanwha life vietnam among vietnams top 10 sustainable businesses

Hanwha Life Vietnam among Vietnam’s Top 10 sustainable businesses

On December 6, Hanwha Life Vietnam was named among the Top 10 Sustainable Businesses in Vietnam in 2017 by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). This achievement is proof of the firm’s efforts to achieve sustainable development in Vietnam, not only via business practices, but also via various community-oriented initiatives.
more than a bowl of noodles pho is history

More than a bowl of noodles, phở is history

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.
new zealands holistic education model for the future

New Zealand’s holistic education model for the future

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.
unprecedented suspension of cpa hanois ceo

Unprecedented suspension of CPA Hanoi’s CEO

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?
hanwha life vietnam donates medical centre to bac kan province

Hanwha Life Vietnam donates medical centre to Bac Kan province

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.
qatar unveils world cups first reusable stadium

Qatar unveils World Cup's first 'reusable' stadium

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.
hanwha life vietnam launches health is wealth insurance package

Hanwha Life Vietnam launches “Health is Wealth” insurance package

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.
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