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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GE’s digital transformation surfs the Industry 4.0 wave

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.
four sperm whales die in indonesia beach rescue

Four sperm whales die in Indonesia beach rescue

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.
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Explore Diamond Island's deluxe Villa Collection

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.
exxonmobil vietnam gas project on track for 2019

ExxonMobil-Vietnam gas project on track for 2019

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).
broadcom makes us 130b mega bid for qualcomm

Broadcom makes US$130b mega-bid for Qualcomm

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.
what to do in saigon at weekends

What to do in Saigon at weekends

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.
social worker helps fellow gay men recover from hiv

Social worker helps fellow gay men recover from HIV

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.
organic produce food for thought

Organic produce: Food for thought

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.
big banks get a fintegration facelift

Big banks get a ‘fintegration’ facelift

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.