pm approves 1b nghe an industrial park

PM approves $1b Nghe An industrial park

The Prime Minister released a decision on Monday approving the development of the WHA Hemaraj 1 Industrial Park in Nghe An Province’s Southeast Economic Zone, local online newspaper baonghean.vn reported.
ai wins as google algorithm beats top ranked go player

AI wins as Google algorithm beats top-ranked Go player

SHANGHAI: Google's computer algorithm AlphaGo narrowly beat the world's top-ranked player in the ancient Chinese board game of Go on Tuesday (May 23), reaffirming the arrival of what its developers tout as a ground-breaking new form of artificial intelligence.
commentary manchester arena blast shows vulnerability of european cities

Commentary: Manchester Arena blast shows vulnerability of European cities

What European governments have on their hands are threats that can strike at any time and in any place, posing huge challenges to security agencies, says one expert.
manchester terror attack what we know

Manchester terror attack: What we know

LONDON: Twenty-two people died in a "terrorist incident" at a pop concert in the British city of Manchester late Monday (May 22).
tourists to ha long bay will have to pay double for cruise terminal

Tourists to Ha Long Bay will have to pay double for cruise terminal

The only tourist wharf in Ha Long Bay has announced to double the entrance fee for visitors to the famous destination to around US$2 starting May 28.
eu us hold robust talks on possible airline latop ban

EU, US hold 'robust' talks on possible airline latop ban

BRUSSELS: Top US and EU officials traded intelligence on Wednesday (May 17) on what they called "serious evolving threats" to airline security as Washington mulls banning carry-on computers on flights from Europe.
private sector crucial in financing green growth

Private sector crucial in financing green growth

Channelling investments from the private sector into green projects – as the government’s budget is overstretched – is what it will take for Vietnam’s development to be greener and  more socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.
chelsea legend terry undecided about playing future

Chelsea legend Terry undecided about playing future

LONDON: Chelsea icon John Terry scored in what is likely to be his penultimate game for the newly-crowned champions and suggested unless a good offer came along he might retire after Sunday's final Premier League match.
knock on effects of can gio growth

Knock-on effects of Can Gio growth

An influx of transport and real estate projects planned for Can Gio has created a land fever in this island district. Alongside with expectations of what the turnaround could do for one of poorest areas in Ho Chi Minh City, many experts have raised concerns about the environmental threats that come with such a development. Gia Huy reports.
made in vietnam energy plan aims for investment

Made-in-Vietnam energy plan aims for investment

Foreign tech firms are showing what can be done with renewable energy farms and micro-grids for industrial parks, solar, and “smart city” technology in Vietnam. John Rockhold, head of the Vietnam Business Forum’s Power and Energy Working Group, pointed out how new technology is making renewable energy more affordable than ever, and putting it in the grasp of the national power grid.
state employees complain of higher rent shoddier social housing apartments

State employees complain of higher rent, shoddier social housing apartments

Residents of a social housing project in Hà Nội are complaining that while the infrastructure is deteriorating, their rent keeps rising and is way beyond what State employees can afford.
viettel sets 4g world record in impossible time

Viettel sets 4G world record in ‘impossible’ time

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on Tuesday lauded military-run telecom giant Viettel for doing “what seemed impossible,” by launching its 4G services nationwide in just six months.
whatsapp could soon roll out unsend feature

WhatsApp could soon roll out 'unsend' feature

SINGAPORE: Messaging platform WhatsApp could soon roll out a feature that will allow users to recall a message within five minutes of sending it, according to WABetaInfo, a Twitter account that provides updates and details of yet-to-be released WhatsApp features.
trump orders on trade puzzles asia

Trump orders on trade puzzles Asia

US President Donald Trump's executive order on what he describes as trade "cheaters" has many countries in Asia scratching their heads and questioning US policy in the region.
what they dont tell you when you buy a property

What they don’t tell you when you buy a property?

Buying property in Vietnam is one thing and the now not so ‘new’ legislation was a very progressive step and extremely well received. However, when it comes to “cashing in”, selling and renting out your new property, there are a few things you need to know that no one will tell you.