samsung issues recall for galaxy note 7 after battery fires

Samsung issues recall for Galaxy Note 7 after battery fires

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will replace all Galaxy Note 7 smartphones equipped with fire-prone batteries and halt sales of the flagship product in 10 markets, a devastating blow for what had been a revival in the firm's mobile business.
eurocham seminar outlines evfta implications

Eurocham seminar outlines EVFTA implications

Companies yesterday gathered at the seminar entitled “European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: What’s in it for me?” in the northern port city of Haiphong to learn about what the trade pact means for them.
after rapid expansion banks in vietnam settle into stability

After rapid expansion, banks in Vietnam settle into stability

As a senior international banker who has spent years overseeing Vietnam’s economy and financial sector during a period of break-neck development, Dennis Hussey, the Greater Mekong Region head and CEO of ANZ Vietnam, has accumulated a deep understanding of Vietnam’s banking system. He shares his impressions on how the banking sector has evolved from a state of turmoil to its present relative stability, and what the sector should do to take off into bigger markets. Trang Nguyen reports.
cuisine of the nung

Cuisine of the Nung

The Nung live at higher elevations and have a tradition of self-sufficiency. The Nung live close to nature and eat whatever they can grow or gather in the forest. Some of their dishes have become specialties of Lang Son’s tourism.
government bonds profit from surge in interest

Government bonds profit from surge in interest

The mobilised government bond volume jumped sharply in the first half this year. Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung shared inside perspectives with VIR’s Manh Bon on the government bond situation during the period and what measures have been taken to ensure healthier development of the bond market.
up to 16 feared dead in texas hot air balloon crash

Up to 16 feared dead in Texas hot air balloon crash

LOCKHART: Up to 16 people are feared dead in what is believed to be one of the deadliest hot air balloon accidents in history, after a fiery crash in central Texas field on Saturday (Jul 30), officials said.
florida officials say local zika transmission likely

Florida officials say local Zika transmission 'likely'

MIAMI: Florida health officials said Friday (Jul 29) they believe that four people have been infected locally with Zika, in what would be the first evidence that mosquitoes carrying the virus are present in the continental United States.
schnyder returns after five year break at gstaad

Schnyder returns after five year break at Gstaad

Former Top 10 regular Patty Schnyder has no idea what she will face on her return to the WTA after five years away.
turning quy nhon into a science city

Turning Quy Nhon into a science city

On the occasion of the 12th Meet Vietnam event, Ho Quoc Dung, Chairman of the Binh Dinh People’s Committee, talked to VIR’s Ha Minh on how the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) and the Meet Vietnam event are going to help the central province of Binh Dinh develop, and what the local authorities will be doing to take advantage of the ICISE and the event.
ha tinh greenlights 25 billion taiwanese project

Ha Tinh greenlights $2.5 billion Taiwanese project

The Ha Tinh People’s Committee has agreed in principal to license Taiwanese Wei Yu Engineering Company to develop an agricultural and a wharf construction project in the central province’s Vung Ang Economic Zone with the total investment capital of $2.5 billion, according to newswire Vnexpress.vn.
you set up a firm now what

You set up a firm. Now what?

To avoid fines for inadequate compliance with provisions of the law, PLF suggests newly-established enterprises should pay heed to the following issues:
siemens smashes efficiency records

Siemens smashes efficiency records

German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG has recently set three world records at a German-based power plant. This flagship project is set to make a crucial contribution to the changing face of energy generation. Pham Thai Lai, CEO of Siemens Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Tuan Khanh about the project and what Siemens has been doing to help Vietnam continue on its path of successful economical growth towards becoming an industrialised nation in the near future.
mot requires creation of hot lines for waterway transport

MoT requires creation of hot lines for waterway transport

Minister of Transport Trương Quang Nghĩa has asked transport departments in cities and provinces to set up hot lines at domestic ports, wharfs, as well as on boats and ships, to allow the public to submit complaints and other information.
discovering chieng khoi lake mountains caves and culture

Discovering Chieng Khoi Lake, mountains, caves and culture

Riding a boat on Chieng Khoi Lake, you may find yourself feeling somewhat insignificant in the face of expansive mountains and endless water.
what businesses can and cant do when cutting jobs

What businesses can and can't do when cutting jobs

The law allows for firing workers under certain circumstances. These are the do's and don'ts