italian investors look to vietnam

Italian investors look to Vietnam

Italian investors are considering Vietnam a new bright spot in Southeast Asia. Pham Hoang Hai, executive director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (ICham), told Kim Oanh about Italian enterprises’ plans in Vietnam and what would make Vietnam more attractive.
japanese company yet to reach agreement with workers over wage

Japanese company yet to reach agreement with workers over wage

Around 3,000 workers of Nissey Vietnam took part in the fifth day of the strike protesting what they called an unliveable wage, according to newswire dantri.com.vn
trendsetter in work microsofts plans for vietnam

Trendsetter in work: Microsoft’s plans for Vietnam

In 2015, Microsoft Vietnam continued to bring Microsoft’s newest technologies into the Vietnamese market, strengthening relationship with Vietnamese customers in all segments-governmental organs, companies, and individuals alike. Microsoft Vietnam CEO Vu Minh Tri talked with VIR’s Hong Anh about what the latest trends in information technology mean for users and Microsoft Vietnam’s plans for 2016.
booyoung vina presses on amidst uncertainty

Booyoung Vina presses on amidst uncertainty

Nine years after starting construction works, South Korean-backed international residential complex Booyoung Vina shows little progress. What does the future hold for this $171 million complex?
authorities scratching heads over sanction for man behind mermaid story in vietnam

Authorities scratching heads over sanction for man behind mermaid story in Vietnam

Authorities in the central Vietnamese province of Quang Nam have admitted it is not easy to specify what breach of law has taken place when a local man made up a story about a mermaid caught by fishermen and circulated it online last week.
lack of motivation cost mourinho says ancelotti

'Lack of motivation' cost Mourinho, says Ancelotti

Soon-to-be Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti believes a "lack of motivation" within the squad at his old club Chelsea is what cost Jose Mourinho his job.
5 safe havens for a tet breakaway

5 safe havens for a Tet breakaway

If you are still chewing over what to do during the week-long Tet holiday, how about hopping on a trip to one of these destinations that have become popular among many Vietnamese people choosing to break away from endless gatherings and parties. 
tourist wharf in ha long bay to cease operation from new years day

Tourist wharf in Ha Long Bay to cease operation from New Year's Day

The administration of the northern province of Quang Ninh has decided to cease all ship operations from an old, deteriorated wharf starting New Year Day.
fans fly across globe to be first to see star wars

Fans fly across globe to be first to see 'Star Wars'

They were nervous, as you would be if you had just bought what may turn out to be the most expensive cinema tickets in history to see the new "Star Wars" film.
after paris now what for world climate

After Paris: Now what for world climate?

After a champagne moment in Paris, where ministers from around the world crafted a pact to fight perilous climate change, comes the hard part.
new zealand and australia lead japan whaling protest

New Zealand and Australia lead Japan whaling protest

New Zealand led an international protest against Japan's plans to resume killing whales in the Southern Ocean, while Australia said it was considering further legal action.
helsinki to make cars unnecessary by 2050

Helsinki to make cars unnecessary by 2050

While cars will not be banned, the city will do what it can to discourage people from using them, introducing better public transport, walkable green neighbourhoods brimming with services, and higher costs for parking.
ho chi minh city targets reduced traffic jams flooding next year

Ho Chi Minh City targets reduced traffic jams, flooding next year

Ho Chi Minh City has set targets to create a reduction in traffic jams and flooding during 2016, according to what was discussed at the second meeting of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Executive Committee on Tuesday.
global warming what if we do nothing

Global warming: What if we do nothing?

If mankind fails to curtail global warming, we will have to deal with fallouts, ranging from massive refugee crises and submerged cities to scorching heatwaves and drought, scientists say.
ho chi minh city eatery calls for probe into rat in hotpot allegation

Ho Chi Minh City eatery calls for probe into rat-in-hotpot allegation

A restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City has been accused of serving a group of diners a crab hotpot containing a large rat, and is calling on authorities to look into what it says is a false allegation.