mai chau town listed in top ten fresh destinations

Mai Chau town listed in top ten fresh destinations

Mai Chau, a small town in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, was named one of the top ten "fresh" Asian destinations by hotel booking site Agoda.com.
totalenergies eneos expands in vietnam through partnership with sao mai solar

TotalEnergies ENEOS expands in Vietnam through partnership with Sao Mai Solar

Sao Mai Solar Co., a subsidiary of Sao Mai Group, signed a share purchase agreement with TotalEnergies ENEOS for the sale of its 3.4 megawatt peak rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system portfolio on June 5.
severe air pollution hits thailands chiang mai city

Severe air pollution hits Thailand’s Chiang Mai city

The historical city of Chiang Mai has been under thick smog as a result of hazardous pollution levels in northern Thailand, triggering concerns about the impact on locals’ health and tourism, a key sector of the economy.
pwc vietnam appoints mai viet hung tran as general director

PwC Vietnam appoints Mai Viet Hung Tran as general director

PwC Vietnam today announced Mai Viet Hung Tran as its next general director, with effect from July 1. Tran succeeds Dinh Thi Quynh Van, who has served as in the position for 12 years.
hanoi hastens efforts to handle covid 19 hotbed at bach mai hospital

Hanoi hastens efforts to handle COVID-19 hotbed at Bach Mai Hospital

Authorities in Hanoi are ramping up efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus from Bach Mai Hospital, considered the biggest and most complex hotbed of COVID-19 in Vietnam at present, after more than 10 cases linked with this large hospital have been recorded.
long delayed tan mai pulp and paper mill officially revoked

Long-delayed Tan Mai pulp and paper mill officially revoked

The Tan Mai pulp and paper mill complex located in Quang Ngai province’s Binh Son district had its investment certificate officially revoked after long delays in construction.   
forced move delays kobe steels hoang mai iron project

Forced move delays Kobe Steel’s Hoang Mai iron project

Relocation plans mean that completion of Kobe Steel’s $1 billion iron nugget manufacturing plant in Vietnam will be delayed by as much as a year.
special trip to mai chau a fragrant flower of muong land

Special trip to Mai Chau – A fragrant flower of Muong land

Only a 3-hour drive with the route of 130 kilometers from Hanoi, Mai Chau – with peaceful space and fresh air – has become an ideal getaway to unwind from all the stress and retreat from the hot summer days in the bustling city.
sao mai group kicks off construction of 5 star grand mercure phu yen

Sao Mai Group kicks off construction of 5-star Grand Mercure Phu Yen

Sao Mai Group, in collaboration with R&H Group and Accor, organised the ground-breaking ceremony of the 5-star Grand Mercure Phu Yen Hotel, marking its fourth project in the province.
former deputy head of retail banking of notorious eximbank becomes ceo of mai linh taxi

Former deputy head of Retail Banking of notorious Eximbank becomes CEO of Mai Linh Taxi

Rahn Wood, who used to work at Eximbank and VIB, has just been appointed as CEO of Mai Linh Group Corporation.
sao mai group finds japanese partner for an giang solar mega project

Sao Mai Group finds Japanese partner for An Giang solar mega-project

Japanese Koyo Corporation and Sao Mai Group signed an agreement to develop a 208 MW solar power plant worth VND6 trillion ($268.3 million) in Tien Binh district of the southern province of An Giang.
mai linh asks for government incentives for joint electric car project with renault

Mai Linh asks for government incentives for joint electric car project with Renault

Taxi operator Mai Linh Group has recently requested the support of the Vietnamese government for its electric car project, which it is going to carry out with French car-maker Renault.
bach mai hospital to offer breakthrough device for people with a heart condition

Bach Mai Hospital to offer breakthrough device for people with a heart condition

Doctors at Hanoi-based Bach Mai hospital became the first in Vietnam to offer people suffering from heart valve condition, called mitral regurgitation (MR), a new minimally invasive treatment option called MitraClip, made by US-based global healthcare company Abbott
mai dich south thang long section of hanois ring road 3 opens to traffic

Mai Dich-South Thang Long section of Hanoi’s Ring Road 3 opens to traffic

The Mai Dich-South Thang Long Section of Hanoi’s Ring Road 3,  funded by official development assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), was officially opened to traffic on October 11 after two years and four months of construction.
rural mountainous mai chau a perfect destination for a getaway

Rural, mountainous Mai Chau a perfect destination for a getaway

For the fresh-faced expat in Ha Noi the adjustment to Viet Nam’s pace of life can be overwhelming at times. The pressures of a heavy schedule, TEFL-based or otherwise, coupled with traffic and noise can lead even the most strong-willed urbanite to seek an escape, even if just for the weekend.