vietnam becoming samsungs global rd headquarters

Vietnam becoming Samsung’s global R&D headquarters

Samsung, with its huge investment, has turned Vietnam from a manufacturing complex into the global headquarters of its research and development (R&D) activities.
th group kicks off giant dairy complex in russia

TH Group kicks off giant dairy complex in Russia

Vietnam’s private TH Group has commenced the construction of its $2.7-billion dairy farm and milk processing mega-complex in the Borovsk Special Industrial Economic Zone in the Kaluga region of Russia, turning the page for Vietnam’s outbound investments.
determination makes champions says young adventurer vu phuong thanh

Determination makes champions, says young adventurer Vu Phuong Thanh

This month, 27-year-old Vu Phuong Thanh has appeared on national TV to talk about her 1,000-kilometre journey around the world’s four greatest deserts. The young woman has inspired fellow Vietnamese to follow their dreams and do what they love.
swedish ambassador highly values quality of thanh ha litchi

Swedish ambassador highly values quality of Thanh Ha litchi

Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Pereric Hogberg and his wife visited Thanh Ha district, the northern province of Hai Duong on June 9 on the occasion of the first-ever Thanh Ha “thieu” litchi festival 2018.
dan bau instrument vietnamese national treasure

Dan bau instrument: Vietnamese national treasure

Overseas Vietnamese musician Pham Duc Thanh has performed in a concert at the Ha Noi Opera House. The concert was a rare event held to honour the dan bau (monochord), a unique Vietnamese instrument.
hue imperial relic site offers free entry during tet

Hue imperial relic site offers free entry during Tet

Vietnamese visitors to the Hue Imperial Relic Site will be exempted from buying ticket during the first three days of the 2018 lunar year (February 16 to 18), said Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre Phan Thanh Hai.
pvc trial ends in life sentence

PVC trial ends in life sentence

Dinh La Thang has been sentenced to 13 years of imprisonment and Trinh Xuan Thanh has been given a life sentence.
gobear vietnam and mic ben thanh join hands to deliver special offer

GoBear Vietnam and MIC Ben Thanh join hands to deliver special offer

GoBear Vietnam and MIC Ben Thanh have signed a business collaboration agreement to deliver special offer for international travel insurance products.
thanh ha pottery village

Thanh Ha Pottery Village

Thanh Ha pottery village sits beside the Thu Bon River, 3 kilometers west of Hoi An.
ancient city starts essential oils plant from local herbs

Ancient city starts essential oils plant from local herbs

Thanh Ha Industrial Park in Hoi An city has started construction of its first-ever essential oils plant, which will be used for domestic products and export.
breakthroughs aid future prospects

‘Breakthroughs’ aid future prospects

On the threshold of the lunar New Year, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung told VIR’s Thanh Ha that, despite enormous difficulties and challenges ahead, he strongly believes in Vietnam’s future prospects. Based on the country’s achievements following 30 years of Doi moi, the minister believes Vietnam can go forward faster within a shorter period of time.
paper made of coconut milk in hoi an impresses tourists

Paper made of coconut milk in Hoi An impresses tourists

Unlike any other kind of paper made of familiar materials, the paper created by Truong Tan Tho, Le Thanh Ha and Tran Quang Thang in Hoi An ancient town is unique as it is made of nipa.
hai duong litchi whets american appetites

Hai Duong litchi whets American appetites

The first batches of Thieu litchi exported to the US and Australia last year are encouraging litchi farmers and spurring production in the Chi Linh and Thanh Ha districts of the northern province of Hai Duong. This success may help the litchi enter other demanding markets across the globe.
vietjet inspires firms to new heights

Vietjet inspires firms to new heights

Vietjet, which has been making great contribution to giving every Vietnamese the chance to fly, is a big source of inspiration for companies. Chairman and one of Vietjet’s founders Nguyen Thanh Ha talked to VIR about the private airline’s achievements in the past four years and its plan for the upcoming opening of the ASEAN skies.
ho chi minh city welcomes british investment in infrastructure finance

Ho Chi Minh City welcomes British investment in infrastructure, finance

The Party leader of Ho Chi Minh City, Le Thanh Hai, has said the city welcomes British firms to invest in areas where both Vietnam and the UK have advantages, especially in infrastructure and finance.