citi and lazada launch first local e commerce credit card partnership

Citi and Lazada launch first local e-commerce credit card partnership

Citi, the largest pan-regional credit issuer, and Lazada Group, Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platform, have just launched the new Lazada Citi credit card in Vietnam – the first e-commerce credit card partnership in Vietnam, one month after the launch of the same card in Malaysia and Thailand.
exiled k pop star backed by court after draft dodging

Exiled K-pop star backed by court after draft-dodging

A K-pop singer who was deported and barred from South Korea for avoiding conscription by becoming a US citizen should be allowed to return after 17 years in exile, a court ruled Friday (Nov 15).
first vietnamese awarded honorary citizen of seoul

First Vietnamese awarded honorary citizen of Seoul

A Vietnamese woman was among 18 foreigners named honorary citizens of Seoul this year for their contributions in bridging the gap between the capital city of the Republic of Korea and their home countries.
working session discusses citizen protection measures in lorry death case

Working session discusses citizen protection measures in lorry death case

A working session was held in Hanoi on November 8 to discuss citizen protection measures regarding the case of 39 victims found dead in a container truck in the UK on October 23.
vung tau city becomes member of regional tourism promotion organisation

Vung Tau city becomes member of regional tourism promotion organisation

Vung Tau city in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has officially become the 124th member of the Tourism Promotion Organisation for Asia Pacific Cities (TPO).
cities within cities becoming more prevalent across vietnam

“Cities within cities” becoming more prevalent across Vietnam

Property developers are increasing their interest in integrated large-scale projects and megacities, with the trend continuing to dominate the residential markets of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and neighbouring provinces.
singapore imports 17 million bottles of water from malaysia monthly masagos

Singapore imports 17 million bottles of water from Malaysia monthly: Masagos

Singapore imports about 17 million bottles of water per month from Malaysia alone, Mr Masagos Zulkifli said on Monday (Nov 4), citing latest figures compiled by the Singapore Food Agency.
hanoi among worlds 50 most beautiful cities

Hanoi among world’s 50 most beautiful cities

The capital city of Hanoi has been named among the world’s most 50 beautiful cities by Flight Network, one of the leading online tourism companies in Canada.
imperial city of hue ready for historical migration

Imperial city of Hue ready for historical migration

The central city of Hue is taking drastic action in order to protect its ancient architecture as well as citizens.
legal series lays focus on tax scene

Legal series lays focus on tax scene

A major annual tax and legal event which took place across Vietnam’s biggest cities last week has covered recent tax and legal developments and updates, which are particularly significant for foreign direct investment companies in the country.
hanoi becomes member of unesco creative cities network

Hanoi becomes member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Hanoi was designated as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network on October 30, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.
akzonobel offers sustainable coatings to bring smart cities to life

AkzoNobel offers sustainable coatings to bring smart cities to life

The third Smart City Summit jas just been held in Danang, creating a forum for experts to discuss solutions on building smart cities in Vietnam. At the event, Dulux Professional from AkzoNobel shared its experiences from the coatings industry and introduced its latest advanced coatings solutions for future smart cities.
39 truck deaths in uk vietnamese embassy will take citizen protection measures

39 truck deaths in UK: Vietnamese Embassy will take citizen protection measures

The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK has said it is ready to take citizen protection measures if any of the 39 people found dead in a container at Waterglade industrial park in Essex on October 23 are confirmed to be from Vietnam.
embassy in uk helps with identification of container tragedy victims

Embassy in UK helps with identification of container tragedy victims

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked the Vietnamese Embassy of in the UK to work closely with local police to verify nationalities of victims of a tragedy in which 39 people found dead in a container at Waterglade industrial park in Essex on October 23.
kpmg to kick off vietnam tax and legal institute 2019

KPMG to kick-off Vietnam Tax and Legal Institute 2019

Back by popular demand, KPMG in Vietnam will organise its annual event Vietnam Tax and Legal Institute 2019 in the country’s three major cities – Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Danang – from October 28 to November 1.