singaporean standards boost capitalands profile in vietnam

Singaporean standards boost CapitaLand’s profile in Vietnam

More than 9,100 residential units in 12 projects, 4,700 serviced apartments in 21 projects, two integrated developments, and a portfolio of around $1 billion across seven major cities in Vietnam are just some of the impressive numbers Singaporean CapitaLand boasts in Vietnam. CapitaLand Vietnam CEO Chen Lian Pang spoke to VIR’s Quynh Chau about the group‘s development on the path to becoming the largest foreign property developer in Vietnam so far.
murray withdraws from atp washington open

Murray withdraws from ATP Washington Open

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray withdrew from the ATP Washington Open on Friday (Aug 3), citing fatigue after a 3.00am finish that left him crying into a towel.
music performances liven up hanois old quarter

Music performances liven up Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Visitors wandering Hanoi’s Old Quarter streets at night are treated to beautiful sights and sounds, of performances featuring both traditional and modern music. These street shows have attracted more visitors to enjoy the exciting, yet unique atmosphere of the area.
prevention and relocation plan needed for southern cities provinces

Prevention and relocation plan needed for southern cities, provinces

More effective plans for natural disaster prevention are needed in the Mekong Delta, which plays an important role in the economy, but is threatened by natural disasters, climate change and landslides, Nguyen Truong Son, deputy director general of the Vietnam Disaster Management Authority, said yesterday in Can Tho City.
taking the paint industry into a sustainable future

Taking the paint industry into a sustainable future

Paints and coatings manufacturers are being forced to get innovative as Vietnam’s major cities continue to experience massive building booms, leading to new opportunities and increased competition in the sector.
korean capital flows bolster apax holdings big ambitions

Korean capital flows bolster Apax Holdings’ big ambitions

Apax Holdings Investment JSC is set to make headways in the years ahead on the back of ambitious growth plans.
hoi an shines in travel and leisures 15 best cities in the world list 2018

Hoi An shines in Travel and Leisure’s 15 best cities in the world list 2018

Travel and Leisure has announced its annual 2018 list of the world’s best cities and Vietnam’s Hoi An is on it.
ozil citing racism quits germany side after world cup debacle

Ozil, citing 'racism', quits Germany side after World Cup debacle

Mesut Ozil said on Sunday (Jul 22) he was quitting the German national football team, citing "racism" in the criticism of him in the side's World Cup debacle.
technology to make cities liveable

Technology to make cities “liveable”

Global engineering powerhouse Siemens AG recently presented its latest technologies and solutions for air city management at the sixth World Cities Summit in Singapore.
high rents hamper retail growth

High rents hamper retail growth

Retail companies are racing to expand but are challenged by high rental costs in major cities.
hundreds of vietjet tickets priced vnd0 at myanmar international tourism expo 2018

Hundreds of Vietjet tickets priced VND0 at Myanmar International Tourism Expo 2018

Vietjet will attend Myanmar International Tourism Expo 2018 during July 20-22, 2018 at Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall (Yangon) offering visitors many exciting activities.  
fivimart and citimart report accumulated losses with aeon on board

Fivimart and Citimart report accumulated losses with AEON on board

After co-operating with Japanese supermarket chain operator AEON Company Limited, while the operations of Hanoi-based Fivimart and Saigon-based Citimart improved, they also fell deeper into losses.
abb is set to show off its cutting edge portfolio

ABB is set to show off its cutting-edge portfolio

ABB will demonstrate its latest technologies at a high-level forum and international exhibition as part of the Vietnam Industry 4.0 Summit 2018 to contribute to shaping smart industry and smart cities in the country.
honda vietnam refuses warranty for new vehicle

Honda Vietnam refuses warranty for new vehicle

Citing its policy of not repairing external damage, Honda Vietnam refused to fix the deformed rims of a Vision motorbike bought two months ago.
north south high speed railway project to 2020

North-South high speed railway project to 2020

With an estimated length of over 1,500km, the new railway will run through 20 provinces and cities. Nearly 60 pc of the route will pass through viaducts and tunnels.