vietnamese smart cities start with infrastructure

Vietnamese smart cities start with infrastructure

Vietnam is pursuing sustainable development in the wave of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with a focus laid on creating smart cities. But how can such cities become smart, resilient, and more liveable? Siemens Vietnam’s president and CEO Pham Thai Lai spoke to VIR’s Thanh Tung about the path Vietnam should take to realise its dreams.
hanoi retail sector rising with real estate

Hanoi retail sector rising with real estate

The upward trend of investment into the Vietnamese retail sector is raising the number of retail stores in the country’s big cities, which results in higher demand for prime locations in attractive real estate projects.
home sales slowdown in september in major cities

Home sales slowdown in September in major cities

Home sales have slowed down significantly in September due to Vietnamese people’s psychology of avoiding buying property assets in July of the Lunar Calendar also called the Month of Lonely Spirits.
italian pm calls for standardised eu rules on granting asylum

Italian PM calls for standardised EU rules on granting asylum

LYON: Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni on Wednesday (Sep 27) called for asylum regulations to be standardised across Europe, saying immigration was one of the biggest challenges facing the continent and a major concern of EU citizens.
unfit uber stripped of london licence

'Unfit' Uber stripped of London licence

LONDON: London deemed Uber unfit to run a taxi service on Friday and stripped it of its licence to operate from the end of next week in a major blow to the U.S. firm and 3.5 million users in one of the world's wealthiest cities.
hm stirring up a fast fashion fever in vietnam

H&M stirring up a fast fashion fever in Vietnam

Undeniably, fast fashion brands are enjoying great success in one of the two largest cities in Vietnam. However, while they are toasting success, local retailers are stepping back in the game.
film spotlights abortion taboos

Film spotlights abortion taboos

The eighth German Film Festival has closed in the central province of Đà Nẵng. Nine films were screened in big cities throughout Việt Nam, including the opening festival movies, 24 Weeks and Millennials.
city district steps up connection with citizens

City district steps up connection with citizens

A district in HCM City has stepped up its efforts to respond to residents’ complaints within five seconds via a newly-launched mobile application.
olympics paris los angeles confirmed as olympic hosts

Olympics: Paris, Los Angeles confirmed as Olympic hosts

LIMA, Peru: Paris and Los Angeles celebrated their coronation as host cities for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics on Wednesday (Sep 13), delivering a jolt of good news for the International Olympic Committee as it battles escalating corruption allegations.
technology giants rush to market smart city solutions

Technology giants rush to market smart-city solutions

Technology firms, both domestic and foreign, are preparing to launch security solutions amid the ‘smart city movement’ initiated among provinces and cities.
german film festival to kick off in big cities

German Film Festival to kick off in big cities

A film festival will be held in five big cities in Vietnam from September 6-16, screening new German movies including the award-winning 24 Weeks.
merkel warns turkey after two more german citizens detained

Merkel warns Turkey after two more German citizens detained

BERLIN: Two more German citizens have been arrested in Turkey "for political reasons", Berlin said on Friday (Sep 1), as Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Ankara that Germany could reexamine its policies following the latest Turkish action.
vietnamese chilean citizens enjoy visa exemption

Vietnamese, Chilean citizens enjoy visa exemption

The Prime Minister has just approved the implementation plan of the agreement on visa exemption for regular passport holders between Vietnam and Chile.
406 soes under divestment exciting opportunities for investors

406 SOEs under divestment: exciting opportunities for investors

The government has just announced the list of 406 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to be divested in the 2017-2020 period, drawing heavy attention from investors. The list includes many big names, such as Vietnam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Corporation (VEAM), Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), Vietnam Airlines, PVOil, and PVTex, promising interesting market prospects ahead.
central coast in spotlight

Central coast in spotlight

Investors are seeking alternative opportunities in central coastal cities like Danang and Nha Trang, given the high property prices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In anticipation of the trend, foreign developers with strong financial capacity have ramped up acquisitions or have been partnering with local developers to scale up projects there.