germany says eu aid to turkey could be halted over arrests

Germany says EU aid to Turkey could be halted over arrests

BERLIN: Germany raised the possibility on Wednesday of suspending European Union aid payments to Turkey after summoning Ankara's ambassador to Berlin to protest over the arrest of six human rights activists including a German citizen.
localities urged to brace for upcoming storm

Localities urged to brace for upcoming storm

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Van Thang chaired a teleconference with representatives of 24 cities and provinces on July 16 to discuss response to the upcoming storm, the second this year.
rural areas emerge as lucrative new market nielsen study

Rural areas emerge as lucrative new market: Nielsen study

Urbanisation brings rural consumers, accounting for 68% of the country’s 90 million people, closer to their counterparts living in towns and big cities and to a diversified media world, according to Nielsen’s recent Rural Mythbuster study.
cpi in hn hcmc in first half announced

CPI in HN, HCMC in first half announced

Ha Noi’s consumption price index continued decreasing in June while the index in Ho Chi Minh City remained stable against the previous month, according to the two cities’ Statistical Departments.
the peak available for vietnams elite

The Peak available for Vietnam’s elite

The Peak, developed by 8Elements - a lifestyle development company and a new player in the exciting real estate market of Vietnam, is an outstanding penthouse project specifically designed for the new-generation leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam.
speed queen a new contender in the laundromat market

Speed Queen: a new contender in the laundromat market

In the last two years numerous laundromat stores opened in Vietnam’s big cities. Customers either put their clothes in the washing machine and wait to get them on their own or with the support from the stores' staff.
trump claims victory as court partially reinstates travel ban

Trump claims victory as court partially reinstates travel ban

The US Supreme Court on Monday partially reinstated Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban targeting citizens from six predominantly Muslim countries, prompting the president to claim a victory for national security.
brilliant tower supreme living for those looking ahead

Brilliant Tower: Supreme living for those looking ahead

Situated in the very heart of one of the world’s most dynamic cities, Brilliant Tower on the dreamlike Diamond Island sets the stage for a lifestyle of luxury beyond compare.
manulife holds historic global investor day in vietnam

Manulife holds historic Global Investor Day in Vietnam

Leading international financial services group Manulife Financial Corporation has held its first ever Global Investor Day based in Asia, with Ho Chi Minh City being one of two cities in Asia to host the event.
eu leaders slam britains brexit citizens plan

EU leaders slam Britain's Brexit citizens plan

BRUSSELS: EU leaders warned on Friday (Jun 23) that Britain's plans to protect the rights of European citizens post-Brexit risked leaving them worse off, after Prime Minister Theresa May made what she insisted was a "fair" offer.
british pm may promises eu citizens can stay after brexit

British PM May promises EU citizens can stay after Brexit

BRUSSELS: Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday (Jun 22) promised EU citizens living in Britain that they could stay after Brexit, but set up a row with Brussels over the role of Europe's top court.
mot to stop entries to uber and grab pilot projects

MoT to stop entries to Uber and Grab pilot projects

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) ordered local authorities to review the number of participating taxis in Uber and Grab’s pilot projects in three cities and provinces, and stop allowing new cars from joining these projects. 
floods worldwide could double due to climate change

Floods worldwide could double due to climate change

Experts say that rising temperatures will drive up global sea levels and the number of floods could double by 2050 submerging coastal cities and countries.
hcm city microsoft step up co operation

HCM City, Microsoft step up co-operation

HCM City and US technology giant Microsoft need to boost collaboration in information technology (IT) application and development to improve life quality for citizens in the southern hub.
new decree on car imports sends conflicting message

New decree on car imports sends conflicting message

In contrast to the usual encouragement of industrial localisation and job creation for Vietnamese citizens in developing the manufacturing industry and supporting industries, the draft decree on conditions for auto manufacturing, assembling, importing, and maintenance and warranty business recently uploaded on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to gather public opnion, is “loosening” restrictions on the import of completely-built units (CBUs).