southern projects appear on northern radars

Southern projects appear on northern radars

Novaland, one of the biggest domestic real estate groups, has launched five of its major Ho Chi Minh City-based projects in Hanoi on September 26.
chinese vacancies push hotels to new markets

Chinese vacancies push hotels to new markets

Vietnamese hoteliers are seeking alternative strategies to cope with the falling number of Chinese tourists due to recent tensions in the East Sea.
cheated buyers spark disputes

‘Cheated’ buyers spark disputes

The ailing real estate market is facing new challenges with the number of conflicts and disputes on the rise.
hyupjin vinas subcontractors funding row wreaks havoc

Hyupjin Vina’s subcontractors funding row wreaks havoc

The disappearance of South Korean-backed Hyupjin Vina is wreaking havoc on 39 domestic and foreign sub-contractors which were involved in the construction of the JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel.
property rights for foreigners mulled

Property rights for foreigners mulled

The Ministry of Construction is mulling over expanding the right for foreigners to own property in Vietnam.
vincom mega mall turns the screws on struggling rivals

Vincom Mega Mall turns the screws on struggling rivals

The launch of Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, the largest underground retail complex in Asia, is expected to dramatically change the retailing landscape in Hanoi, and pose stiff competition to the current retail centres in the city.
hospitality sector offers cold comfort for twitchy investors

Hospitality sector offers cold comfort for twitchy investors

The recent downturn in the hospitality industry has left many potential developers hesitant to pour money into new investments, while others are seeking opportunities to offload their hotels.
eastside story a new hanoi grows across the red river

Eastside Story: a new Hanoi grows across the Red River

The arrival of Japan’s leading retail developer, Aeon, with a $200 million retail centre in Long Bien district will be a fresh example of the emergence of eastern Hanoi across the Red River.
foreign contractors under the microscope

Foreign contractors under the microscope

Foreign contractors will face stricter scrutiny in the coming times as authorities aim to limit delays in a range of projects.
firms have plate full of issues to chew on

Firms have plate full of issues to chew on

My opinion is that developers should admit the loss even up to 50 per cent of the products’ value in order to release stockpile as soon as possible.

Capital hoteliers are in a fix worse

Hanoi hoteliers are facing up to plummeting occupancy and rates.
banh chung the soul of vietnamese new year

"Banh Chung" - the soul of Vietnamese New Year

"Banh Chung" (square glutinous rice cake) is a traditional cake of Vietnamese people in Tet holidays.
chung to sue fifa watchdog over ban

Chung to sue FIFA watchdog over ban

The South Korean tycoon said he would take action against FIFA for damaging his reputation.
chung calls for emergency fifa congress

Chung calls for emergency FIFA congress

The South Korean tycoon and former FIFA vice president announced that an emergency task force had to be set up to take over FIFA's leadership.
chung reaches quarter finals at indian wells

Chung reaches quarter-finals at Indian Wells

South Korea's Chung Hyeon survived a late rally from Pablo Cuevas on Wednesday (Mar 14) in the fourth round of the ATP Indian Wells Masters, holding on for a 6-1, 6-3 victory.