fight against poverty not yet over

Fight against poverty not yet over

Despite Vietnam’s laudable achievements on poverty reduction in the period 2005-2010, there is still plenty of room for improvement.

High fertiliser prices sow seeds of despair

Soaring global fertiliser prices and exchange rate uncertainties are tormenting Vietnam’s fertiliser industry.
negative indicators sparking concerns

Negative indicators sparking concerns

“High budget overspending is expected to last during the coming years because the government continues to apply a loosened fiscal policy to support the economic growth”
repeat polluters to feel the heat to get a free ride

Repeat polluters to feel the heat to get a free ride

The fate of hundreds of projects in Haiphong city’s Thuy Nguyen district may be up in the air if they fail to improve their backward and pollution-causing technology.
exporters face nasty barbs in their search for markets

Exporters face nasty barbs in their search for markets

“They have recognised that Vietnam’s regulations are in line with the international practice”
emeritus senior minister goh chok tong visited vsip bac ninh

Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong visited VSIP Bac Ninh

Singapore’s Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Vietnam’s Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh today visited Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park Bac Ninh, outlining the close economic relationship between the two countries.
solar esco develops solar energy project in tong hong tannery vietnam

Solar ESCO develops solar energy project in Tong Hong Tannery Vietnam

Through teaming up with Solar ESCO, Tong Hong could save at least 5 per cent of cost per kWh and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through each product, reaching the standards set by the brand.
dat bikes vision to electrify the region

Dat Bike’s vision to electrify the region

With sustainable development picking up pace around the world, Dat Bike believes it has an advantage to take the lead with its e-bikes. Son Nguyen, CEO of Dat Bike, talked to Minh Anh about the company’s vision to realise its dream of electrifying the regional market.
phat dat and aca foster lasting partnership

Phat Dat and ACA foster lasting partnership

Phat Dat Real Estate Development (PDR) and ACA Investments Pte Ltd – a fund management company under the Japanese Daiwa Securities Group – signed an investment cooperation agreement at the former's office. The event marked an important milestone for ACA as it also made an initial investment of $30 million in PDR.
dat xanh acquires new projects restructures operations

Dat Xanh acquires new projects, restructures operations

Property developer Dat Xanh Group has clearly started a shake-up, with a number of acquisitions in the pipeline and an acceleration of plans for its broker network.
dat bike expands its e vision for global coverage

Dat Bike expands its e-vision for global coverage

E-bike startup Dat Bike has set a clear path to become the fastest-growing player in the industry with its efforts to produce vehicles with exceptional range, rapid charging capabilities, and optimal pricing.
dat bike continuously upgrading for greener transportation

Dat Bike: continuously upgrading for greener transportation

After four years in Vietnam, Dat Bike is still asserting its position as a Vietnamese brand in its homeland, continuing its goal of greening transportation and strengthening its connection with customers. Son Nguyen, CEO of Dat Bike, spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the importance of listening to customers in the product development process.
gojek inks partnership with dat bike in vietnam

Gojek inks partnership with Dat Bike in Vietnam

Gojek – an on-demand, multiservice mobile platform – and Dat Bike – one of the fastest growing electric vehicle startups in Southeast Asia – announced on May 18 that they will partner to pilot the use of electric motorbikes in Gojek's transportation, logistics, and food delivery network in Vietnam.
xong dat a cherished lunar new year tradition

“Xong Dat” – A cherished Lunar New Year tradition

Passing down through generations and continued with equal enthusiasm today, “Xong dat” (first footing), a Tet tradition in Vietnam, has always been associated with hopes for a fruitful year ahead.
phat dat complete legal procedures for astral city

Phat Dat complete legal procedures for Astral City

Phat Dat (HSX:PDR) has just completed its financial obligations associated with the land development for the Astral City project, an encouraging sign, given that real estate law remains a challenging issue for so many other developments.