Common future visions

Common future visions

December 22 will mark the 20th anniversary of Vietnam-South Korea diplomatic ties. In an interview with VIR, Vietnam’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh told VIR’s Thanh Tung about the history and the future of two countries’ progress in economic and social cooperation.
AGainst the odds

AGainst the odds

Hard economic times have been taking a toll on all aspects of the high-end market, including sales of vacation homes and residential condominiums. Michael Piro, general director of Vietnam Sotheby’s International Realty, explains how despite this, he still manages to sell its high-end properties.
Deep freeze claims more lives in Europe

Deep freeze claims more lives in Europe

Europe shivered in some of the coldest temperatures in decades Wednesday as the death toll soared past 80 and countries battled to clear snow from roads and railways.

Can Tho is left to fight for its survival

Mekong Delta’s Can Tho city and the country’s southern region are facing looming climate change aftermaths. What can be done to address the growing menace? Ky Quang Vinh* finds out.