Experts are cautious since the sweeping downgrades come as unease plagues global markets, thus impeding local banks’ ability to woo more investors from South Korea, such as OCB, HDBank, LienVietPostBank, or ACB, albeit qualifying for Basel II standards. “The downgrading decision would hamper Vietnamese banks on accessing capital from overseas investors,” Luc told VIR. … [Read more...] about Pending frustrations in M&A unnerve investors
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Van Thanh flower village in Da Lat gears up for Tet
With the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, fast approaching, farmers in Van Thanh flower village in Da Lat city are making their final preparations to bring their colourful flowers to the domestic market. … [Read more...] about Van Thanh flower village in Da Lat gears up for Tet
Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien till June 2022
The 55-year-old Valverde, who led Barcelona to successive La Liga titles in 2018 and 2019, came under fire this season for the team’s dip in performance levels even though they top the league standings at the halfway point of the campaign. … [Read more...] about Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien till June 2022
Blind musician releases inspirational book
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Blind musician Ha Van Chuong has released a book titled Nham Mat Nhin Sao (Watching Stars With Closed Eyes) aiming to inspire people with disabilities. The 300-page book tells the story of Chuong, who went blind at the age of two. "I have been in darkness nearly all my life and I can't change that. I choose darkness to be my friend," said Chuong. "Then, my imagination soars." Inspirational speaker Nick Vujicic from Australia was invited to Vietnam in 2013 and has inspired a lot of people, including Chuong. "I want people around the world to know there are many Vietnamese like Vujicic," Chuong said. His idea was supported by Tran Van Phuoc, Director of Tri Viet First News company. The book has been published by the company and Writers' Association Publishing House. This is the story of the blind musician who composes and sings. In his autobiography, he tells stories … [Read more...] about Blind musician releases inspirational book
Veteran turns covert cop, nabs 300 criminals in 15 years
"One time I caught a drug dealer, and he was trying to stuffed narcotics into his mouth to destroy the evidence. I was angry and put my hands into his mouth to pull out the drugs." He shows a scar on his thumb as a result of being bitten. … [Read more...] about Veteran turns covert cop, nabs 300 criminals in 15 years
