The losses on the Dow and S&P 500 in the US wiped out their gains for the year. Firms such as Nike, Apple and Walt Disney, which do major business in China and rely on it to make goods, were some of the hardest hit, with shares down more than 4%. … [Read more...] about Global stock markets plunge on coronavirus fears
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Chiang Mai-based rock band to perform in Hanoi
Chiang Mai-based rock band Dirt Doll will share the stage with local bands Red Eyed Rabbit and Binjuice in its first-ever show in Vietnam - PHOTO: COURTESY OF ORGANIZER HCMC - Following their awe-inspiring performance at Jai Thep Festival, Chiang Mai-based rock band Dirt Doll will perform at Hanoi Rock City on Friday, February 28. … [Read more...] about Chiang Mai-based rock band to perform in Hanoi
Airlines try every possible method to retain passengers during Covid-19 epidemic
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam's (CAAV) head Dinh Viet Thang one week ago said Vietnam’s airlines have lost VND10 trillion over the last month because of the interruption of flights to China, which accounts for 26.1 percent of the airlines’ transportation output. … [Read more...] about Airlines try every possible method to retain passengers during Covid-19 epidemic
Vietnam’s economic growth quality improves: Minister
Hanoi (VNA) – The quality of Vietnam’s economic growth in 2011-2017 has improved in many aspects with high expansion of gross domestic product (GDP) and increasing labour productivity and incremental capital output ratio (ICOR). Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung affirmed the positive outcomes at the May 25 debate during the fifth session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi. He said the business environment and the national competitiveness have also seen a lot of progress in recent time. The average per capita income reached 2,385 USD, approximately doubling that of 2010. The human development index of Vietnam has also significantly increased, he added. Responding to deputies’ concern over problems related to foreign investment such as environment pollution, transfer pricing, trade frauds or slow technology transfer, Minister Dung stressed that the FDI sector is an indispensible part of Vietnam’s economy, especially in the light of … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s economic growth quality improves: Minister
Farmers suffer heavy losses as clams die en masse in north-central Vietnam
A man is hired to collect dead clams at a farm in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Photo: Doan Hoa / Tuoi Tre Dead clams pile up in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Photo: Doan Hoa / Tuoi Tre Farm-raised clams die en masse in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Photo: Doan Hoa / Tuoi Tre Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Farmers suffer heavy losses as clams die en masse in north-central Vietnam
