Nguyễn Vũ Toàn, deputy general director of Saigon Co.op, said they have stockpiled nearly VNĐ4.9 trillion (US$212.3 million) worth of goods for Tết, a 20 per cent increase from last year. The co-operative would increase quality inspections of its supermarkets 10-fold over normal months, he added. … [Read more...] about HCM City to ensure food safety, steady prices during Tết
Region 4 agricultural products
Let’s deal with water scarcity by saving it
The Mekong Delta’s drought and severe salt intrusion were predicted a long time ago. Most experts agreed that the impact of climate change and the construction of a series of dams upstream are the two biggest reasons for them. Vietnam can do little to stop those two causes. … [Read more...] about Let’s deal with water scarcity by saving it
Invasive snails immune to pesticides in central Vietnam
Golden apple snails can live up to six months in drought condition and rapidly multiply within reach of water. They could lay eggs at a speed of 200-300 in about three hours. This species often feeds on young rice plants or young shoots right after sowing up until the crops are 30 days old. … [Read more...] about Invasive snails immune to pesticides in central Vietnam
Ultra-luxury residences hit Vietnam
Representatives from Masterise Homes (Tran Quoc Hoai and Nguyen Huong Lien back left; Jason Turnbull front left) and from Marriott International (Justin Malcolm second from right, Scott Hodgetts right, and Ha Quoc Minh front right) joined honoured guests Alexander Tatsis from the US Consulate General (third from left) and Mary Tarnowka from AmCham (fourth from left) The branded residences experience, as seen in many developed real estate markets, offers tremendous opportunities in Vietnam amidst rising demand for alternative residential products that offer the next level of luxury living. The joint effort of the two entities – each bringing their impressive experience and expansive expertise in property development and hospitality management – is expected to bring a new ultra-luxury residential product concept of branded residences to Vietnam, elevating and changing the local landscape of residences to truly global luxury standards. … [Read more...] about Ultra-luxury residences hit Vietnam
