A tea farm in the hilly city of Dalat in Lam Dong Province – PHOTO: THUY TRAM HCMC - Despite keen interest from businesses to invest in agricultural tourism in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, the provincial government is not granting an approval to such projects for the time being. … [Read more...] about Lam Dong halts agricultural tourism projects
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The greening of Bat Trang Pottery Village
In order to save energy and improve production efficiency, Bat Trang villagers are seeking to invest in a tunnel kiln, a furnace that can save 30 percent of energy costs and other production costs. However, the village needs supportive and incentive policies to help it invest in the new heating technology to create a green living environment and sustainable production. … [Read more...] about The greening of Bat Trang Pottery Village
International Cycling Tournament – VTV Ton Hoa Sen Cup 2017 launched
This year’s tournament drew the participation of 84 cyclists from seven domestic and four foreign teams. After the opening ceremony, the cyclists did 30 laps around Hoan Kiem Lake, equivalent to 51 km. Le Nguyen Nguyet Minh from Vietnam USA Society English - Ho Chi Minh City team won the first stage and temporarily owned the yellow jersey. The second place went to Minh’s teammate and also his brother Le Van Duan, followed by Desriac Loic from Bikelife VDC. … [Read more...] about International Cycling Tournament – VTV Ton Hoa Sen Cup 2017 launched
Vietnam enjoys large trade surplus in August thanks to Samsung Note 20 exports
The US Department of Treasury’s recent report of Vietnam’s large purchases of foreign currency in 2019 raised the risk that the US might name Vietnam as a currency manipulator. To prevent this risk, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) may suspend or limit foreign currency purchases in the short term. Therefore, if Vietnam's trade surplus stays high, the VND may appreciate slightly against the USD. … [Read more...] about Vietnam enjoys large trade surplus in August thanks to Samsung Note 20 exports
HDI Global SE, despite alleged violations, dominates PVI with 53.92 per cent stakes
HDI Global SE holds a majority stake in Vietnamese life insurer PVI As VIR reported previously, the State Securities Commission (SSC) has fined HDI Global SE – a German investor which is the largest shareholder of Vietnamese non-life insurer PVI – for non-compliance with information disclosure and violating foreign ownership limit (FOL) rules. … [Read more...] about HDI Global SE, despite alleged violations, dominates PVI with 53.92 per cent stakes
