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‘Most liveable city’ in Vietnam has bright future in real estate
Over the past decade, the pace of Danang’s development has been truly remarkable. The forward-looking city is rightfully proud of its new infrastructure and modern transportation systems as well as of its progress in lifestyles, social security, and food safety.
Banpu seeking new ideas after coal fails to fire
Banpu Public Co., Ltd., a Thailand-based firm engaged in power production and coal mining, intends to look for more opportunities in developing renewable power in Thua Thien-Hue, after its proposed coal-fired thermal power project was deemed incompatible with the national development plan.
Heineken Vietnam recognised at Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum
At the 4th Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum (VCSF 2017) held on October 10 in Hanoi, Heineken Vietnam has been recognised as applying exemplary sustainable business practices to its operations and bringing positive impacts to the local commutnity and the environment.
CapitaLand Vietnam wins GoHome Awards 2017
CapitaLand Vietnam won “Best Overseas Property Developer (Vietnam)” at GoHome Awards 2017 in Hong Kong, standing out from a crowd of accomplished competitors.
KB Securities closes acquisition of Maritime Securities Incorporation
Three representatives of KB Securities Co., Ltd. (KB Securities) have been elected to the board of directors of Maritime Securities Corporation (MSI) after completing the purchase of a 99.4 per cent stake in MSI for $33.2 million.
Vietnam’s German-made smart cities
Cities have played an important role in human society for centuries. But it is only recently that the majority of the world’s population has begun to live in such close proximity.
Japanese Meiko Electronics Group signs for third plant in Vietnam
Meiko Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Meiko), a subsidiary of Japan's Meiko Electronics Group, selected Quang Minh Industrial Park belonging to TNI Holdings Vietnam to build its third plant, with a total investment capital of US$50 million.
Vietnam Railways in grave need of restructuring
With its cumbersome and ineffective apparatus, Vietnam Railways (VNR) plans to restructure its operations to resurface and regain market share.
Foreign firms to keep lead in exports
The foreign-invested sector, with electronics taking the lead, is expected to continue occupying the lion’s share of Vietnam’s exports over the next few years.
Applying expertise for local sustainable energy industry
As Vietnam is looking at suitable solutions to reduce emissions and increase the efficiency of the country’s power plants, Jim Vono, general manager of GE’s Power Services in Asia Pacific, told VIR’s Hoang Anh how the company is working to satisfy this urgent need.