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It’s time Vietnam retail firms grow up
Experts have noted that it is time Vietnamese retail firms "grew up" and adopt modern retail practices.
What next for Big C after Thai takeover?
Thailand’s Central Group and its local partner Nguyen Kim Trading Company have finally won the fierce battle for ownership of Big C Vietnam after offering 920 million euros (US$1.05 billion) to France’s Casino Group.
Petrol makers, distributors want more State support
E5 petrol producers and distributors need more State support to sell the product on the local market due to the numerous difficulties they face, the Vietnam Petroleum Association said.
Steffen triumphs at Ironman 70.3
France’s Cyril Viennot and Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen took the men’s and women’s titles, respectively, of the VNG Ironman 70.3 Vietnam 2016 in Danang on May 8.
Tung wins gold at IPC Swimming European Open
Vietnamese disabled swimmer Vo Thanh Tung brought home a gold medal at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships which wrapped up in Funchal, on the island of Madeira, Portugal on May 7.
UV radiation reaches high-risk level in the South
The ultraviolet (UV) radiation index in much of the southern region, including HCM City, will continue to be at 10-12 high-risk level until the end of this week, according to a meteorologist.
Frenchman falls for Vietnamese coffee
Coffee, one of Vietnam’s worldwide renowned specialties, was introduced to the country in 1875 by the French during their colonialisation of Indochina. Coffee plantations were located in the Central Highlands and owned mostly by the French.
Vietnamese-German version of Truyen Kieu launched in Berlin
A bilingual version of the Truyen Kieu (Kieu Tale), a Vietnamese masterpiece from the 18th century, was launched in Berlin on May 1.
Market in middle of HCM City a food-filled Cambodian oasis
There is a little-known, traditional Cambodian market which has existed in the middle of HCM City for nearly 50 years, selling traditional foodstuff from the country of pagodas and bringing colour to this city.
Shrimp export sales expected to recover after difficult 2015
Exports of Vietnamese shrimp products are expected to experience a strong recovery in the first half of this year after a slowdown last year.