Vietnam, China to strengthen ties for peace, stability
HCMC – The heads of government of Vietnam and China have discussed solutions to strengthen bilateral relations and agreed to foster the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The statement was given during a meeting between Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his
In the tourist season, how is the real estate market in Da Nang?
Although the supply of most real estate products in Da Nang is very scarce, the liquidity ratio is still extremely low.
WinCommerce launches a supermarket of more than 2,000 square meters in Hanoi
WinCommerce upgraded WinMart Thang Long supermarket (72 Tran Dang Ninh, Cau Giay) according to a new experience model, with European style, open to welcome customers from June 23.
Banks lower deposit interest rates further
HCMC – State-owned and private banks have recently lowered their deposit interest rates in response to the decision by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to further decrease deposit rates and key interest rates on June 16. Last week, four state-owned commercial banks, including Vietcombank,
Work begins on Beltway 4 in Hanoi
HCMC – Work has begun on the Beltway No. 4 project in the Hanoi City region, which will connect the capital and neighboring provinces. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday (June 25), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said, “Vietnam has made significant strides in expressway development.
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Danang for six-day Vietnam visit
HCMC – America’s aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan arrived at Tien Sa port in the central beach city of Danang today, June 25, for a six-day friendship visit to Vietnam. This is the third Vietnam visit by a U.S. aircraft carrier since 2018. Pham Thu Hang, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign
Bracing for acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities are expected to be intense across various production and business sectors due to inflation, liquidity woes and the hardships faced by numerous businesses. This is an opportunity for M&A investors to secure better deals. Real estate sector Keppel
HCMC to apply new mechanism with NA’s approval
HCMC – HCMC, as a special-class city, has received approval from the National Assembly to pilot a new mechanism and special policies for development and promises to make every effort to implement it effectively. As the majority of the deputies present at the sitting voted in favor, the National
Good chance to take overview
Electricity shortage has struck northern Vietnam over the past few weeks. From a certain perspective, however, this is a good opportunity as it has exposed the limitations of the power sector and has prompted the Government to thoroughly assess relevant issues, such as the development of power
Power cuts hurt economic growth
Sufficient power supply not only plays a strategic role in national defense and security, but also serves as the pivotal input for socio-economic development. Therefore, power outages can lead to an economic crisis. A lesson from China Two years ago, the blackouts in China not only devastated the
We are all crewmembers, not passengers, of Spaceship Earth
Michael A. Baker, a veteran astronaut of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has just participated in the VIETNAM SPACE WEEK early this month as a highly decorated speaker. He speaks with The Saigon Times in a conversation after a week-long event that wrapped up in Binh Dinh
Encourage creativity and provide young people with opportunities
Mr. Michael Koetsier is Vice President for Client Engagement at Skyrora UK Ltd., an orbital launch vehicle manufacturer that provides clients with low-cost access to space for a range of satellites. He has helped organize the Vietnam Space Week that took place this month in Hau Giang Province,
