KOICA signed a deal with Thua Thien-Hue Province in the central region to transform the provincial capital of Hue into a smart city with a focus on culture and tourism, the Office of the provincial People’s Committee said on Friday. … [Read more...] about South Korea pledges $13mn to help Vietnam province build smart city
Conflict between north and south korea
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 24
He also warned that buyers should think twice about a new development model known as a “farmstay”, which has appeared in satellite provinces in recent years. “Land for farmstays is all agriculture land, which can be used only for farming. If buyers invest in this model, their capital investment would be kept for long time and they would face difficulties when investments cannot be recycled,” Nam added. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 24
Viet Nam’s $15.7 billion remittances 9th highest globally
Most work in fields such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture and fishing, and domestic work, according to Nguyen Gia Liem, deputy head of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs’ overseas labour management department. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam’s $15.7 billion remittances 9th highest globally
HCMC metro consultant asked to conduct personnel review after breach of contract
Earlier this month, a team of independent inspectors found another pad had moved from its position on the elevated section and does not fit properly. Around half the pads used were made in Malaysia and imported from South Korea. The rest were made in Japan. … [Read more...] about HCMC metro consultant asked to conduct personnel review after breach of contract
Covid-19 impact on remittances negligible
The World Bank has forecast that global remittances could drop 14 percent this year due to the global economic recession triggered by Covid-19 and continued border closures. In such a scenario, it is likely that remittances to Vietnam will not grow in 2021. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 impact on remittances negligible