Foreign homebuyers have a very strong preference for the credentials and image of the property developer Working at a tech firm for several years in Vietnam, South Korean man Jung Jae Yun is looking for an apartment to stay for the long term. He was very happy to see the list of 16 commercial-housing projects for foreigners recently released by Hanoi’s Department of Construction, and has already begun selecting a place for himself. “Apartments in Hanoi are much more affordable than in Seoul. I will choose a project not too far from my company,” Yun told VIR. A convenient location and the quality of projects are two of the most important factors for foreigners when they are deciding on a house in the country. According to Yun, Vietnam's real estate has attracted customers with impressive prices and high profit potential as well as high quality provided by a strong lineup of prestigious developers. In addition, the country is also creating favourable conditions for … [Read more...] about Housing list may not match demand
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Khuoi Khi Village children huddle in the cold
Teachers at a kindergarten in Bac Kan Province are calling for financial support to build better facilities for children. Khuoi Khi Nursery School Site When the temperature in the northern mountainous areas dropped to just over 10 degrees, dozens of children at Khuoi Khi school site had to sit tight together to fight the cold as their classrooms have severely deteriorated. Colonel Duong Van Tinh, director of Bac Kan Department of Public Security, said there were many difficult cases in Bac Kan, especially in Pac Nam District where Dao, Tay, H'Mong and Santri ethnic groups live. It takes two hours travelling through the mountain to reach Pac Nam. At some points, the travellers will have to switch from cars to the motorbike because of the road conditions. Dilapidated kitchen The school site consists of a dilapidated kitchen, a toilet and a classroom. The classroom is in much better condition. According to the police, the room was built in a project funded by a foreign … [Read more...] about Khuoi Khi Village children huddle in the cold
Lost in Lô Lô Chải Village
Lô Lô Chải village seen from the Lũng Cú National Flag Tower. Photo dulich.realtimes.vn Lâm Giang At the foot of Lũng Cú National Flag Tower, the country’s north pole in Lũng Cú Commune, Đồng Văn District, there is a miraculous village, which is often depicted in legends. Its name is Lô Lô Chải. The village is nestled in the rocky plateau of Hà Giang Province and considered one of the most remote villages in the north of the country. Visitors to the village can easily spot the flagpole, which is about 1.4km away. The village offers some wonderful sightseeing, with green colours falling into the rocky mountains, not to mention the unique culture and architecture. Lô Lô Chải has also become a community-based cultural tourism village with homestays. Lô Lô Chải village is very beautiful like in the legend. Photo … [Read more...] about Lost in Lô Lô Chải Village