Carrier was one of the first air conditioning companies to become a member of the Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC). Currently, Carrier serves millions of Vietnamese people with its sustainable solutions, integrating energy-efficient products, building controls, and energy services for residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, transportation, and food service clients, among others, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Opera House, Danang Administrative Center, Pullman Saigon Hotel, and Vietcombank Tower. This reflects Carrier’s reliability as a trusted brand for local consumers, companies, and the Vietnamese nation in general. … [Read more...] about Carrier Global redoubles efforts to deliver safety and sustainability amid pandemic
Indoor air quality standards for office buildings
Ultra-luxury residences hit Vietnam
Grand Marina Saigon is the first highly-anticipated project, and situated at a one-of-a-kind location in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Its site is the last remaining large plot of developable land at the northern bank of the river within District 1, with a unique waterfront and historical background. The development is a large-scale, mixed-use complex with residential, office and commercial features. It is expected to be Marriott International’s largest branded residence project in the world, and the company’s first foray into Vietnam’s highly vibrant branded residential market segment. … [Read more...] about Ultra-luxury residences hit Vietnam
Indonesia: heavy rains hamper rescue of quake victims
Jakarta (VNA) - Torrential rains have hampered the search for victims in an earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi island which killed at least 73 and left thousands homeless. Excavators and cranes were deployed across the devastated seaside city of Mamuju, which suffered the 6.2-magnitude quake on January 15. It was unclear how many people - dead or alive - could still be under the mountains of debris in the aftermath. Local police have deployed sniffer dogs to help in the search at a badly damaged hospital. Rescuers said that the rain poses risks because damaged buildings could collapse if it gets too heavy, and aftershocks could move them too. The quake brought in 28 aftershocks, destroyed hundreds of houses and many office buildings, hotels, hospitals and shopping centres in Mamuju city and Majene district. More than 820 people were injured and about 15,000 left their homes after the quake. Straddling the so-called Pacific ‘ring of fire’, Indonesia, an … [Read more...] about Indonesia: heavy rains hamper rescue of quake victims
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 18
The VNCA highly appreciated the efforts made by the Vietnam Association of the Elderly (VAE) and its local chapters in creating conditions for the elderly to participate in cultural, musical and sports activities, while urging for more active support from all-level Party committees and authorities in the work. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 18
Masterise Homes brings the customer-centric philosophy to Hanoi
A signature difference that Masteri Waterfront offers is that it will provide a comprehensive customer experience that will take care of every customer from the time they visit the sales gallery to the time they become an official resident and beyond. Hoang Anh, a resident of Masteri Thao Dien in District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City said, “I did not think twice when choosing this project as a new home for my whole family. Right from the first day I knew about the project, I was welcomed and provided with all the information that I needed. Even after I became a resident, I still received a lot of thoughtful care from Masterise Homes.” … [Read more...] about Masterise Homes brings the customer-centric philosophy to Hanoi