Another bank that recorded good performance in 2020 is Sacombank (STB). In the fourth quarter, the bank's net interest income surged 70 per cent year-on-year to over VND3 trillion. It reported a significant climb in profit from selling shares, up more than 515 per cent to VND120 billion. … [Read more...] about Banks post positive results in Q4 2020
Opportunity in banking sector as career
Finland provides US$100 mln for public sector investment in Vietnam
In a pre-recorded remark, Finnish Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari said he expects with the PIF, Vietnam will have additional public funding while companies from Finland with years of experience, expertise, and suitable technology solutions can gain broader access to the Vietnamese market. … [Read more...] about Finland provides US$100 mln for public sector investment in Vietnam
From art in the forest project to first contemporary art museum in Vietnam
The museum was constructed under the ‘Art in the Forest’ project, which has been held over the past six years and has attracted dozens of celebrated painters and sculptors both from home and abroad. The project was first developed in 2015 with an aim of bringing contemporary art closer to the community, thus raising the public capacity for aesthetic appreciation. It has received an enthusiastic response from contemporary artists, including Ly Truc Son, Nguyen Xuan Tiep, Nguyen Son, Bui Hai Son, Le Lang Luong, Ddam Dang Lai and Khong Do Tuyen. It has also gathered outstanding figures from the worlds of painting and sculpture from Canada, the US, France, Japan, Italy, Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore and Spain. Throughout its six editions, the project has honoured artists who have devoted their lives to the arts and created a positive influence on their younger colleagues and art lovers alike. It has also provided a venue for young artists to promote their … [Read more...] about From art in the forest project to first contemporary art museum in Vietnam
Vietnamese expats in Cambodia look forward to 13th National Party Congress
According to Vietnamese Consul General in Battambang Le Tuan Khanh, at the conference held at the end of 2020 to collect opinions of Vietnamese citizens in Battambang, Siem Reap, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat and Pailin provinces on draft documents to be submitted to the 13th National Party Congress, they expressed their delight at the country’s achievements across various sectors after 35 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), with high economic growth, well-developed infrastructure, improved living conditions of people, and the country’s increasing position and role on the international arena. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats in Cambodia look forward to 13th National Party Congress
Virtual tours with Google’s ‘Wonders of Vietnam’
In Google’s blog, Pierre Caessa, program manager of Google Art & Culture, shared his "top 5 things to explore on a virtual visit to Vietnam", which include Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh Province; Nha Nhac (royal court music) in Thua Thien-Hue Province; Hoi An Lantern Festival in Quang Nam Province; using Color Filter features to enjoy colors of Vietnam; and sightseeing with soundtracks of traditional Vietnamese music. … [Read more...] about Virtual tours with Google’s ‘Wonders of Vietnam’