Saigon Times to hold conference on Japanese marketThe Saigon Times Daily Food made of rice flour such as rice vermicelli and pho (Vietnamese dried noodles) are favorite items of Japanese consumers. The upcoming conference held by the Saigon Times Group will help local firms gain insights on the Japanese market - PHOTO: TAM AN HCMC – Local firms will have the opportunity to gain insights on the Japanese market in preparation for deeper penetration into the eastern Asian country by attending a conference on ways to expand their businesses into Japan, which is slated to take place on November 29 at the headquarters of the Saigon Times Group in HCMC. The event, titled, “Expand Business into Japan,” will be organized by the Saigon Times Startup Supporting Group, under the Saigon Times Group, in collaboration with ChatWork company. Participants of the event will be informed of the current demands of the Japanese market, particularly the Japanese people and … [Read more...] about Saigon Times to hold conference on Japanese market
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Saigon Times Group launches online news site in English
Saigon Times Group launches online news site in EnglishThe Saigon Times Daily Pham Huu Chuong, deputy editor-in-chief of The Saigon Times Group, makes welcoming remarks at the ceremony - PHOTOS: THANH HOA HCMC – The Saigon Times Group today, November 2, introduced the online version of its English daily newspaper at https://english.thesaigontimes.vn on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of The Saigon Times Daily and the 27th anniversary of The Saigon Times Weekly. Pham Huu Chuong, deputy editor-in-chief of the group, said digital technologies have altered the way people get news. Therefore, the group has developed the online news website in English to instantly inform readers, especially foreign ones, of what is happening in HCMC and Vietnam as a whole. "Digital technologies have fundamentally changed the media landscape in our society. And the new media landscape has altered how people consume news, as mobile devices have become one of the most common ways to access … [Read more...] about Saigon Times Group launches online news site in English
Saigon Times Club to hold workshop on de-stressing
Saigon Times Club to hold workshop on de-stressingThe Saigon Times Daily Doctor Le Hung, former vice director of the Traditional Medicine Institute of HCMC, will speak at the Saigon Times Club’s workshop on de-stressing this Saturday - PHOTO: SAIGON TIMES CLUB HCMC - The Saigon Times Club will hold a workshop on de-stressing using oriental and western medicine at the Saigon Times Group’s head office on November 24, featuring Doctor Le Hung, former vice director of the Traditional Medicine Institute of HCMC, and Le Ba Thong, CEO of TTT Corporation. Do you feel overwhelmed with too much work to do and deadlines to meet? Does it all become very stressful that you sometimes want to quit everything? If yes, the workshop will give you much-needed advice to ease stress. Stress can increase the risk of long-term health issues like heart attack and diabetes. It also affects your mental health, your job and relationships, especially if you are a businessman. The workshop … [Read more...] about Saigon Times Club to hold workshop on de-stressing
Biraghi gives Italy stoppage-time win in Poland
Biraghi gives Italy stoppage-time win in PolandThe Saigon Times Daily Italy's Cristiano Biraghi celebrates scoring their first goal with Nicolo Barella at Silesian Stadium, Chorzow, Poland October 14, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS CHORZOW (REUTERS) - Italy snatched a dramatic and deserved 1-0 win away to Poland in their Nations League match on Sunday thanks to a stoppage-time header from Cristiano Biraghi, his first international goal. Biraghi gave Italy their first win in the competition and also their first in a competitive match since Roberto Mancini took over as coach in May. It also meant that Poland, who have one point from three games after also losing at home to Portugal on Thursday, will finish bottom of Group Three in League A and will be relegated to the second-tier League B. It was a richly-deserved win for Italy who produced one of their best performances in the last few years and twice hit the crossbar in the first half. Italy have four points from three games … [Read more...] about Biraghi gives Italy stoppage-time win in Poland
Vegetable, fruit exports surpass crude oil for first time
Vegetable, fruit exports surpass crude oil for first timeThe Saigon Times Daily The vegetable and fruit section of a supermarket in HCMC. The revenue from vegetable and fruit exports in January-April outstripped crude oil export earnings for the first time - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC - Revenue from vegetable and fruit exports has reached more than US$3.1 billion so far, up 17.1% year-on-year and outstripping crude oil export earnings for the first time, Lao Dong newspaper reported, quoting Thao Xuan Sung, chairman of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union. According to the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam exported US$380 million worth of fruit and vegetables last month. Speaking at the third National Farmers Forum in Hanoi on October 14, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said the revenue from fruit and vegetable exports was likely to hit US$4 billion this year. Crude oil exports to date remained below US$2 … [Read more...] about Vegetable, fruit exports surpass crude oil for first time