Global production supply chains are led by the multinational corporations and domestic enterprises must cooperate with those companies to join the chains, the experts said. Production of automobile electric cables at Dongjin Global Co, Ltd. Vietnamese supporting industries find it difficult to enter the global supply chain. — VNA/VNS Photo Linkage with multinational corporations …
Read More »Risk of ‘virtual price traps’ from suburban land auctions
The land market in suburban districts of Hà Nội became ‘hotter’ than ever when auctions continuously sold out in the past month. Land auction area in Hoài Đức District, Hà Nội. — Photo vov.vn Compiled by Yến Vi HÀ NỘI — The land market is facing great risks from unsustainable …
Read More »China overtakes Thailand as Malaysia’s third largest source of visitors
Malaysia welcomed 1.44 million visitors from China during the first half of this year, making Chinese the third largest group of tourists after Singaporeans and Indonesians. Thailand, which held the third position last year, has now been pushed to fourth place with 813,000 arrivals, according to data from Malaysia’s Ministry …
Read More »American seeks $2M from Lenovo after being fired for peeing in hotel lobby
A Lenovo computer salesman has found himself in a swirl of trouble, fired from his job after he says a bladder condition forced him to relieve himself in a lobby of his Times Square hotel. Richard Becker, 66, is seeking at least $1.5 million from the American subsidiary of the …
Read More »Second durian festival in Vietnam’s Dak Lak features street parade, culinary activities
The second Krong Pak durian festival held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak will feature a series of activities such as a street parade, an ao dai parade and culinary events. Themed “Krong Pak durian – development and integration”, the festival will …
Read More »Chinese firms offer employees time off to play ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ video game
Chinese companies are granting employees time off to engage with the Chinese-made video game “Black Myth: Wukong,” with some even covering the game’s cost for their staff. A character similar to the Monkey King Sun Wukong in the action role-playing game “Black Myth: Wukong.” Photo from Black Myth: Wukong Twitter …
Read More »$1.2 durians flood HCMC sidewalks
Street vendors are selling durians on sidewalks in HCMC for as cheap as VND30,000 (US$1.2) for a fruit weighing around a kilogram. Earlier this week at a stall on Nguyen Huu Canh Street in Binh Thanh District, a customer named Yen said she bought two durians earlier this week after …
Read More »Which field produces the most billionaires?
As of 2024, 427 billionaires have amassed their wealth in this sector, representing one in six billionaires, or 15%, according to Forbes. LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault speaks at a press conference on Jan. 25, 2024. Photo by Reuters
Read More »iPhone 16 likely to arrive in Vietnam next month
The iPhone 16 is anticipated to be available in Vietnam by late September, as the country continues to be classified as a second-priority market for Apple. A retail representative mentioned that despite Apple’s growing interest in the Vietnamese market, the country has not yet been upgraded to the highest priority …
Read More »Filipino businessman Chavit Singson awaits Olympic Champion Carlos Yulo’s decision on $89K ‘family unity’ incentive offer
Businessman and former politician Chavit Singson stated that he is still awaiting Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo’s response to his offer of 5 million pesos, contingent upon the athlete reconciling with his family. Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo. Photo from International Gymnastics Federation’s Instagram According to The Manila Times, Singson shared his …
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