Banks raise certificates of deposit rates to more than 10% Banks have increased their interest rates on certificates of deposit (CDs), bringing them in excess of 10 per cent per year with the aim of mobilising long-term capital.

Homeowners learn tourism in stunning Hoàng Su Phì

A project has improved locals' lives by creating new tourism products and raising the capacities of local home-owners, connecting to the larger market and improving accompanying policy.

Apology over NZealand mosque accused's 'hateful' letter Officials in New Zeaand apologised Thursday after the alleged Christchurch mosque gunman was allowed to send a letter from prison espousing "hateful" views that a supporter then shared online.

More than 500 scrap containers sent back in first six months of 2019 As of June, more than 500 containers of waste which failed to meet Việt Nam’s import requirements have been re-exported this year, said Việt Nam’s Maritime Administration on Sunday.

Saigon Heat secure VBA playoff berth The Heat advance to the playoffs together with Thang Long Warriors, who beat the Cantho Catfish 75-69 on Saturday.

Giammattei declares victory in Guatemala presidential vote Conservative candidate Alejandro Giammattei declared victory in Sunday's run-off presidential election in Guatemala, holding a major lead with the results from more than 90 per cent of polling stations counted.

Charity calls for help as Malta, Italy spurn migrant ships A Spanish charity appealed for help on Wednesday after its ship carrying 121 migrants was turned away by Italy and Malta, and a second NGO vessel said Valletta had also refused to allow it to refuel in its waters.

Japan urged to sign UN nuke ban on Hiroshima anniversary The mayor of Hiroshima urged Japan to sign a landmark UN treaty banning nuclear weapons as the city on Tuesday marked 74 years since being targeted in the world's first atomic attack.

Libra: a push for Việt Nam's disruptive policy building efforts The world was astonished when Facebook in June announced its future launch of its digital currency Libra, a blockchain-based token that is designed to let you make instant transfers via Facebook’s services like Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Forest restoration set to conserve grey-shanked doucs in Quảng Nam The central province is seeking sustainable solutions for the conservation of critically endangered primates living in a primary forest, while creating stable livelihoods for log farmers in Tam Mỹ Tây commune – which is home to 50 endangered grey-shanked douc langurs.