New approach to reduce plastic waste in Vu Gia-Thu Bồn River Up to 9.1 tonnes of potential plastic waste was being dumped into the Vu Gia-Thu Bồn River basin, one of nine largest river systems in Việt Nam, each day, equating to 2,600 tonnes each year.

Wood Mackenzie: Việt Nam becomes Southeast Asia’s hottest solar PV market Việt Nam is now the leader in Southeast Asia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) market with the largest installed capacity in the region, Wood Mackenzie said in its statement.

Facebook nixes billions of fake accounts Facebook on Wednesday said it has taken down some 5.4 billion fake accounts this year in a sign of the persistent battle on social media against manipulation and misinformation.

VN gets help with rice cultivation Việt Nam is receiving support to apply remote sensor technology in rice production.

Urban railway helps reduce carbon emissions: JICA

JICA's survey has found urban railways are a form of transport with lower carbon emissions than cars and motorbikes.

New Economic Impact Study shows that Singapore SMEs financed by SME financing platform Validus Capital contributed over S$400 million in GDP in 2018 New Economic Impact Study shows that Singapore SMEs financed by SME financing platform Validus Capital contributed over S$400 million in GDP in 2018

F&B to drive retail property market in HCM City Food and beverage and fashion and lifestyle will continue to drive demand in HCM City’s retail property market, according to real estate consultancies.

Argentina tightens exchange controls to stem capital flight Argentina introduced strict exchange controls Monday to preserve depleting reserves as president-elect Alberto Fernandez and incumbent Mauricio Macri held talks, seeking to reassure investors over the country's impending swing from market-friendly policies to protectionism.

Early Renaissance painting found in French kitchen fetches 24 mn euros

A rare masterpiece by Italian early Renaissance master Cimabue that was discovered in a French kitchen was sold on Sunday for 24 million euros (US$26.6 million), about five times the initial estimate.

Hà Nội People's Council passes resolutions on city's investment The Hà Nội City People’s Council yesterday approved two resolutions on the adjustment of the city’s budget for investment planning and the investment guidelines for 22 projects in the city.