Condotel prices fall amid failed profit commitments

Prices of condotels have dropped by 8 per cent this year compared to 2018 following disruptions in the profit commitments made to buyers, according to real estate portal Batdongsan.com.vn.

HCM City seeks US businesses’ support for infrastructure development HCM City seeks to attract foreign investment in smart urban projects and urban infrastructure, and looks forward to support from US businesses, a top city leader said.

Vietjet launches big promotion with five million discounted tickets

Low-cost carrier Vietjet is providing domestic and international passengers with five million promotional tickets, priced from only zero đồng, between Monday and Sunday in order to join the jubilant Christmas and New Year atmosphere all over the world.

Free class teaches the deaf to paint and share

A free painting class opened by painters in HCM City teaches the deaf a job and erase their complex. The money they earn from selling their paintings not only helps to support themselves but also to share with other less fortunate handicapped.

Teach children with love, not violence A recent survey has found that 68 per cent of children between the ages of one and 14 had been on the receiving end of violence at the hands of their parents and relatives.

Creating brand names for Southeastern farm produce

To make their produce competitive in the regional market, farmers in the Mekong Delta’s southeastern provinces have created brands for them and adopted new technologies.

Music industry seeks better enforcement of copyright laws

Enforcement of the laws covering music copyright protection is needed to ensure the development of the Vietnamese music industry in the digital era, speakers said at a seminar on December 12 in HCM City.

ACB, FWD form Việt Nam’s first e-bancassurance partnership

Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank and FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Company announced on Thursday they have entered into an e-bancassurance partnership, the first of its kind in Việt Nam.

Shopee sells 80 million items during 12.12 sale

E-commerce platform Shopee on Friday said it had achieved another record-breaking 12.12 Birthday Sale performance with 80 million items sold.

Pờ Ma Lung Mountain a favourite spot for climbers Pờ Ma Lung in Lai Châu Province is among Việt Nam’s top 10 tallest mountains, attracting scores of climbers with its challenging route.