Asia pacific

JLL forecast demand for office space in HCMC would continue to grow 8-10 percent annually over the next 10 years, with the proportion of citizens employed in related services rising from 30 percent to 40 percent, against annual GDP growth of up to 6 percent. … [Read more...] about HCMC, Hanoi office space among Asia Pacific’s most sought after

With a score of 72.2 it was grouped in the ‘Fair’ category where users found the experience "average" in a report released by OpenSignal, a British company which measures mobile user experience globally. … [Read more...] about Vietnam ranks 2nd in Southeast Asia in mobile game experience

In September 2013, Parsons purchased The Golf Club Scottsdale, a 292-acre members-only golf course for $600,000, renaming it Scottsdale National Golf Club. Shortly after that, Parsons showed even bigger ambition when acquiring undeveloped properties adjacent to his golf course including a 223-acre parcel for a reported $55 million, a 41-acre parcel for $5.4 million, and a smaller tract for $2.3 million. Also in 2014, Parsons announced plans to build a new clubhouse, … [Read more...] about The story of a self-made billionaire

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia and Japan have signed an exchange of notes concerning a loan worth 31.8 billion JPY to improve the Southeast Asian country’s management capacity in mitigating impacts of natural disasters. Director of Asia Pacific Affairs of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry Santo Darmosumarto and Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Masafumi Ishii were the signatories. Speaking at the signing ceremony on February 14, Economic Counselor of the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta Shimizu Kazuhiko said the loan project in JPY is aimed at improving Indonesia’s natural disaster mitigation capacity by encouraging the improvement of policy and system by the country’s relevant ministries. The loan, to be channelled through the Disaster Resilience Enhancement and Management (DREAM) programme, will be payable in 15 years with an interest rate of 0.4 percent, he said. He added that Japan disbursed part of the loan in 2019 and will continue disbursing in the next two years. … [Read more...] about Japan provides loan to help Indonesia mitigate natural disasters

“We do this not only for financial reasons, but because we have a sincere passion for high-speed competition. Seeing grandstands full of cheering fans is just as a big thrill to us as crossing the finish line first. The Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 is another feather in the cap of Asian motorsport, and we are thrilled to be part of this historic event.” … [Read more...] about Porsche Carrera Cup Asia confirmed as Vietnam F1’s supporting race