Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the real estate sector has transformed Vietnam’s urban landscapes, with the vistas now sporting spectacular developments from the very first big names, like Phu My Hung, Ciputra, and of course Indochina Land. What role has FDI played in the Vietnamese real estate market? FDI has helped introduce international standards for real estate development in Vietnam. With The Nam Hai and Six Senses Con Dao, Indochina Land raised the bar for resorts in Vietnam, thus firmly planting the country in the arena of global luxury tourism. Our other developments, including Indochina Plaza Hanoi and Hyatt Regency Danang, have made high-end properties accessible to Vietnamese people, owners, and tenants alike. We also inspired the property market in Vietnam to adopt and embrace world-class standards in terms of design, services, and operations. Furthermore, a portion of FDI has been devoted to improving infrastructure in Vietnam. Accessibility is a key driver for … [Read more...] about Regulations moving in the right direction-But there is work to be done
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Free libraries inspires reading in rural areas
Duong Lieu village’s library in Hanoi has become a frequent destination for the local children after school. The library, which is managed by 20 volunteers who take turns, was built with donations from the villagers. It now contains 2000 books, including fiction, foreign language books, textbooks, comic books, and children’s books. 700 children have registered to become regular visitors. Phung Ba Hung, a volunteer who works at the library, said, "Children from other villages also come to our library. They love to read but there are few libraries around here. When this library opened, they were really happy." Local children reading books at Duong Lieu village’s library In addition to reading books, the children are introduced to life skills and traditional games every weekend by the library’s volunteers. Villagers say they are no longer worried because now their children have a safe place to go after school. "It’s such a relief to know … [Read more...] about Free libraries inspires reading in rural areas
Inspirational female leader in the new age
Female leaders are no longer a novelty. In many countries, women have been entrusted with major positions in the state apparatus or in large companies. An interesting conversation with Pamela Phua, new general director of AkzoNobel Vietnam, will help us discover the greatness in modern female leadership. Pamela Phua - General director of AkzoNobel Vietnam What do you think is the role of women's leadership in modern society? What challenges and opportunities await female leaders? I think the most important role of a female leader is to do her job well for all female and male colleagues. When running the company, she needs to break the barrier to inspire employees, helping them maximise their capacity. Female leaders always come up with different approaches to solve problems in a flexible way to encourage people's interactions and cooperation in a diverse environment. The inspirational power of a female leader always comes from wisdom, soul, and a heart that always wants to … [Read more...] about Inspirational female leader in the new age
A gem of art in the heart of Hà Nội
Viet Nam News By Nguyễn Mỹ Hà In a high-ceiling room on the second floor of the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum in Hà Nội, a young curator has been briefing a group of over 20 tour operators on an oil painting titled “A Ploughing Day”, painted in 1960 by one of the country’s masters, Lưu Công Nhân. “Could you tell which season is depicted in this painting?” asked a young woman. The visitors, obviously a well-travelled and well-read group of viewers, found the question too easy to answer. After yet another question, one of the viewers excused himself to provide more on the painting. “This is a ploughing day for the winter-spring crop. Look at the gray sky, the black scarf on the woman’s head. Dated in 1960, it means the first days of the co-operative time in the North of Việt Nam. Art expert: Nguyên from Hanoitourist explains Lưu Công Nhân’s Ploughing … [Read more...] about A gem of art in the heart of Hà Nội
Run to inspire people
The running movement spread throughout Vietnam in 2017, as Vietnamese runners set records that could not have been imagined in earlier times. Runners made their marks not only on local routes, but also on well-known tracks throughout the world. Phạm Duy Cường Last May, the Vietnam national flag was hoisted on Everest peak when Phạm Duy Cường finished the 42,195km race at the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon. Cường, 35, from Hanoi, finished the race with a time of 7hr 47.07min and ranked No 71 out of 202 competitors. This is an annual tournament which is considered as the world’s highest marathon. It is an international high altitude adventure sports event held from the Mt. Everest Base Camp, crisscrossing through the high sherpa trails in Khumbu Valley on May 29 every year. Cường has become more famous due to the marathon. He has since established the “Chạy Vì Mình - Run For Self” … [Read more...] about Run to inspire people