Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s love story captured the world’s attention, as the British prince and the American actress overcame cultural differences, media scrutiny, and royal protocols to build a life together. Their romance, which started with a blind date set...
Summer is the peak season for tourism in Europe, with millions of visitors flocking to popular destinations such as Barcelona, Rome, and Sarajevo. However, the increasing popularity of these destinations is causing chronic overcrowding, which is fueling an angry backlash among...
The digital era is rapidly transforming the way we work and live, and human resource development is becoming a key factor in economic development. That’s why APEC economies will be participating in a high-level policy dialogue on human resources development in...
Genetically modified (GMO) corn crops are generating positive feedback from farmers in Vietnam, according to recent reports. DeKalb, a US company specializing in the sale of GMO seeds in Vietnam, has imported seeds from South Africa and begun selling them to...
Slow internet speeds have long been a source of frustration for internet users in Vietnam, but relief is on the horizon. A new undersea cable, the Asia Pacific Gateway Submarine Cable, has been completed by NEC, a Japanese IT corporation, at...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is taking a proactive approach to promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among its member states. The ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN Corporate Social Responsibility Network recently held a workshop in Jakarta to raise awareness...
Textile traders in Vietnam can look forward to an easier life, as the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed solutions to several issues raised by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS). The proposal includes the abolition of inspections of...
HCM City is currently experiencing a bad odour issue that is affecting multiple districts in the southern area of the city. The source of the smell is not yet known, but many locals believe that it is coming from the Da...
The future of the Mekong River is a growing concern as Laos plans to build a new hydropower plant. Vu Trong Hong, the chairman of the Vietnam Irrigation Association, has expressed fears about the potential dangers this project poses to Vietnam....
In recent years, Formosa Vietnam has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The company has been accused of ignoring environmental regulations and causing pollution in Vietnamese waters. The latest scandal to hit the company involves allegations of illegal waste...
