“We started in Vietnam with affordable housing because we thought it was a very interesting market segment. It’s good for Vietnam, especially young Vietnamese people. However, it is becoming a bit more difficult to do affordable housing with the land prices rising, but it is a sign of Vietnam developing,” said Brazier. “We would like to do more affordable housing in Vietnam. Overall, our fund will deliver around 3,500 apartments, which is quite a big figure.” … [Read more...] about Census surmises main population dynamics
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Swimmers Vien, Hoang are best athletes of 2019
Nguyen Thi Anh Vien takes her Victory Cup trophy for the Best Female Athlete of the Year. It is the third time the swimmer honoured in this event. — Photo courtesy of organisers It was swimmer Vien’s third victory. The 23-year-old shone at December’s SEA Games with six gold medals, and she was honoured as one of the two best athletes at the regional sporting event. … [Read more...] about Swimmers Vien, Hoang are best athletes of 2019
UK funds $2.6 million to help save Vietnam deltas
The project, funded by the Global Challenge Research Fund, a £1.5 billion fund announced by the U.K. Government in late 2015 to support cutting-edge research that addresses the challenges faced by developing countries will be deployed in Vietnam until 2024 to protect the future of the two deltas by building adaptabilities for local communities and promoting sustainable development. … [Read more...] about UK funds $2.6 million to help save Vietnam deltas
Human right-related foreign affairs contributes to empowering Vietnam’s position in the world
In 2019, at the UN Human Rights Council, Vietnam, Bangladesh and the Philippines introduced the Resolution on climate change and the rights of people with disabilities with 49 co-sponsors. Vietnam was also the representative of ASEAN's voice in the events of the UN Human Rights Council on climate change and women's rights. This is also a related initiative of Vietnam. With these activities, Vietnam is considered a core member of the UN Human Rights Council in promoting the content of climate change and human rights. … [Read more...] about Human right-related foreign affairs contributes to empowering Vietnam’s position in the world
Best athletes and coaches of 2019 honoured at Victory Cup gala
In the Best Male Athlete of the Year category, swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang beats off competition from a number of strong contenders, including several footballers and archers. Huy Hoang enjoyed an epic 2019, securing two golds and one silver medal, in addition to breaking two records at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines. … [Read more...] about Best athletes and coaches of 2019 honoured at Victory Cup gala
