Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Typhoon Sơn Tinh – the third typhoon to hit the East Sea this year – is forecast to make landfall in provinces from Thái Bình to Hà Tĩnh on Wednesday night with wind speeds reaching 75km per hour. At 7am on Wednesday, the typhoon was about 390km to the east of provinces from Thái Bình to Hà Tĩnh, and was moving west at 25-30km per hour. Torrential rains with up to 350mm are forecast in northern delta provinces down to localities from Thanh Hóa to Quảng Bình. The provinces of Hòa Bình, Sơn La, Lai Châu, Điện Biên, Lào Cai, Yên Bái, Hà Giang, Tuyên Quang, Quảng Ninh, Thanh Hóa, Nghệ An, Hà Tĩnh and Quảng Bình have been put on high alert of landslides and flash floods, the national forecasting centre said. Lowland and urban areas in Hải Dương, Hà Nam, Nam … [Read more...] about Typhoon Sơn Tinh to make landfall Wednesday night
Over 254 million tonnes of cargo handled via ports in H1
YM Wellhead vessel docks at Tân Cảng Port. — VNA/VNS Photo Đoàn Mạnh DươngViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s seaports handled 254.8 million tonnes of cargo during the first half of this year, up 17 per cent from the same period last year, the Việt Nam Maritime Administration (VMA) has reported. … [Read more...] about Over 254 million tonnes of cargo handled via ports in H1
Alaphilippe claims maiden stage, Van Avermaet retains yellow
Viet Nam News Cycling LE GRAND-BORNAND — Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe turned on the style to secure his maiden Tour de France stage win on Tuesday as Belgium’s Greg Van Avermaet stubbornly held on to the yellow jersey. Alaphilippe, of the Quick Step team, launched an audacious lone attack on the third and penultimate climb and went on to solo over the finish several minutes ahead of the main peloton after a first day in the Alps marked by Van Avermaet outfoxing Team Sky in the yellow jersey stakes. Days after France’s World Cup victory, Alaphilippe handed the hosts theirmaiden win of the race -- and soothed the personal pain of two frustrating years hoping to bag his maiden Tour stage win. "I can’t describe it. Going for a win like this was a big dream for me," said Alaphilippe, who twice came close to winning a stage on his debut in 2016 before being sidelined by injury in 2017. "I’ve worked really hard for this. Not everyone realises how important … [Read more...] about Alaphilippe claims maiden stage, Van Avermaet retains yellow
Danang seaside land prices double in Q2
A recent report by the Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARs) said the prices of land along the Danang coastline doubled in the second quarter of this year though no transactions were reported. The association added that prices in the central street of Vo Nguyen Giap are now listed at around $13,000 per square meter. On smaller streets in various parts of the city, the going rates are now $4,300-8,600, though again there were few transactions. The report attributed the increases to Danang’s steady economic growth, and claimed prices are still in a “reasonable range.” It also credited local authorities with improving infrastructure and giving the city a more modern appearance. But it said no new housing developments have come into the market in the last six months due to legal disputes between developers and the city. Since the second quarter of 2017 official land prices on the city’s outskirts have also seen a 30 percent rise. The average price is now … [Read more...] about Danang seaside land prices double in Q2
Tiki launch cross border channel backed by JD.com
Despite suffering losses over the past seven years domestic e-commerce platform Tiki continues to carry out its market expansion plan, recently launching its first cross-border channel with significant support from Chinese giant JD.com. Tiki Global's website, including JD.com pavilion On July 11 Tiki officially launched its first cross-border ordering service “Tiki Global” and a JD.com e-commerce pavilion with thousands of original genuine goods on offer from its foreign partners. Tiki’s new shopping channel enables consumers to purchase original foreign goods without any intermediates. The goods are shipped directly from foreign manufacturers in 8-15 days. Goods currently sold on Tiki Global are mainly electronic equipments, cosmetics, and items for mothers and babies. The company’s launch of its cross-border channel is predictable since Tiki received a huge investment sum of $44 million from JD.com - its biggest shareholder. As well as JD.com, many … [Read more...] about Tiki launch cross border channel backed by JD.com