Every time, spotting the sparkling little flame of her blonde hair from afar, his heart beat wildly. His face then turned hot and his feet seemed to move more quickly. Her clothes were fairly simple: a blouse with a wide neck, a white swan floating on the ripples which were cleverly embroidered on the left breast and an unfashionable skirt. Whenever he saw her, a vaguely affectionate feeling surged up in his heart. "Is she a student from a poor family?" he asked himself. However, his question had so far remained unanswered for he had no opportunity to make her acquaintance. Whenever he reached the roofed bus stop early and stood inside, she came later and stood outside, reading a book attentively. On the contrary, whenever she came to the place early and saw him coming from afar, she stood up and went out immediately. A few minutes later, when the bus arrived, she got on first and moved towards the back while he just sat down in a front seat. Strangely, she seemed to wish to stay … [Read more...] about The white swan
Dwell luxury apartments
Incentives help spur on domestic real estate market
In the first nine months of this year, real estate inventory across the country reached VND101.9 trillion (US$4.8 billion), VND12.6 trillion lower than the value in the first quarter.— File Photo Ha Noi (Biz Hub) — The real estate inventory is finally decreasing, albeit slowly, said an official of the Ministry of Construction. In the first nine months of this year, real estate inventory across the country reached VND101.9 trillion (US$4.8 billion), VND12.6 trillion lower than the value in the first quarter. The reduction was due to more local real estate transactions, according to the ministry. Investors nationwide focused on promoting apartments and houses to potential buyers. Many commercial projects were converted to social housing so investors could take advantage of a VND30 trillion ($1.4 billion) preferential credit package. Almost all the dwellings sold were small, affordably priced apartments. Many enterprises, especially in the south, cut prices by restructuring … [Read more...] about Incentives help spur on domestic real estate market
Upmarket Condos Headlined
Upmarket Condos Headlined A series of high-grade apartment projects have headlined their products after a long period of sitting on their heels. Positive signs have been seen in the apartment market segment. Apartments ready for dwelling still have good liquidity and smaller sized dwellings are sold more easily, particularly in projects with good infrastructure and near the downtown like Dai Thanh, Kim Van, Kim Lu, CT3 Co Nhue, Victoria Van Phu and CT2 Trung Van. Meanwhile, promotions and incentives are still appeared in luxury apartment projects, with popular value ranging from VND30 million to VND70 million a square metre for first deals. Liquidity in this segment has also been improved. The market is seeing dozens of upscale apartment projects opened for sale. In recent days, more than 10 projects have opened for sale, with a total supply of 2,500-3,000 units. Hoa Binh Green City is preparing for a new sale of some 300 apartments out of 500 units. The selling price starts from … [Read more...] about Upmarket Condos Headlined
Solid investment in the second home market
The second home market has received a boost from laws allowing the foreign ownership of property in Vietnam. When two long-awaited pieces of legislation - the Law on Housing and the Law on Real Estate Business - came into effect on July 1 industry insiders anticipated their impact would be significant as they mark an important step towards opening up Vietnam’s real estate market to overseas investment. Three months have now passed and the two new laws have indeed made a big mark on real estate in general and the second home market in particular, according to Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh, Executive Assistant Manager at Furama Resort Danang, the name behind Furama Villas. “We have received a lot of attention from both overseas Vietnamese and foreigners since the day the new laws came into effect,” he told VET. Foreign interest Since July 1 Furama has sold 15 of its villas, bringing its yearly total to 23. Mr. Quynh feels quite surprised at the way people have reacted to the … [Read more...] about Solid investment in the second home market
Foreign man caught carrying 2.4 kilos of cocaine at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Foreign man caught carrying 2.4 kilos of cocaine The department said it had co-operated with relevant city agencies to detain the man and hand over reports to the HCM City Drug-related Crime Investigation Police Department for prosecution. The department said criminals had gone to great lengths to hide illegal goods, creating challenges for authorities in detecting violations. Canal rupture at hydro plant causes flooding The canal linked to Serepok 4A Hydropower Plant in Dak Lak Province ran into breakage problems yesterday afternoon, submerging dozens of rice paddies and agricultural produce. The breakage measured around 50 meters each side, while Buon Don District authorities were working to draw up the final cost of the damage. A technical representative from subcontractor Serepok 4A, Buon Don Hydro Power Joint Stock Company, said that sustained heavy rains over several days had caused water rising levels at Serepok River. Repair efforts to the canal were completed … [Read more...] about Foreign man caught carrying 2.4 kilos of cocaine at Tan Son Nhat Airport