Man arrested in land protest wants lawyer

Doan Van Vuon, who was detained after protesting the repossession of the public land rent out to his family, has supposedly asked to be represented by a lawyer

Lanta-Viet resumes operation

HCMC – Lanta-Viet Travel Company has resumed operation and committed to continue to send the stranded Russian tourists in Binh Thuan back to their country in accordance with the tour schedules.

Stranded Russian tourists begin leaving Binh Thuan

HCMC – As of on Tuesday afternoon, 125 Russian tourists had left for their country after being stranded in Binh Thuan Province’s hotels and resorts because their tour operator had not paid service suppliers.

Russian tour operator $480k in debt to local partners

Lanta Viet, a local branch of the recently suspended Russian tour operator Lanta-Tur Voyage, is VND10 billion (US$480,000) in debt to their local partners

Garment makers conquer market

Many local fashion brands have taken back market share in the low and medium-cost segments that have formerly been dominated by Chinese-made products

Orchids mark up despite low demand

HANOI – Tet holiday is coming nearer but orchid vendors on the main streets of Hanoi have reported slack trading due to poor demand which has failed to keep prices of orchids stable.

ATMs overwhelmed by huge crowds

HCMC – Foreseeing a strong rise in cash withdrawal demand ahead of Tet holidays, banks have taken measures to cope with a sudden surge in withdrawals at their ATMs but huge crowds can still be found in front of ATM booths around HCMC.

Local garments win back home market

Many local garment brand names have gradually gained back local market share which used to be dominated by Chinese products

Students hospitalized in Christmas gift chaos

Dozens of students suffered injuries while vying for Christmas gifts given by the “Santa Clause” at a primary school in Vinh Phuc Province. One of them might suffer a brain injury.

Man survives falls from mountain

A 27-year-old man was found alive after falling twice from the Yen Tu Mountain in Quang Ninh Province