US President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP/Saul Loeb) Trump, currently in Japan on a trip aimed at improving ties with Washington's close Asian ally, also suggested that Kim was sending him a "signal" through a North Korean state media commentary on Joe Biden - in which the former vice president was labelled an "imbecile" and a "fool of low IQ" for criticising Kim. "North Korea fired off some small weapons, which disturbed some of my people, and others, but not me," Trump wrote on Twitter, apparently referring to weapons tests in early May. But Trump tweeted: "I have confidence that Chairman Kim will keep his promise to me, & also smiled when he called Swampman Joe Bidan [sic] a low IQ individual, & worse. Perhaps that's sending me a signal?" North Korea is one of the top issues on the agenda as Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Pyongyang fired two short-range missiles on May 9 following an earlier drill on May 4 -- the … [Read more...] about Trump says still has ‘confidence’ in North Korea’s Kim
Investor caution hits stocks on HCMC bourse
Stock Market Investor caution hits stocks on HCMC bourse The Saigon Times Daily Thursday, Oct 17, 2019,18:53 (GMT+7) Investor caution hits stocks on HCMC bourseThe Saigon Times Daily A Maybank Kim Eng Securities Company staff monitors share prices in this file photo. The VN-Index of the Hochiminh Stock Exchange lost 4.64 points to close at 989.82 today, October 17 - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – After a slight rally on Wednesday, the VN-Index of the Hochiminh Stock Exchange plunged 0.47% today, October 17, as investors grew cautious and most large-cap stocks lost steam. On the HCMC bourse, 123 stocks gained but 179 others declined, with VN-Index losing 4.64 points at 989.82. There were some 191 million shares worth VND4.03 trillion changing hands, up 2% in volume and 11% in value against the session earlier. Of the total, block deals accounted for 34.4 million shares worth some VND778.6 billion. Many stocks in the … [Read more...] about Investor caution hits stocks on HCMC bourse
Tây Ninh issues document on wastewater treatment systems at industrial parks
Phước Đông Industrial Park in Tây Ninh Province. The provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment asks investors of industrial parks and economic zones to strictly implement regulations on waste water treatment. — Photo baotayninh.vn TÂY NINH — The southern province of Tây Ninh’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment has asked investors of industrial parks and economic zones to strictly implement regulations on waste water treatment. On a document issued on Thursday, the department noted that it will coordinate with relevant agencies to regularly inspect and supervise the implementation on management and operations of wastewater treatment systems at industrial parks and economic zones. If the inter-sector inspectors find any violations, they would strictly handle them according to the provisions of the law. Investors of industrial parks and economic zones must check rubbish … [Read more...] about Tây Ninh issues document on wastewater treatment systems at industrial parks
Over 7,000 local and foreign athletes to attend VPBank Hà Nội Marathon this Sunday
Amateur runners are ready to join the VPBank Hanoi Marathon on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the organising board. HÀ NỘI More than 7,000 athletes including 1,500 international runners from 58 countries have already registered to join the VPBank Hà Nội Marathon 2019 (VHM), running through Hà Nội heritage sites, which will officially kick off on Sunday (October 20), announced the organiser during a trial tour around the city on Wednesday. VHM aims at encouraging and developing sport activities in a sustainable and broad way for all ages and classes of Vietnamese people, the organiser said. The race is also to help develop the professional, semi-professional and amateur sports activity to improve the health and stature of the Vietnamese people. "We are hosting not just an ordinary race, but this is an opportunity to promote the image of Hà Nội and Việt Nam," said Tô Văn Động, director of the … [Read more...] about Over 7,000 local and foreign athletes to attend VPBank Hà Nội Marathon this Sunday
3,000 E-Coffee franchises to open by 2020 ahead of global expansion
Corporate 3,000 E-Coffee franchises to open by 2020 ahead of global expansion The Saigon Times Daily Thursday, Oct 17, 2019,18:09 (GMT+7) 3,000 E-Coffee franchises to open by 2020 ahead of global expansionThe Saigon Times Daily An E-Coffee shop franchised by Trung Nguyen Group. The group plans to open 3,000 E-Coffee shops by 2020 - PHOTO: TRUNG NGUYEN HCMC – Local coffee giant Trung Nguyen Group plans to open 3,000 E-Coffee shops by next year before introducing the brand to the world through franchises with partners in other countries. According to a representative of Trung Nguyen, the E-Coffee shop model is unique to the Trung Nguyen Legend chain, as it is mainly developed through franchises, and the size of the E-Coffee shops is based on the site and business goals of the partners. The model targets low- and middle-income customers. The cost of franchising an E-Coffee shop ranges from VND65 million to VND175 … [Read more...] about 3,000 E-Coffee franchises to open by 2020 ahead of global expansion