brg groups mission to reach excellence for all

BRG Group’s mission to reach excellence for all

Hotel and golf resort giant BRG Group is harnessing its passion for Vietnam’s development to promote corporate social responsibility through everything from restoring traditional identities and funding school construction, to organising charity events and awarding scholarships.
a human touch behind swing for the kids series

A human touch behind Swing for the Kids series

Like any sport, golf features an aspect of competitiveness among the participants. However, at the Swing for the Kids tournament, the sport is considered a bridge ­connecting people from many localities, operating across many fields, but ­sharing the same ­passion for volunteering.
brand building in central highlands

Brand-building in Central Highlands

Despite the convergence of many opportunities in the fields of agriculture, processing, clean energy, and tourism, the Central Highlands region is still facing plenty of challenges as it aims to become one of seven key tourist areas of Vietnam by 2020.
positive effects of trump kim summit on vietnamese tourism

Positive effects of Trump-Kim summit on Vietnamese tourism

Beyond being a historic political event, the DPRK-US Hanoi Summit is also considered a wonderful opportunity for Vietnamese tourism. Although this meeting will only last for two days, its diverse effects can already be felt, including positive impacts on the tourism industry, proving even more effective than million-dollar promotion campaigns.
visitors embrace spiritual delights

Visitors embrace spiritual delights

Historical and cultural relic sites, pagodas, and temples are not only a destination for Vietnamese people. Throughout the country, these important sites also attract a great number of both international tourists and expatriates. Hoang Oanh reports.
vietnam the luxury you deserve

Vietnam – the luxury you deserve

Vietnamese tourism has shown impressive growth and scooped up several major awards in the ­industry, contributing to the reputation of ­Vietnam as a safe and friendly destination.
travel insurance the globetrotters amulet

Travel insurance – the globetrotters’ amulet

Passports and travel insurance are critical documents for people who travel regularly. In order to ensure one’s safety and to enjoy a smooth journey, most travel agencies recommend that tourists should not skimp on expenditure by ignoring travel insurance, especially when embarking on a trip abroad. Hoang Oanh reports.
kick off the 13th annual swing for the kids

Kick off the 13th annual Swing for the Kids

Over the past 12 years the annual charity golf tournament Swing for the Kids has become a prestigious event for kind-hearted diplomats, businessmen and women and golfers from inside and outside the country. Their heartfelt support and sponsorship brings many more opportunities to diligent students facing adversity in life to realise their dream of gaining an education and having a successful future.
airlines raise vietnam tourism on global stage

Airlines raise Vietnam tourism on global stage

The past year has witnessed unbelievably impressive results for Vietnam’s tourism industry, with a record 15.6 million international visitors and 80 million domestic tourists, and total tourism revenue of VND620 trillion ($26.95 billion). In order to achieve these outstanding results, the airline industry has made an important contribution.
global volunteers arrive with ambitions for brighter future

Global volunteers arrive with ambitions for brighter future

The multitude of charitable activities such as poverty reduction and ­community development undertaken by international volunteers have made great contributions to the development of Vietnam. Carrying the spirit of international solidarity, they have helped turn the country into an attractive destination. Hoang Oanh reports.
expanding agricultural brands

Expanding agricultural brands

As a country with sizeable agricultural and handicraft production, Vietnam has a lot of excellent regional ­products, specialities, and handicraft items of very high quality. However, these ­commodities only have ­access to small local markets and few opportunities to ­access large domestic and foreign distribution systems.
hassle free holiday travel to vietnam

Hassle-free holiday travel to Vietnam

A new exemption is ­granting regular passport ­holders from 24 countries and territories ­access to Vietnam without a visa, with the policy aiming to make the country a more ­attractive destination for both businesspeople and tourists.
tackling food risks organically

Tackling food risks organically

With a great belief in the relationship between quality organic food and a healthy environment, ORFARM founder and CEO Bui Bich Lien has chosen the challenging path of pursuing an organic farm and outlet model, where her meat and vegetable products are properly sourced, controlled, and brought straight to the dining table of many families across Vietnam. Hoang Oanh reports.
the women breaking business barriers

The women breaking business barriers

In the development of the Vietnamese economy, there are many women leading and inspiring the country’s business community, symbolising the strength and beauty of Vietnam and serving as role models for today’s youth. Hoang Oanh reports.
muong thanh spreads wings in laos

Muong Thanh spreads wings in Laos

Over the course of 25 years of establishment and development, Muong Thanh Group has extended its wings over 40 cities and provinces across Vietnam and now has taken to the skies with its first expansion into Laos.