building local brands via sports tourism

Building local brands via sports tourism

Ba Ria-Vung Tau, with its 300 km of coastline and over 150 km of picturesque beaches, is not only a critical hub for energy, industry, and maritime trade in Vietnam but also an attractive destination for tourism.
logistics infrastructure can enjoy a bright future

Logistics infrastructure can enjoy a bright future

Vietnam’s logistics industry needs to address bottlenecks such as congestion, delays, and high costs to create a breakthrough. Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director of the Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, spoke with VIR’s Hai Yen about the keys to reducing logistics costs.
concerted efforts needed for sustainable aviation

Concerted efforts needed for sustainable aviation

Vietnam’s sustainable development goals have been clearly outlined, and its leaders have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating the country’s dedication to the international community.
archaeologists discover bronze age town buried in northwest arabia the regions first discovery of its kind

Archaeologists discover Bronze Age town buried in northwest Arabia, the region's first discovery of its kind

New archaeological research has revealed an exceptional Bronze Age town in the Khaybar oasis of northwest Arabia, confirming a major transition from mobile, nomadic life to settled, town life in the second half of the third millennium BCE.
robust fundamentals underpin growth outlook

Robust fundamentals underpin growth outlook

Vietnam’s real GDP growth accelerated to 7.4 per cent on-year in the third quarter of 2024, from 7.1 per cent in April-June, according to data from the General Statistics Office. This was higher than both EIU and market expectations.
lion golf opens vietnams largest golf outlet

Lion Golf opens Vietnam's largest golf outlet

Lion Golf Outlet launched a new outlet in Ho Chi Minh City on October 27, the largest of its kind in Vietnam, promising to bring a unique experience to golf lovers.
nestle targets status as a leader in coffee exports and net zero goals

Nestlé targets status as a leader in coffee exports and net-zero goals

Nestlé is spearheading efforts to drive sustainable agriculture and enhance Vietnam’s coffee industry through targeted investments and regenerative farming practices. In a discussion with VIR’s Celine Luu, Nestlé Vietnam chairman and CEO Binu Jacob outlined the company’s strategy, all while progressing towards its net-zero emissions goal.
asia ceo awards adds usana philippines to their circle of excellence

Asia CEO Awards adds USANA Philippines to their circle of excellence

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. and its Philippines market were recently added to the illustrious Circle of Excellence from the Asia CEO Awards.
tripbiz unveils new product matrix to digitalise business travel for the japanese market

Trip.Biz Unveils New Product Matrix to Digitalise Business Travel for the Japanese Market

Trip.com Group's corporate travel management brand, Trip.Biz, recently hosted its annual conference, 'Trip.Biz Transform 2024,' in Singapore.
nestle vietnam won 12 outstanding awards at the mma smarties vietnam 2024

Nestlé Vietnam won 12 outstanding awards at the MMA Smarties Vietnam 2024

Nestlé Vietnam won 12 awards in the categories of mobile marketing and communication strategies at the MMA Smarties Vietnam 2024 on October 25.
baihu kiln rhyme culture for thousands of years

Baihu Kiln Rhyme culture for thousands of years

A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center (JXICC): Since more than 1,000 years ago, Chinese ceramics shipping to the Philippines greatly changed the habits of native Filipinos life, cultural exchange and collision.
china travel embark on a culinary journey in nanchang

China Travel - Embark on a culinary journey in Nanchang

A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center(JXICC): "Is it city or not?" Recently, the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit has not only sparked a craze for "China Travel" but also this catchphrase.
convenience stores seek survival opportunities

Convenience stores seek survival opportunities

Despite continuously opening new stores, global convenience store giants consistently report losses each year. Dr. Nguyen Minh Phuc, lecturer at the Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the Foreign Trade University, shared insights with VIR’s Hazy Tran regarding the future direction for foreign convenience store chains in Vietnam and the ASEAN region.
gelex rated a by vis rating

GELEX rated A by VIS Rating

On October 25, Vietnam Investors Service and Credit Rating Agency JSC (VIS Rating) announced the long-term issuer credit rating for GELEX at A, with a stable outlook.
vietnam outlines measures for 2025 trade ambitions

Vietnam outlines measures for 2025 trade ambitions

The domestic economy is expected to see a significant trade surplus this year, driven by rising external demand and new trade targets set for next year.