retail businesses optimistic in face of erratic environment

Retail businesses optimistic in face of erratic environment

The decrease in purchasing power due to the belt-tightening of consumers has seriously affected the business situation of most retail businesses. However, many businesses are still very optimistic about the market’s prospects and believe that the new strategy will help them settle down soon.
outlining vietnams urban identity

Outlining Vietnam's urban identity

The process of urbanisation and urban development is posing numerous challenges in balancing development goals and preserving urban identity, as well as ensuring quality of life. Dr. Ngo Viet Nam Son, chairman of NgoViet Architects & Planners, talked with Trong Tin about the thorny issues.
law on land amendments to usher in positive changes

Law on Land amendments to usher in positive changes

The revised Law on Land, designed to ease bottlenecks in the real estate market, is also required to ensure synchronisation to improve the efficiency of land management and use. Scheduled to be approved by the National Assembly in 2023, the legislation will act as a driving force for Vietnam’s economy in the next period.
hanoi among the 10 most costly capitals for real estate

Hanoi among the 10 most costly capitals for real estate

Vietnam is among the 10 countries where capital-city real estate values are highest in relation to income, taking almost 45 years to purchase a home.
pricing band to influence power tariffs across vietnam

Pricing band to influence power tariffs across Vietnam

As Vietnam will shortly unify, regulate, and implement a variety of new systems governing power pricing and electricity transmission, losses at state-run Electricity of Vietnam should be reduced while simultaneously ensuring a dependable energy supply for growth.
little wallet aims to enhance financial literacy among children

Little Wallet aims to enhance financial literacy among children

Little Wallet, a Singapore-based fintech, with the mission to promote financial literacy among children, has signed a partnership with Visa.
vietnam an indispensable part of the global supply chain

Vietnam an indispensable part of the global supply chain

Nakajima Takeo, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Hanoi Office, has outlined the importance of Vietnam to the global supply chain and for Japanese manufacturers in particular.
bayern v psg key champions league battles

Bayern v PSG - key Champions League battles

Bayern Munich take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16, a heavyweight clash between clubs who faced off in the 2020 final.
uk settles 23bn trade row with eu

UK settles £2.3bn trade row with EU

Britain said Thursday it had paid a whopping £2.3 billion ($2.8 billion) to settle a long-running row with the EU, despite having quit the bloc.
vietnamese embassies in turkey syria well perform citizen protection

Vietnamese embassies in Turkey, Syria well perform citizen protection

The Vietnamese Embassy in Turkey has been urgently performing citizen protection measures, and actively supporting the mission of the Ministry of Public Security which is on search-and-rescue duty in areas bearing the brunt of the devastating February 6 earthquake, according to Ambassador Do Son Hai.
high interest rates compound business woes

High interest rates compound business woes

Businesses face mounting hardships due to the spike in interest rates, leading to shrinking results and significantly diminished production, as banks are called upon to show more sympathy to businesses.
ho chi minh city set to attract 74 billion in fdi this year

Ho Chi Minh City set to attract $7.4 billion in FDI this year

Although the available industrial land in Ho Chi Minh City has shrunk significantly in recent years, foreign direct investment to the city remains top across the country.
natural healing retreats at alba wellness valley by fusion

Natural healing retreats at Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion

Nestled in the foothills of the Truong Son mountain range, just a short drive from the ancient citadel of Hue, sits Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, the haven of tranquillity we’re in search of, the ultimate wellness destination where you can escape the stresses of urban life, if only for a while, and fully reconnect with yourself.
rising bad debt threat looms large

Rising bad debt threat looms large

Despite a bright business outlook, non-performing loans are causing significant concerns to banks amid a challenging environment in both the domestic and global market, according to industry experts.
vietnamese aviation market predicted to fully recover by year end

Vietnamese aviation market predicted to fully recover by year-end

The Vietnamese aviation market is forecast to fully recover by the end of this year, according to a global outlook for the aviation industry released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently.