tourism businesses optimistic about 2022

Tourism businesses optimistic about 2022

Although 2021 has been a tremendously challenging year for Vietnam’s tourism industry, many businesses still believe that the reopening of the skies will open up opportunities for recovery this year.
coffee giants tinkering with formula

Coffee giants tinkering with formula

Big-name cafe and beverage brands such as Starbucks, Highlands Coffee, and Phuc Long are promoting the development of kiosk models and closing larger stores in central areas – but it remains to be seen whether this strategy will bring long-term success.
mini malls usher in fresh direction for retail groups

Mini-malls usher in fresh direction for retail groups

Shopping for food, carrying out financial transactions, and enjoying drinks in the same place is no longer a distant desire for Vietnamese consumers thanks to the appearance of mini-mall chains, a business model that is receiving special attention from retail brands.
welcoming international guests and overseas vietnamese to vietnam

Welcoming international guests and overseas Vietnamese to Vietnam

Destinations in the pilot programme, airlines, and tourism businesses are working to provide a safe route during the New Year and Lunar New Year holidays, especially for groups of international tourists and overseas Vietnamese returning to Vietnam.
vietnam tourism recovery requires more time

Vietnam tourism recovery requires more time

The pilot model on Phu Quoc and five other destinations has brought positive signals for the recovery of Vietnam’s tourism industry. However, in the view of representatives of relevant departments, the industry should better prepare to welcome back foreign tourists as a new coronavirus variant starts to spread in many countries.
retailers brace for upcoming peak seasons

Retailers brace for upcoming peak seasons

Many retailers are preparing for the year-end peak season to fulfil customers’ increased shopping needs during the New Year and Lunar New Year holidays, with the expectation of regaining growth momentum after a long time of stagnation.
lack of health services hit the elderly

Lack of health services hit the elderly

Despite possessing a promising market with about 20 million potential customers in the near future, health and wellness services specifically for elderly people in Vietnam have not developed in line, or met their increasingly diverse needs.
smart tourism models open digital doors

Smart tourism models open digital doors

Vietnam is taking advantage of technological innovations to promote smart tourism projects for more sustainable development.
many destinations propose welcoming international tourists

Many destinations propose welcoming international tourists

The success of welcoming the first international tourists to Vietnam last month after a pandemic hiatus has opened the door for many other famous tourist destinations to prepare to welcome back fully-vaccinated foreigners.
businesses give back in times of need

Businesses give back in times of need

An online seminar is taking place this week to discuss methods to empower and encourage the business community in Vietnam, with those involved already expressing their appreciation for continued government support.
responsibility in communities lends hand to pandemic efforts

Responsibility in communities lends hand to pandemic efforts

More than 800,000 businesses in Vietnam have actively contributed and supported the nation’s COVID-19 vaccine fund and many more have indirectly helped local communities to ensure nobody is left behind.
digital technology opening up equal opportunities

Digital technology opening up equal opportunities

People are always in need of new skills in order to adapt and adjust to more advanced work methods. Dr. Truong Anh Dung, general director of the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, explained VIR’s Hoang Oanh how digital technology can help Vietnamese workers.
khanh hoa anticipating guests to explore its treasures

Khanh Hoa anticipating guests to explore its treasures

The local authorities of Khanh Hoa province have sent a proposal to the Prime Minister regarding the pilot programme to welcome international tourists with a vaccine passport on charter flights in two phases.
vietnam to ease conditions to welcome international visitors

Vietnam to ease conditions to welcome international visitors

Visitors to Vietnam will no longer undergo a seven-day quarantine and the number of visitors to some destinations will not be limited as previously required.
airlines crave return of international flights

Airlines crave return of international flights

Vietnamese airlines have outlined extensive plans to reopen international passenger transport as soon as they are allowed, after nearly two years of being on the ground due to the pandemic.