thailand optimistic about indian tourists back post covid 19

Thailand optimistic about Indian tourists back post COVID-19

At least 600,000 Indian tourists are expected in Thailand's Pattaya beach town this year, similar to the level before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
lenders to benefit in sbv debt reposition

Lenders to benefit in SBV debt reposition

The State Bank of Vietnam’s fresh set of policies are anticipated to ameliorate the financial strain faced by both creditors and debtors, as well as establish a robust legal framework for debt restructuring to be allocated over a two-year period.
local authorities discuss fuel prices

Local authorities discuss fuel prices

The modification of petrol business regulations should consider the reasonable interests of all parties, according to government leaders.
real estate needs urgent legal supply and capital reform

Real estate needs urgent legal, supply, and capital reform

Dr. Can Van Luc, a member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council, gave his view on the real estate sector during the VIR-held seminar "Untangling Real Estate: Promoting Growth" on April 19.
liverpool hit leeds for six after controversial gakpo opener

Liverpool hit Leeds for six after controversial Gakpo opener

Liverpool crushed Leeds 6-1 as Cody Gakpo's controversial opener provided the spark for the Reds' first win in five Premier League games on Monday.
bomb blast injures eight people in southern philippines

Bomb blast injures eight people in southern Philippines

A homemade bomb ripped through a bus in the southern Philippines on April 17, injuring at least eight people, a military spokesperson said.
amending legal documents to better control drug prices

Amending legal documents to better control drug prices

Drug prices remain among the top concerns of businesses and people in Vietnam. In recent times, although the domestic and international markets have seen volatility, stability has been seen in Vietnam through drug price management specified in the Law on Pharmacy 2016 (LoP), decrees guiding the implementation of the LoP and the Law on Price, and guiding decrees and other relevant legal documents.
gauging interest rate moves through expert lens

Gauging interest rate moves through expert lens

Interest rate movement has been abnormal in Vietnam in the past year. Peter Verhoeven, chairman of Prometheus Asia, shared with VIR’s Nhue Man his sentiments over these key movements and how the country can become a safe haven from global headwinds.
bayern boss tuchel threatens man citys champions league dream once more

Bayern boss Tuchel threatens Man City's Champions League dream once more

Manchester City and Pep Guardiola have a Champions League score to settle against Thomas Tuchel, when the newly-appointed Bayern Munich boss visits the Etihad in Tuesday's quarter-final, first leg.
khanh hoa gears up for next level

Khanh Hoa gears up for next level

Khanh Hoa province on the south-central coast aims for breakthrough developments, leveraging comprehensive planning schemes and pilot application of specific policies unique to the province.
getting a market perspective on low emission materials

Getting a market perspective on low-emission materials

The Vietnamese government is promoting the manufacture and use of low-emission, energy-efficient building materials for construction and housing. In 2030, at least one-quarter of new urban areas will implement the requirements of green, low-carbon urban regions, according to the Ministry of Construction’s action plan for the issue towards 2030, with a vision to 2050.
generali named insurer with best customer experience in vietnam

Generali named insurer with best customer experience in Vietnam

Italian-backed insurer Generali Vietnam has reaffirmed its position as the market leader in customer experience, after being named “Insurer with the best customer experience in Vietnam” at the 22nd Golden Dragon Awards at the 2023 Vietnam Connect Forum on March 17.
ifc partners with shb to boost lending for smes

IFC partners with SHB to boost lending for SMEs

Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) is the latest Vietnamese bank to join IFC in expanding access to finance for small- and medium-sized enterprises, especially women-owned businesses.
vvob successfully implement learning through play programme

VVOB successfully implement Learning Through Play programme

With sponsorship from the Lego Foundation, VVOB has been collaborating with the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to successfully implement its Integrating Play-based Learning Activities for Young Learners (iPLAY) project in Vietnam.
action required to halt cement supply demand slip

Action required to halt cement supply-demand slip

Cement leaders are calling for a tightening of approvals for new projects in Vietnam due to the current supply-demand imbalance in the sector.