travel for the future

Travel for the future

Greening tourism and prioritising sustainable experiences is helping to preserve the environment and tourist resources for the next generation.
norway stands ready to collaborate with vietnam in epr policy and practices

Norway stands ready to collaborate with Vietnam in EPR policy and practices

Vietnam is applying regulations on extended producer responsibility to its production industries. Deputy head of mission from the Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam, Mette Moglestue, talked with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the experiences of her country in effectively implementing such regulations as well as the opportunities for cooperation with Vietnam.
advances in tech aid shrimp output

Advances in tech aid shrimp output

Vietnam’s shrimp industry has experienced a successful first quarter with positive signals from exports, with more high-tech in farming and processing activities helping to improve competitiveness.
australia prioritises support in mekong delta region

Australia prioritises support in Mekong Delta region

The Vietnamese government is placing huge investment into developing the Mekong Delta region. Ciaran Chestnutt, deputy consul-general of the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, spoke with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the Australian government’s commitment to supporting the region.
domestic tourism under threat from high flight costs

Domestic tourism under threat from high flight costs

The increase in the price of air tickets in March has sparked concerns about a potential decline in visitor numbers during the upcoming domestic peak tourist season.
unilever consistent in sustainability in vietnam

Unilever consistent in sustainability in Vietnam

Unilever’s journey of more than 100 years of global development and nearly 30 years in the Vietnamese market has left impressive achievements in sustainable business, worthy of the position of top global sustainable development enterprise.
is non alcoholic beer now a priority at tet

Is non-alcoholic beer now a priority at Tet?

Choosing non-alcoholic beer instead of alcoholic beverages every Lunar New Year holiday is gradually become a habit for many consumers, especially as drink-driving laws get tightened.
traders move online to drive holiday profits

Traders move online to drive holiday profits

Online shopping on e-commerce platforms is growing rapidly and boosting revenues for businesses during the Lunar New Year.
imported fruit gaining a bigger foothold in market

Imported fruit gaining a bigger foothold in market

The total import turnover of fresh fruit products grows steadily each year, making Vietnam a promising market for Australian and New Zealand businesses.
gen z saying meh to social media

Gen-Z saying “meh” to social media

Factors that were once plus points that helped social networks develop rapidly with the younger generation are now becoming reasons for them to turn their backs on them.
e commerces bumper plans for 2024

E-commerce’s bumper plans for 2024

The rapid growth rate of e-commerce has made Vietnam a potential destination for international platforms.
a greener focus for tourism

A greener focus for tourism

Sustainable tourism is now a mandatory requirement worldwide. Ha Van Sieu, deputy director of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, told VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the green development directions of Vietnam’s tourism industry.
support necessary to boost green human resources

Support necessary to boost green human resources

A vibrant and dynamic vocational education and training system is crucial to Vietnam meeting its socioeconomic development goals. Jen Bahen, education and research counsellor at the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, told VIR’s Hoang Oanh about Australia’s support in vocational training and human resource building.
dairy groups take on greener vision

Dairy groups take on greener vision

Being more environmentally minded in terms of both products and supply chains could be a gateway to help dairy businesses get closer to consumers as well as expand export markets.
australia supports vietnam in developing its potential

Australia supports Vietnam in developing its potential

The logistics industry will receive an extra push in Vietnam thanks to a fruitful cooperative relationship with Australia.