expected trends for wellness tourism

Expected trendS for wellness tourism

Wellness tourism globally is now worth $651 billion annually and has a forecasted average annual expenditure growth of over 16 per cent until 2027. The sector provides sustainable benefits to both local regional and urban economies as well as improving the visitors’ mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. The Global Wellness Institute shares the top trends for wellness tourism this year for travellers to better select their destinations worldwide.
localities on first step towards training microchip labour force

Localities on first step towards training microchip labour force

A number of localities are coordinating with manufacturers to train workers for the semiconductor industry, mostly in the basic stages of assembly and testing.
vietnam needs 20 30 billion usd investment for universal clean water access

Vietnam needs 20-30 billion USD investment for universal clean water access

Vietnam will need to invest 20-30 billion USD on water supply and drainage to make sure that 100% of the population has access to clean water, according to experts.
central bank to resume gold bar bidding after 11 years

Central bank to resume gold bar bidding after 11 years

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will resume gold bar bidding after 11 years, aiming to increase the supply of gold to the market, promptly and immediately settle the high difference in domestic and international gold prices, thus ensuring the gold market operates in a safe and stable, healthy, open, transparent and effective manner in accordance with the Prime Minister's direction.
pm demands strengthened gold market management

PM demands strengthened gold market management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to keep a close watch on international and domestic gold prices, and put in place measures and tools in a timely and effective way to regulate the gold market in line with regulations.
how supply and demand support the fund market in vietnam

How supply and demand support the fund market in Vietnam

In the current environment marked by record-low interest rates, unpredictable fluctuations in gold prices, and numerous uncertainties in the stock market, many individual investors are turning to fund certificates as a viable and sustainable investment option. Dr. Na Sung Soo, CEO of Vina Securities, delves into the situation in Vietnam.
tin thanh group signs one billion tonne carbon offset deal

Tin Thanh Group signs one billion tonne carbon offset deal

Tin Thanh Group held a signing ceremony on April 9 to offset one billion tonnes of carbon annually and launch a global carbon credit non-fungible tokens (NFTs) marketplace.
apartment hikes hint at speculation return

Apartment hikes hint at speculation return

Apartments in Hanoi are reaching record-high selling prices due to supply and demand differences and low interest rates, which some experts say is distorting the market.
how to build upon market dynamics

How to build upon market dynamics

Despite ongoing inflation challenges in the United States, optimism remains regarding the various trends. VIR’s Linh Le spoke with independent financial experts Tong Quoc Dat and Trinh Van Ha about current movements in the stock market globally and domestically.
diversification giving boost to chip targets

Diversification giving boost to chip targets

More semiconductor players are planning to diversify their supply chain to Vietnam, reinforcing the country’s importance as an assembly and packaging hub for the chipmaking industry.
andrew loh appointed aia vietnam ceo

Andrew Loh appointed AIA Vietnam CEO

On March 26, AIA (Vietnam) Life Insurance Co., Ltd. officially announced the appointment of Andrew Loh as its new chief executive officer.
non stop toll collection to be officially applied in five airports from may 5

Non-stop toll collection to be officially applied in five airports from May 5

The electronic toll collection (ETC) system will be officially and simultaneously implemented at five airports namely Noi Bai, Cat Bi, Phu Bai, Da Nang and Tan Son Nhat from May 5, aiming to create more favourable conditions for vehicles entering and exiting the airports, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).
stock market can become noteworthy regional entity

Stock market can become noteworthy regional entity

The eagerly anticipated advancement of Vietnam’s stock market, with strategies involving addressing foreign limit cap issues and infrastructure investment, holds the capacity to draw in around $25 billion in new investments by 2030.
semiconductor development surge keenly anticipated

Semiconductor development surge keenly anticipated

Vietnam will look to build on its semiconductor diplomacy with the formulation of a strategy on developing the much-needed products.
tiniworld announces closure of multiple locations

tiNiWorld announces closure of multiple locations

tiNiWorld, a chain of entertainment centres catering to children and teenagers, has recently announced the closure of several tiNiWorld and tiNiStore locations.