Hong Nhung

Lavish Indian weddings boost Vietnam’s tourism

April 03, 2023 | 09:55

High-end tourism sites are hoping to cash in on the trend of dazzling destination weddings for Indian travellers.

Expanding investment from The Netherlands

March 01, 2023 | 09:30

Approximately $1.2 billion could be invested in Vietnam by the Dutch business community in the coming years, according to the Dutch Business Association Vietnam.

Venture capitals continue to bet on domestic startups

February 27, 2023 | 15:27

Investment platform VinaCapital Ventures will disburse $10 million in the next three months, while Antler is set to release approximately $2-3 million to startups in Vietnam in 2023.

Digitalisation in focus at Vietnam's furniture fair

February 23, 2023 | 12:09

The HawaExpo 2023 event opened in Ho Chi Minh City on February 22 to highlight digital transformation in the furniture manufacturing industry in Vietnam.

Tactics bulked up to meet tourism targets

February 16, 2023 | 16:22

With a target of $28.3 billion in revenue, contributing 5 per cent of the country’s GDP, Vietnam’s tourism sector needs a clear strategy if it is to have a successful 2023.

Upbeat prediction for Vietnamese tourism

February 13, 2023 | 08:04

Marriott vice president upbeat for Vietnamese tourism in 2023 following a bumper year.

Vietnam: the place to innovate with tech

February 08, 2023 | 09:30

After building Asian fashion e-commerce group Zalora and serving as COO of Global Fashion Group, Magnus Grimeland founded early-stage investment firm Antler. After four years, it now has over $500 million in assets under management to help build startups worldwide. He talked to VIR’s Hong Nhung about his vision in Vietnam.

Coca-Cola Vietnam bringing out the festive period magic

January 20, 2023 | 18:00

A record-breaking event from Coca-Cola Vietnam has conveyed the message that, over the years, Tet may change – but the magic remains. And at this time, there is nothing better than getting families and the community together, connecting them over the shared excitement and anticipation of the Tet season.

Laying focus on sustainable tourism

January 20, 2023 | 08:42

The total revenues of Vietnam’s tourism in 2022 was approximately $19.6 billion – nearly triple that of 2021 but only 60 per cent of 2019. Now, there is a clear imperative for tourism in Vietnam to both improve and become more sustainable.