renowned destinations named in creative cities network

Renowned destinations named in creative cities network

Hoi An town in the central province of Quang Nam and Dalat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have been named in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network respectively for music, crafts, and folk art, which is hoped will bring opportunities for both areas to promote themselves.
domestic workers cannot be left behind digital upheaval

Domestic workers cannot be left behind digital upheaval

With a growing population and fast digital transformation depriving workers of job opportunities, Vietnam must find new ways to generate sufficient employment for its citizens.
standard chartered adjusts vietnams 2023 gdp growth forecast to 5 per cent

Standard Chartered adjusts Vietnam's 2023 GDP growth forecast to 5 per cent

In its latest macroeconomic report, Standard Chartered has revised down Vietnam's GDP growth for 2023 to 5 per cent, citing weaker-than-expected performance and a challenging global economic landscape, while suggesting stronger recovery indicators in specific sectors and a need for continued vigilance in terms of monetary policy.
big city startups make waves in funding rounds

Big-city startups make waves in funding rounds

Vietnamese startups, particularly in the largest cities, are witnessing significant international investments, reflecting the country’s rising prominence and commitment to innovation.
support sought for vietnamese citizens in conflict affected areas

Support sought for Vietnamese citizens in conflict-affected areas

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc has asked Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Palestine to work closely with host authorities and relevant Vietnamese agencies to roll out citizen protection measures to ensure the safety of Vietnamese citizens in conflict-affected areas in the Middle East.
canada pilots streamlining issuance of work permits for philippine citizens

Canada pilots streamlining issuance of work permits for Philippine citizens

Canada recently a pilot programme called “CAN Work Philippines” to issue work permits to people from the Philippines to work in the country.
small cities can help promote thailands growth

Small cities can help promote Thailand"s growth

Cities in Thailand outside Bangkok can accelerate the country's growth but will need to find ways to access private capital to improve urban infrastructure, according to a study by the World Bank (WB).
citi foundation announces recipients of inaugural global innovation challenge

Citi Foundation announces recipients of Inaugural Global Innovation Challenge

Fifty organisations have been granted a total of $25 million to pilot or expand catalytic solutions to improve food security globally, according to the Citi Foundation.
citi survey regards asia pacific as most favoured region

Citi survey regards Asia-Pacific as 'most favoured region'

Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) recently published its 2023 Global Industry Insights Report, surveying business leaders and executives from over 500 companies worldwide on the opportunities and challenges they face.
citi wins 2023 asiamoneys best international bank in vietnam

Citi wins 2023 Asiamoney’s Best International Bank in Vietnam

Citi Vietnam has been recognised as the Best International Bank in Vietnam in the 2023 Asiamoney Awards.
vietnam ensures earthquake related citizen protection in afghanistan

Vietnam ensures earthquake-related citizen protection in Afghanistan

The Vietnamese Embassy in charge of Pakistan and Afghanistan announced on September 9 that there have been no reported Vietnamese casualties in a recent earthquake in Afghanistan.
vietnamese citizens in israel remain safe amid severe conflict

Vietnamese citizens in Israel remain safe amid severe conflict

Vietnamese citizens, including the Vietnamese community, officials on business trips and tourists to Israel, have remained safe amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas militants that caused hundreds of casualties in recent days, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
thai pm pledges to implement digital wallet policy

Thai PM pledges to implement “digital wallet” policy

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed that the country’s government will proceed with its plan to provide a 10,000 THB (280 USD) digital wallet to every Thai citizen aged 16 and older.
unleashing vietnams digital potential citi ecommerce and technology conference 2023

Unleashing Vietnam's digital potential: Citi eCommerce and Technology Conference 2023

On October 4, Citi Vietnam hosted the eCommerce and Technology Conference 2023 for clients, titled ‘Unleashing Vietnam's Digital Potential,’ at Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
poscos corporate citizenship philosophy

POSCO’s corporate citizenship philosophy

POSCO, constantly reflecting on the role of companies in modern society, believes that companies must actively respond to changing societal expectations over time and meet the demands of various social stakeholders. This is the path to increasing a company’s intrinsic value.