ride hailing company gojek to exit vietnam

Ride-hailing company Gojek to exit Vietnam

Gojek, the on-demand, multiservice mobile platform, will close its Vietnam business effective September 16, according to an announcement made by its parent company GoTo Group on September 4.
citi appoints new head of financing for investment banking

Citi appoints new head of Financing for Investment Banking

Citi has announced that Achintya Mangla will become head of Financing for Investment Banking from September 4.
innovation heads up german vietnam ties

Innovation heads up German-Vietnam ties

As we move through 2024, the relationship between Germany and Vietnam is especially meaningful as we commemorate Vietnam’s National Day on September 2: a day that symbolises the resilience, unity, and progress of the Vietnamese people. In my capacity as German Ambassador to Vietnam, I offer my best wishes to the people of Vietnam.
hanoi awarded asias leading city destination

Hanoi awarded Asia's Leading City Destination

The 31st World Travel Awards ceremony for Asia and Oceania took place on September 3 in Manila, the Philippines, where Hanoi surpassed other major Asian cities such as Bangkok, Jakarta, and Seoul to be named Asia's Leading City Destination.
national day boosts hanoi tourism revenue

National Day boosts Hanoi tourism revenue

A significant increase in both domestic and international arrivals boosted Hanoi's tourism during the National Day holiday from August 31 to September 3.
opportunities widen to do business in germany

Opportunities widen to do business in Germany

In the last few decades, Vietnam has risen like a phoenix from ashes. After the end of the war in 1975, the nation was in a desperate situation. Today, growth and optimism can be felt everywhere, from Quang Ninh at the Chinese border to Ca Mau in the deep south. Vietnam’s ambitions are enormous, and it wants to join the club of industrialised nations by 2045.
sk group extends the put option for its long term investment in masan group

SK Group extends the put option for its long-term investment in Masan Group

South Korean conglomerate SK Group and Vietnamese corporation Masan Group (HSX: MSN) announced an agreement on September 4 to extend the timeline for SK Group's put option with Masan by up to five years.
uk to join cptpp in december

UK to join CPTPP in December

The United Kingdom has secured the sixth and final ratification required to trigger its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) before the end of this year.
us agribusinesses and organisations to visit vietnam

US agribusinesses and organisations to visit Vietnam

Vietnam will welcome a trade mission of 60 agribusinesses and organisations and nine state governments that represent the diversity of US agriculture from September 9-13.
the straits kitchen bar embarks on a journey of flavours

The Straits Kitchen & Bar embarks on a journey of flavours

With an ideal location on the 28th floor above the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City within the luxurious Sedona Suites, The Straits Kitchen & Bar held its grand opening on August 28 as the city’s newest hotspot for exceptional dining and after-work drinks, where offers breathtaking panoramic views with sophisticated atmosphere.
coffee chains still tussle for attention

Coffee chains still tussle for attention

High-end and mid-range coffee chains are involved in strong fluctuation in terms of store numbers, creating a market purge with a rise in coverage of affordable products.
middle class seeking luxury

Middle-class seeking luxury

Vietnam is emerging as a key market for luxury brands, driven by robust economic growth, an expanding middle class, and a rising number of ultra-wealthy individuals.
lawmakers discuss anti monopoly aspects of electricity law

Lawmakers discuss anti-monopoly aspects of Electricity Law

Experts raised a series of questions regarding anti-monopoly measures during discussions on draft amendments to the Electricity Law at the specialised session of the National Assembly (NA).
ready for the 8th oktoberfest at jw marriott hanoi

Ready for the 8th Oktoberfest at JW Marriott Hanoi

Hosted by JW Marriott Hanoi in association with the German Business Association in Vietnam, Oktoberfest 2024 officially returns on September 26-28. A combination of all things German in terms of beer, food, and music will makes this festival a must-join event.
indonesia and vietnam relations moving forward

Indonesia and Vietnam relations: Moving forward

August and September mark a significant time in the shared history of both Indonesia and Vietnam. After the proclamation of independence by President Sukarno in August 1945, President Ho Chi Minh declared the independence of Vietnam in September 1945. I am writing this amid the wonderful, festive, yet solemn atmosphere of the national day celebrations for both Indonesia and Vietnam.