new land and housing laws expected to better allocate resources for economic growth

New land and housing laws expected to better allocate resources for economic growth

Starting August 1, 2024, three key laws - the 2024 Land Law, the amended Housing Law, and the amended Real Estate Business Law came into effect.
thai king endorses new prime minister

Thai King endorses new Prime Minister

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Prime Minister of the country on August 18, two days after her election by the House of Representatives.
nam long groups effective international integration strategy bears fruits

Nam Long Group's effective international integration strategy bears fruits

The leadership team at Nam Long has taken a step-by-step 'integration' strategy since the company's inception, taking advantage of all parties' strengths for mutual development.
big pharma push back on first medicare drug price cuts

Big Pharma push back on first Medicare drug price cuts

Major pharmaceutical companies lashed out following a landmark deal unveiled Thursday to cut the costs of 10 key medicines, with some saying the price-setting process was not transparent.
chinas ev inroads ring alarm bells

China’s EV inroads ring alarm bells

A wave of car manufacturing factory closures in Thailand is spreading due to China’s aggressive electric vehicle entry and price cuts, posing questions for other countries in Southeast Asia.
us solar group files complaint against rising solar imports from vietnam and thailand

US solar group files complaint against rising solar imports from Vietnam and Thailand

The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee (AASMTC) has filed a complaint with the US Department of Commerce regarding surges of solar imports from Vietnam and Thailand that are injuring the US solar industry.
south korea and vietnam complete 55 million smart city cooperation centre in hanoi

South Korea and Vietnam complete $5.5 million Smart City Cooperation Centre in Hanoi

The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) held a ceremony on August 13 at the Korea-Vietnam Smart City Construction Technology Cooperation Centre in Hanoi, marking the start of full-scale cooperation.
japfa starts construction of chicken farm in dak lak

Japfa starts construction of chicken farm in Dak Lak

Japfa Comfeed Vietnam has commenced construction of a farm in Dak Lak province that will produce quality livestock and supply refined agricultural products to Vietnam's central region.
navigating asia pacifics renewable energy landscape

Navigating Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy landscape

Despite starting from a low base, renewable energy is experiencing robust growth in Asia-Pacific, with installed generation capacity increasing at an average compound annual growth rate of 9 per cent. By 2030, renewable energy is expected to account for 30-50 per cent of the power generation mix across most Asia-Pacific markets.
new land laws to expedite house building progress

New land laws to expedite house-building progress

Housing supply is expected to increase significantly following the implementation of new real estate laws in August, creating numerous opportunities for investors and developers.
room available in vietnams traditional medicine tourism

Room available in Vietnam’s traditional medicine tourism

With a favourable tropical climate, rich biological diversity, and prestigious mineral water sources, Vietnam has significant potential to develop wellness and healthcare tourism. However, to make Vietnam a wonderland in this arena, a long-term master plan and multi-party action is required.
phuc sinh secures 25 million loan from dutch fund

Phuc Sinh secures $25 million loan from Dutch fund

Phuc Sinh, Vietnam's largest spices exporter, will obtain a loan worth over $25 million from SAIL Investments’ Netherlands-based &Green Fund.
capitaland development unveils the senique hanoi

CapitaLand Development unveils The Senique Hanoi

CapitaLand Development (CLD) announced the development of The Senique Hanoi on August 14, a high-end residential initiative located in the east of the capital with a projected total value of around $450 million.
phu quoc island becomes worlds second most captivating island just behind maldives

Phu Quoc Island becomes world’s second most captivating island, just behind Maldives

Hanoi - Besides owning stunning natural landscapes, a series of top-notch entertainment experiences, all-inclusive leisure and hospitality services being continuously invested in have contributed to making Phu Quoc the second most attractive island in the world, just behind Maldives, according to Travel Leisure's vote.
innovative solutions bridge startup ecosystem between taiwan and vietnam

Innovative solutions bridge startup ecosystem between Taiwan and Vietnam

Startup Island Taiwan, the territory's startup brand, led 18 innovative startups to co-host the Taiwan Tech Solution Day at the National Innovation Centre (NIC) in Hanoi on August 13.