serious air pollution hit jakarta

Serious air pollution hit Jakarta

Indonesia's capital Jakarta has become the world's most polluted major city on August 10 while it has ranked among the ten most polluted cities globally since May, according to data by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir.
laos continues to searching for vietnamese driver missing in landslide

Laos continues to searching for Vietnamese driver missing in landslide

The Lao government and military have continued to search for a Vietnamese driver missing in a landslide incident on a section of National Highway 8 between Khammuan and Bolikhamxay provinces after having rescued 45 Vietnamese citizens trapped in the same area, Lao media reported.
tremendous room for growth in investment ties

Tremendous room for growth in investment ties

Economic relations between Vietnam and Singapore are being strengthened, with major room for growth. Shanmuga Retnam, executive co-chairman of the Vietnam Smart Cities Consortium, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the Singaporean investment trends and new opportunities.
deputy pm demands scrutiny over long thanh airport bid

Deputy PM demands scrutiny over Long Thanh Airport bid

The Hoa Lu consortium, spearheaded by Coteccons, has lodged a complaint against the Vietur consortium over a VND35 trillion ($1.46 billion) package at Long Thanh International Airport, citing violations of bidding regulations. Responding to the petition, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has ordered a meticulous review of the petition.
citi forecasts positive growth trajectory for vietnam in h2

Citi forecasts positive growth trajectory for Vietnam in H2

Citi forecasts Vietnam's economy is expected to sail through the challenges and maintain a positive growth trajectory in the second half of 2023.
vietnams booming economy fuels financial services demand

Vietnam's booming economy fuels financial services demand

As Vietnam carves out its position as a dynamic emerging economy, the shifting lifestyles and escalating income levels of its citizens are creating a surge in demand for consumer goods and personal finance services. This growing appetite for personal finance planning and advisory services has thrust the sector to the forefront of strategic planning for financial institutions across the nation.
unforgetable moments at new world hoiana beach resort

Unforgetable moments at New World Hoiana Beach Resort

Bewitching as a secluded beachfront paradise, New World Hoiana Beach Resort offers an exciting destination where a new generation of travellers can collaborate, indulge, and revitalise at a reimagined hotel concept that reshapes the meaning of both gateway and getaway.
55 countries territories exempt from visa for vietnamese citizens

55 countries, territories exempt from visa for Vietnamese citizens

Vietnamese passport holders can enter 55 destinations around the world without the need to apply for a visa or with simplified visa procedures, including visa issuance at the border or through electronic check-in.
indonesia announces golden visa policy for foreign companies citizens

Indonesia announces “Golden Visa” policy for foreign companies, citizens

The Immigration Agency of Indonesia has announced that the “golden visa” policy will be implemented as early as this July for foreign companies and citizens investing a certain amount of money in the Southeast Asian country.
smart city training programmes seek to enhance capacity for future development

Smart city training programmes seek to enhance capacity for future development

While more than 40 cities and provinces across the country have smart city operation centres, many experts believe that urban development progress still falls short of expectations and call for better training programmes for future management.
china to resume 15 day visa free entry for singapore brunei citizens

China to resume 15-day visa-free entry for Singapore, Brunei citizens

China will resume 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei from July 26, more than three years after the visas were suspended to stop the spread of COVID-19.
2023 youth colab summit promotes inclusive entrepreneurship

2023 Youth Co:Lab Summit promotes inclusive entrepreneurship

Close to 200 participants representing 20 countries and territories, including two representatives from Vietnam, gathered in Bangkok to discuss how they can help tackle the world’s most pressing societal challenges through leadership, social innovation, and entrepreneurship at the 2023 Youth Co:Lab Regional Summit.
thua thien hue strives to turn tourism into spearhead economic sector

Thua Thien-Hue strives to turn tourism into spearhead economic sector

The tourism industry of the central province of Thua Thien - Hue continued to regain recovery momentum and high growth in the first half of 2023, ranking 11th among 63 provinces and cities in terms of total revenue.
coca cola builds excitement for vietnamese womens team on global football stage

Coca-Cola builds excitement for Vietnamese women's team on global football stage

By drumming up the exciting atmosphere of the biggest women's football tournament on the planet, American beverage giant Coca-Cola continues to advocate the sport's spirit while highlighting captain Huynh Nhu as one of Vietnam’s ‘golden girls’ on her journey.
vietnam to launch unified e commerce platform across 63 cities and provinces

Vietnam to launch unified e-commerce platform across 63 cities and provinces

The Department of E-Commerce and Digital Economy, under Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), is leading an initiative to create a unified e-commerce platform spanning all 63 cities and provinces.