vietjet opens three more direct routes linking vietnam with india

Vietjet opens three more direct routes linking Vietnam with India

To meet the rising demand for air travel between Vietnam and India as well as across the region, budget carrier Vietjet has opened three new direct routes connecting Vietnam’s three largest hubs – Danang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City – with two of India’s largest economic, political, and cultural centres of New Delhi and Mumbai.
coronavirus hits chinese push into india auto market

Coronavirus hits Chinese push into India auto market

The deadly coronavirus outbreak has overshadowed a highly anticipated push by Chinese car firms into India's automotive market, with delegations from China told to stay away from a premiere auto expo event.
vietjet revenue and profit surge on back of key markets like india

Vietjet revenue and profit surge on back of key markets like India

Vietjet continues to see positive growth in its core business of air transportation in 2019, maintaining its leading position in Vietnam’s domestic market and the fast growth of its international flight network. In 2019, the airline’s network increased by 24 per cent, with 22 international routes connecting Vietnam with Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, and especially India – a market of 1.2 billion people. Vietjet also transported nearly 25 million passengers in 2019, an increase of 28 per cent compared to 2018.
india touts traditional remedies to combat china virus

India touts traditional remedies to combat China virus

As scientists race to find a vaccine for the deadly Wuhan virus, the Indian government said on Wednesday (Jan 29) that ancient homeopathy and Ayurveda remedies could hold an answer.
8 indian tourists die after falling unconscious at nepal hotel

8 Indian tourists die after falling unconscious at Nepal hotel

Eight Indian tourists, including four children, have died after they were found unconscious in their room at a hill resort in Nepal on Tuesday (Jan 21), police said.
deadly kite strings kill 150 birds in india

Deadly kite strings kill 150 birds in India

More than 150 birds have been killed by razor-sharp kite strings in an annual religious festival in western India that attracts millions of revellers.
three romanians face french trial over us 1m diamond swindle

Three Romanians face French trial over US$1m diamond swindle

Three Romanians have been ordered to stand trial in France on charges they made off with one million euros worth of diamonds from a French jeweller and his Indian partner, in an elaborate hoax resembling a Hollywood movie script.
indian tourists to vietnam increase

Indian tourists to Vietnam increase

India climbed into the top 16 markets with the highest number of visitors to Vietnam in 2019.
big fat indian wedding goes on a diet as slowdown bites

Big fat Indian wedding goes on a diet as slowdown bites

India's weddings are famously lavish - lasting days and with hundreds if not thousands of guests - but this season many families are cutting costs even if it risks their social standing.
vietnam most promising asian investment destination in 2020 japanese survey

Vietnam most promising Asian investment destination in 2020: Japanese survey

Vietnam has been tapped by Japanese firms as the most promising place in Asia to invest in 2020, with India and Southeast Asian countries dominating other top spots, Kyodo News cited a survey as showing on January 8.
indian businesses prepare for digital transformation

Indian businesses prepare for digital transformation

Vietnam has welcomed much Indian investment in recent times, with the majority focusing on garments and textiles, energy, IT, and healthcare. Vaibhav Saxena, vice chairman of the Hanoi Office of the Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam, talked about the future trends on the back of Vietnam’s digital transformation strategy.
world welcomes new year amid wildfires and protests

World welcomes new year amid wildfires and protests

Millions of people began ringing in 2020 with fireworks, dancing and champagne on Tuesday (Dec 31), but Australia's celebrations were overshadowed by deadly wildfires while protests dampened the festive mood in Hong Kong and India.
ring of fire eclipse wows across asia

'Ring of fire' eclipse wows across Asia

Skywatchers from Saudi Arabia and Oman to India and Singapore were treated to a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse Thursday (Dec 26). 
vaibhav saxena legal improvements increase investment attraction

Vaibhav Saxena: Legal improvements increase investment attraction

Having been working for almost five years as a foreign lawyer and policy adviser in Vietnam, Vaibhav Saxena has been contributing to legal improvements and enhancing Vietnamese-Indian ties. Looking at the bright future ahead, the leading lawyer talked about his journey in the Southeast Asian country and future expectations.
train kills two elephants in india

Train kills two elephants in India

Two elephants were hit and killed by a passenger train on Wednesday (Dec 11) in eastern India, officials said, with the animals' bodies decorated with flowers before being cremated at the spot.