bangkok airways to launch first hanoi chiang mai direct flight

Bangkok Airways to launch first Hanoi-Chiang Mai direct flight

On March 25, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited (Bangkok Airways) scheduled to open the first direct flight from Hanoi to Chiang Mai as part of the airline’s business strategy to offer in-flight experiences to passengers and to meet the increasing demand for traveling to Hanoi and Chiang Mai.
five banking scandals in the world that shook customer faith

Five banking scandals in the world that shook customer faith

Over the past several years, aside from the overall rosy performance the finance and banking sector posted, banking scandals also made several headlines. VIR listed the five scandalous events in the world banking sector over recent years.
jw marriott hotel sets exquisite gastronomic sensation for womens day

JW Marriott Hotel sets exquisite gastronomic sensation for Women's Day

Leaving behind the busy traditional Tet holiday with century-old dishes for the upcoming International Women’s Day on March 8, JW Marriott invited its customers to RSVP a wide range of exquisite dining experiences topped with classy musical performances.
vietcombank sell down sends national airline crashing

Vietcombank sell-down sends national airline crashing

Vietcombank’s recent move to put 7.6 million shares of Vietnam Airlines on sale is lauded as a shrewed decision.
vietnamese people journey home for the eve of lunar new year

Vietnamese people journey home for the eve of Lunar New Year

With the  traditional Lunar New Year around the corner, Vietnamese townspeople rush back to their hometowns where they were born and raised, to spend a fulfilling holiday with their loved ones after a long year of work.
vietjet air to jumpstart operations in changi airport terminal 4

VietJet Air to jumpstart operations in Changi Airport Terminal 4

On March 6, Changi Airport Group scheduled the Vietjet Air’s shift of operations to Terminal 4 (T4) from Terminal 3 (T3) of Changi Airport, which would help reduce passengers’ time spent on transfer buses from the remote gate to the terminal as well as expand the Vietnam-based airline’s operations at Changi Airport.
hanoi abloom with cherry blossoms on the heels of lunar new year

Hanoi abloom with cherry blossoms on the heels of Lunar New Year

With the Lunar New Year less than a fortnight away, large swaths of the capitol are bathed in the pale pink of blooming cherry blossoms, filling the streets with tiny petals and a lingering light scent.
flc postpones dividend payment due to hsx shutdown

FLC postpones dividend payment due to HSX shutdown

On January 25, FLC Group JSC (HSX: FLC) announced postponing the final dividend payment for the year 2016 which would have been issued as cash payments or as stocks due to the recent technical halt on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
vietnams first koi streamer field enchanting snappers

Vietnam’s first “koi streamer field” enchanting snappers

From January 14 to February 10, the first field of carp-shaped wind streamers is open in Mizuki Park in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing in photographers and Japanese culture lovers.
vib busts out new year promotion programme

VIB busts out new year promotion programme

From January 24 to April 3, Vietnam International Commercial Joint Stock Bank (UPCoM: VIB) will hold the discount programme called “New Year of Fortune with VIB” for the bank’s depositors. 
sun life vietnam launches new guaranteed payout policy

Sun Life Vietnam launches new guaranteed payout policy

On January 22, Sun Life Vietnam launched a new comprehensive savings and protection plan called SUN–fulfilling your dreams, providing clients various benefits, such as long-term financial protection against unexpected events and guaranteeing an annual payout.
asean firms face 750 billion loss from cyber attacks

ASEAN firms face $750 billion loss from cyber attacks

According to a recent research commissioned by Cisco, the little investment in cyber security at the ASEAN’s top listed firms is the main reason behind these firms standing to lose $750 billion of their current market capitalisation to cyber attacks.
vietnams leading architecture awards receives akzonobel endorsement

Vietnam’s leading architecture awards receives AkzoNobel endorsement

On January 19, AkzoNobel, a Dutch multinational company (MNC) specialised in producing paints and coatings as well as specialty chemicals, together with Vietnamese architecture and construction website Ashui.com, hosted the Ashui Awards in Ho Chi Minh City.
largest sunflower valley in vietnam magnetised tourists

Largest sunflower valley in Vietnam magnetised tourists

With the Lunar New Year coming in less than a month, Vietnam's largest valley of sunflowers in the central province of Nghe An has been drawing in nature-lovers, especially young with a flare for botanical photography.
mount phia oac dons white snow coating

Mount Phia Oac dons white snow coating

In early January, Mount Phia Oac, located in the northwest province of Cao Bang, was covered in thick layers of white snow due to the low temperature.