real estate firms back on track

Real estate firms back on track

The real estate market is showing inspiring signs amid resumed transactions, with businesses in the sector about to embrace a new growth cycle.
polish authorities to support traders hit by shopping complex blaze

Polish authorities to support traders hit by shopping complex blaze

The administration of Warsaw will convene meetings to discuss support for the traders whose stores were destroyed in a shopping centre blaze in the capital city of Poland on early May 12.
many vietnamese traders stores affected in poland shopping centre fire

Many Vietnamese traders’ stores affected in Poland shopping centre fire

Vietnamese Ambassador to Poland Ha Hoang Hai said on May 12 that a fire had broken out at the shopping centre on Marywilska street, Warsaw, Poland, where many Vietnamese run stalls, on early the day, and there was no casualty, but almost all property were destroyed, according to initial reports.
elements braved to support victory parade

Elements braved to support victory parade

Thousands upon thousands converged upon the heroic land of Dien Bien Phu for a grand military parade and cultural artistic activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory against the French.
important trends emerge in vietnams investment landscape

Important trends emerge in Vietnam’s investment landscape

Several important trends emerged in Vietnam’s investment landscape last year, including high-tech sectors, surging investment from China, and comprehensive cooperation with Japan in all fields, according to the recently released 2023 Report on Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) and Provincial Green Index (PGI).
thailand faces credit card default risks

Thailand faces credit card default risks

The risk of default on credit card loans rose significantly in the first quarter this year in Thailand, driven by the Bank of Thailand (BoT)'s mandate for a higher minimum payment rate.
vietnamese powerlifter wins world cup golds in thailand

Vietnamese powerlifter wins World Cup golds in Thailand

World record holder Le Van Cong won two gold medals at the World Para Powerlifting Organisation's Pattaya World Cup 2024 in Thailand.
rapid developments changing the game in fmcg

Rapid developments changing the game in FMCG

Vietnam’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market has continued to evolve at a fast pace with the expansion of international companies and changing consumer behaviour. Peter Christou, general manager of the Vietnam Worldpanel Division at Kantar, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van his insights into the changing competitive landscape of Vietnam’s FMCG market.
corporations set out capital raising goals

Corporations set out capital-raising goals

Several corporations in Vietnam are poised to list their subsidiaries amid a landscape fraught with challenges as well as promising growth prospects.
industrial real estate increasingly lucrative

Industrial real estate increasingly lucrative

More and more businesses are embracing industrial real estate ventures, a segment deemed as having enormous potential for development.
land clearance for 2 billion thai binh lng power plant set for completion in january 2025

Land clearance for $2 billion Thai Binh LNG power plant set for completion in January 2025

Thai Binh authorities are working with the investor to complete site clearance for a $2 billion LNG power plant in the northern province by January 2025.
singapore airlines switches to sustainable aviation fuel use

Singapore Airlines switches to sustainable aviation fuel use

Singapore Airlines has ordered 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from refiner Neste, which is the airlines’s first purchase of low-carbon jet fuel from the Finland-based refinery.
amazon to invest 9 billion usd in singapore

Amazon to invest 9 billion USD in Singapore

Amazon said on May 7 it will invest 9 billion USD in Singapore over the next four years to expand its cloud computing capabilities in the island city.
raising labour productivity crucial for higher incomes

Raising labour productivity crucial for higher incomes

The government is making efforts to ensure sustainable employment and incomes. Pham Hoai Nam, head of the Population and Labour Statistics Department at the General Statistics Office, delved into the labour market’s current and future landscape with VIR’s Manh Bon.
pathways the optimal route for senior professionals to become icaew chartered accountants

Pathways: the optimal route for senior professionals to become ICAEW chartered accountants

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales' (ICAEW) ACA course is a globally recognised qualification enabling professionals to perform at the highest levels of accountancy, business, and finance.