bangkok crowned worlds most visited city

Bangkok crowned world’s most visited city

Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya are among the top 20 most visited cities in the world this year, according to a report by the payment-processing corporation Mastercard.
hoi an orders collection of shipwrecks carbon isotope samples

Hoi An orders collection of shipwreck’s carbon isotope samples

The collection of carbon isotope samples has been ordered to determine the age of a sunken wooden ship recently discovered near the coast of Cam An ward in the central province of Quang Nam’s Hoi An city.
chinese smartphone giant xiaomi unveils first electric car

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi unveils first electric car

Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi unveiled its first electric car model on Thursday, with its boss declaring ambitions of becoming a global automotive powerhouse despite fierce competition at home.
vietnam seals major carbon credit deal fetching 53 million

Vietnam seals major carbon credit deal, fetching $53 million

Vietnam has successfully executed a landmark transaction, selling 10.3 million tonnes of CO2 emission credits to the World Bank for nearly VND1.25 trillion VND ($52.74 million), as confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to the prime minister on December 28.
imexpharm clinches top honours in corporate annual reporting

Imexpharm clinches top honours in corporate annual reporting

Imexpharm, outstripping its 2023 financial targets, underscores its ascent with top honours in corporate governance, affirming its stature in Vietnam's pharmaceutical sector.
next stage on horizon for hcfc phase out

Next stage on horizon for HCFC phase-out

Vietnam has made some achievements in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons in air conditioners and refrigeration manufacturing, with the technological conversion in numerous relevant businesses. However, some troubles like raising awareness of consumers and building legal policies are still ahead.
toyotas daihatsu suspends all domestic production

Toyota's Daihatsu suspends all domestic production

Japanese car maker Daihatsu has suspended all its domestic production as the Toyota-owned company faces a massive safety testing scandal.
thomson medical group completes acquisition of fv hospital

Thomson Medical Group completes acquisition of FV Hospital

Singaporean healthcare group Thomson Medical Group has completed its previously announced acquisition of FV Hospital.
picasso dental clinic affirming leading position in the dental industry

Picasso Dental Clinic: Affirming leading position in the dental industry

With more than ten years carrying out the mission of creating smiles as unique art, Picasso Dental Clinic was named a winner of the SME100 Asia Awards 2023 at a ceremony on December 14.
proper handling of data paramount for digital aims

Proper handling of data paramount for digital aims

The banking industry is prioritising environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, focusing on reducing infrastructure carbon footprint and innovating with ESG-aligned products. Hong Yea Chee, senior executive vice president for Customer Engagement at digital banking solutions provider Silverlake Axis, discussed with VIR’s Trung Duong the sector’s evolution towards integrated services and embedded finance.
toyota recalls one million us vehicles on airbag concerns

Toyota recalls one million US vehicles on airbag concerns

Japanese carmaker Toyota announced Wednesday that it was recalling around a million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the United States, citing concerns about their airbag systems.
quang binh receives over 338 million usd from selling carbon credit

Quang Binh receives over 3.38 million USD from selling carbon credit

The central province of Quang Binh got more than 82 billion VND (3.38 million USD) for its efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions in 2023, becoming the first locality in Vietnam to receive payment under the Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement (ERPA).
toyota subsidiary to halt all shipments over rigged safety tests

Toyota subsidiary to halt all shipments over rigged safety tests

Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu said Wednesday it will suspend shipments of all car models in Japan and abroad, following news it had rigged safety tests.
prima saigon shares advances in ophthalmology care and treatment

Prima Saigon shares advances in ophthalmology care and treatment

On December 16, Prima Saigon Medical Center, a member of Hoan My Medical Group, organised the Prima Medical Center Saigon Scientific Conference 2023 themed “Updated Advances in Ophthalmology Care and Treatment” to share new methods in the treatment and care of eye diseases.
thailand to provide health insurance for foreigners

Thailand to provide health insurance for foreigners

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has announced that its Health Insurance for Non-Thai People (Hint) system will debut on January 1, 2024, allowing stateless and non-Thai people to get access to healthcare coverage.