businesses are adapt to vietnams demographic shifts

Businesses are adapt to Vietnam's demographic shifts

Businesses need to urged to adjust their strategies as the country enters a period of an ageing population in the next 10-15 years, according to a survey released on September 16.
mcdonalds ben thanh store closes after 10 years

McDonald's Ben Thanh store closes after 10 years

McDonald's will close its Ben Thanh outlet in Ho Chi Minh City on September 19, marking an end to a decade of operations in District 1.
acb reinforces position as premier custodian bank for global investors

ACB reinforces position as premier custodian bank for global investors

Asia Commercial joint-stock bank (ACB) was granted custodian member status by the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC) in August.
vietnamese community aids laoss post typhoon recovery efforts

Vietnamese community aids Laos’s post-typhoon recovery efforts

A delegation of the Vietnamese community in Laos, led by Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Vietnam Phan Minh Chien, on September 16 came to the Lao Prime Minister’s Office to hand over financial aid to support those affected by Typhoon Yagi in the country’s northern region.
vietnams gdp may slow up to 05 per cent due to typhoon yagi

Vietnam's GDP may slow up to 0.5 per cent due to Typhoon Yagi

The impact of Typhoon Yagi may reduce Vietnam's 2024 GDP growth by between 0.2 per cent to 0.5 per cent, according to a report released by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) on September 16.
vietnam to roll out tourism and cinema promotions in us

Vietnam to roll out tourism and cinema promotions in US

Vietnam is looking to develop its tourism and film industry in the US through promotions organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism at the end of September.
vietnams alternative lending to reach over 441 million

Vietnam's alternative lending to reach over $441 million

Vietnam's alternative lending is expected to grow by 24 per cent on an annual basis to reach $441.2 million in 2024, according to a report released by Research and Markets on September 16.
us and vietnam launch new projects to strengthen wildlife protection

US and Vietnam launch new projects to strengthen wildlife protection

On September 16 in Hanoi, the United States Mission to Vietnam, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), joined leaders of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology to launch two new projects to counter wildlife trafficking and reduce illegal wildlife consumption.
more mpox cases reported in philippines

More mpox cases reported in Philippines

The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on September 16 announced three additional cases of monkeypox (mpox), bringing the total confirmed cases across the country this year to 18.
business governance plays a major developmental role

Business governance plays a major developmental role

Sustainable development is now both a strategic goal and an essential requirement for all businesses. Nguyen Quang Vinh, vice chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and chairman of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development, spoke with VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the critical role businesses play in helping Vietnam reach its net-zero targets.
hanois high end property experiences continuous climb

Hanoi’s high-end property experiences continuous climb

Prices of apartments are rapidly increasing every month in the capital, with more high-end offerings costing as much as $8,000 per square metre being launched on the market.
telecoms and minerals top new mozambique deals

Telecoms and minerals top new Mozambique deals

Vietnam and Mozambique agreeing to rivet ties in mineral exploitation and processing, as well as agricultural development will create favourable conditions for the former’s businesses to perform in the latter.
sheraton saigon grand opera hotel reveals culinary delights

Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel reveals culinary delights

Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel launched a series of exciting culinary programmes on September 7, offering an array of experiences for gastronomes in Ho Chi Minh City.
golden gate group eyes expansion with us based pho chain

Golden Gate Group eyes expansion with US-based pho chain

The US Department of Agriculture’s Trade Delegation paid a visit to the headquarters of Golden Gate Group in Hanoi on September 13.
foreign employers propose work permit solutions

Foreign employers propose work permit solutions

Ahead of a policy dialogue organised by Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and the Vietnam Business Forum on September 18, the foreign business community has sent comments reflecting the problems that they have encountered.