special offer at grand mercure danang up to 25 per cent off festive buffets

Special offer at Grand Mercure Danang: up to 25 per cent off festive buffets

With the jingle bells ringing and sweet-voiced carols in the air, the best time of the year is coming to town. Streamers of tinsel and glass satin balls are hanging up on Christmas trees where reunited family shares colourful gifts.
vietcombank launches the visa infinite credit card

Vietcombank launches the Visa Infinite Credit Card

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) introduced the premium Vietcombank Visa Infinite Credit Card, featuring a pair of unique and exquisite card designs, on December 1.
one million hectare high quality rice project officially approved

One million hectare high-quality rice project officially approved

The government approved the sustainable development project of one million hectares specialising in high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta until 2030.
putting the carbon market to work

Putting the carbon market to work

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, represents a historic global effort to combat climate change with the primary goal is to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with an aspiration to keep it within 1.5°C. Achieving this ambitious goal is contingent on the collective efforts of nations to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
imexpharm honoured as top 5 company with best working environment in vietnam

Imexpharm honoured as top 5 company with best working environment in Vietnam

Imexpharm Pharmaceutical JSC has been named in the top 5 companies with the best working environment in Vietnam for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare companies in the medium-sized enterprise category.
hoan my medical group aims to advance health and wellbeing in vietnam

Hoan My Medical Group aims to advance health and wellbeing in Vietnam

Hoan My Medical Group, the largest private healthcare network in Vietnam, is focussed on clinical excellence to advance the health and wellbeing of the Vietnamese population.
cargill unveils three new schools in late 2023

Cargill unveils three new schools in late 2023

The US-backed Cargill proudly announced the expansion of its flagship Cargill Cares programme on November 29 with the establishment of three new schools in Vietnam’s northern mountainous areas.
citi shares experience in developing vietnams carbon offset market

Citi shares experience in developing Vietnam’s carbon offset market

A Citi Vietnam executive has spoken about the bank’s initiatives for carbon market development at an event in Hanoi.
octopass aiming for all in one social media network

Octopass aiming for all-in-one social media network

Octopass cards combine all your social media account into one single social ID. Founder and CEO of the New Zealand startup, Henry Aung, shared more with VIR’s Hoang Dan about his ambitious idea.
excitement palpable for future of tourism

Excitement palpable for future of tourism

The tourism and hotel industry is being more careful in its plans to promote business growth in the face of shifting needs, and preferences for tourist groups in the future.
thomson medical group eyes robust growth in vietnam through strategic ma initiatives

Thomson Medical Group eyes robust growth in Vietnam through strategic M&A initiatives

Speaking at the 15th Vietnam M&A Forum 2023 themed Thriving Together that was organised by VIR on November 28, Dr. Melvin Heng, executive director and group CEO of Thomson Medical Group, emphasised the pivotal role of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in this expansion.
vietnams steel producers embracing cbam transition

Vietnam’s steel producers embracing CBAM transition

Vietnam’s steel production industry is taking initial steps in shifting to greener production and minimising emissions to adjust to the requirements of major markets such as the EU.
the cost of asias renewable energy challenge

The cost of Asia’s renewable energy challenge

Climate change currently poses the greatest long-term threat to Asian economies. In recent years, the region has experienced more frequent and severe climate-induced extreme weather events – such as droughts, floods, monsoons, and super typhoons – that carry heavy economic and societal costs.
carbon market to scale investment required for climate finance

Carbon market to scale investment required for climate finance

Vietnam is making significant progress in creating a carbon trading market. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s proposed roadmap, the country will start piloting a carbon credit exchange by 2025 and is expected to begin official operations from 2028.
medtronic at forefront of transforming vietnams healthcare

Medtronic at forefront of transforming Vietnam’s healthcare

Vietnam’s healthcare industry has undergone drastic changes in recent years. More innovations in medical technology, pharmaceuticals, and treatment approaches have been developed to transform patient care and outcomes.