bangkok officials asked to work from home due to pollution

Bangkok officials asked to work from home due to pollution

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials in Thailand have been instructed to work from home during February 15-16 to avoid harmful air pollution caused by dangerously high levels of PM2.5 across the capital.
thailand launches medical coverage scheme for tourists

Thailand launches medical coverage scheme for tourists

The Thai Government on February 14 approved a scheme to offer visitors up to 500,000 THB (14,000 USD) in medical coverage in case of accidents and pay compensation of up to 1 million THB in case of death.
philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90

Philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90

The death toll from a massive landslide that hit a gold mining village in Davao de Oro, the Philippines has climbed to 92 while rescue work is underway for tens of others, the local government reported on February 15.
heading into an enthralling 2024

Heading into an enthralling 2024

Vietnam in 2023 could be most remembered for strengthening cross-border ties, pushing through new laws, or taking action to weather the storms created by trade issues, geopolitical conflict, inflation, and the post-pandemic landscape. CEOs, legal advisors, and directors across tech, banking, retail, real estate, and more reveal what they thought of the previous 12 months in Vietnam, and offer their projections for the barriers and boosts to come during the Year of the Dragon.
heartful presents from inland to the frontier islands

Heartful presents from inland to the frontier islands

VIR’s Hong Dung reports on an emotional seven-day voyage to the archipelago to offer Lunar New Year presents and best wishes from mainlanders to officers, soldiers, and residents of islands in the Vietnam’s southwest sea.
truong sa archipelago offshore paradise

Truong Sa Archipelago offshore paradise

The deep blue sea and sky, gentle ocean, and friendly faces of Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago residents arouse strong emotions in visitors. Artist Pham Hoang Van captured memorable moments of the islands.
truong my lan family sells hong kong building for 820 million

Truong My Lan family sells Hong Kong building for $820 million

The family of Truong My Lan – the founder of Van Thinh Phat Group, has reportedly sold a prime Grade A office building in the heart of Hong Kong to an entity associated with Taiwanese technology magnate Steve Chang, founder and chairman of Tokyo-listed cybersecurity firm Trend Micro Inc.
a decisive year to realise nations industrial goals

A decisive year to realise nation’s industrial goals

The industrial and trade landscapes in 2023 featured both difficulties and successes. Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Industry and Trade, talked with VIR’s Hai Yen about how the sectors have performed and their outlook in 2024.
players display positivity for real estate

Players display positivity for real estate

A range of amendments to laws on housing, real estate, and land is expected to make the market more stable.
clarity being offered through changes to nations land and real estate legislation

Clarity being offered through changes to nation’s land and real estate legislation

The National Assembly has approved the amended Law on Land after lengthy consideration. Raymond Mallon, an independent economic consultant, analyses how will the anticipated revisions toed legislation governing land and real estate will could impact on investors and owners in Vietnam.
credit law creates banking safeguards

Credit law creates banking safeguards

The latest amendment of Vietnam’s Law on Credit Institutions is set to significantly enhance the banking sector’s resilience and transparency, profoundly impacting its operational landscape and consumer accessibility.
manipulation to be mitigated through updated legislation

Manipulation to be mitigated through updated legislation

The new Law on Credit Institutions has been adopted to resolve bottlenecks in the current landscape. Economist Le Xuan Nghia delves into some new points in the law with VIR’s Hong Dung.
a clear path for vietnams robust growth

A clear path for Vietnam’s robust growth

The Asia-Pacific region unfurls a nuanced economic landscape, presenting a fusion of risks and opportunities. Nguyen Luong Hien, partner of Deals Strategy at PwC Vietnam, outlines Vietnam’s economic prospects for 2024.
experts share mixed sentiments on forex in 2024

Experts share mixed sentiments on forex in 2024

Banking experts have mixed views about the foreign exchange situation amid volatile landscape at home and abroad.
hoan my medical group wins twice at asian management excellence awards

Hoan My Medical Group wins twice at Asian Management Excellence Awards

Hoan My Medical Group, the leading private healthcare network in Vietnam, has been honoured with two awards in the Healthcare category at the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand.