citi recognised for landmark vietnamese ma deal

Citi recognised for landmark Vietnamese M&A deal

Citi led a transformational merger and acquisition (M&A) deal in the healthcare sector last year, in which Quadria Capital Investment Management and founding shareholders of FV Group sold their 100 per cent stake in FV to Singapore-based Thomson Medical Group Limited.
thailands central pattana sets up vietnamese subsidiary

Thailand's Central Pattana sets up Vietnamese subsidiary

Central Pattana Public Company Limited has announced that its subsidiary, CPN Global Co., Ltd., has established a presence in Vietnam, according to a notification sent to the Stock Exchange of Thailand on February 2.
land zoned for social housing expands to over 8390ha ministry

Land zoned for social housing expands to over 8,390ha: ministry

The land area zoned for social housing development has increased by 5,031ha from the 3,359ha reported in 2020, said the Ministry of Construction (MoC).
eu launches probe into tiktok over child protection

EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection

The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content.
thailand keen on alternative energy

Thailand keen on alternative energy

More state-run energy firms in Thailand are eager to try alternative fuels to support the campaign against climate change, with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) becoming the latest agency, aiming to replace coal with wood pellets to fuel its power plant.
former thai pm thaksin shinawatra released

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on February 18, six months after his return to the country following a period of exile.
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.