thailand strengthens cooperation with cambodia against trans border pollution

Thailand strengthens cooperation with Cambodia against trans-border pollution

The Thai government is accelerating efforts to hold talks with its Cambodian counterpart to address transboundary air pollution, which is posing an increasing threat to the health of people in Thailand, as the dry season, is expected to be dryer and longer this year due to the El Nino phenomenon, gets underway.
demand fuelled for high quality healthcare services

Demand fuelled for high-quality healthcare services

Vietnam’s healthcare market is emerging as a fertile land for foreign investors to cash in on its tremendous potential.
marriott international sees exceptional growth

Marriott International sees exceptional growth

In 2023, Marriott International celebrated a milestone year in the Asia Pacific, securing over 80 deals to add around 18,000 rooms, excluding Mainland China, highlighting its expansion and deepened presence in pivotal markets like Japan, India, and Vietnam.
legal landscape adjusted for global pharma groups

Legal landscape adjusted for global pharma groups

Multinational corporations operating in Vietnam are expected to benefit from new legal changes in the months to come, after years of delay.
a new property market cycle is beginning for vietnam

A new property market cycle is beginning for Vietnam

The new Land Law should promote market mechanisms, regulate interest groups, put people first, and minimise disparities between real estate businesses.
the upward wave of steel stock prices

The upward wave of steel stock prices

Steel stock prices have skyrocketed in 2023 and are projected to continue their strong upward trend in 2024, driven by robust public investments and a flourishing real estate sector that was boosted by the approved Land Law amendment on January 18.
toyota suspends shipments of 10 models on testing irregularities

Toyota suspends shipments of 10 models on testing irregularities

Toyota said Monday it was suspending shipments of 10 models that use engines linked with testing irregularities at an affiliate company.
thailand china sign mutual visa waiver agreement

Thailand, China sign mutual visa waiver agreement

Thailand and China on January 28 signed an agreement to waive visa requirements for each other's nationals within the framework of China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Bangkok.
various sectors in midst of digital boom

Various sectors in midst of digital boom

In the ever-changing landscape of Vietnam's growing economy, the IT sector holds significant importance.
vietnams amended land law 2023 some pivotal changes and their impacts

Vietnam's amended Land Law 2023: some pivotal changes and their impacts

On January 18, the National Assembly passed the Land Law (amended) at its fifth extraordinary session. The Land Law (amended) is set to take effect from January 1, 2025. However, Articles 190 and 284 of the amended law will be effective earlier from April 1.
more support forthcoming thanks to polish interest

More support forthcoming thanks to Polish interest

Poland and Vietnam continue to enjoy a thriving trade and investment partnership in light of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. Piotr Harasimowicz, chief representative officer at the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van about the trends of Polish-Vietnam trade ties.
fresh land law equals a brand new drive for growth

Fresh land law equals a brand new drive for growth

Vietnam is at the juncture where the country either chooses to move forward with all possible resources or maintains the status quo but with a decreasing quality of life for its people. Vietnam has chosen the first path.
revised rules set to expand options for overseas nationals to own property

Revised rules set to expand options for overseas nationals to own property

New laws for next year are expected to help increase remittances into Vietnam, particularly towards the real estate sector.
land law updates offer grand real estate foundation

Land law updates offer grand real estate foundation

The National Assembly has approved the revised Land Law, which will come into full effect next year.
central bank policies will address modest slowdown

Central bank policies will address modest slowdown

The global economy currently presents a complex landscape, marked by both challenges and opportunities. From the modest slowdown in global growth to the burgeoning economic sectors in various regions, the picture is as varied as it is interconnected.