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.
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.