citigroup to withdraw retail banking division from 13 markets including vietnam

Citigroup to withdraw retail banking division from 13 markets, including Vietnam

Citigroup – the parent firm of Citibank – has announced that it would withdraw its retail banking division from 13 markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, including Vietnam.
climate activists look to 2021 to rebound from pandemic

Climate activists look to 2021 to rebound from pandemic

Stopped in their tracks by the pandemic, citizens around the world are once again bracing to mobilise for the planet in a year marked by several major international summits on climate and biodiversity.
citi vietnam wins digital bank of the year award

Citi Vietnam wins Digital Bank of the Year award

Citi Vietnam was recently named Digital Bank of the Year by The Asset Magazine, recognising Citi’s franchise in Vietnam for its performance, resiliency, and acceleration of digital banking.      
expectations for vietnams new path

Expectations for Vietnam’s new path

Vietnam has emerged from a period of reshuffle as it confirmed the shape of its new government, tasked with leading the country out of the coronavirus pandemic and improving on its already-stellar economic performance despite global fluctuations of the past year or so. Key leaders, experts, and organisational heads discuss below the sustained progress so far in the economy, diplomacy, and more, while also looking ahead at the next few exciting years.
thousands of hectares of industrial zones approved in first quarter

Thousands of hectares of industrial zones approved in first quarter

Dozens of industrial zone projects in 13 cities and provinces covering have been approved in the first quarter, promising thousands of hectares of new space for investors over the coming years.
ixora ho tram by fusion unveils exclusive villa collection on the beach

Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion unveils exclusive villa collection on the beach

Moving out of the congested big cities and closer to nature is a key driver of the rising interest in coastal properties. Understanding this need, Ho Tram Project Co., Ltd. – a renowned brand associated with the extravagant 164-hectare Ho Tram Strip Integrated Resort – has recently unveiled its stunning new-look villas at Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion.
steadying the economic ship

Steadying the economic ship

Despite numerous challenges making dents in all trade and investment activities, Vietnam’s economic growth quality has seen significant improvements over the past five years in general, eliciting praise from the National Assembly Standing Committee and high-profile international organisations.
building climate change adaptation and resilience for cities of vietnam

Building climate change adaptation and resilience for cities of Vietnam

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam and the British Embassy in Hanoi have organised the workshop titled “Climate adaptation in the context of urban setting”.
the future of sustainable and healthy city design in vietnam

The future of sustainable and healthy city design in Vietnam

Through a conversation about the holistic, adaptive, and resilient community planning strategies, a webinar featuring global experts and hosted by Canadian consulting and design firm B+H showcased critical disruptors affecting how we build our future cities in Vietnam that are resilient and immune to future shocks.
adjusting to new energy methods in ninh thuan

Adjusting to new energy methods in Ninh Thuan

The development of renewable energy is deemed necessary to generate benefits for all aspects of socioeconomic development. However, some unwelcome risks have yet to be solved, especially when it comes to citizens in the vicinity of huge wind turbines or solar panels in some Vietnamese environments. 
outskirts developing chances taking a hit with land frenzy

Outskirts developing chances taking a hit with land frenzy

Land fever in the outskirts and satellite cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City may discourage investors seeking new locations for their upcoming projects, even as available land plots in city centres vanish.
moit vietnam still needs more thermal power plants

MoIT: Vietnam still needs more thermal power plants

Rebutting a proposal by cities and provinces, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) maintains that Vietnam still needs to develop thermal power plants to ensure energy security and keep energy prices stable.
united nations roundtable discusses what future cities will look like in 2045

United Nations roundtable discusses what future cities will look like in 2045

The 2045 United Nations (UN) roundtable on model city initiatives took place on March 17 online, taking a look at what cities will look like in 2045, the year that the UN will celebrate its 100th birthday.
nvb shares are on path to new peaks

NVB shares are on path to new peaks

In line with the growing trend of banking stocks, National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank (NCB, HNX: NVB) was one of the most impressive gainers on the stock market. Given its plan to raise capital at the beginning of the year, NVB shares are expected to become one of the hottest banking stocks this year.
hanoi digital transformation roadmap ready to serve future development

Hanoi: Digital transformation roadmap ready to serve future development

Driven by a new digital transformation roadmap, Hanoi aims to become one of the five cities leading digital transformation in Vietnam by 2025.