crowne plaza phu quoc starbay beckons international travellers

Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay beckons international travellers

Embraced by the unspoiled beauty of Phu Quoc Island’s northern terrain, Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay sets the stage for a memorable stay.
six dead in floods in southern thailand

Six dead in floods in southern Thailand

Floods in southern Thailand have killed at least six people and affected tens of thousands of households, authorities said on December 27.
banks massively embrace bond buy backs

Banks massively embrace bond buy-backs

Banks are buying back corporate bonds massively amid slow credit growth and a positive deposit landscape.
eiffel tower closed as staff go on strike

Eiffel Tower closed as staff go on strike

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist attractions, was closed Wednesday after staff went on strike, the landmark's operator said.
vietnam seals major carbon credit deal fetching 53 million

Vietnam seals major carbon credit deal, fetching $53 million

Vietnam has successfully executed a landmark transaction, selling 10.3 million tonnes of CO2 emission credits to the World Bank for nearly VND1.25 trillion VND ($52.74 million), as confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to the prime minister on December 28.
japanese automakers to invest 43 bln usd in thailand

Japanese automakers to invest 4.3 bln USD in Thailand

The Thai Government announced on December 25 that four major Japanese automakers will invest 150 billion THB (4.34 billion USD) in Thailand over the next five years.
mondelez kinh do focuses on growth culture

Mondelez Kinh Do focuses on growth culture

In the ever-shifting Vietnamese business landscape, good leadership and a culture of winning can be vital for sustained success. Anil Viswanathan, managing director of Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the company's culture and leadership.
vietnam races to stay competitive with new gmt

Vietnam races to stay competitive with new GMT

The international community is speeding towards the implementation of a global minimum tax, and Vietnam is no exception. With countries around the world revamping their tax systems, Vietnam must also navigate this new landscape in order to stay competitive and draw in new foreign investment.
kiss bridge a new iconic destination in vietnam

Kiss Bridge-a new iconic destination in Vietnam

Just as Golden Bridge in Da Nang stole the hearts of the world in 2018, the newly opened Kiss Bridge on Phu Quoc Island is expected to become another phenomenon for global travelers.
thailand attracts nearly 100 billion thb in foreign investment in 11 months

Thailand attracts nearly 100 billion THB in foreign investment in 11 months

A total of 612 foreign enterprises with a total investment of over 98.28 billion THB (2 billion USD) were granted licenses to do business in Thailand in 11 months of 2023, according to Oramon Sapthaweetham, Director-General of the Department of Business Development under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce.
indonesia marapi volcano eruption shuts minangkabau airport down

Indonesia: Marapi volcano eruption shuts Minangkabau airport down

Volcanic ash spewing from Indonesia’s Mount Marapi forced airports on Indonesia's Sumatra island to shut down and locals to evacuate to safer places on December 22.
flower show being held in hanoi over new year

Flower show being held in Hanoi over New Year

To celebrate Christmas and welcome 2024, Thien Dieu Company, a member of the Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform, is organising a flower show in Hanoi from December 21 to January 1.
thailand promotes ai application

Thailand promotes AI application

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry of Thailand has outlined its “quick wins AI & cloud policy” to promote artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and support domestic AI technology providers.
kon tum eyes highest regional gdp growth in central highlands

Kon Tum eyes highest regional GDP growth in Central Highlands

For 2023, regional GDP for Kon Tum province is estimated to hit $802 million, growing 7.32 per cent on-year and ranking 22nd in the country and first in the Central Highlands region.
kbtg vietnam spearheads gender inclusivity in technology

KBTG Vietnam spearheads gender inclusivity in technology

In the rapidly evolving, male-dominated technology industry, KBTG Vietnam – the local technology arm of KASIKORNBANK (KBank), one of Thailand's leading commercial banks – stands out not just for its technological innovations but also for fostering a culture of female empowerment and leadership.