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.
significant land division changes set

“Significant” land division changes set

The new regulations issued under the Real Estate Business Law to tighten land subdivision are hoped to have a strong impact on land plots nationwide.
scgp completes acquisition of 70 per cent stake in starprint vietnam

SCGP completes acquisition of 70 per cent stake in Starprint Vietnam

On December 18, Thailand’s consumer packaging solutions provider SCG Packaging (SCGP) announced that it has acquired a 70 per cent stake in Starprint Vietnam JSC, a packaging manufacturer with key customer bases.
vietnam thailand forge educational cooperation

Vietnam, Thailand forge educational cooperation

Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 28 for a delegation of Thailand’s Udon Thani Rajabhat University led by its President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khanisara Thansunthornsakun.
thailand to provide health insurance for foreigners

Thailand to provide health insurance for foreigners

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has announced that its Health Insurance for Non-Thai People (Hint) system will debut on January 1, 2024, allowing stateless and non-Thai people to get access to healthcare coverage.
capitaland vietnam and uoa agree to 247 million joint project

CapitaLand Vietnam and UOA agree to $247 million joint project

Malaysia-headquartered property company United Overseas Australia (UOA) announced on December 11 that its Vietnamese unit had signed a joint venture agreement with CapitaLand Vietnam Holdings (CLV) to develop a $247 million property project in Vietnam.
the tools to withstand challenges in credit growth

The tools to withstand challenges in credit growth

The ability to repay debt and collateral assets is currently a tough landscape. Economist Le Xuan Nghia talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about the prospects of abolishing credit limits in creating economic efficiency.
vietnam aims for expansive icd system

Vietnam aims for expansive ICD system

The country is making strong efforts to develop an expansive inland container depots (ICDs) system to empower the local logistics sector.
awakening the tourism potential of quang ngai

Awakening the tourism potential of Quang Ngai

Quang Ngai possesses great potential for developing marine tourism, with the focus being Ly Son island district, as identified by the province’s new master plan for the decade and beyond.
significant shift in vietnams telecoms landscape to begin

Significant shift in Vietnam’s telecoms landscape to begin

Vietnam’s telecommunications landscape is experiencing rapid evolution, marked by a surge in innovative services such as over-the-top (OTT) telecom, cloud computing, and internet data centre (IDC) services.
bjc bigc thailand continues investment expansion in vietnam

BJC BigC Thailand continues investment expansion in Vietnam

MM Mega Market (Vietnam), a strategic brand belonging to the Thai multinational corporation BJC BigC, has bought the land use rights for a commercial area project at auction. The site is situated southeast of a student dormitory based in Hoa Khanh Nam ward in Danang.
vietnam proptech summit reasons to be optimistic in 2024

Vietnam PropTech Summit: reasons to be optimistic in 2024

Green capital and sustainable real estate, reshaping the future of working and living, and redefining the real estate landscape through finance, technology, and innovation were key topics discussed at the Vietnam PropTech Summit 2023 on December 14.
meta vietnams khoi le on the wave of disruptors in vietnam

Meta Vietnam's Khoi Le on the wave of disruptors in Vietnam

The growth of 'insurgent disruptors' in Southeast Asia is reshaping the way businesses operate, and tech firms like Meta are playing a crucial role in helping businesses gain a competitive edge and expand their market. Khoi Le, country director of Meta Vietnam, spoke to VIR's Thanh Van about these new rising stars and their potential impact on the Vietnamese business landscape.
ktg industrial showcasing excellence at vietnam expo 2023

KTG Industrial: Showcasing Excellence at Vietnam Expo 2023

At Vietnam Expo 2023, an event renowned for its global reach, KTG Industrial Managed by BKIM (‘KTG Industrial’), a prominent player in the fields of industrial real estate, made a significant impact.