vietnam airlines faces challenges to increase international slots

Vietnam Airlines faces challenges to increase international slots

Vietnam Airlines has confronted significant challenges in securing landing slots at international airports, experiencing losses at London's Heathrow Airport, and grappling with limited slots in China and India, impeding the carrier's recovery in the post-pandemic air travel industry.
exxonmobil to buy denbury for 49 bn to expand low carbon business

ExxonMobil to buy Denbury for $4.9 bn to expand low-carbon business

ExxonMobil will acquire Denbury Inc., a specialist in enhanced oil recovery and carbon sequestration, for $4.9 billion as it builds out its low-carbon business, the oil giant announced Thursday.
aspartame sweeteners possibly carcinogenic says who

Aspartame sweeteners 'possibly carcinogenic', says WHO

The WHO said Friday it was now classifying aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly used in soft drinks, as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" -- though the acceptable daily intake level remains unchanged.
dentons luatviet advises on groundbreaking deal in healthcare sector

Dentons LuatViet advises on groundbreaking deal in healthcare sector

Prestigious law firm, Dentons LuatViet, has provided expert counsel as the Vietnamese representative for Singapore-based Thomson Medical Group in its successful acquisition of Far East Medical Vietnam Limited. This landmark deal represents one of the largest healthcare mergers in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
nestle aims to promote over 50000 vietnamese dishes

Nestlé aims to promote over 50,000 Vietnamese dishes

Nestlé Vietnam's Maggi brand has signed an MoU with the Tourism Information Centre and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) to carry out activities that will promote tourism to Vietnam with a focus on the country's unique cuisine from now until 2026.
thomson medical groups kiat lim leads acquisition of fv hospital

Thomson Medical Group’s Kiat Lim leads acquisition of FV Hospital

Thomson Medical Group Ltd. (TMG) announced on July 12 that it has agreed to acquire Vietnam’s FV Hospital for up to $381.4 million, marking the country’s biggest healthcare transaction to date and Southeast Asia’s largest healthcare acquisition since 2020.
changes to special consumption tax must be studied carefully

Changes to special consumption tax must be studied carefully

The impacts of the imposition or increases of special consumption tax on several products must be studied carefully to ensure State budget revenue and the development of production and business, experts said.
thai authorities encourage businesses to expand presence in vietnams retail market

Thai authorities encourage businesses to expand presence in Vietnam's retail market

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), a division of the Thai Ministry of Commerce, has urged Thai entrepreneurs to carefully examine the potential of harnessing Vietnam's thriving retail market.
citi report explores significance of sustainable ocean economy

Citi report explores significance of sustainable ocean economy

Citi has released a new report that analyses the importance of oceans to the planet and highlights why businesses and financial institutions should care about their sustainability.
gsk vietnam and eplus partner to increase access to new vaccines

GSK Vietnam and EPLUS partner to increase access to new vaccines

GSK Vietnam and EPLUS Research JSC signed an MoU for a strategic partnership on July 3 to bring new medicines and vaccines to Vietnam and help people access the world's innovative healthcare solutions.
ge digital joins with bamboo airways to save on fuel costs

GE Digital joins with Bamboo Airways to save on fuel costs

GE Digital has announced a new agreement with Bamboo Airways that will help the airline enhance its fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Bamboo Airways is set to adopt GE Digital’s Fuel Insight and FlightPulse, two market-proven software solutions that are designed to provide airlines with data they can use to reduce fuel costs and optimise operations.
kbtg vietnam offers attractive opportunities for tech talents

KBTG Vietnam offers attractive opportunities for tech talents

KASIKORN Business - Technology Group (KBTG), a tech arm of KBank, is securing a stronger footprint in Vietnam, opening up attractive employment and career development opportunities to Vietnam's tech talents.
companies from new zealand donate fruit and milk to vulnerable children in vietnam

Companies from New Zealand donate fruit and milk to vulnerable children in Vietnam

Ten of New Zealand’s top fruit and dairy exporters have come together to donate over 350 cartons (7,000kg) of fruit and 1,000 litres of milk to several children’s and women’s charities in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi this month.
cambodia launches inter bank payment system

Cambodia launches inter-bank payment system

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has formally rolled out the Cambodian Shared Switch (CSS), a chip-and-card inter-bank payment system, following a pilot run since October 2017.
mastercard expands collaboration with smartpay to accelerate cashless payment adoption

Mastercard expands collaboration with SmartPay to accelerate cashless payment adoption

SmartPay and Mastercard have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership in Vietnam on July 5, with the aim of implementing a digital payment service through Mastercard's QR code. The primary objective of this collaboration is to bolster the digital payment acceptance capabilities of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and empower them in their operations.