thailand strengthens incentives to attract foreigners

Thailand strengthens incentives to attract foreigners

The Thai Customs Department is preparing to reduce import duty on alcoholic beverages and cigars by 50 percent for five years in line with the government's economic stimulus and investment promotion package.
developing a wealth management answer for affluent clients

Developing a wealth management answer for affluent clients

Vietnam has been among the top 10 fastest-growing economies in the world over the last 30 years, and the country will continue to be one of the fastest in the next two decades. As such, the wealthy population is rapidly growing too.
first batch of russian covid 19 vaccine rolls of vietnam production line

First batch of Russian COVID-19 vaccine rolls of Vietnam production line

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and VABIOTECH, one of Vietnam’s leading pharmaceutical companies, announced the production of a test batch of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.
how much does it take to be in top 1 per cent of vietnams richest

How much does it take to be in top 1 per cent of Vietnam's richest?

By 2025, Vietnam will have 511 ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) with a net worth of over $30 million including their primary residence, according to Knight Frank.
president urges deepening vietnam uk strategic partnership

President urges deepening Vietnam-UK strategic partnership

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged Vietnam and the UK to continue deepening their bilateral strategic partnership to meet the interests of the two countries and contribute to regional and world peace, stability and cooperation.
vietnam proposes uk transfer covid 19 vaccine production technology

Vietnam proposes UK transfer COVID-19 vaccine production technology

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on May 19 held phone talks with British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Dominic Raab, during which he suggested that the UK consider the transfer of COVID-19 vaccine production technology to Vietnam.
will kasikornbank purchase citibanks retail business arm

Will Kasikornbank purchase Citibank’s retail business arm?

Kasikornbank – Thailand’s second largest financial institution – is allegedly a potential bidder to purchase Citibank’s retail business arm to increase its foothold in the wealth management, consumer lending, and credit card sectors.
wealthy gain as world demands fair access

Wealthy gain as world demands fair access

While some of the world’s largest vaccine makers have committed to increase COVID-19 vaccine access to middle and low-income countries, there remains uncertainty over patent waivers.
ixora ho tram by fusion million dollar amenities boost property value

Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion – million-dollar amenities boost property value

The post-COVID-19 era marked the rise of coastal urban complexes with a wealth of amenities, creating an ideal ecosystem of hospitality, entertainment, and investment opportunities. Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion – a component project of the world-class 164-hectare Ho Tram Strip integrated resort possessing a series of classy internal and external facilities – has proved to be a valuable investment property for savvy investors.
asean uk open ended troika virtual meeting held

ASEAN-UK open-ended troika virtual meeting held

Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Vietnam ASEAN SOM Nguyen Quoc Dung attended the opened-ended troika virtual meeting between ASEAN foreign ministers and UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and First Secretary of State Dominic Raab on April 8.
prudential vietnam reaffirms sustainable growth goals in 2020

Prudential Vietnam reaffirms sustainable growth goals in 2020

Prudential Vietnam reaffirmed a year of sustainable growth and enhancements in its business operations in 2020 while continuing to prioritise the health and wealth of customers and contribute to the country’s economic development.
gold products for the god of wealth day

Gold products for the God of Wealth Day

Jewellery enterprises are gradually releasing this year's gold designs for the God of Wealth Day on February 21.
wealth inequaity increases after covid 19

Wealth inequaity increases after COVID-19

The mega-rich have recouped their losses from COVID-19 in short order while pushing billions into poverty for at least a decade.
wealth of vital collaboration seen between mpi and jica

Wealth of vital collaboration seen between MPI and JICA

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) was the first Vietnamese partner of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Since the donor community resumed aid for Vietnam, the MPI has been the Vietnamese government’s focal point in official development assistance (ODA) mobilisation, utilisation, and management. As such, a close relationship between JICA and the MPI has been fostered since 1992.
wealth creation amid the coronavirus conundrum

Wealth creation amid the coronavirus conundrum

The increasing spread of COVID-19 has led to major disruptions across all markets, and the International Monetary Fund has said that the economic fallout is worse than that of the 2007/2008 subprime crisis. This unprecedented economic situation calls for unprecedented moves from investors looking to preserve or create wealth amid extreme uncertainty.