vietnam extends visa exemption to eight countries till 2022 infographics

Vietnam extends visa exemption to eight countries till 2022 (Infographics)

To afford the tourism industry growth impetus, the government has agreed on visa waivers for citizens of Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Belarus.
over 1000 women take feminist anthem to chiles streets

Over 1,000 women take feminist anthem to Chile's streets

More than a thousand women have taken the feminist anthem "A Rapist In Your Way" into the streets of Chile's capital Santiago, performing the rallying cry sung in cities across the globe.
two chinese men detained for smuggling baby

Two Chinese men detained for smuggling baby

Two Chinese citizens have been detained while attempting to smuggle a 13-day-old baby out of Vietnam, border guards in the northern border province of Quang Ninh said on December 18.
demand for charging stations causes jam in ev advancement

Demand for charging stations causes jam in EV advancement

As air pollution in big cities passes far beyond acceptable limits, the interest in electric vehicles is rising. However, the lack of an adequate charging infrastructure looks to be a major roadblock on the journey towards a clean vehicle transition. Ha Anh reports.
rediscover intercontinental icons to know what makes a city truly fascinating

Rediscover InterContinental ICons to know what makes a city truly fascinating

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest luxury hotel brand, today launches InterContinental ICons, offering travellers a fresh look at some of the world’s most exhilarating cities and inviting the public to take part in a global conversation on what makes them truly iconic.
citi creating robust energies for south korean investors

Citi creating robust energies for South Korean investors

Addressing the ASEAN-RoK CEO Summit in Busan at the end of November, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc looked forward to seeing more South Korean investment in this country. Global bank Citi Vietnam is strongly supporting South Korean firms in taking such an interest in Vietnam. Its head of Commercial Banking Shawn Khong and Don Choi, head of the Global Subsidiaries Group, shared their views on the rise of South Korean investment.
ba ria vung tau selective about investments prioritises high tech

Ba Ria-Vung Tau selective about investments, prioritises high-tech

Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, one of eight provinces and cities in the Southern Key Economic Zone, has for many years been an ideal destination for foreign investors thanks to its natural advantages and comprehensively developed infrastructure in addition to attractive incentives.
vinh phuc charms investors with pro business environment

Vinh Phuc charms investors with pro-business environment

“Businesses are the driving force of development”, “the success of businesses is the success of the province”, and “investors are citizens in Vinh Phuc” - these are the lodestars for the northern province of Vinh Phuc in wooing investors.  
hanoi nha trang among best cities for honeymoon in asia

Hanoi, Nha Trang among best cities for honeymoon in Asia

Hanoi and beach town Nha Trang have been listed among the best 10 cities to go for honeymoon in Asia by The Travel, a leading travel site of Canada.
sustainability is business

Sustainability is business

Cities across the world face new, interlinked sustainability challenges that are redefining the role of private-sector business, but progress is being made in cleansing urban environments and supporting international collaboration on pressing environmental issues, writes Pamela Phua, general director of Vietnam, decorative paints South Asia, AkzoNobel.  
modern pharma grows more colourful

Modern pharma grows more colourful

The modern pharmacy retail segment is welcoming an exciting new entrant in Japanese drug and cosmetics retailer Matsumotokiyoshi Co., Ltd, urging existing players to dust down their racing goggles.
ownership dreams out of reach with land hike

Ownership dreams out of reach with land hike?

Recent proposals in several cities to increase land prices, together with the current restrictions placed on new projects by local authorities, are expected to cause headaches for real estate developers, leaders of some companies, and relevant associations.
foreign investor appetite reaches new level for real estate in vietnam

Foreign investor appetite reaches new level for real estate in Vietnam

The real estate market in Vietnam has been one of the most exciting emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region. VIR talked with Anthony Couse, chief executive officer, Asia-Pacific, JLL, about his assessment of the market, as well as prospects in the coming time during his recent visit to Ho Chi Minh City.
hcm city learns experience in urban development in thailand

HCM City learns experience in urban development in Thailand

A delegation of Ho Chi Minh City led by Standing Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang have paid visits to Thailand and Malaysia to learn experience in development of smart cities and prevention of flooding and traffic jams.
future of construction brainstormed by experts

Future of construction brainstormed by experts

Digitalisation is promising to become an optimal tool for construction sites that is observed and managed by digital technologies in order to increase systemisation and efficiency.