indonesia pushes for rubber partnership with thailand

Indonesia pushes for rubber partnership with Thailand

Indonesia is seeking partnership with fellow rubber producer Thailand due to plummeting prices facing the country and the European Union's rollout of an anti-deforestation law.
crucial maritime initiatives must be carefully crafted

Crucial maritime initiatives must be carefully crafted

The newly released Strategy for the Sustainable Exploitation and Use of Natural Resources and Protection of the Marine and Island Environment reaffirms the Vietnamese government’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and marine environment protection. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Le Minh Ngan, spoke with VIR’s Phuong Thu about the key points of strategy and solutions and how to make it happen.
securities entrants intensify capital dynamics in vietnam

Securities entrants intensify capital dynamics in Vietnam

Amidst an evolving market landscape, numerous Vietnamese securities firms are aggressively augmenting their charter capital, aiming to fortify their positions and harness the booming stock market.
hachi ban aims to expand presence in thailand and vietnam

Hachi-Ban aims to expand presence in Thailand and Vietnam

Renowned Japanese restaurant operator, Hachi-Ban, is primed for a surge in its ramen establishments across Thailand and Vietnam, with strategic plans to bolster its foothold in the region.
trends set to dictate a robust economy

Trends set to dictate a robust economy

Amidst prevailing economic challenges, businesses and investors find themselves navigating a landscape where opportunities are progressively limited and accompanied by heightened costs.
spain beat netherlands 2 1 in extra time to reach world cup semis

Spain beat Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach World Cup semis

Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women's World Cup on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan or Sweden.
thailand simplifies visa procedures to attract visitors

Thailand simplifies visa procedures to attract visitors

Thailand will reduce approval time and required documents to simplify its visa application procedures as an effort to attract more foreign visitors, said a government official on August 10.
laos continues to searching for vietnamese driver missing in landslide

Laos continues to searching for Vietnamese driver missing in landslide

The Lao government and military have continued to search for a Vietnamese driver missing in a landslide incident on a section of National Highway 8 between Khammuan and Bolikhamxay provinces after having rescued 45 Vietnamese citizens trapped in the same area, Lao media reported.
equities touted as investment must at 2023 wealth advisor summit

Equities touted as investment must at 2023 Wealth Advisor Summit

As the second panel session of the 2023 Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit wraps up in Hanoi, industry leaders shine a light on the shifting investment landscape. The summit, held on August 8 in Hanoi, witnessed the participation of more than 300 leaders from securities firms and fund management companies.
south koreas orion and thailands dutch mill partner up

South Korea's Orion and Thailand's Dutch Mill partner up

South Korea's Orion Corporation has entered into a strategic partnership with Thailand's dairy behemoth, Dutch Mill Co., to expand into Vietnam's booming dairy market. The partnership was solidified last December when Orion Food Vina wrapped up an exclusive deal to sell Dutch Mill's products in Vietnam.
premier village phu quoc an offshore paradise

Premier Village Phu Quoc an offshore paradise

Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort is situated on the southernmost point of Phu Quoc Island, which offers a unique location amidst the sea and tropical forest. The ocean surrounds the resort, with two immaculate beaches and stunning ocean views from dawn to sunset.
demands for developers to face wasted land sanctions

Demands for developers to face wasted land sanctions

Urban construction projects built without obeying land use planning are causing a serious waste of resources and worsening the investment environment.
vietnams real estate thirsty for ma deals

Vietnam’s real estate thirsty for M&A deals

Mergers and acquisitions between domestic and international real estate developers were down in the first half of the year, but could be a future bright spot with Vietnam boasting attractive economic fundamentals and investors biding their time.
positive offsets found amid downbeat sentiment

Positive offsets found amid downbeat sentiment

Vietnam’s export landscape continues to regain momentum on account of gradually recovering demands, but risks are still looming.
korean ngo support children in phu tho

Korean NGO support children in Phu Tho

The Union of Friendship Association of the northern midland province of Phu Tho has actively appealed for foreign aid and implemented many projects support local people and children funded by foreign organisations, helping improve living conditions for the disadvantaged people in Phu Tho.