05-05-2023 11:18
At least 600,000 Indian tourists are expected in Thailand's Pattaya beach town this year, similar to the level before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
05-05-2023 11:09
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Switzerland have signed a cofinancing agreement of up to 5 million USD to develop financial technologies (fintech) that can help address low financial inclusion in Vietnam, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
05-05-2023 09:28
In the framework of a business visit to Vietnam, Christian Hofer, director-general for the Federal Office of Agriculture from Switzerland, talked to VIR’s Kim Oanh about the potential of bilateral cooperation and the experience and lessons that Vietnam can learn from Switzerland.
04-05-2023 11:00
In a global economy, companies that do not implement environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria might be put at a significant disadvantage to their ESG-conscious competitors. Ha Do, KPMG’s newly appointed head of ESG in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about such considerations, stakeholder engagement across the country, and the evolving landscape globally.
04-05-2023 10:00
The Vietnamese banking sector continues to be characterised by a dynamic merger and acquisition landscape, driven by domestic consolidation and foreign investment.
04-05-2023 08:00
As technology evolves and the Vietnamese economy matures, more innovative fintechs are embracing the benefits of next-generation technology and unique business models to reach underserved populations and provide them with the means to access banking and financial services quickly and conveniently. Pham Quang Minh, general manager at Mambu Vietnam, digs into such fresh business models, as well as the outlook for the country's digital technology.
03-05-2023 18:00
Situated on the upper floors of Vietnam’s highest skyscraper Landmark 81 tower, from the 47th to 71st floors, Vinpearl Landmark 81 – Autograph Collection is a proud symbol of Vietnam’s sparkling new era of prosperity and rises to prominence on the world stage.
03-05-2023 16:52
The bottlenecks in procedures, infrastructure, land, compensation, and site clearance are posing great challenges in attracting investment to Vietnam, and industrial real estate in particular.
02-05-2023 11:00
US tech giant Intel is driving innovation to enable its customers to unleash the potential of digital tech. Simon Chan, managing director of Intel’s Sales, Marketing & Communications Group for Southeast/South Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about its strategy and plans to become a chip champion once again.
01-05-2023 15:45
The provincial planning appraisal council conducted a review of the Dak Lak Provincial Plan towards 2030 on April 25, with Buon Ma Thuot City set to become the economic hub of the Central Highlands.
30-04-2023 11:08
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Thailand had soared to 61,594 by the end of March, boosted by government support measures, according to Thai government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.
28-04-2023 09:44
Thailand’s imports of luxury and beauty products, such as brand-name bags, fillers and Botox, in the first half of the 2023 fiscal year, which began on October 2, 2022, increased by 40 per cent year on year, according to the country’s Customs Department.
27-04-2023 16:58
The private banking services of BIDV, with support from Switzerland-based private banking institution Edmond de Rothschild, are expected to provide tailored financial solutions and investment advice to high-net-worth clients in Vietnam.
27-04-2023 11:59
A unique art show as part of the Su Song main event series is taking place at Six Senses Con Dao resort on May 4 and May 6.
27-04-2023 11:57
FrieslandCampina Vietnam, which produces the Dutch Lady, Friso, Fristi, and Yomost brands, has introduced nutritional improvement solutions for Vietnamese children’s breakfasts.