first japan backed resort launched in danang

First Japan-backed resort launched in Danang

P&I Resort Limited, a subsidiary of Japan’s P&I Enterprises Ltd, has just launched a Pulchra Resort in Danang City.
flamingo villas tout progress amid dreary market

‘Flamingo’ villas tout progress amid dreary market

Despite Vietnam’s dreary real estate market, the deluxe Flamingo Dai Lai Resort outside Hanoi is boasting outstanding progress in 2012.
khanh hoa tourism gets 200 million shot

Khanh Hoa tourism gets $200 million shot

A joint venture has been set up to implement a $200 million package financed by Emirates NBD Bank PJSC Group (United Arabian Emirates) for tourism, resort and hotel projects in Khanh Hoa central province.
thinking out of the square

Thinking out of the square

The State Bank has confirmed the ceiling deposit rate scheme will continue to be applied in 2013. Senior economic expert Bui Kien Thanh looks at ways to ease lending rates without resorting to the use of ceiling rates.
resort developers yet to find the sun

Resort developers yet to find the sun

Developers of vacation resorts are busy re-designing their properties and restructuring their portfolios to cope with the severe troubles in the real estate market.
winter special offers at emeralda resort ninh binh

Winter special offers at Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh

Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh, a traditional Tonkin styled villa resort, is offering a special package for customers this winter.
mercedes charms tourists in vietnam

Mercedes charms tourists in Vietnam

The strong growth of Vietnam’s tourism industry is benefiting Mercedes Benz as the car-maker sees growing demand from luxury hotels and resorts who want to buy luxury cars to serve their guests.
vietnam builds 4 star resort in ban gioc

Vietnam builds 4-star resort in Ban Gioc

A luxury resort with 60 rooms and 24 bungalows will be built next to the famous Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang Province. It is expected that the resort will open in late 2013.
work starts on luxury resort at ban gioc waterfalls

Work starts on luxury resort at Ban Gioc waterfalls

Construction on a four-star resort at Ban Gioc waterfalls in Trung Khanh district, the mountainous northern province of Cao Bang, began on December 8.
domestic travel awards to cover resorts for first time

Domestic travel awards to cover resorts for first time

Resorts will be included for the first time this year in the 13-year history of the “Vietnam’s best travel businesses” award, the organising committee announced at a press briefing in Hanoi on December 4.
harbinger throws weight behind ho tram strip

Harbinger throws weight behind Ho Tram Strip

US-based private investment firm Harbinger Capital Partners will continue investing in the integrated Ho Tram Strip resort in southern Vietnam, expected to open early next year.
green lotus to blossom next to the tropical tranquility of do son

Green Lotus to blossom next to the tropical tranquility of Do Son

Green Lotus Company, a subsidiary of Singapore’s Accura International Pte, is planning to unveil its first holiday villas at the planned $20 million Van Son Resort project in Do Son, Haiphong, early next year. William Ang, general director of Green Lotus tells VIR’s Ngoc Linh about his plan in Vietnam.
legendary three michelin starred chef hits intercontinental danang resort

Legendary three Michelin starred chef hits InterContinental Danang Resort

The InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort has introduced the legendary three Michelin Starred chef, Michel Roux, to lead its La Maison 1888 restaurant.
thien minh travel basks in the sunshine as it enjoys capital boost

Thien Minh Travel basks in the sunshine as it enjoys capital boost

Thien Minh Travel, owner of Victoria hotels and resorts chain, last week received a shot in the arm to develop its hotel system in Vietnam.
tax debt wave could still hit silver shores

Tax debt wave could still hit Silver Shores

Prospect for the US-backed resort developer Silver Shores to overturn the Ministry of Finance’s determination on its huge tax duty remains dim.