packaging provider sig reinforces sustainability commitment in asia

Packaging provider SIG reinforces sustainability commitment in Asia

Through its 25 years of sustainability journey in Asia, Switzerland-headquartered aseptic packaging solutions provider Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) has been making ambitious sustainability commitments. Angela Lu, president and general manager Asia Pacific South at SIGdiscussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how SIG facilitates the consumer’s need for convenience, and how sustainable packaging is becoming a key focus for sustainability.
cp wins big again with quality goods

C.P. wins big again with quality goods

Thailand’s C.P. Vietnam has been honoured at a top Vietnamese goods event for its animal and aquatic feed veterinary medicine.
government issues details on aid for ethnic minority housing land reclamation

Government issues details on aid for ethnic minority housing, land reclamation

People living in ethnic and mountainous areas have received a boost to improve their living conditions and infrastructure in their communities.
forest fires air pollution hit danger level in laos

Forest fires, air pollution hit danger level in Laos

Fires caused by farmers burning scrubland in preparation for crop planting across Laos have made authorities struggling to extinguish the fires as the hot weather continues.
air pollution remains alert in thailands northern areas

Air pollution remains alert in Thailand"s northern areas

Parts of the upper northern and northeastern areas of Thailand remained cloaked in hazardous levels of smoke haze on March 28 with the worst pollution still in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district.
korean man dies after crashing into power pole in da lat resort city

Korean man dies after crashing into power pole in Da Lat resort city

Police in the resort city of Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on March 27 announced that a Korean tourist died on March 25 after his motorbike crashed into a roadside power pole.
recycled plastic bottles used to make jerseys for thai athletes at 32nd sea games

Recycled plastic bottles used to make jerseys for Thai athletes at 32nd Sea Games

Thailand's official SEA Games jersey maker Grand Sport has released the collection of kits that Thai athletes would wear when competing at the upcoming 32nd SEA Games 2023 in Cambodia.
thailand phuket isan listed among worlds greatest places for 2023

Thailand: Phuket, Isan listed among World’s Greatest Places for 2023

Phuket and the northeastern provinces of Thailand (Isan) have been included on the TIME magazine’s list of “The World’s Greatest Places of 2023”.
vietnam must revisit policies to develop implementation of global minimum tax

Vietnam must revisit policies to develop implementation of global minimum tax

Countries that have outbound and inbound investment activities have been making drastic moves in considering policies related to the global minimum tax (GMT). If Vietnam does not take immediate action or delays implementing it, it may miss the opportunity to have the right to tax and may be left behind in attracting foreign investment.
land law points further scrutinised

Land law points further scrutinised

Clarifications on land use rights and property ownership for overseas lenders have been offered to the government from the foreign business community.
visa exemption means international tourists can visit phu quoc for up to 30 days

Visa exemption means international tourists can visit Phu Quoc for up to 30 days

Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation thanks to a visa exemption policy for international visitors, temporary stays of up to 30 days, rich nature, and impressive architecture.
mobilising international finance for land security

Mobilising international finance for land security

Vietnam remains dependent on foreign capital for its development. Along with foreign-invested companies, more and more local groups are turning to external financing to meet their net-zero and development objectives. With some positive changes for land security, more and cheaper international finance will flow to Vietnam – and if the country builds good land laws, foreign investors will come.
indonesia moves to handle misbehaving foreign tourists on bali

Indonesia moves to handle misbehaving foreign tourists on Bali

Authorities in Indonesia have decided to form a task force specialising in the settlement of foreign tourists committing violations on Bali amid rising reports of such cases on the famous resort island.
clarifying rights of foreign individuals to own property in vietnam

Clarifying rights of foreign individuals to own property in Vietnam

Whether foreigners have the right to own their land and property in Vietnam and how they can get these rights are among the key concerns of many who wish to live and work in Vietnam long term. Valerie Teo, tax partner, and Nghiem Xuan Hong An, senior manager of Tax Services at Grant Thornton Vietnam, analyse the requirements.
capitaland negotiates to buy 15 billion of assets from vinhomes

CapitaLand negotiates to buy $1.5 billion of assets from Vinhomes

The Asian real estate giant CapitaLand Group is in talks to acquire assets worth roughly $1.5 billion from Vietnam's biggest listed property firm, Vinhomes JSC, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.