vietnam a key market for airbus helicopters

Vietnam a key market for Airbus Helicopters

Vietnam will be the top-priority and long-term partner of Airbus Helicopters, according to a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and Olivier Michalon, executive vice president Global Business at Airbus Helicopters, on March 20.
top 10 most welcoming cities in vietnam 2024

Top 10 most welcoming cities in Vietnam 2024

Hoi An, Phong Nha and Ninh Binh have been named the top 3 most welcoming cities in Vietnam by the 12th annual Traveller Review Awards.
new law on telecommunications brings new opportunities

New law on telecommunications brings new opportunities

Vietnam's new telecommunications law expands the definition of telecommunications services to include over-the-top telecommunications (OTT), data centre, and cloud computing services, and eases foreign investment restrictions and reinforces user data protection. Bui Thi Viet Ha, partner and Trinh Linh Chi, trainee associate of Dentons LuatViet, provide some pivotal impacts of this new regulation.
green credit gaining traction at agribank

Green credit gaining traction at Agribank

Top agricultural and rural development lender Agribank remains unwavering in pursuing its green banking strategy to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam.
opportunities and challenges for vietnam in financial sector reform

Opportunities and challenges for Vietnam in financial sector reform

Carolyn Turk, country director for the World Bank in Vietnam, delves into the opportunities and challenges Vietnam faces as it builds a resilient and modern financial sector legal and regulatory framework.
accompanying customers on esg journey

Accompanying customers on ESG journey

Nguyen Thuy Hanh, deputy general director and head of Commercial, Corporate and Institutional Banking at Standard Chartered Vietnam, digs into the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) for business development, and how Standard Chartered Vietnam has supported its customers on the journey.
vpbank meeting the needs of foreign customers

VPBank meeting the needs of foreign customers

VPBank, together with strategic partner SMBC of Japan, aims to provide foreign customers with more comprehensive corporate financial services while taking care of their staff’s financial demands, thus contributing to their efforts to retain talented people and create high growth value in the long term.
thailand still concerned about covid 19 outbreak risk

Thailand still concerned about COVID-19 outbreak risk

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Public Health Ministry remain concerned about a relapse of the COVID-19 pandemic, even though the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared an end to the public health emergency status for the pandemic worldwide on May 5, the country’s government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said on May 9.
amazing natural beauty of son tra peninsula

Amazing natural beauty of Son Tra Peninsula

Located 10 km northeast of the centre of Da Nang city, Son Tra Peninsula covers an area of 4,390 ha and boasts diverse natural landscapes, a fresh climate, and convenient transportation links. The destination holds great potential for tourism development.
preserving cultural quintessence

Preserving cultural quintessence

With the opportunity to promote traditional cultural values, Dang Thi Ngoc Han has demonstrated her seriousness and desire by pursuing success in the fashion industry and building her own ao dai brand.
coca cola foundation funds plastic waste management project

Coca-Cola Foundation funds plastic waste management project

The Coca-Cola Foundation has announced funding for the "Plastic waste management in Can Gio based on the circular economy model” project led by GreenHub in collaboration with Can Gio People's Committee.
basf vietnam hands over sixth public playground for children

BASF Vietnam hands over sixth public playground for children

BASF Vietnam handed over a low-carbon playground to the local authorities in Ho Chi Minh City's District 12 on November 3 as a joint effort with the social enterprise Think Playgrounds.
ho tram the outstanding destination for mice tourism

Ho Tram: the outstanding destination for MICE tourism

Toward the peak travel season by the end of the year, MICE (meeting, incentive, convention, and exhibition) tourism is heating up due to increasing demands in trade promotion, strengthening partnerships, and team building. In this trend, Ho Tram stands out as an ideal destination for the segment.
cementing vietnams development in 2022 and beyond

Cementing Vietnam’s development in 2022 and beyond

Vietnam’s economy grew at 6.42 per cent in the first half of the year, higher than the projection and one year ago. Michele Wee, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam talked to VIR's Ha An about Vietnam’s growth scenario in 2022 and beyond.
tourism and cultural activities to be held at bac ha festival

Tourism and cultural activities to be held at Bac Ha festival

The annual Bac Ha White Plateau Festival will take place in Bac Ha and neighbouring districts in the northern province of Lao Cai from June 4 to 12.