low emissions to stem from advances in rice

Low emissions to stem from advances in rice

The production and trading of low-carbon rice will help increase value as well as protect Vietnam’s brand on the international stage.
lotte rental enters vietnams car rental market

Lotte Rental enters Vietnam's car rental market

Lotte Rental, South Korea's largest car rental firm, has launched a new service in Vietnam.
vietnam airlines adjusts flight paths via middle east

Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight paths via Middle East

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight routes between Vietnam and Europe to ensure the utmost safety of passengers and crew amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
citi wins three environmental finance awards

Citi wins three Environmental Finance awards

Citi was recognised by Environmental Finance magazine, a leading publication in the sustainable debt finance market, as lead manager of the year for corporate green bonds, lead manager of the year for corporate sustainability bonds and lead manager of the year for supranational, sub-sovereign and agency green bonds.
mb secures prestigious software and it service awards

MB secures prestigious software and IT service awards

Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has just clinched three Sao Khue Awards 2024, extending its winning streak to six consecutive years. The bank's innovative digital products - the Stellar fashion payment bracelet, the MB JCB Be The Sky card, and the mSeller sales management software - were honoured at the event.
malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon

Malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon

Malaysia is gearing up for greener skies once the carbon levy collection by the airlines comes into effect as soon as the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) makes the necessary review, according to Assoc Prof Major Dr Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian, an aviation and aerospace expert.
volleyballer thuy confirmed to make history with a deal playing in turkey

Volleyballer Thuy confirmed to make history with a deal playing in Turkey

Vietnamese most successful volleyball player Tran Thi Thanh Thuy will make a new high note in career as she will join the world’s strongest league in the next few weeks.
behind the numbers techcombanks vision for growth

Behind the numbers: Techcombank’s vision for growth

Alex Macaire, CFO of tech-driven Techcombank, delves into the bank's inspiring performance in 2023 and how the bank could extend this impressive growth.
chinas byd sets eyes on vietnam

China's BYD sets eyes on Vietnam

Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD plans to set up an assembly plant in Vietnam, following those in Thailand and Indonesia, to meet the growing demand for affordable EVs in Southeast Asia.
volkswagen to invest additional 25 bn euros in china

Volkswagen to invest additional 2.5 bn euros in China

German carmaking giant Volkswagen Group said Thursday it would invest 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to expand its operations in China as it tries to prevent a sales slide in its most important market.
fujifilm ups us biotech plant investment by 12 bn

Fujifilm ups US biotech plant investment by $1.2 bn

Fujifilm said Friday it would increase its investment in a planned biotech plant in North Carolina by $1.2 billion at a time when Japan-US trade ties are in the spotlight.
expensive airfares force travellers to rethink holiday plans

Expensive airfares force travellers to rethink holiday plans

Destinations near big cities that can be reached by car have become the priority choice for many travellers during the upcoming holiday season due to soaring airline ticket prices.
tin thanh group signs one billion tonne carbon offset deal

Tin Thanh Group signs one billion tonne carbon offset deal

Tin Thanh Group held a signing ceremony on April 9 to offset one billion tonnes of carbon annually and launch a global carbon credit non-fungible tokens (NFTs) marketplace.
cathay cargo resumes ho chi minh city service

Cathay Cargo resumes Ho Chi Minh City service

Cathay Cargo welcomed its first freighter flight to Ho Chi Minh City on April 4 after four years, following its suspension in December 2019 due to the pandemic. The weekly flight operates from Ho Chi Minh City every Thursday, with the freighter flying from Hong Kong to Hanoi, then to Ho Chi Minh City before returning home.
private healthcare boosts its presence

Private healthcare boosts its presence

Together with expansion plans among foreign-invested enterprises, emerging private players are boosting their presence in the promising local healthcare market.