Safe and Sound Vietnam

Barriers to reopening tourism

April 05, 2022 | 13:56

The tourism industry needs to solve several issues quickly before it can focus on how many international visitors will return as the country reopens.

Global tourism-heavy economies search for solutions

March 31, 2021 | 09:00

While vaccine visas may open the doors to international travelling again, financing and the acceptance of such an initiative by countries around the world are two important factors in Vietnam’s implementation.

Industries bet on vaccine visa measures

March 30, 2021 | 19:44

In line with the global vaccine visa drive, Vietnam’s latest move to complete technical infrastructure for the availability of such a travel document in April is expected to revive industries, heralding strong economic recovery ahead.

Foreign nationals hoping for smooth vaccination process 2

March 18, 2021 | 08:00

With global vaccination programmes for the coronavirus still in their infancy, foreign nationals in Vietnam and other countries are exploring their options when it comes to the chances of receiving a vaccine sometimes this year.

Tourism pines for return to normality

March 16, 2021 | 10:52

With nations around the world actively deploying vaccines to cope with COVID-19, the idea of vaccine passports is gradually being discussed as a way to reopen free travel between countries

Hospitality preparing for new dawn 1

March 16, 2021 | 10:51

Although the hospitality sector on a global level will remain gloomy for some time compared to the heady days of 2019, the rollout of vaccination programmes in Vietnam has begun to boost the confidence of hoteliers as they prepare to eventually welcome new travellers.

The pros and cons for vaccine passports

March 11, 2021 | 10:00

Last week I received a text from Britain’s National Health Service, the NHS, asking to register for a COVID-19 vaccination. The registration process is simple and quick over the phone.

Global airlines prepare for long haul with pandemic recovery

March 11, 2021 | 09:00

While some global airlines have started buying new aircraft and hiring staff, there are still major hurdles for the aviation industry to overcome as the realisation dawns that the coronavirus pandemic will not be done and dusted in 2021.

Hai Duong locals emerging stronger from lockdown

March 10, 2021 | 11:28

The most recent wave of the coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of millions of people in Vietnam, and more specifically plunged the northern province of Hai Duong into a state of emergency.

Nation entices many relocating companies

September 30, 2020 | 10:00

Despite some good news in mobilising foreign direct investment even in the middle of a pandemic, Vietnam has not ceased in its efforts to welcome eagles and sparrows to the country to build new nests.

Getting a lift from tech investment

September 05, 2020 | 08:00

The increase of global tech titans landing in Vietnam is hoped to facilitate local suppliers.

Japanese press on with expansions

September 04, 2020 | 09:00

The efforts of Japanese investors to expand overseas business and diversify supply chains in the era of COVID-19 will be a boon to Vietnam.

The path to economic recovery and further growth

September 03, 2020 | 14:00

While Vietnam has experienced an unprecedented boom in recent decades, the current pandemic is now having a clear negative impact on the economic outlook. The effects of the crisis, into which Vietnam has fallen completely through no fault of its own, are

Promoting the capability of Vietnamese suppliers

September 03, 2020 | 10:00

A series of development cooperation activities are being implemented by Samsung in Vietnam on the basis of stability and safety amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.