Hilton capitalises on Vietnam’s luxury travel market
By Hanh Van
November 19, 2022 | 14:56
As the demand for luxury travel continues to grow in the region, Hilton is ramping up its activities in this segment.
Using modern play-based and child-led learning
By Linh Le
November 10, 2022 | 13:09
For more than 25 years, Systems Little House International Kindergarten, partnered with Dragonfly Education & Sky Schools since 2022, has been a trusted name for the international parent community in Hanoi. To mark the opening of a new campus at Starlake Hanoi, Michelle Dinh-Jones, Systems Little House International Kindergarten’s educational director, sat down with VIR’s Linh Le to discuss the merits of play-based, child-led learning methods.
Addressing the popularity of problematic tourist attractions
By Etienne Mahler
October 04, 2022 | 11:16
A fortnight ago, Hanoi’s famous train street made the news again after it was closed down for tourists. Despite the popularity for people to visit and take photographs, authorities have shut the area in the name of safety. Etienne Mahler talked with Julia Heuser, a German exchange student currently living in Hanoi, about her thoughts on the topic.
Awakening Yen Bai’s potential
By Hoang Oanh
September 06, 2022 | 17:24
Underdeveloped tourism destinations like Yen Bai could be seen as a risky investment, but new tourism products can also awaken the potential of such a place.
Bubble tea luring in new age groups with fresh products
By Trang Anh
September 06, 2022 | 17:03
Bubble tea shops are increasingly alluring to office workers and the elderly, in addition to their initial target demographics of students and schoolchildren, and some business results are demonstrating this wider range of appeal.
Relaxing visa policy to attract more foreign tourists: insiders
By VNA
August 20, 2022 | 22:40
Vietnam’s visa policy should be more open to lure international tourists, insiders have said.
Diversifying career opportunities for ethnic minority youths
By Kim Oanh
July 06, 2022 | 11:15
Implementing vocational training programmes for young people in minority ethnic groups is an effective solution to improve their livelihoods.
More Vietnamese businesswomen going digital
By Thai An
April 07, 2022 | 16:48
Nguyen Thi Tuyet Minh, chairwoman of the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council (VWEC) talked with VIR’s Thai An about the growth of the community, as well as the necessary support required for female entrepreneurs to start and develop businesses successfully in the digital age.
Vietnamese tourism on the rise
By Hong Anh
April 06, 2022 | 16:12
Diplomats and tourism leaders have shared with VIR’s Hong Anh their thoughts on Vietnamese tourism moving forward, with the skies now opened and favourable policies on offer to attract international travellers.
SABIC empowers female employees to become the best versions of themselves
By Nhat Mai
March 30, 2022 | 10:21
Vu Thi Bich Ngoc, country leader of SABIC Vietnam shared with VIR’s Nhat Mai her insights into managing the distribution of plastics and chemicals in Vietnam.
The future for expat life
By Ray McRobbie
February 08, 2022 | 17:04
Countries around the world, just like Vietnam, are having to reshape policies when it comes to attracting non-nationals to live and work within their borders, whether on a long-term basis or just a short stint. VIR’s Ray McRobbie ponders what is next for the overseas contingent in Vietnam over the next few years.
Muong Thanh’s spirit carried forward by successor
By Hoang Duc
February 01, 2022 | 18:43
Following the founder of Muong Thanh Group, chairman Le Thanh Than, who lighted up the spirit of solidarity and community responsibility, Le Thi Hoang Yen, CEO of Muong Thanh Group, continues to spread and foster the warm values of Muong Thanh to future employees.
Forever 20 Foundation lights up hope for disadvantaged people
By Kim Oanh
February 01, 2022 | 18:34
The image of charity funds established by entrepreneurs, artists, or students to support those in need has lit up the country in recent times, however, the “Forever 20 Foundation” is one of the rare cases that sponsor are veterans and their family members. VIR’s Kim Oanh talked to Tran Hong Dung, vice chairwoman of the Forever 20 Foundation, to hear why she has gone out of her way to help soldiers and disadvantaged people.
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