Vietnam is back and on the rise again
By Tim Evans
January 19, 2023 | 13:45
The Year of the Tiger lived up in many ways to the attributes of the animal after which it is named. The tiger is known to be tempestuous yet calm, warm-hearted yet fearsome, courageous in the face of danger yet yielding and soft in mysterious, unexpected places.
Sustainability at Ninh Van Bay
By Benjamin Kreuz
January 17, 2023 | 12:44
With over 15 years in the international hotel industry, Benjamin Kreuz shares his experience in developing sustainable tourism in Vietnam.
Building life and home in Vietnam
By Nhung Oanh
January 03, 2023 | 12:22
Taking part in the country’s various stages of social and economic development, from raising funds for projects to transferring know-how and transforming industries, the expat community has played a significant role.
BRG Group chairwoman reaffirms commitment to gender equality
By BRG
December 28, 2022 | 11:53
Chairwoman of BRG Group Nguyen Thi Nga has reaffirmed the commitment to promote gender equality at the World Assembly for Women (WAW!) 2022.
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.
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