Month: May 2023
The transition to an emerging market
The first and most significant event in Vietnam’s economic reform policy was the passing of the Law on Foreign Investment in 1987. It was significant as it concretised the Party’s decision to develop … Read Full Article
Vietnam, Philippines talk maritime, ocean concerns in 10th meeting
The 10th meeting of the Vietnam-Philippines Joint Permanent Working Group on Maritime and Ocean Concerns (JPWG-MOC) took place in Ha Long City, the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 15-16. Read Full Article
President Ho Chi Minh in the hearts of Vietnamese people
Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi is covered with golden sunshine these days and filled with people, both Vietnamese and foreigners, coming to pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum and celebrate … Read Full Article
Creative and funny guide book for expats to explore Hanoi
The 30-year-old author finally got his first ever file ready to be released in early 2018, which he posted on Hanoi Massive. He has received many constructive comments from its members and expats, … Read Full Article
Singapore Airlines posts record profit in 76-year history
The airline enjoys a spectacular turnaround from previous year’s S$962 million net loss to this year’s record S$2.16 billion profit. Read Full Article
Lost and found: Aviation tackles rising baggage mishandling
Airports and airlines are focusing on digitalisation and automation, investing in advanced technologies to improve baggage handling. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/dima The air transport industry faces … Read Full Article
VIR conference: Certain sectors remain magnets for FDI
Certain sectors, namely manufacturing, energy, real estate, tourism, education, and banking remain attractive … FDI had focussed primarily on residential real estate in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Read Full Article
Ministries, agencies to conduct comprehensive inspections of TikTok’s operations in Vietnam
Eight ministries and agencies will coordinate in conducting comprehensive, unscheduled inspections of TikTok’s operations in Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). Read Full Article
Exhibition honours simple, ordinary but noble figures
Over 200 documents, articles and objects featuring 133 outstanding collectives and individuals in all fields are being showcased at an exhibition opened at Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on May 17. Read Full Article
Hanoi hotels bounce back with surge in visitors
Hanoi’s hotel market is experiencing a period of recovery as it caters to a surge in domestic and international arrivals, which have pushed up occupancy rates and improved business performance. Read Full Article
Star-rated hotels to be inspected from June
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will inspect accommodation services … Inspections will be conducted in three regions, including Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An in the … Read Full Article
Tour groups fret over priced-out customers
Although tourist interest is being piqued in areas like cruise tours, some typical hotspots performed poorly over the recent long weekend, with trips overseas being increasingly preferred and domestic … Read Full Article