European businesses trust in Vietnam’s potential for recovery and will increase their investment in the country, a representative has said. European companies have not reduced their investment in Vietnam despite economic challenges, and one example is Nestle Vietnam’s recent announcement of a $100 million expansion, said Gabor Fluit, chairman of …
Read More »Digital property transaction on track to rise
Online real estate listings and searches saw an increase of 2-4% last month compared to the preceding month. On batdongsan.com, a leading real estate listing site in Vietnam, there was an 8% increase in listings. Additionally, the website reported a 2% rise in demand, measured by the uptick in searches …
Read More »Foreign tourists face backlash after sunbathing in front of Thai royal palace
A photo of two foreign women sunbathing in bikini costumes at Sanam Luang, a public square in front of Bangkok’s Grand Palace, has triggered a wave of outcry from Thai netizens. The photo shared by Kamron Petprayoon on his Facebook with 7,600 followers on Jan. 12 received 1,300 likes and …
Read More »VN’s agriculture sector targets growth between 3.2-4% in 2024
A greenhouse production setup in the northern province of Bắc Ninh. VNA/VNS Photo Đinh Văn Nhiều HÀ NỘI Việt Nam’s agricultural sector has set a growth target between 3.2-4 per cent in 2024, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), with total export turnover of some US$54-55 …
Read More »Suavislash has been honored with the “Best Eyelash Salon Award” and ” Beauty & Wellness Awards ” in the 2023 “Jessica” Beauty Awards in Hong Kong
In 2024, the stores will introduce new eye services HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2024 – Suavislash’s high-quality eyelash services have led the brand to receive numerous awards in the beauty industry in recent years. These include the Sassy Best Of Hong Kong Reader Awards …
Read More »Phu Quoc emerges as new trending destination among South Koreans
Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam southern coast has emerged as a new trending destination, spurred by the introduction of new air routes by Korean Air. Despite a shorter Lunar New Year holidays from Feb. 9-12, major Korean travel companies such as Hana Tour, Very Good Travel and Kyowon Tour Travel …
Read More »HCMC expat hub to get night street amusement zone
A weekend night street entertainment zone is coming up at Thao Dien, HCMC’s expat hub, and will open Friday as the city seeks to develop its night-time economy. The zone, covering Xuan Thuy, Quoc Huong and Nguyen Van Huong streets, would open from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Fridays …
Read More »Labour Minister H.E. Heng Sour and SDF CEO Ky Sokkim Tour Prince Horology
Cambodia’s Premier Watchmaking Initiative Funded by Philanthropist and Prince Group Chairman Chen Zhi PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2024 – H.E. Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, and Mr. Ky Sokkim, CEO of the Skills Development Fund (SDF), recently toured the Prince Horology …
Read More »Dollar rises little on black market
The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Wednesday morning and climbed to a one-month high globally. Unofficial exchange points sold the greenback at VND24,980, up 0.04% from Tuesday. Vietcombank kept its rate unchanged at VND24,710. The State Bank of Vietnam maintained its reference rate at …
Read More »Lawmakers advocates for higher taxes on multiple property ownership
The National Assembly Standing Committee has urged the government to consider higher tax rates for individuals owning multiple properties, aiming to address the issue of property speculation. On January 15, during a discussion on the progress of the Land Law, Vu Hong Thanh, chairman of the NA Economic Committee, emphasized …
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