Thailand's currency becomes one of Asia’s worst performers

Thailand's currency becomes one of Asia’s worst performers

Thailand's currency THB may extend its recent declines to test support at last year’s low amid growing pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates, according to Bloomberg.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s Q1 foreign tourist arrivals beat pre-pandemic level

Vietnam’s Q1 foreign tourist arrivals beat pre-pandemic level

Vietnam welcomed over 4.6 million international tourists in the first quarter of this year, up 72% year-on-year and exceeding the same period of pre-pandemic 2019 by 3.2%, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Malaysia has best investment conditions among Asia’s emerging and developing countries: Milken Institute

Malaysia has best investment conditions among Asia’s emerging and developing countries: Milken Institute

Malaysia is the country with best overall investment conditions among emerging and developing (E&D) nations in Asia, according to the Global Opportunity Index (GOI) 2024 report by the US’s Milken Institute.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Fedex launches new Vietnam-India service, strengthens worldwide links

Fedex launches new Vietnam-India service, strengthens worldwide links

Leading courier services provider FedEx Express has launched new flight routes to enhance intercontinental services between Vietnam and India as also destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Museum developer delves into Vietnam's potential

Museum developer delves into Vietnam's potential

Museum Studio, a French company focusing on architecture and museums, has advanced interest in developing more projects in Asia, and Vietnam is currently very attractive to the firm, said its CEO Delphine De Canecaude to The Investor on the sidelines of a conference themed "How to build a museum" in Ho Chi Minh City.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

ADB revises down Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast to 5.8% in 2023, 6% in 2024

ADB revises down Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast to 5.8% in 2023, 6% in 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised down Vietnam’s economic growth forecast to 5.8% in 2023 and 6% in 2024 in its September edition of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO).

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam a frontier data center market with underdeveloped infrastructure

Vietnam a frontier data center market with underdeveloped infrastructure

Vietnam is arguably among the most lacking in data center infrastructure regionally, suggesting a major opportunity at the content provision level, says real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

ADB lowers Vietnam growth forecast to 5.8%

ADB lowers Vietnam growth forecast to 5.8%

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday revised its Vietnam growth forecast down to 5.8% for 2023 and 6.5% for 2024, from 6.5% and 6.8% in April, respectively.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam among top Asian retirement destinations: Nasdaq

Vietnam among top Asian retirement destinations: Nasdaq

Vietnam ranks fourth in a list of 10 safest places to retire in Asia behind Malaysia, Kuwait, and Mongolia, according to US-based financial services corporation Nasdaq.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s VinES set to bring BESS solutions to Australia via new partner Magellan

Vietnam’s VinES set to bring BESS solutions to Australia via new partner Magellan

Vietnamese firm VinES Energy Solutions and Australia’s Magellan Power announced Monday their signing of a memorandum of understanding outlining their strategic cooperation in commercial supply and service offering of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Australian market.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

WB revises down Vietnam’s 2023 GDP growth forecast to 6%

WB revises down Vietnam’s 2023 GDP growth forecast to 6%

The World Bank has cut its Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast this year to 6% in its June edition of “Global Economic Prospects,” but the figure remains among the highest in Asia, on par with the Philippines.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

ADB scales up corporate finance lending in Asia

ADB scales up corporate finance lending in Asia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ramping up its lending to the private sector and financial institutions across the continent via its Private Sector Operations Department, or PSOD.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Japan's SMBC kicks off $200 mln fund to fuel Asian fintech startups

Japan's SMBC kicks off $200 mln fund to fuel Asian fintech startups

Japanese megabank SMBC has co-founded the corporate venture capital fund “SMBC Asia Rising Fund” with Tokyo-based venture capital firm Incubate Fund (IF) in Singapore while it expands across Asian markets, including Vietnam.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam joins Asia to supply round-the-clock renewable energy

Vietnam joins Asia to supply round-the-clock renewable energy

Vietnam has joined Asia’s plans to increase the development of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to ensure supplies of round-the-clock renewable energy towards carbon neutrality.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Asia needs clearer standards, less complexity, for green projects to accelerate net-zero transition

Asia needs clearer standards, less complexity, for green projects to accelerate net-zero transition

David Liao, co-chief executive, Asia Pacific at HSBC, explains what Asia including Vietnam is supposed to do to lure investors who embrace environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam among 8 most thrilling zip line destinations in Asia

Vietnam among 8 most thrilling zip line destinations in Asia

Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has been named among the eight most thrilling zip line destinations in Asia with "the natural wonder and zip line combination" by South China Morning Post.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam strives to lead biotechnology in Asia

Vietnam strives to lead biotechnology in Asia

Vietnam targets having a globally advanced biotechnology sector and becoming one of the top 10 Asian countries in terms of bio-tech production and services by 2030.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Dalat, Lan Ha Bay named among Asia's most underrated destinations

Dalat, Lan Ha Bay named among Asia's most underrated destinations

Dalat and Lan Ha Bay are in the list of 18 most underrated Asian destinations tapped by CNN Travel's network of colleagues and contributors.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

10 Vietnamese resorts, hotels win Asia's best luxury award

10 Vietnamese resorts, hotels win Asia's best luxury award

Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort, Caravelle Saigon Hotel, and Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay are three of 10 hotels, resorts honored at the 16th Annual World Luxury Hotel Awards 2022 in Asia.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Hanoi address named among 10 new standout hotels in Asia

Hanoi address named among 10 new standout hotels in Asia

Capella Hanoi has been named among the top 10 new standout hotels in Asia by U.S. daily newspaper The New York Times.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Thai, Cambodia, India rice outputs forecast to marginally fall: FAO

Vietnam, Thai, Cambodia, India rice outputs forecast to marginally fall: FAO

Rice outputs in Vietnam, Thailand, India, and Cambodia are predicted to fall slightly this year but stay above five-year averages in the latter three, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO).

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Phu Quoc named among top 10 best islands in Asia

Phu Quoc named among top 10 best islands in Asia

Vietnam’s Phu Quoc has been named among the top 10 best islands in Asia for Readers Choice Awards 2022 by U.S. travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Insect protein potential energises Asian pioneers

Insect protein potential energises Asian pioneers

Asian insect protein pioneers in Singapore, Vietnam and elsewhere are pinning high hopes on the sector’s development potential as a nutritional alternative to feed the growing world population.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Three Vietnamese boutique resorts win top Asian title

Three Vietnamese boutique resorts win top Asian title

Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island, Azerai La Residence, and Legacy Yen Tu-MGallery were honored last week at World Travel Awards 2022 in Asia as Vietnam's leading boutique resorts.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Three Vietnamese parks crowned top in Asia

Three Vietnamese parks crowned top in Asia

Cuc Phuong National Park, Sun World Ba Na Hills and Aquatopia Water Park were honored last week at World Travel Awards 2022 in Asia as the region's best.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Four Vietnamese resorts win Asian luxury laurels

Four Vietnamese resorts win Asian luxury laurels

Four Vietnamese resorts were honored Wednesday at the World Travel Awards 2022 with titles in different categories.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam among 5 countries to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Asia

Vietnam among 5 countries to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Asia

Vietnam has been named among the five countries to celebrate the exciting Mid-Autumn Festival beyond China in Asia by South China Morning Post.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam keeps up with rising Asian wealth: HSBC

Vietnam keeps up with rising Asian wealth: HSBC

Over two million Vietnamese adults would own at least $500,000 each by the end of the decade, surpassing even Singaporeans, HSBC said in a new report.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam able to become new tiger in Asia: Maybank economist

Vietnam able to become new tiger in Asia: Maybank economist

Vietnam, a rising star in the global supply chain, has the potential to become a new tiger in Asia, says economist Brian Lee Shun Rong at Maybank, Malaysia's largest financial services group.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Ninh Binh, Dien Bien Phu among best Asia travel destinations

Ninh Binh, Dien Bien Phu among best Asia travel destinations

Australia's leading travel site Traveller named Quy Nhon, Ninh Binh, Da Lat, and Dien Bien Phu among the "best places to go in Asia for a holiday".

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Three Vietnam hotels among Asian top 15

Three Vietnam hotels among Asian top 15

Capella Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Park Hyatt Saigon are three hotels in Vietnam to enter the top 15 best city hotels in Asia list as voted by Travel + Leisure readers.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam seeks to attract half the world's 500 largest firms

Vietnam seeks to attract half the world's 500 largest firms

The government has approved the Foreign Investment Cooperation Strategy for the period of 2021-2030, with plans to boost the Fortune Global 500 largest corporations' representation in Vietnam by 50%.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7