Japan provides US$1.38-million aid to Vietnam
HCMC – The Japanese government has provided about US$1.38 million to nine healthcare, education, transportation and environmental development projects in Vietnam. The grant is aimed at benefiting locals at the grassroots level in Vietnam, according to Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio.
How to rescue corporate bonds
Many enterprises, especially real estate ones, are now under huge pressure to settle bonds upon maturity, including bond interest, which stems from a lack of oversight in the recent overheated growth of the capital market. To douse the fire on the bond market, all eyes are on the draft amendments
Real estate bonds cause real headache
Let the creditors cleanse the real estate market. They know better than all others how to deal with their money. Background In 2023, there will be some VND130 trillion worth of real estate bonds reaching maturity. Now that the property market’s liquidity has tumbled, and many projects have ground
Inbound tourism requires quick response
Many people believe that Vietnam’s tourism industry should make further efforts to draw international tourists from markets such as India, Australia and Southeast Asia. As predicted, the process of welcoming back tourists from the Chinese market, which accounted for 30% of total international
Revitalizing tourism
Danang’s tourism industry did well in 2019, with 8.6 million visitors, including 3.5 million foreigners, VND30,973 billion in revenue and 35 international flight routes. After three years of an unexpected suspension, the tourism sector of the central coastal city is looking for a second boom.
Binh Dinh’s pumpkin soup for soul
In the coastal martial province of Binh Dinh, diners can enjoy pumpkin soup with coconut milk, a traditional yet nutritious soup. According to experts, pumpkin is good for health and the brain. The nutrients in the pumpkin help bone growth and protein synthesis, regulate the immune system and
Is it time to tighten bancassurance?
Making the sale of insurance transparent and managing the quality of consulting during this process are the key to ensuring the long-term sustainable development of bancassurance—the distribution of insurance products via banks. A “gold mine” called insurance 2022 was another “bumper” year for
Foreign reserves rise again
Vietnam’s foreign exchange reserves are being replenished. Signs foreseen The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has been buying foreign currency since January, acquiring an extra US$2.78 billion last month, raising the nation’s foreign exchange reserves to US$91.78 billion, as per an analytical report
Flea market in mountainous township
Once traveling to the northernmost mountainous region of Vietnam, tourists should visit traditional flea markets here. Bac Ha flea market in Bac Ha Town in Lao Cai Province is held every Sunday and is one of the region’s largest and most impressive flea markets. People trade in agricultural
Making digital nomad a lifestyle
For Sylvie Nguyen, being a digital nomad is a lifestyle. Traveling to new environments and new countries inspires her and helps her strike a good balance between her work and personal life. In an interview with The Saigon Times, Nguyen talks about her life as a digital nomad, its benefits and
God’s Eye Mountain in Cao Bang
Eye of God Mountain (also known as Thung Mountain) attracts tourists thanks to its unique appearance—a hole in the center of the mountain, which looks like a giant eye. Located in Quoc Toan Commune, Tra Linh District, the Eye of God Mountain is a prominent destination at the Non Nuoc Cao Bang
Conference highlights need to relax visa policy to attract int’l guests
HCMC – A tourism conference on the visa policy was held by Thanh Nien newspaper on March 10. Addressing the conference, Nguyen Ngoc Toan, editor-in-chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper, said many countries have favorable visa policies for international guests. According to VisaGuide.World in late 2022,