VIETNAM'S RETAIL SECTOR FACES MOUNTING CHALLENGES
On September 22, Vietnam Report unveiled its annual list of the Top 10 Credible Retail Companies for 2023. The rankings, reflected an industry grappling with significant challenges of considerable interest to investors and stakeholders.
RELAXING WEEKEND AT LEGEND LOUNGE
At LOTTE HOTEL SAIGON, the serene urban oasis swimming pool and the verdant LOTTE Park garden with its murmuring waterfall offer a peaceful and pleasant spot away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
EXPERIENCE THE SPIRIT OF OKTOBERFEST AT THE LONG @ TIMES SQUARE
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Get ready for the most exciting celebration of the year as The Reverie Saigon presents "Oktoberfest at The Long @ Times Square". It's time to mark your calendars and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of this iconic German tradition. This event promises good times, delectable food, and unforgettable moments that will keep you coming back for more.
VN NEEDS TO IMPROVE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO INCREASE GREEN FINANCING
Việt Nam needs to develop a proper regulatory framework to pave the way for credit institutions to increase green financing and contribute to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, attendees heard at the Việt Nam Climate Forum organised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in collaboration with the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) yesterday in Hà Nội.
VIETNAM - US TRADE RELATIONS
Along with sound political relations, economic-trade ties have been one of the most successful endeavours within Vietnam-US relations. The US is currently one of Vietnam’s largest trading partners.
DEVELOPMENT BANKS EXTEND ROLE IN GREEN-RELATED LOANS
European Investment Bank (EIB) vice president Kris Peeters told VIR when he visited Vietnam last week that the non-profit credit institution and lending arm of the EU is eager to meet with partners in Vietnam to provide more green loans for environmentally friendly projects in various sectors from transport, water treatment, and smart urban development to renewable energy and infrastructure.
AVISON YOUNG ENTERS VIETNAM'S REAL ESTATE MARKET
The global real estate company Avison Young is expanding its Asia-Pacific reach into the Southeast Asian market by recruiting 100 industry experts in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The Toronto-based Avison Young announced its expansion into the Vietnamese market on September 20 through a strategic affiliation agreement with the Ho Chi Minh City- and Hanoi-based D&P Company.
VIET NAM CLIMBS FOUR PLACES IN ECONOMIC FREEDOM OF WORLD INDEX
Viet Nam has moved up four places to secure the 106th position out of 165 countries and territories in the Economic Freedom of the World index, according to the Canada-based Fraser Institute. The Fraser Institute noted that Viet Nam's improvement in the index this year is a relatively substantial increase compared to other Southeast Asian peers.
