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Three major cities of Vietnam are distinguished with the annual prestigious awards of Travel & Leisure. The United States-based magazine Travel & Leisure has recently unveiled its 2022 Asia’s Best Awards with suggestions about the best travel destinations around the world. Accordingly, Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City are among the Top Ten “Best Cities in Southeast Asia” Hanoi- the thousand-year-old charming city President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi. Photo: Cao Anh Tuan Ranked fifth on the list of Travel & Leisure , the charming capital city of Vietnam- Hanoi is a must-see travel destination for foreign travelers to the country. The fact is that the city is very peaceful and very welcoming to foreigners. It has a low crime rate, great tropical weather, and is easy to balance work life and fun, according to Bill Noland, an Aussie digital nomad in Hanoi. “It takes me around VND10 million or $428 for a convenient accommodation … [Read more...] about Hanoi among Top 10 cities in Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s economy has performed well amid a difficult global environment in the first six months of the year. The Vietnamese Government would stay focused on stabilizing macro-economic conditions, containing inflation, and keeping all major balances intact. Overview of the meeting. Source: VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh gave his conclusion at the monthly Government meeting held today [July 4]. According to Chinh, Vietnam’s economy has performed well amid a difficult global environment in the first six months of the year. Chinh highlighted the GDP growth of 7.72% in the second quarter, the highest second-quarter growth since 2011, and the six-month GDP growth of 6.42%. Such  half-year growth rate is even higher than the pre-pandemic one. (6.38% in the 2016-2019 period). In this context, 44 out of 63 provinces/cities posted economic growth of over 6%, which showed a consistent recovery level among localities, he said. Other positive factors include … [Read more...] about Vietnam to solidify macro-economic stability: PM

According to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March, the global prevalence of anxiety and depression significantly increased by 25 per cent in the first year of the pandemic. In pre-pandemic Vietnam, according to the statistics published by the Institute of Mental Health under the Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital, 30 per cent of the population was diagnosed with various mental health issues, while 25 per cent was related to depression and 15 per cent were caused by stress disorders. Despite close to one in three people being aware of their conditions, only a few sought medical attention. From the above statistics, the mental health of a large population has been heavily affected by the pandemic. Tran Thanh Phong, CMO at Prudential Vietnam said, “ We cannot talk about holistic wellness without considering mental health. The pandemic has clearly taken a toll on people’s mental health over the past two years, with uncertainties and anxiety … [Read more...] about Prudential Vietnam launches new AI-powered mental wellness tools

He pointed out that the world situation developed complicatedly over the past time with strategic competitiveness, the conflict in Ukraine, soaring fuel prices, escalating inflation in many countries, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, among others. The pressure of high inflation, surging commodity prices and disrupted supply chains could be felt in Vietnam, the PM continued. However, under the sound leadership of the Party led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and with the support of the National Assembly and the drastic management of the Government, engagement of ministries, agencies, localities, people and businesses, and the support of international friends, Vietnam has brought the pandemic under control and ensured macro-economic stability and major economic balances. The country has also worked to safeguard its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity; maintain social security, order and safety; intensify external relations; step up administrative reform and … [Read more...] about Cabinet meeting looks into socio-economic situation

Nguyen Tan Danh, chairman and Andy Han, CEO (second and third from left) received the awards from Asia Pacific Property Awards in London The ceremony took place over the weekend at the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane in the UK. The event was one of the largest and the most credible awards in the real estate industry that aims to honour the leading developers, projects, and designers in the Asia-Pacific region. The Filmore Da Nang has surpassed many other reputable projects in the same segment to take home three major awards. In addition, The Filmore Da Nang was nominated for the next international round of The Best Apartment/Condominium in Asia-Pacific. The Filmore Da Nang has not only attracted investors and the jury’s hearts with its design and premium finishes but also impressed with its values. This year, the Asia Pacific Property Awards received more than 1,000 entries for the regional round from residential and commercial projects throughout Asia-Pacific. … [Read more...] about The Filmore Da Nang scoops prestigious awards in the UK

Compal’s executives paid a visit to Nghe An to explore the feasibility of investment in the locality. WHA Industrial Zone 1 - Nghe An, owned by Thailand’s WHA Group, has the potential for developing tech manufacturing activities thanks to its advantages of modern infrastructure, transport connectivity, and environmental care. WHA Industrial Zone 1 is developed with high-quality standard infrastructure and world-class facilities. The 143.5-hectare Phase 1 of WHA Industrial Zone 1 has been completed with a high occupancy rate. Meanwhile, it is on track to complete the second phase with 354.5-hectare in October. Given that Compal is looking for a 50ha manufacturing site, the second phase of WHA Industrial Zone 1 could be ideal for Compal to kickstart its new manufacturing facility in Vietnam. WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An Ever since its initiation as a PC peripheral supplier in 1984, Compal has grown to its present scale with outstanding management and solid research … [Read more...] about WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An ready to welcome tech giant Compal