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Vietnam new hotspot for luxury property
Vietnam has become a new preferred location for luxury property buyers, whether domestic or foreign, due to the country’s impressive economic growth and easier...
AirAsia to finally set up airline in Vietnam
AirAsia Group, the largest low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia, said December 6 that it has agreed with a partner in Vietnam to launch a...
Vietnam mulls over leasehold extension for foreigners to 99 years
Following the footsteps of Singapore and Malaysia in successfully boosting their housing markets for expats, the Vietnamese government considers an extension of the leasehold...
Vietnam puts new casino licenses on hold
After seven casinos licenses granted in Vietnam in the recent past and six casinos already put into operation, the country’s Ministry of Finance has...
MICE tourism could be new income source for Vietnam
Many tour operators believe that as Vietnam’s inbound tourism nears saturation, it’s time the country focused on events tourism, which has grown increasingly profitable...
Southeast Asia’s emerging retirement destinations
Retiring in Southeast Asia has become a viable option for Westerners hitting the 50 plus age bracket. In 2010, the New York Times estimated...
Vietnam tourism projects stall as cash runs out
Many resort and hotel projects in Vietnam have stalled in recent months due to a credit shortage and reluctance of investors to provide necessary...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...