Vietnam: Attractive location for German investment
HANOI – Vietnam has emerged as an increasingly attractive location for German investment. Key factors contributing to this trend include a competitive and skilled labor force, a liberalized investment climate, and a steadily expanding domestic market. This overview outlines the … Continue reading Vietnam: Attractive location for German investment
Second Storm in a Week Batters the Philippines
MANILA / HANOI — Tropical Storm Bualoi (local name Opong) tore across the central Philippines late Thursday, leaving at least 10 people dead and displacing hundreds of thousands, officials said Friday. The storm struck just days after Super Typhoon Ragasa … Continue reading Second Storm in a Week Batters the Philippines
Vietnam: New Policies as Foreign Arrivals Surge
HANOI — Vietnam is accelerating major visa policy reforms in 2025 in an effort to draw not only tourists but foreign investors, skilled professionals, and high-net-worth individuals. Under government resolutions issued this year, changes include expanded visa waivers, longer e-visa … Continue reading Vietnam: New Policies as Foreign Arrivals Surge
Homes flooded: Typhoon Kajiki batters Vietnam
HANOI – Typhoon Kajiki brought torrential rains to Vietnam’s north central coast on Aug 25, felling trees and flooding homes despite wind speeds tapering off from earlier in the day. As at 4pm local time, Kajiki was on the coast of Nghe … Continue reading Homes flooded: Typhoon Kajiki batters Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki: Vietnam Orders Mass Evacuations
HANOI/BEIJING — Vietnam has ordered the evacuation of more than 586,000 people from its central provinces as Typhoon Kajiki barrels toward the coast with destructive winds and torrential rains. The storm, which drenched southern China’s Hainan island earlier this weekend, … Continue reading Typhoon Kajiki: Vietnam Orders Mass Evacuations