Dhaka, May 21 -- Vietnam is introducing a new 10-year golden visa scheme in a move to attract new international residents, professionals, and investors, and boost the country's travel and tourism sector.

The announcement comes amid good economic signs in the country, sparking hope that high-net worth individuals will see the visa program as a decade-long opportunity.

As per reports, three categories of visa are set to come on offer: an extendable five-to-10-year golden visa; an "investor visa" which also lasts 10 years and provides the chance to become a permanent resident after five; and a "Talent Visa" targeting professionals in growth industries.

Applications for the visas will be able to be completed online, reports cited authoriti...