vietnam urges china to expand market access for agricultural products and strengthen trade ties

Vietnam urges China to expand market access for agricultural products and strengthen trade ties

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has proposed that China expand its market access for Vietnamese agricultural products, including citrus fruits, custard apples, and rose apples.
vietnam hong kong partnership to focus on five key areas

Vietnam-Hong Kong partnership to focus on five key areas

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh emphasised the importance of the Vietnam-Hong Kong partnership, outlining five key areas for collaboration during his speech at the recent Belt and Road Summit.
key components can provide basis for carbon credit market

Key components can provide basis for carbon credit market

Companies in Vietnam must begin to report their carbon inventory and participate in carbon credit exchanges. Lam Nguyen Hoang Thao, senior associate at Russin & Vecchi, provides deep analysis of the issue.
what vietnamese businesses can expect from the eus csrd

What Vietnamese businesses can expect from the EU's CSRD

The new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to reshape environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards for businesses both within and linked to the EU. Nguyen Hoang Nam, ESG leader and partner, along with Luong The Cuong, ESG manager in Assurance Services at PwC Vietnam, explore the implications of the CSRD for Vietnam and outline the necessary strategic actions for compliance with these new standards.
how businesses are embracing ai

How businesses are embracing AI

The rising tide of AI redefines how businesses operate and make decisions. Nguyen Hoang Nhan, director of Technical & Digital Innovation and IT Advisory at KPMG in Vietnam, explores vital AI trends that businesses can apply to enhance performance, save costs, and elevate the customer experience.
vietnam proposes enhanced semiconductor cooperation with us industry leaders

Vietnam proposes enhanced semiconductor cooperation with US industry leaders

Vietnam's Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has proposed a range of initiatives to enhance cooperation in the semiconductor sector during discussions with John Neuffer, vice president of the US Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
young star midfielder goalkeeper win vietnam golden ball 2023

Young star midfielder, goalkeeper win Vietnam Golden Ball 2023

Midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc of The Cong Viettel Football Club (FC) has won the Golden Ball award for the second time while goal keeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh of Ho Chi Minh City FC 1 picked up the title in the women’s category.
a decisive year to realise nations industrial goals

A decisive year to realise nation’s industrial goals

The industrial and trade landscapes in 2023 featured both difficulties and successes. Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Industry and Trade, talked with VIR’s Hai Yen about how the sectors have performed and their outlook in 2024.
support a requisite for effective soe growth

Support a requisite for effective SOE growth

While state-owned corporations took actions to overcome a difficult 2023, challenges remain in 2024. Nguyen Hoang Anh, chairman of the Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) , spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the plans to support businesses to grow.
legal issues in land use still stifling development

Legal issues in land use still stifling development

Lawyer Nguyen Hong Chung, chairman of DVL Ventures and vice chairman of the Hanoi Real Estate Club discussed with VIR’s Duc Thanh about land law mechanisms and policies, ahead of the upcoming session of the National Assembly on October 23.
the key factors to take into account for switch to lng

The key factors to take into account for switch to LNG

Liquefied natural gas is regarded as a bridge from coal and will see more support in coming years. Lam Nguyen Hoang Thao, senior associate at law firm Russin & Vecchi, talked to VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the coal-to-gas trend, and its benefits and challenges in Vietnam.
ecopark group unveils eco urban area ambitions

Ecopark Group unveils eco-urban area ambitions

Nguyen Hong Linh, Secretary of Dong Nai Party Committee, met with Luong Xuan Ha, Ecopark Group's chairman and other Ecopark Group executives on September 19, to discuss the group's visionary proposal for the Nhon Trach eco-urban area.
vietnam israel sign free trade agreement

Vietnam, Israel sign free trade agreement

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat on July 25 signed the Vietnam - Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA) in Tel Aviv in the presence of Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
renewable energy investment challenges in vietnam risks and delays

Renewable energy investment challenges in Vietnam: risks and delays

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has noted that many investors have neglected procedures and violated regulations in their rush to meet the Feed-in-Tariff deadline.
shinhan bank and nguyen hoang group forge educational financing partnership

Shinhan Bank and Nguyen Hoang Group forge educational financing partnership

Shinhan Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank (Shinhan Bank) inked a strategic collaboration with Nguyen Hoang Group (NHG), an educational company in Vietnam, on May 11 to offer an interest-free tuition fee financing programme.