creating enabling environment for digital workers

Creating enabling environment for digital workers

With more than 20 years of experience in designing and implementing complex IT solutions and building a team of talented people for many businesses in digital transformation, Vo Tan Long, chief digital officer of PwC Consulting Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Hoang Oanh the key factor determining the success of human resources digital transformation.
naomi kitahara a voice for women and the vulnerable

Naomi Kitahara - A voice for women and the vulnerable

Acting as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative in Vietnam since September 2019, Naomi Kitahara, a kind and friendly Japanese woman with more than 23 years of experience in international development, has been spreading the message of international solidarity and giving essential support to women in Vietnam.
tran thanh viet queen of a natural beverage

Tran Thanh Viet - Queen of a natural beverage

Leading a young brand in Vietnam’s beverage market, VGreen CEO Tran Thanh Viet is always thirsty to create new healthy beverage lines to foster modern and healthy women.
the journey to rescue dogs and cats in vietnam

The journey to rescue dogs and cats in Vietnam

More than five million dogs and one million cats killed each year in Vietnam, and these haunting figures reflect the current alarming extent of dog and cat meat consumption and trade. According to a report by Four Paws, these numbers are five times higher than in Indonesia and 1.5 times higher than in Cambodia. This harrowing reality has made it a top goal for local animal welfare organisations to change people’s perceptions on the consumption of dog and cat meat and improving the welfare of these animals.
uncertain recovery following labour market crisis

Uncertain recovery following labour market crisis

The latest analysis of the impact the pandemic had on the labour market by the International Labour Organization (ILO) records massive damage to working hours and income, with prospects for a recovery in 2021 remaining uneven and uncertain, unless early improvements are supported by human-centred recovery policies.
love the guiding star on the path to healing

Love the guiding star on the path to healing

Thanks to the appearance of the miracle boy Thien Nhan, who suffered an unusually horrific fate as a baby, and the love of his two mothers, thousands of Vietnamese children with genital disabilities have been receiving support for years now. The story of the boy who miraculously survived is now inspiring many across the world.
empowering women

Empowering Women

Among the top markets for female entrepreneurs with the most effective business networks in ASEAN, Vietnamese women increasingly demonstrate their strength through their important contributions to the economy, in addition to their undeniable and irreplaceable roles in family and society.
destination for investors both at home and abroad

Destination for investors both at home and abroad

Investment and business policy improvements and participation in bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements have helped Vietnam become an attractive destination for domestic and foreign investors. Pham Duy Khuong, managing director of ASL LAW, told VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the recent movements and their impact.
gloomy new year for workers in tourism

Gloomy New Year for workers in tourism

Although the holidays are just around the corner, employees working in the tourism industry are not dreaming of Lunar New Year bonuses – they simply want the market to be bustling again during the holidays, allowing them to work and earn an income.
the migrant women who never quit

The migrant women who never quit

With the majority of migrant workers in Vietnam’s cities made up by women in precarious situations from many different rural areas, sharing their hardships and uniting in the attempt to overcome their circumstances seems only natural.
from protecting to empowering female workers across the nation

From protecting to empowering female workers across the nation

Women have been playing an important role in the Vietnamese economy with labour force participation rates of over 70 per cent for women, against the global average of 48 per cent. Along with the growth and the impressive contributions of the female workforce, some provisions in the labour law have been gradually revised, with businesses also starting to pay more attention to equality and empowerment of women to ensure that they will have the best environment to maximise their strengths.
tapping into the potential of rubber

Tapping into the potential of rubber

Along with the steady stream of white resin flowing from rubber trees, the lives of thousands of people in the Central Highlands and Gia Lai province in particular have experienced positive changes. From once only knowing how to farm, they have learned a new way of doing business by tapping latex from rubber trees, gradually moving away from poverty.
vietnams tourism ready to recover in 2021

Vietnam’s tourism ready to recover in 2021

Ha Van Sieu, deputy director general of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), explains to Hoang Oanh that the number of tourists next year may not grow as quickly as in the previous period, but the scale of the sector’s activities and its revenue could be larger thanks to the development of new models that offer new and exciting experiences for all types of people.
yen bai tourism recovering from the pandemic thanks to new projects

Yen Bai tourism recovering from the pandemic thanks to new projects

During the last months of this year, Yen Bai has become increasingly popular for its tourism experiences thanks to the presence of attractive new offers.
grim storms provoke forest rethink

Grim storms provoke forest rethink

The impact of major storms in recent weeks has caused carnage in affected provinces, especially those with little protection in the form of forestation. With more people beginning to realise their importance, provinces are making plans to plant and develop sturdier forests to replace short-term acacia equivalents.