24-03-2021 18:35
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.
09-03-2021 11:29
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.
09-03-2021 08:00
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.
06-03-2021 12:33
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.
03-03-2021 00:24
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.
14-02-2021 17:41
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.
14-02-2021 16:54
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.
12-02-2021 15:00
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.
26-01-2021 16:49
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.
20-01-2021 11:53
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.
08-01-2021 08:00
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.
05-01-2021 13:10
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.
01-01-2021 10:00
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.
11-12-2020 15:00
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.
24-11-2020 08:00
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.