moh and astrazeneca expand health partnership

MoH and AstraZeneca expand health partnership

AstraZeneca has taken its long-term partnership with Vietnam’s Ministry of Health to the next level for a resilient and healthy local population.
women entrepreneurs become inspiration for business community

Women entrepreneurs become inspiration for business community

Many female Vietnamese entrepreneurs are being proactive in community activity and considered an inspiration to the next generation, demonstrating that women can confidently build businesses and overcome difficulties to take their businesses to the next level.
at least 10 killed in landslide in western indonesia

At least 10 killed in landslide in western Indonesia

At least 10 people have been killed and several others went missing in a landslide that occurred in Indonesia’s western province of Riau Islands on March 6, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
airport overhaul still in works for localities

Airport overhaul still in works for localities

At least 10 new airports are waiting for the possibility to be added into the nation’s master plan, but they will need to meet strict requirements on operating needs, technical requirements, and funding
learning recent lessons to ensure fiscal prudence in 2023

Learning recent lessons to ensure fiscal prudence in 2023

Fiscal and monetary policies worldwide witnessed changes last year, and the same has also been true of Vietnam. Nguyen Minh Cuong, principal country economist at the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Hong Dung about how it can apply relevant initiatives this year.
tackling the challenges in megacity development

Tackling the challenges in megacity development

Megacities, according to the United Nations, are defined as metropolises with at least 10 million residents. Along with the accelerated migration of the global population from rural to urban areas, new megacities are rapidly emerging. There are expected to be 43 megacities around the world in 2030, 35 of which are located in emerging markets.
mbappe injury hits psg at crunch time in season

Mbappe injury hits PSG at crunch time in season

An injury to a key player is once again threatening to derail a Champions League campaign for Paris Saint-Germain with Kylian Mbappe having been ruled out of the first leg of their last-16 tie against Bayern Munich.
the implications of global uncertainty

The implications of global uncertainty

Global inflation rose sharply in 2022 – in the second half of the year, median global headline inflation reached over 9 per cent, its highest level since 1994. Soaring inflation reflected a combination of supply and demand factors. On the demand side, the acceleration of growth during the initial rebound from the 2020 global recession, as well as the lagged effects of earlier macroeconomic support, contributed to persistent price pressures.
the pride of agricultural backbone

The pride of agricultural backbone

Vietnam’s agriculture has reaped many achievements last year. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan writes about how the sector will continue sailing forward in the new year.
aff cup 2022 vietnam target winning thailand in finals first leg

AFF Cup 2022: Vietnam target winning Thailand in final’s first leg

Vietnam target beating Thailand in the first leg of AFF Cup 2022 final in Hanoi on January 13, said its head coach Park Hang-seo at a press conference on January 12.
vietnam indonesia vie for berth in finals

Vietnam, Indonesia vie for berth in finals

Vietnam and Indonesia will meet again tonight in the second leg of the AFF Cup 2022’s semi-finals, following a goalless draw in the first leg just three days earlier.
spillover effects of supply chains on future growth

Spillover effects of supply chains on future growth

The trend of supply chains shifting from China to Vietnam in the past several years is confirmed to continue and if there are no crises in Asia-Pacific, this trend will continue for the next 10 years to come at least, though the shift from China to Vietnam will happen at different paces for different sectors. Electronics is probably the most impactful for the economy and the most fast-paced one. The situation in China has already pushed the big electronic players to find alternatives.
ifc and australia launch new partnership to boost private sector growth

IFC and Australia launch new partnership to boost private sector growth

At least $300 million in private investments is expected to be unlocked in Vietnam through a new partnership between International Financial Corporation and the Australian government. The partnership will help Vietnam to continue on its path to green and inclusive growth while addressing the needs emerging from the pandemic.
report highlights vietnams it job market post pandemic

Report highlights Vietnam’s IT job market post-pandemic

IT talent shortages are not a huge issue in Vietnam, at least currently and in the near future, according to a fresh report, Salary & Job Expectation of IT Professionals 2022-2023 by ITviec, a site for IT recruitment in Vietnam.
abbott leads healthcare transformation for sustainability

Abbott leads healthcare transformation for sustainability

Abbott has announced it is committed to upgrading 75 primary health centres to Health and Wellness Centres in India by early 2024 in partnership with Americares India Foundation in a project intended to serve over 2.5 million people from under-resourced communities every year.