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.
coca cola foundation funds plastic waste management project

Coca-Cola Foundation funds plastic waste management project

The Coca-Cola Foundation has announced funding for the "Plastic waste management in Can Gio based on the circular economy model” project led by GreenHub in collaboration with Can Gio People's Committee.
discussions to facilitate alcohol sales on e commerce platforms

Discussions to facilitate alcohol sales on e-commerce platforms

With the ongoing development of e-commerce, stakeholders are urging for the completion of a relevant legal framework for the management of the alcoholic drinks business on e-commerce platforms.
abbott leads as best place to work in vietnam in 2022

Abbott leads as Best Place to Work in Vietnam in 2022

Abbott has risen for the first time to lead the list of the top 100 Best Places to Work 2022 in Vietnam, an award to honour the US healthcare company’s diverse and innovative working environment.
liquidity remains under pressure despite stability

Liquidity remains under pressure despite stability

Information risks and liquidity pressure in the capital market have had a negative impact on the stock market, and is expected to last at least in the short term.