vietnam going for gold with fortune global 500 attraction

Vietnam going for gold with Fortune Global 500 attraction

Vietnam targets to attract at least half of the 500 largest global corporations as ranked by Fortune Magazine to offer a presence and operations in this country.
one mount honoured by google as best partner in supply and logistics

One Mount honoured by Google as Best Partner in Supply and Logistics

Recognised amongst leading businesses worldwide, One Mount Group was recently honoured by Google Cloud for being an industry best practice in digitally transforming logistics and supply chains at the Google Cloud Customer Awards. The award reflects One Mount and Google Cloud’s successful collaboration in advancing cloud and data-powered innovation to digitalise operations across Vietnam’s entire retail chain.
plantations dreaming of fsc status for rubber products

Plantations dreaming of FSC status for rubber products

Vietnam’s rubber industry is struggling to meet the criteria set by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), especially those related to the requirement of having at least 10 per cent of a conservation area.
conference on national action plan for a circular economy net zero emissions kicks off

Conference on national action plan for a circular economy net-zero emissions kicks off

On June 28 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment organised the kick-off conference on the national action plan for a circular economy with the participation of government leaders, development partners, ambassadors, representatives of enterprises, non-governmental organisations, universities, research institutes, and leading experts.
vietnamese lychees aim to go global

Vietnamese lychees aim to go global

To help take Vietnamese lychee exports to the next level, a seminar entitled “Vietnamese lychees go global” was held in Hanoi to support and promote the global brand name of the popular Vietnamese fruit.
ssi leaves the billion dollar market cap club

SSI leaves the billion-dollar market-cap club

As the stock market faced another bearish session on Wednesday, with the VN-index dropping below the 1,200-point level at some points, securities stocks reported a strong sell-off.
industrial zone workers realities in low quality living quarters

Industrial zone workers: realities in low-quality living quarters

Vietnam currently has 260 industrial zones in operation, with 75 more being planned, for over 16 million workers that generate massively for the country’s GDP. Industrial zone and social housing developers currently only meet less than 10 per cent of the demand, with other workers forced to rent in low-quality, dark, and humid hostels. Developing social housing and housing for workers and ensuring socioeconomic development and quality of life, therefore, is deemed an urgent mission for both local authorities and industrial zone owners.
nitin kapoor of astrazeneca vietnam wins award for great leadership

Nitin Kapoor of AstraZeneca Vietnam wins award for Great Leadership

Nitin Kapoor, chairman and general director of AstraZeneca Vietnam and Asia Area Frontier Markets and vice president of International Vaccines and Immune Therapies has won an award for Great Leadership from the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham).
strengthened debt control underway

Strengthened debt control underway

In a bid to continue ensuring the country’s financial healthy situation, the National Assembly and the government have continued underscoring stringent management of the state budget as a solution to continue ensuring a safe public debt level.
at least 17 killed in train derailment in central iran

At least 17 killed in train derailment in central Iran

At least 17 people were killed and dozens injured Wednesday when a train derailed near the central Iranian city of Tabas after hitting an excavator, state media reported.
industrial arena meeting greener requirements

Industrial arena meeting greener requirements

Instead of just leasing land and factories as before, industrial real estate is currently being more exclusively funded by many domestic and foreign investors in services, urban areas, and especially green and sustainable industrial ecosystems.
real estate progress hits credit curbs

Real estate progress hits credit curbs

With the movement to limit lending to the real estate sector along with the tightening of bond issuance, capital inflow into the real estate market is being congested.
certainty in policy vital for fortunes of renewables

Certainty in policy vital for fortunes of renewables

Vietnam has witnessed a renewables boom in recent years, and it is hoped sufficient legislation will ensure the miracle is repeated. Giles Cooper, partner at the Hanoi branch of Allens, told VIR’s Nguyen Thu about how related ventures can continue to be a hot topic for investors.
quad joint leaders statement reaffirms asean unity centrality

Quad Joint Leaders’ Statement reaffirms ASEAN unity, centrality

Leaders of the Quad countries - the US, Japan, India, Australia - have reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s unity and centrality and for the practical implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).
ho chi minh city proposes to open casinos

Ho Chi Minh City proposes to open casinos

Ho Chi Minh City proposes to open casinos in hotels with at least 5-star standards to encourage the development of the evening and night economy.