schneider electrics 40 tech for sustainable development

Schneider Electric’s 4.0 tech for sustainable development

As Schneider Electric continues to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Vietnam, the French corporation repeated its commitment to Vietnam’s sustainable future, driven by Industry 4.0 technologies. Morgan Duarte, new director of Schneider Electric IT Vietnam and vice president of Schneider Electric Vietnam, shared his thoughts with VIR’s Nam Phuong.
linking smes with necessary financing

Linking SMEs with necessary financing

Supply chain finance is gaining prominence as the global trade instability brings attention to Vietnam and domestic companies seek opportunities to partner with multinational buyers.
new zealand holds workshop to boost vietnams dragon fruit exports

New Zealand holds workshop to boost Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports

The Ho Chi Minh City-based workshop last week was New Zealand’s latest effort to improve the fruit production chain in Vietnam.
experts scrutinise inconsistent accounting standards

Experts scrutinise inconsistent accounting standards

Vietnam is well on its way to adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards to promote transparency, but vast differences between these standards and the Vietnam Accounting Standards may pose a ­challenge to domestic businesses.
how to realise a smoke free environment

How to realise a smoke-free environment

Smokers around the world are looking either to quit or seek better alternatives to traditional cigarettes. Brett Taylor, representative for Philip Morris International in Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Nam Phuong about what a smoke-free future can look like across the globe.
audit and tax risks in 40 era

Audit and tax risks in 4.0 era

As Vietnam prepares to introduce the amended Law on Tax Administration in 2019, Lam Le, partner for tax and consulting services at RSM Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Nam Phuong some important points for foreign businesses and investors.
sports marketing continues to boom to make brands matter

Sports marketing continues to boom to make brands matter

Sports marketing is quickly gaining ground in Asia as more global events like the Olympic Games are held in the region and brands recognise the powerful impact of sports. Scott Kronick, chief executive of Public Relations & Influence at Ogilvy Asia, shared his thoughts with VIR’s Nam Phuong on this rising trend.
responsible investment gains ground

Responsible investment gains ground

Businesses in Vietnam must focus on sustainable practices if they desire long-term growth from regional manufacturing shifts and rising overseas capital inflows.
opportunities for vietnam from disrupted china asean ties

Opportunities for Vietnam from disrupted China-ASEAN ties

The global trade war is expected to quicken the production shift to Vietnam as part of its spillover effect on China and the ASEAN, said Maybank Group in today’s conference in Singapore.
vna courting new investors

VNA courting new investors

With the latest approval to list on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, potential investors are approaching new opportunities to acquire a large amount of state-held stake in national flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines, but strong attention is forecast to occur only in the short term.
draft alcohol law at odds with confusing regulations

Draft alcohol law at odds with confusing regulations

Foreign trade associations and business groups continue to raise concerns over Vietnam’s new draft alcohol and beer law, citing potentially-discriminatory regulations that may put consumers at higher risk of low-quality or outright fake products.
hua hin grows as thailands tourism and investment hub

Hua Hin grows as Thailand’s tourism and investment hub

The seaside resort of Hua Hin recently gained attention as the next magnet for global tourism and investment.
payment is critical to improve commute experience study finds

Payment is critical to improve commute experience, study finds

A new study by Visa and Stanford University finds that improving the payment system is vital to support commuters around the world.  
japanese lenders provide solutions

Japanese lenders provide solutions

Japanese financial firms are expressing their interest in buying out Vietnamese lenders, but the road ahead might not be smooth for the eager suitors.
making the payment landscape more modern and secure

Making the payment landscape more modern and secure

As digital payment increases in Vietnam, risk of fraud is also on the rise. Joe Cunningham, senior vice president, Risk for Visa in Asia Pacific, shared with Nam Phuong the new Future of Security Roadmap that the payment firm uses to tackle fraud in Vietnam and drives the digital payment sector forward.