calls for establishment of national productivity committee

Calls for establishment of national productivity committee

At the Vietnam Socioeconomic Forum 2023 on September 19, Can Van Luc, member of the National Fiscal and Monetary Policy Advisory Council, emphasised the need for a national productivity committee to launch projects to make enhancements in this area.
dozens of tech agreements signed between vietnam and us corporations

Dozens of tech agreements signed between Vietnam and US corporations

At the Vietnam and US Business Forum on Technology and Innovation Cooperation yesterday on September 18 in the United States, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked US support a stronger, independent, self-reliant and prosperous Vietnam.
vietnam socioeconomic forum 2023 seeks solutions

Vietnam Socioeconomic Forum 2023 seeks solutions

Vietnam has maintained its growth despite the recent headwinds, however, at the Vietnam Socioeconomic Forum (VSEF) 2023 on September 19, the National Assembly chairman emphasised that the country is struggling with many challenges.
japfa and partners join hands to support children in binh phuoc

Japfa and partners join hands to support children in Binh Phuoc

On September 14 and 16, Japfa Vietnam and its stakeholders presented gifts and outdoor playground equipment to four preschools in Dak Nhau and Long Ha communes in Binh Phuoc province.
information sharing central to belt and road success

Information sharing central to Belt and Road success

The Belt and Road Initiative is opening more cooperation opportunities between Vietnam, China, and regional markets.
honda introduces the transalp to vietnam

Honda introduces the Transalp to Vietnam

Honda Vietnam has just introduced the 2023 Transalp model to Vietnam, which promises to offer a unique riding experience and the perfect choice for travel enthusiasts who love adventure, whether it's on-road or off-road.
promising conditions yet within reach for local exporters

Promising conditions yet within reach for local exporters

Although there have been several improvements in recent months, global economic headwinds could still blow Vietnam’s exports off course.
diageo vietnam honoured for esg efforts

Diageo Vietnam honoured for ESG efforts

Recognised for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, Diageo Vietnam plans to further boost activities and call for support from various parties to facilitate bigger projects. Huynh Thi Thanh Truc, corporate relations director at Diageo Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Nguyen Huong about the ambitious plans for the community.
abb celebrates 30 years of substainability commitment

ABB celebrates 30 years of substainability commitment

Vietnam, one of the fastest growing digital economies in Southeast Asia, is actively addressing challenges such as rapid urbanization, the digitalisation process, energy transformation, and climate change to realise the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
autodesk and moc join hands to boost digital transformation

Autodesk and MoC join hands to boost digital transformation

The MoU signed on September 5, 2023 marks an important milestone to strengthen the strategic collaboration between Autodesk and the Ministry of Construction with the intent of driving BIM adoption and digital transformation across the entire construction sector.
behavioural change still required within food safety

Behavioural change still required within food safety

Food safety is currently implemented at many different levels around the world. Brian G. Bedard, director of Food Safety and Animal Health at Alinea International, offered VIR’s Nguyen Huong some recommendations on improving the culture in Vietnam to match global practices.
dynamism part of growth ambitions

Dynamism part of growth ambitions

Based on the achievements so far of the year, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong told VIR’s Nguyen Huong about the current difficulties in the economy, and measures to reach goals set for the year.
launch of voluntary national review and policy dialogue on sdg summit 2023

Launch of Voluntary National Review and policy dialogue on SDG Summit 2023

A national review was held in Hanoi on August 25 in preparation for an upcoming United Nations' summit on sustainable development goals.
the future of banking discussed at temenos forum

The future of banking discussed at Temenos forum

The 2023 Temenos Regional Forum was held on August 23 and played host to banking experts as they shared their views on digital transformation and the future of banking, where the customer is at the centre of new technology.
canada and vietnam commemorate 50th year of diplomatic relations

Canada and Vietnam commemorate 50th year of diplomatic relations

The relationship between Canada and Vietnam has developed in a gratifying way and has achieved many great breakthroughs over the past five decades, according to the Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, Shawn Perry Steil.