11-07-2024 10:57
With legal improvements in the draft amendments to the Law on Pharmacy 2016, foreign-invested enterprises are expected to get thumbs-up for future performance. Darrell Oh, chairman of the Pharma Group, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy about what lies ahead.
10-07-2024 11:06
A landslide at an illegal gold mine in Gorontalo province on central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island killed at least 23 people as of July 9 while 35 others are still missing.
09-07-2024 09:16
It is hoped that the Vietnamese economy will perform better overall this year than in 2023. Dr. José Viñals, group chairman of Standard Chartered, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the optimistic economic outlook for Asia and Vietnam, and Standard Chartered’s contribution in supporting Vietnam’s growth.
03-07-2024 10:00
Contaminated water from a gold mine in Ivory Coast that leaked into a river from a cracked valve "slightly poisoned" 185 people, officials said Tuesday.
24-06-2024 12:00
Foreign developers are dominating the modern warehouse market in Vietnam, accounting for over three-quarters of market share by net lettable area in 2023.
17-06-2024 15:00
Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages is attracting great attention in Vietnam, with different ideas about the pros and cons. Dr. Angela Pratt, World Health Organization representative in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about lessons that can be taken from other countries.
17-06-2024 11:00
Although deposit interest rates are increasing, lending rates will remain at current levels as regulatory bodies and commercial banks strive to support businesses in accessing capital.
14-06-2024 14:35
Foreign developers dominate the modern warehouse market in Vietnam, accounting for over 75 per cent of the market share by net leasable area (NLA) in 2023.
06-06-2024 12:35
Real estate businesses are hoping to take advantage of revised laws and tap into capital flow for the market with a clear and transparent legal system in the long term.
06-06-2024 12:22
Vietnam’s financial sector has shown remarkable growth, accompanied by a rising demand for digital services. Managing director and partner Il-Dong Kwon and project leader Luan Nguyen of Boston Consulting Group explain that a comprehensive strategy is imperative in order to bolster competitiveness.
28-05-2024 13:00
A higher current account saving account ratio indicates that a bank has more related deposits. Banking consultant Le Hoai An spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about the assessment of ratio fluctuations for 2024 in Vietnam thus far.
24-05-2024 15:08
At least 14 people were killed and three others were injured in a blaze at a house in an alley on Trung Kinh street in Trung Hoa ward of Hanoi’s Cau Giay district in the early morning of May 24.
22-05-2024 12:02
Narayana Murthy, known as "India's Bill Gates", is visiting Vietnam from May 19-23 for the first time to share his experience and inspirational stories with government leaders, IT managers, experts, and business leaders.
20-05-2024 10:36
Vietnam’s strategic focus on attracting high-quality foreign investment is being demonstrated through its emphasis on green and digital transformation projects, supported by robust legal frameworks and a strong commitment to sustainability and technological innovation.
17-05-2024 07:50
Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked with Hong Dung on the credit landscape in the first quarter of this year, its impacts on banking stocks' performance, and how some banks have tackled current challenges to achieve better growth.