further expectations about legal changes for fies

Further expectations about legal changes for FIEs

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.
indonesia landslide kills at least 23 leaves 35 missing

Indonesia landslide kills at least 23, leaves 35 missing

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.
confidence reaching significant levels for medium term economic prospects

Confidence reaching significant levels for medium-term economic prospects

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.
gold mine leak poisons 185 people in icoast officials

Gold mine leak 'poisons' 185 people in ICoast: officials

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.
foreign investors dominate warehouse segment

Foreign investors dominate warehouse segment

Foreign developers are dominating the modern warehouse market in Vietnam, accounting for over three-quarters of market share by net lettable area in 2023.
gains outweigh losses with sugar sweetened beverage tax

Gains outweigh losses with sugar-sweetened beverage tax

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.
businesses wary of rising deposit rates

Businesses wary of rising deposit rates

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.
foreign developers account for three quarters of vietnams warehousing

Foreign developers account for three-quarters of Vietnam's warehousing

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.
short term real estate issues remain

Short-term real estate issues remain

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.
genais impact on the financial sector

GenAI’s impact on the financial sector

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.
lending strategies playing part in casa fluctuations

Lending strategies playing part in CASA fluctuations

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.
at least 14 killed 3 injured in house fire in hanoi

At least 14 killed, 3 injured in house fire in Hanoi

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.
indian tech legend inspires vietnamese it industry

Indian tech legend inspires Vietnamese IT industry

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.
groundwork laid for the dual transition

Groundwork laid for the dual transition

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.
commercial banks credit growth picture in q1 through expert lens

Commercial banks' credit growth picture in Q1 through expert lens

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.