green finance for a sustainable future

Green finance for a sustainable future

Sustainability is no longer just desirable, there is mounting pressure for businesses and individuals to play their part in addressing the climate crisis.
obvious risks continue to cloud foreign investment prospects for the second half

Obvious risks continue to cloud foreign investment prospects for the second half

The country’s ambitious targets of wooing foreign investments this year are expected to be within reach, in defiance of uncertainties affecting global funding flows.
institutional improvements to set stage for disbursement

Institutional improvements to set stage for disbursement

Disbursement of public investment since early this year remains slow. Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung explained to VIR’s Nguyen Huong the reasons behind this situation, and proposed solutions to speed up progress.
japans component manufacturer to set foot in hanoi

Japan's component manufacturer to set foot in Hanoi

Japan's Onaga Company received an investment certificate on July 15 for a factory manufacturing aircraft and automobile components located in Hanoi Southern Supporting Industrial Park (HANSSIP).
top groups carving out new spaces

Top groups carving out new spaces

On August 25, the world's largest aerospace manufacturer Boeing will organise an aerospace industry forum in Hanoi with the participation of hundreds of representatives from ministries, agencies, and businesses in the industry.
google career and startup boosters revealed at nic

Google career and startup boosters revealed at NIC

On July 15 at the National Innovation Center (NIC), the digital talent development programme Google Career Certificates and the Google for Startups programme Startup Academy were officially debuted.
central retail to pour almost 900 million into vietnam

Central Retail to pour almost $900 million into Vietnam

Over the next five years, Central Retail will invest $870 million in Vietnam to drive itself forward as the leading omnichannel retailer in food and property.
electronics giants leading foreign investment bounce

Electronics giants leading foreign investment bounce

With billions of US dollars worth of high-quality investment committed, Vietnam is set to elevate itself to value chains, becoming a key manufacturing hub in the region.
attempting to balance green ideas with profit

Attempting to balance green ideas with profit

The circular economy is essential for all businesses as well as people. Roongrote Rangsiyopash, president and CEO of SCG told VIR’s Nguyen Huong how this company collaborates with relevant partners to promote this kind of development model and aim for net zero emissions.
new lease of life for delta development

New lease of life for delta development

Based on the strong infrastructural development and billions of investments pouring in the next few years, the Mekong Delta is highlighted to be an ideal destination for investors.
international webinar on vietnams market entry opportunities and strategy

International webinar on Vietnam's Market Entry Opportunities and Strategy

On June 28, the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC), in partnership with Sunwah Innovations and InnoLab Asia, organised the Vietnam Market Entry Opportunities and Strategy international webinar to introduce the potential of the Vietnamese market to overseas audiences.
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.
additionally registered and share purchased fdi soars sharply in first half of 2022

Additionally-registered and share-purchased FDI soars sharply in first half of 2022

Despite newly-registered foreign direct investment (FDI) dropping in the first half of the year, additionally-registered and share-purchased investments increased significantly on-year.
rising demand for green certified office spaces and hybrid working expert perspectives

Rising demand for green-certified office spaces and hybrid working: Expert perspectives

With competition for rents, services, and building quality, the emergence of green offices and hybrid or agile working is attracting tenants. Matthew Powell, director of Savills Hanoi, and Hoang Nguyet Minh, senior director of Savills Hanoi’s Commercial Leasing, shared the latest insights and trends for Hanoi’s office market and discussed solutions for pressing occupier concerns.
cp group compassionately leading by example

C.P. Group compassionately leading by example

A visit to Vietnam from the chairman of C.P. Group is hoped to reinforce prospects for further investment in this country from the Thai conglomerate.