cp vietnams digital transformation with sap successfactors

C.P. Vietnam’s digital transformation with SAP SuccessFactors

C.P. Vietnam Corporation has turned to SAP SuccessFactors to simplify, standardise, and optimise its entire human resources (HR) operation model, fostering employee collaboration and leading to continuous growth and innovation.
new zealand supports the recovery of vietnam with 13 million in assistance

New Zealand supports the recovery of Vietnam with $1.3 million in assistance

On May 11, the New Zealand Embassy, in collaboration with Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced a $1.27 million contribution from Aotearoa New Zealand to support Vietnam's recovery from the pandemic. The donation will include medical equipment and community-level economic recovery support for the nation.
annual report on fdi in vietnam released for the first time

Annual report on FDI in Vietnam released for the first time

The Vietnam Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises has just unveiled its first annual 2021 FDI report to provide a comprehensive assessment of the results of foreign direct investment attraction, the business activities of foreign-invested enterprises, and to analyse the nation's investment environment.
belt roads around big cities to drive economic development

Belt roads around big cities to drive economic development

With breakthrough mechanisms and flexible policies, inter-regional transport projects – like belt roads No.3 in Ho Chi Minh City and No.4 in Hanoi – are expected to be the driving force for the economic development of the country.
19 million population data project launched

$1.9 million population data project launched

On May 5, the General Statistics Office (GSO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launched a project to support the production and utilisation of quality population data and evidence. This information is to be used for the evaluation, formulation, and implementation of the country's socioeconomic development policies and the monitoring of its sustainable development goals.
ntu bringing research and innovation to vietnam

NTU bringing research and innovation to Vietnam

Singapore is creating new cooperation models between education and business in Vietnam. Prof. Lam Khin Yong, senior vice-president at Nanyang Technological University, talked with VIR’s Nguyen Huong about experiences and solutions to promote research and innovation in both universities and businesses.
farmers squeezed out by feed giants

Farmers squeezed out by feed giants

Spiralling prices for animal feed are forcing livestock farmers to abandon their own production and shift towards becoming contract-based suppliers of husbandry companies, raising doubts over their plans to dominate the market.
startups attaining quicker traction

Startups attaining quicker traction

Vietnam is becoming a rising tech hub in the region, with a growing number of startups pouring hundreds of millions of US dollars into the country, with a strong drive to innovation fuelled by new initiatives.
mpi launches adaptation programme for social impact businesses

MPI launches adaptation programme for social impact businesses

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Global Affairs Canada, launched the adaptation programme for social impact businesses (SIBs) in the agriculture and tourism sectors on April 28.
inner city toll plan aims to unclog poor traffic flows

Inner-city toll plan aims to unclog poor traffic flows

As both of Vietnam’s largest metropolises suffer from clogged-up traffic veins that slowly bog down the flow of people and goods, one solution could become the use of tolls in inner-city areas, as Ho Chi Minh City is now planning.
fdi attraction continues to remain bullish

FDI attraction continues to remain bullish

Additionally-registered and purchasing shares of FDI capital kept rising at 92.5 and 74.5 per cent on-year, respectively, while the total foreign investment (FDI) inflows in the first four months decreased by 11.7 per cent.
provinces switched prime ranks in the pcis top ten of last year

Provinces switched prime ranks in the PCI's top ten of last year

While cities and provinces like Haiphong, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Thua Thien-Hue, and Ba Ria-Vung Tau climbed into the top ten of the Provincial Competitiveness Index 2021 (PCI) thanks to many improvements, Long An, Vinh Long, and Ben Tre have been kicked off the list.
herbalife vietnam supports xa dan school to organise sports and culture day

Herbalife Vietnam supports Xa Dan School to organise Sports and Culture Day

Herbalife Vietnam showed its support for Xa Dan School to hold the Sports and Culture Day 2022. Held on April 18, the event was part of the school’s annual agenda to promote healthy living and cultural values among its pupils.
proposal to change the excise tax on alcoholic beverages

Proposal to change the excise tax on alcoholic beverages

At a conference on excise tax policy for the alcoholic beverage industry on April 8, Nguyen Hoa Cuong, deputy director general of the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM) said that the management of the regulations on tax and advertising of alcoholic beverages have been amended significantly.
vir launches swing for the kids charity golf tournament

VIR launches Swing For the Kids charity golf tournament

The 15th annual Swing for the Kids golf event by VIR will take place on April 16 to raise funds for talented but disadvantaged students.