kkr in talks to purchase saigon medical group

KKR in talks to purchase Saigon Medical Group

US global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.(KKR) is currently in discussion with Singaporean investment fund Heliconia Capital regarding the acquistion of the Medical Saigon Group (MSG).
wmc group restaurants offer vegetarian delights for yu lan celebration

WMC Group restaurants offer vegetarian delights for Yu Lan celebration

In honour of the Yu Lan Festival this year, WMC Group’s restaurants are presenting a series of vegetarian offerings in August and September, featuring a variety of specialities that are both subtle and plentiful.
fpt share sale rumours refuted

FPT share sale rumours refuted

Rumours surrounding FPT Corporation's potential plan to issue shares to foreign investors have recently ignited its share price, but sources close to the matter suggest these speculations may lack substance.
canada elevates technical assistance

Canada elevates technical assistance

Vietnam and Canada are witnessing their heyday in bilateral ties, with both nations currently celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations. Shawn Steil, Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hara Nguyen about more promising land of cooperation in areas such as clean energy and green growth.
vietnam win aff u23 championship after penalty shootout

Vietnam win AFF U23 Championship after penalty shootout

The Vietnam national under-23 team defended their AFF U23 Championship title with a 6-5 victory against Indonesia in penalty shootout in Rayong Stadium, Thailand on August 26 night.
compromising esg efforts must be averted in ho chi minh city

Compromising ESG efforts must be averted in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City finds itself at a defining crossroads. As the heart of Vietnam’s bustling southern region, the city faces the challenge of navigating its path, aligning industrial expansion with sustainability commitments.
esg becoming a benchmark for izs

ESG becoming a benchmark for IZs

Key stakeholders are signalling a paradigm shift in Vietnam’s industrial real estate, spotlighting environment, social, and corporate governance as the new cornerstone for future growth.
innovation and sustainability bring competitive advantages in business

Innovation and sustainability bring competitive advantages in business

Innovation not only creates value for investors and the community, but also encourages enterprises to realise their sustainable development goals.
indonesia prepares nuclear energy strategy development

Indonesia prepares nuclear energy strategy development

Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is currently preparing a strategy for the development of nuclear power plants in the country.
procedures to be streamlined to grant work permits to foreigners in vietnam

Procedures to be streamlined to grant work permits to foreigners in Vietnam

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has been assigned to urgently gather public opinions and streamline procedures for granting work permits to foreign nationals working in Vietnam.
vib provides innovative foreign currency services

VIB provides innovative foreign currency services

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has been recognised by Global Business Outlook for its innovation in creating unique value with its foreign currency services for individual customers.
indonesia urges asean to jointly fight cross border crimes

Indonesia urges ASEAN to jointly fight cross-border crimes

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has called on member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to cooperate together in the fight against cross-border crimes.
masan brand reinforced with prestigious accolades

Masan brand reinforced with prestigious accolades

Since 2022, Masan has consistently advanced its strategic initiatives across the business spectrum, further cementing its solid position. Its dedicated efforts have garnered recognition both domestically and internationally.
real estate grapples with new focus

Real estate grapples with new focus

Real estate insiders are predicting a strong end to 2023 in terms of recovery in various segments, and launches are already underway, but this will occur in tandem with government moves to adjust currently tight regulations on real estate lending.
evn proposes dynamic electricity pricing scheme

EVN proposes dynamic electricity pricing scheme

According to Vietnamnet, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) submitted a formal document to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on August 21 with recommendations on a draft decision aimed at replacing Decision 24, which outlines the mechanism for adjusting the average retail electricity price.