03-12-2020 17:47
In addition to improvements of regional banks in integrating environmental and social considerations into their financing activities, banks in the region still have large gaps that leave their portfolios vulnerable to risks arising from climate change and natural loss.
01-12-2020 10:16
While many countries are still suffering under the pandemic and the resulting economic recession, Vietnam has managed to register additional foreign direct investment in 2020. Talking to VIR’s Nguyen Huong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong explains why he believes both foreign investment attraction and economic growth of the country will improve significantly next year.
26-11-2020 10:00
The National Innovation Centre is expected to leverage the growth and connect startups, building a strong innovation eco-system. Vu Quoc Huy, deputy director of NIC under the Ministry of Planning and Investment explained Nguyen Huong how the centre would contribute to Vietnam’s digital transformation and the implementation of its sustainable development goals.
25-11-2020 11:00
About 33 venture funds stand ready to pour $815 million into into Vietnamese startups at the Vietnam Venture Summit 2020 today.
23-11-2020 17:27
Vietnam Venture Summit 2020 (VVS) with the theme “Going Digital” will officially take place on November 25 at the National Convention Center in Hanoi with the participation of nearly 1,000 representatives of ministries, agencies, funds, and startups.
23-11-2020 10:15
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are expected to be a strong investment trend in the time coming thanks to its convenience and relatively easy deployment. In a talk with VIR’s Nguyen Huong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong reaffirmed that Vietnam should see M&A activities develop significantly in 2021.
21-11-2020 13:00
The annual charity golf tournament Swing for the Kids organised by VIR has welcomed the participation of 155 golfers gathering at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort (in Dong Mo, Hanoi's Son Tay district).
21-11-2020 12:43
ASEAN countries need to choose between recovery based on wasteful competition for investment or coordination, cooperation, and joint hands to generate sustainable tax revenue to spend on health, education, and other public goods that are essential to fight poverty and inequality.
21-11-2020 12:40
The mangrove trees will form a buffer between the land, sea, and rivers, helping to maintain this patch of the Mekong Delta and shielding it against natural disasters.
21-11-2020 12:36
The demand for industrial property at coastal regions is high, but the supply of industrial land ready to hand over in industrial zones in both regions was scarce.
19-11-2020 10:00
The pandemic challenges ASEAN's economy a lot, however, it is also creating numerous opportunities, especially for technology companies and startups.
18-11-2020 11:15
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Binh Duong Water Environment JSC (BIWASE) signed an $8 million loan to expand Tan Hiep Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Binh Duong province, one of the fastest-developing provinces of Vietnam.
18-11-2020 09:22
Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Dato’ Shariffah Norhana Syed Mustaffa pledged to help businesses in Vietnam’s northern Bac Ninh province join the Halal industry during her meeting with Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Huong Giang on November 17.
17-11-2020 17:31
Yesterday (November 16, 2020) in Nhon Trach 2 – Nhon Phu Industrial Park, Nhon Trach district, Dong Nai province, Boustead Projects Land (Vietnam) started the construction of Phase 2A of Boustead Industrial Park.
17-11-2020 08:00
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptive impact on retail and consumption, multi-level marketing (MLM) activities have been blossoming, with steady improvements in quality and earning growing trust from customers.