17-06-2022 17:59
Insurance companies will not be permitted to invest in real estate starting January 1, 2023, as regulated in the revised Law on Insurance Business approved by the National Assembly on June 16.
08-06-2022 13:00
Samsung Electronics and the Ministry of Industry and Trade last month held a kick-off ceremony for a smart factory in the northern province of Vinh Phuc. Ngo Huu Tiep, group chairman of Haast Industry Vietnam – one of 14 domestic suppliers being supported – told VIR’s Kim Oanh about the factory’s role in fostering Vietnam’s supporting industries.
01-04-2022 10:18
The long-awaited scheme on increasing overtime for privately-owned workers has become true, helping labour-intensive employers to improve their competitiveness.
18-03-2022 10:36
Quang Binh People’s Committee will organise an investment promotion conference in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25 with the theme of adaptation and development.
16-03-2022 08:00
The National Assembly Standing Committee is set to adopt a draft resolution on the overtime limit at enterprises after carefully considering proposals from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs last week.
07-03-2022 08:00
Implementing a systematic and comprehensive solution for gender equality in the workplace will help businesses improve their policies and working environment, as well as enhance business performance towards sustainable development, according to a top Vietnamese alliance.
06-03-2022 22:57
30 Japanese enterprises look for investment opportunities in the central province of Thanh Hoa in manufacturing, resort real estate, and other sectors.
25-02-2022 11:23
The group of investors of the first phase of the Hai Lang power plant insists to start commercial operations in 2026-2027, instead of 2040 as mentioned in the draft Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8).
21-02-2022 17:19
Developing an emissions trading system (ETS) and a carbon credit market are two key solutions that the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) Environment Working Group mentioned at the technical session.
21-02-2022 12:06
The reopening of borders, liquidity, and the ability for banks to support economic growth, as well as the maintenance of policy reforms and the streamlining of administrative processes, are proposals of BritCham to boost Vietnam’s recovery of the economy.
19-02-2022 10:09
JA Solar, a solar cell and module manufacturer, has set out to invest $189 million into increasing the supply of high-efficiency products and raw materials in Vietnam.
11-02-2022 08:00
Based on an on-year comparison with 2021, Vietnam’s smartphone market is expected to continue to grow in 2022 and become one of the most competitive ones in Southeast Asia.
08-02-2022 10:00
Vietnam’s garment and textile exports were estimated to have hit $39 billion last year, representing an increase of 11.2 per cent on-year and 0.3 per cent higher than the figure in 2019, before strict pandemic restrictions were imposed. This success was attributed partly to Vietnam’s state-run Vinatex and its subsidiaries, which all expect further impressive growth this year.
01-02-2022 18:34
The image of charity funds established by entrepreneurs, artists, or students to support those in need has lit up the country in recent times, however, the “Forever 20 Foundation” is one of the rare cases that sponsor are veterans and their family members. VIR’s Kim Oanh talked to Tran Hong Dung, vice chairwoman of the Forever 20 Foundation, to hear why she has gone out of her way to help soldiers and disadvantaged people.
23-12-2021 14:00
Ample opportunities for mergers and acquisitions in agriculture can help investors recover and expand their operations in Vietnam. Nguyen Thi Tra My, CEO of The PAN Group talked with VIR’s Kim Oanh about the group’s strategy in this potential sector.