new law on telecommunications brings new opportunities

New law on telecommunications brings new opportunities

Vietnam's new telecommunications law expands the definition of telecommunications services to include over-the-top telecommunications (OTT), data centre, and cloud computing services, and eases foreign investment restrictions and reinforces user data protection. Bui Thi Viet Ha, partner and Trinh Linh Chi, trainee associate of Dentons LuatViet, provide some pivotal impacts of this new regulation.
green credit gaining traction at agribank

Green credit gaining traction at Agribank

Top agricultural and rural development lender Agribank remains unwavering in pursuing its green banking strategy to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam.
opportunities and challenges for vietnam in financial sector reform

Opportunities and challenges for Vietnam in financial sector reform

Carolyn Turk, country director for the World Bank in Vietnam, delves into the opportunities and challenges Vietnam faces as it builds a resilient and modern financial sector legal and regulatory framework.
accompanying customers on esg journey

Accompanying customers on ESG journey

Nguyen Thuy Hanh, deputy general director and head of Commercial, Corporate and Institutional Banking at Standard Chartered Vietnam, digs into the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) for business development, and how Standard Chartered Vietnam has supported its customers on the journey.
vpbank meeting the needs of foreign customers

VPBank meeting the needs of foreign customers

VPBank, together with strategic partner SMBC of Japan, aims to provide foreign customers with more comprehensive corporate financial services while taking care of their staff’s financial demands, thus contributing to their efforts to retain talented people and create high growth value in the long term.
preserving cultural quintessence

Preserving cultural quintessence

With the opportunity to promote traditional cultural values, Dang Thi Ngoc Han has demonstrated her seriousness and desire by pursuing success in the fashion industry and building her own ao dai brand.
coca cola foundation funds plastic waste management project

Coca-Cola Foundation funds plastic waste management project

The Coca-Cola Foundation has announced funding for the "Plastic waste management in Can Gio based on the circular economy model” project led by GreenHub in collaboration with Can Gio People's Committee.
basf vietnam hands over sixth public playground for children

BASF Vietnam hands over sixth public playground for children

BASF Vietnam handed over a low-carbon playground to the local authorities in Ho Chi Minh City's District 12 on November 3 as a joint effort with the social enterprise Think Playgrounds.
ho tram the outstanding destination for mice tourism

Ho Tram: the outstanding destination for MICE tourism

Toward the peak travel season by the end of the year, MICE (meeting, incentive, convention, and exhibition) tourism is heating up due to increasing demands in trade promotion, strengthening partnerships, and team building. In this trend, Ho Tram stands out as an ideal destination for the segment.
cementing vietnams development in 2022 and beyond

Cementing Vietnam’s development in 2022 and beyond

Vietnam’s economy grew at 6.42 per cent in the first half of the year, higher than the projection and one year ago. Michele Wee, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam talked to VIR's Ha An about Vietnam’s growth scenario in 2022 and beyond.
standard chartered bank gears efforts to broaden sustainability footprint

Standard Chartered Bank gears efforts to broaden sustainability footprint

Sustainability and green development has become vital across the board, including in the finance and banking sector. Harmander Mahal, head of Consumer, Private, and Business Banking for Vietnam and Asia Cluster Markets at Standard Chartered Bank highlights the bank’s activities to grow stronger and best serve customers and partners through the crafting of a sustainable product suite.
a marvel to behold phu yen ready to amaze and fascinate

A marvel to behold - Phu Yen ready to amaze and fascinate

The central province of Phu Yen is preparing to show off its marvels once again to overseas tourists in the hopes of gaining annual growth in visitor numbers from next year.
scb receives 2020 stp award from bank of new york mellon

SCB receives 2020 STP Award from Bank of New York Mellon

Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SCB) was honoured by The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) with the prestigious Straight-through Processing (STP) Award for the third consecutive year.
careful preparations made to meet passenger needs

Careful preparations made to meet passenger needs

Hoang Ngoc Thach, deputy head of commerce of Bamboo Airways, spoke to VIR’s Ha Anh about its plans to reopen flights and the solutions to ensure the safety of passengers.
actively preparing scenarios for reopening

Actively preparing scenarios for reopening

Dang Minh Truong, chairman of the board and general director of Sun Group, shared with VIR’s Ha An the plans to welcome fully vaccinated travellers to Phu Quoc through the current recovery scheme.