green transformation and a journey to the future

Green transformation and a journey to the future

In Vietnam, the green consumption trend is making significant strides as consumers increasingly prioritise sustainability as a core aspect of their future outlook. This shift is not merely reflected in their purchasing behaviour, but also in their long-term priorities and overarching concerns regarding the living environment.
proposed fleet capacity expansion for vietnamese airlines

Proposed fleet capacity expansion for Vietnamese airlines

The move would return the civil aircraft fleet capacity of the five Vietnamese carriers to 234, undoing the losses seen since December 2020.
construction industry to build on a tough 2022

Construction industry to build on a tough 2022

The business journey for construction enterprises in 2022 encountered a great many difficulties.
standard chartered leads in innovations in financial sector

Standard Chartered leads in innovations in financial sector

Standard Chartered is continuing ­efforts to strengthen its footprint through investment in the retail ­business and the introduction of ­cutting-edge products, as it endeavours to be an important part of Vietnamese banking and finance in the years ahead.
bod professionalism and corporate governance key to sustainable growth

BOD professionalism and corporate governance key to sustainable growth

A professional board of directors (BOD) propagating good corporate governance are said to play a key role in creating sustainable business development, which in turn helps the nation to move up the middle-income ladder.
20 trillion climate investment opportunities found in asian cities

$20 trillion climate investment opportunities found in Asian cities

Cities across Asia have the potential to attract more than $20 trillion in climate-related investments in six key sectors by 2030, according to a new report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Vietnam’s climate-smart business investment potential is particularly estimated at $753 billion.
hsbc local businesses cash in on international trade

HSBC: Local businesses cash in on international trade

Vietnamese businesses are among the world’s most optimistic about international trade pacts and prospects and they are also among the most confident when it comes to succeeding in the current environment, according to HSBC’s latest report.
moodys upgrades ratings on vietnamese banks

Moody’s upgrades ratings on Vietnamese banks

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded and affirmed the long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings and deposit ratings for numerous Vietnamese banks, and changed Sacombank’s outlook to stable from negative.
success built upon a shared vision

Success built upon a shared vision

Selecting a partner for life is never easy, which is doubly true when it comes to choosing a strategic foreign partner. Vietnam-based telecommunication service provider CMC Telecom seems to have found the right one. CMC Telecom’s Deputy CEO Dang Tung Son told VIR’s Trang Nguyen about the company’s fruitful relationship with TIME dotCom Bhd. based on their matching vision, mission, and strategy.
oxfam potential of businesses to foster growth and equality

Oxfam: Potential of businesses to foster growth and equality

Business has a prime role to play in building an ASEAN that works for all Asians, says the Oxfam Report “The Future of Business: Shaping inclusive growth in Southeast Asia,” published as the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN meeting is held in Hanoi on September 11-13.
citi vietnam wins best corporate digital bank

Citi Vietnam wins Best Corporate Digital Bank

Citi has been named by Global Finance as Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank in 16 markets where it operates, including Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.  
new zealand refreshes work rights for international graduates

New Zealand refreshes work rights for international graduates

The New Zealand government has launched a new international education strategy and enhanced post-study work rights this week, which will strengthen career opportunities for international students after finishing their course in the country.
eximbank receives operational excellence award from wells fargo

Eximbank receives Operational Excellence Award from Wells Fargo

On July 25 Wells Fargo, one of the top three US banks, honoured Eximbank with the Operational Excellence Award.
citi welcomes 1 million new mobile banking users across asia pacific

Citi welcomes 1 million new mobile banking users across Asia-Pacific

Citi has reported over 1 million new mobile banking clients across its Asia-Pacific consumer banking network in the last 12 months, adding to some 4.3 million mobile users on record as of June, 30.
vib reports over 200 per cent swell in half year profit

VIB reports over 200 per cent swell in half-year profit

Vietnam International Bank (UPCoM: VIB) has released its unaudited financial statement for the first half of 2018 with positive performance in key indicators of pre-tax profit, total deposits, and lending as well as non-performing loans (NPL).