addressing esg principles at the corporate level

Addressing ESG principles at the corporate level

Sustainability is increasingly critical for the long-term success of Vietnamese listed companies. Dominic Scriven, chairman of Dragon Capital, spoke with VIR’s Song Huong about adopting environmental, social, and governance principles.
domestic construction companies broaden horizons

Domestic construction companies broaden horizons

Vietnamese construction firms are increasingly setting their sights on international markets, with some industry leaders undertaking ambitious projects abroad.
green strategic partnership inked between vietnam and denmark

Green strategic partnership inked between Vietnam and Denmark

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen co-chaired a virtual ceremony on November 1, 2023, to jointly declare the establishment of a Green Strategic Partnership between the two governments.
conference held on green hydrogen development

Conference held on green hydrogen development

The first National Green Hydrogen Summit on energy transition and green hydrogen development in Vietnam on October 28 saw leaders, investors, and pioneers gather to discuss the future of green hydrogen.
fiscal health underpins bsrs rating ascent

Fiscal health underpins BSR’s rating ascent

Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC is establishing itself as a transparent and globally appealing player in Vietnam’s refining industry and energy sector.
vinfast makes its move to disrupt e vehicle industry

VinFast makes its move to disrupt e-vehicle industry

With VinFast’s debut on the Nasdaq catapulting the Vietnamese e-vehicle company onto the global stage, experts noted that a well-defined strategic approach ahead could help it maintain some momentum.
conclusions around corner as tiktok backlash heats up

Conclusions around corner as TikTok backlash heats up

TikTok is under investigation in Vietnam for potential misuse of user data and manipulation of content, while also facing allegations of tax loopholes regarding its advertisements.
foreign led groups prep for listing

Foreign-led groups prep for listing

Some major foreign-invested corporations are making strides towards Vietnam-based listings as part of their global growth strategies, despite the country’s restricted legal access for those entities.
state owned banks seek capital injection

State-owned banks seek capital injection

Against the backdrop of a pressing need for business development, four state-owned banks are soliciting a government mechanism to accelerate a capital boost that would involve the state budget and lift the foreign ownership ratio.
channels opening up to mobilise long term capital

Channels opening up to mobilise long-term capital

Government bonds may be a good measure to mobilise funds for the economic recovery plan. However, businesses may find it difficult to borrow capital in foreign currency from banks.
plans for green growth hitting the right notes

Plans for green growth hitting the right notes

Large corporations and forward-thinking localities in Vietnam are taking ambitious climate action, thus positioning the country for long-term growth and reducing human vulnerability to climate change.
green from the get go gamuda lands blueprint for sustainable success in vietnam

Green from the get-go: Gamuda Land’s blueprint for sustainable success in Vietnam

Transitioning to a circular, green economy is no walk in the park – it is a daunting task that requires collective efforts. Dennis Ng Teck Yow, general director of Gamuda Land Vietnam (Hanoi) explained to VIR’s Song Huong the sustainability journey of the Malaysian property developer and how it is making a better Vietnam.
lenders give nod to rate cuts to help out

Lenders give nod to rate cuts to help out

Commercial banks have agreed to slash additional interest rates as they sought to help reignite Vietnam’s economy and support vulnerable businesses and individuals – however, a tightening could be coming if inflation rises above expectations while policymakers try to avoid raising policy interest rates too early.
vingroup covers bases with expansion

Vingroup covers bases with expansion

VinFast – Vietnam’s first fully-fledged domestic carmaker and an integral part of conglomerate Vingroup – wants in on the American dream, the Vingroup chairman proclaimed at its latest shareholders’ meeting, while other Vingroup subsidiaries are also looking to further dominate in everything from real estate to biotechnology.
caution urged for sme fund processes

Caution urged for SME fund processes

With many small- and medium-sized enterprises having difficulties accessing financial resources to improve their capability, the Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises Development Fund under the Ministry of Planning and Investment is aiming to meet their greater financing needs.