Japanese see potential with startup initiatives
May 04, 2024 | 20:00
Amid slow capital flow into frontier financial markets, Japanese funding continues to flow into local startups to strengthen market footprint.
Vietnam's swiftly aging population prompts strategic government initiatives
May 03, 2024 | 11:00
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that developing nations in Asia-Pacific are inadequately prepared to secure the welfare of their ageing populations.
Forecasts upbeat for banks’ 2024 profits
April 30, 2024 | 18:00
Vietnam’s banking sector is projecting a period of robust growth and profitability, underpinned by strong first-quarter performances and optimistic forecasts for economic recovery and credit expansion.
FDI disbursement in January-April period reaches five-year record
April 30, 2024 | 16:37
The total foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam in the first four months of this year is estimated to reach 6.28 billion USD, up 7.4 per cent year on year, the highest four-month amount in the past five years, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Sluggish growth and risks abound in banking arena
April 30, 2024 | 16:08
A handful of banks have released their latest financial figures. Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked to VIR’s Hong Dung about the low profits for some, and potential risks in the industry.
Rooftop solar power puts IPs on the map
April 30, 2024 | 16:00
Transferring to renewable energy through installing rooftop solar power systems is set to help foster competitive capacity and further the sustainable development of businesses.
Vietnam is ready to make a statement with eco-IPs
April 30, 2024 | 15:37
Vietnam is heading towards sustainability in its economic performance. Bruno Jaspaert, CEO of DEEP C Industrial Zones, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the transformative journey towards sustainability in Vietnam’s business ecosystem, and DEEP C’s pivotal role in this evolution.
Foreign investment prospects in good shape with tech focus
April 30, 2024 | 11:26
Economists are upbeat about the outlook of Vietnam to bring foreign capital inflows to new heights after more than three decades of reforms.
Core principles of growth still apply
April 30, 2024 | 11:21
Five decades of development progress and lessons for the future Vietnam has achieved much progress in economic growth over the past decades. Jonathan Pincus, senior international economist at the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, analyses how the economy has grown and offers lessons for the future.
Malnutrition burden being tackled
April 30, 2024 | 10:43
Dutch Lady is promoting its nutrition mission in Vietnam and implementing it on a larger scale for greater impact. President of FrieslandCampina Asia, Corine Tap, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the company’s goals as a world-leading nutrition company through its renowned brands.
SABECO strives to deliver superior product quality
April 30, 2024 | 08:00
Leveraging market insights while being mindful of global and domestic economic forecasts, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation has outlined ambitious growth objectives for the rest of 2024.
Credit rating culture deemed vital for transparency
April 30, 2024 | 08:00
Rated corporate bond issuances in Vietnam still trail behind regional peers, though efforts to enhance credit rating culture aim to expand the market significantly.
Still no VAT hike proposal to aid business development
April 26, 2024 | 21:47
The amended VAT Law is set to be submitted for approval next month with new content, yet the common tax rate is still proposed at 10 per cent to help businesses through current turbulent times.
Vessels in Ha Long Carnival to perform, not to serve tourists: Authority
April 26, 2024 | 12:00
The Quang Ninh provincial Department of Transport has asked the administration of Ha Long city not to license the tourist vessels performing at the Ha Long Carnival 2024 to serve tourists during the programme due to safety concerns.
Millions of children in Vietnam protected by vaccination over 40 years: UN agencies
April 26, 2024 | 11:55
Millions of children in Vietnam have been protected by immunisation over the past 40 years, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF offices in Vietnam on April 25 when they mark the World Immunisation Week from April 24-30.
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