Wide M&A prospects for ASEAN players

Wide M&A prospects for ASEAN players

Supported by an influx of capital from developed economies, Southeast Asia now stands as a strategic hub for international investors exploring growth opportunities.
Adapting through strategic deals

Adapting through strategic deals

Vietnam in 2024 has witnessed cautious investor sentiment when it comes to big deals, but key traditional sectors continued to demonstrate resilience and engage interest.
Guidelines will help businesses manage climate change risks

Guidelines will help businesses manage climate change risks

Vietnamese businesses face growing pressure to address climate risks and comply with international environmental regulations.
An ecosystems approach for boosting productivity

An ecosystems approach for boosting productivity

The Vietnamese government has adopted important productivity frameworks, including Resolution No.06/NQ-CP adopted in 2023, aimed at modernising the labour market and accelerating labour productivity growth to 6.5 per cent annually.
Areas identified as pillars of a sustainable economy

Areas identified as pillars of a sustainable economy

Carbon credits, green real estate, and e-commerce should be the focus for Vietnam's sustainable efforts, a VIR conference heard on November 12.
Targeted policy support is crucial in order to navigate economic uncertainty

Targeted policy support is crucial in order to navigate economic uncertainty

Super Typhoon Yagi made headlines when it hit Vietnam in September. Torrential rains, flooding and landslides caused substantial casualties and extensive damage to roads, agricultural areas, factories, and ports in northern Vietnam, including Hanoi and major ports in the northern port city of Haiphong.
Impacts on VAT fertiliser rate rise considered for farmers

Impacts on VAT fertiliser rate rise considered for farmers

The National Assembly Standing Committee has fixed a 5 per cent VAT rate on the draft amendments to the existing VAT law, which, if becoming true, will affect millions of farmers in Vietnam while likely benefiting fertiliser producers.
The key to digital investment is a human mindset

The key to digital investment is a human mindset

Digital transformation helps businesses remain competitive in a logistics market challenged by unpredictable economic and political shifts worldwide.
Coordination can ease logistics issues

Coordination can ease logistics issues

It is time for logistics companies to embrace green transition, digital transformation, and business model restructuring. Dao Trong Khoa, chairman of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association, shared with VIR’s Bao Giang about the emerging directions for logistics companies.
Logistics infrastructure can enjoy a bright future

Logistics infrastructure can enjoy a bright future

Vietnam’s logistics industry needs to address bottlenecks such as congestion, delays, and high costs to create a breakthrough. Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director of the Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, spoke with VIR’s Hai Yen about the keys to reducing logistics costs.
Connectivity a factor in positive results of logistics companies

Connectivity a factor in positive results of logistics companies

Port operators and shipping lines continue to record a robust performance in 2024, reflecting the vibrant potential of Vietnam’s logistics market. Dang Huy Hoang, research analyst at VNDirect Securities, shared with VIR’s Vy Bui the current performance data of Vietnamese logistics companies.
Concerted efforts needed for sustainable aviation

Concerted efforts needed for sustainable aviation

Vietnam’s sustainable development goals have been clearly outlined, and its leaders have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating the country’s dedication to the international community.
Evaluation necessary to ensure business development

Evaluation necessary to ensure business development

Continued difficulties facing enterprises have prompted the need for the government to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their performance, which will help formulate policies to help them.
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