TTC Group chairman sees 2024 as pivotal year for M&A in Vietnam

TTC Group chairman sees 2024 as pivotal year for M&A in Vietnam

At the Vietnam M&A Forum 2023 on November 28, TTC Group's chairman Dang Van Thanh reflected on his journey in the world of mergers and acquisitions.
Techtronic Industries honoured for sustainable contributions in Vietnam

Techtronic Industries honoured for sustainable contributions in Vietnam

Techtronic Industries Vietnam was recognised for demonstrating exemplary dedication to its environmental, social, and governance activities.
Planning creates solid corridor for sustainable development in Danang

Planning creates solid corridor for sustainable development in Danang

Danang has laid out a clear direction for the city's sustainable development.
Tra fish firms expect rosier future Sugar firms get a taste of sweeter future
Tra fish firms expect rosier future

Tra fish firms expect rosier future

Despite a sluggish performance in October due to low consumption, tra fish businesses anticipate a stronger outlook during the upcoming festive season.
Sugar firms get a taste of sweeter future

Sugar firms get a taste of sweeter future

Many sugar firms have posted upbeat results amid favourable global economic conditions for the industry for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
AEON committed to more sustainable consumption

AEON committed to more sustainable consumption

The rental of shopping bags and utilising supporting partners to participate in green transformation are just some of AEON Vietnam’s initiatives to promote sustainable consumption.
Imexpharm honoured as top 5 company with best working environment in Vietnam

Imexpharm honoured as top 5 company with best working environment in Vietnam

Imexpharm Pharmaceutical has been named in the top 5 companies with the best working environment in Vietnam.
Thriving Together: Collaborative growth in Vietnam's M&A ecosystem Climate tech investment hits the spotlight
Thriving Together: Collaborative growth in Vietnam's M&A ecosystem

Thriving Together: Collaborative growth in Vietnam's M&A ecosystem

The 2023 M&A Vietnam Forum panel tackle the complexities posed by the economic landscape in Vietnam.
Climate tech investment hits the spotlight

Climate tech investment hits the spotlight

As the landmark COP28 kicks off this week, the spotlight is on the development of climate tech to bring the region closer to the 2015 Paris Agreement targets.
Thriving Together: Collaborative growth in Vietnam's M&A ecosystem

Thriving Together: Collaborative growth in Vietnam's M&A ecosystem

The 2023 M&A Vietnam Forum panel tackle the complexities posed by the economic landscape in Vietnam.
VNG CEO discusses company's evolution and potential IPO

VNG CEO discusses company's evolution and potential IPO

VNG has seen significant strategic adaptations over 19 years, from early PC gaming to mobile app development.
Data centricity is key to future business strategies SDG momentum can be enhanced
Data centricity is key to future business strategies

Data centricity is key to future business strategies

Sayantan Choudhury of Technology Consulting at EY Consulting Vietnam scrutinises the role of data centricity in driving business in today's market.
SDG momentum can be enhanced

SDG momentum can be enhanced

This year marks the mid-point for implementing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, but progress is far from perfect.
RongViet Securities goes live with new CRM System on Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform

RongViet Securities goes live with new CRM System on Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform

The represents a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing RongViet's customer engagement and operational efficiency.
Businesses becoming active in the circular economy

Businesses becoming active in the circular economy

Melissa MacEwen, sustainability and circular economy director for PwC in Asia-Pacific, gave VIR’s Bich Ngoc her assessment of the circular economy and its implications for Vietnam.
Implementation of the circular economy in Vietnam

Implementation of the circular economy in Vietnam

The circular economy concept was developed as a forward-looking solution for society in the face of escalating environmental pollution and resource depletion.
Key trends in consumer goods market in 2023

Key trends in consumer goods market in 2023

The consumer goods industry is being driven to a new level, bringing more value, personalisation, and connectivity to create a better experience.
DIGI-TEXX sets the standards in digital and business process outsourcing services

DIGI-TEXX sets the standards in digital and business process outsourcing services

Since its first entry in Vietnam 20 years ago, DIGI-TEXX Vietnam, A German-invested company, has positioned itself as a leading, most trusted tech company offering world-class digitally-based business process outsourcing (BPO) services.
Eva Szurminska Jaworska joins Dentons LuatViet

Eva Szurminska Jaworska joins Dentons LuatViet

Dentons Luat Viet announced Eva Szurminska Jaworska, a vastly experienced lawyer, as a senior partner in the firm.
AI: unstoppable trend of the future

AI: unstoppable trend of the future

Marriott is committed to sustainable investment in Vietnam

Marriott is committed to sustainable investment in Vietnam

Chairman of Dat Xanh Group: A 20-year journey “working in the entrepreneurial spirit”

Chairman of Dat Xanh Group: A 20-year journey “working in the entrepreneurial spirit”

Grab navigates affordability and sustainability

Grab navigates affordability and sustainability

Fuelling Vietnam's enterprises with 5G

Fuelling Vietnam's enterprises with 5G

One of the first Southeast Asian nations to pilot 5G networks, Vietnam is now setting up the path to become home to one of the region’s first 5G-powered smart factories.
Igniting creativity: inside Sun Life Vietnam's innovative workspaces

Igniting creativity: inside Sun Life Vietnam's innovative workspaces

In its mission alongside embracing cultural and artistic expressions, Sun Life Vietnam pays special attention to cultivating creative workspaces to enhance the experiences of its staff, advisor and clients.
SABECO's taste for innovation takes the local brand to the world

SABECO's taste for innovation takes the local brand to the world

SABECO's never-ending attempts to win new customers in an ever-changing economic and cultural environment has resulted in the company winning several prestigious awards at the World Beer Championship.
Accelerating digital transformation in Vietnam and the road to 5G

Accelerating digital transformation in Vietnam and the road to 5G

Vietnam is on a steady trajectory towards the digital age. The government has spared no effort in recent years to accelerate national digital transformation based on three key pillars: digital government, digital economy, and digital society.
Citi supporting Vietnam in connecting the global dots

Citi supporting Vietnam in connecting the global dots

Vietnam is considered by US group Citi as an attractive market. Ramachandran A.S., Citi country officer, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the group’s efforts to utilise its global experience in the Southeast Asian nation, and its priorities moving forward.
Project aimed at reducing plastic river waste ends next month Climate tech startups a catalyst for Vietnam’s net-zero future Traphaco deepens footprint on green development journey Net-zero through electrifying Vietnam’s commercial transport The cost of Asia’s renewable energy challenge APEC Leaders’ Summit highlights cooperative power
Project aimed at reducing plastic river waste ends next month

Project aimed at reducing plastic river waste ends next month

The Centre for Marine Life Conservation and Community Development held the final meeting of a project to combat plastic waste in the Red River on November 29.
Climate tech startups a catalyst for Vietnam’s net-zero future

Climate tech startups a catalyst for Vietnam’s net-zero future

I remember landing in Hanoi for the first time in early 2010, impressed by endless streams of motorbikes.
Traphaco deepens footprint on green development journey

Traphaco deepens footprint on green development journey

Aside from making premium Oriental medicines, Traphaco has embarked on producing modern pharmaceutical products.
Net-zero through electrifying Vietnam’s commercial transport

Net-zero through electrifying Vietnam’s commercial transport

The electric vehicle revolution is taking the world by storm, and Vietnam has found itself in the middle of it.
The cost of Asia’s renewable energy challenge

The cost of Asia’s renewable energy challenge

Climate change currently poses the greatest long-term threat to Asian economies
APEC Leaders’ Summit highlights cooperative power

APEC Leaders’ Summit highlights cooperative power

Vietnam has proposed some solutions to drive Asia-Pacific economic cooperation across the region.
Industrial arena blooms with activity A sustainable strategy in tune with global norms
Industrial arena blooms with activity

Industrial arena blooms with activity

Despite a gloomy picture spreading in other segments of the property market, industrial real estate continues to develop strongly with a range of projects commencing.
A sustainable strategy in tune with global norms

A sustainable strategy in tune with global norms

Green building developer Phuc Khang Corporation and its CEO Luu Thi Thanh Mau aspire to bring its brand to the global stage with merger and acquisition as well as sustainable development strategies
A sustainable strategy in tune with global norms

A sustainable strategy in tune with global norms

Green building developer Phuc Khang Corporation and its CEO Luu Thi Thanh Mau aspire to bring its brand to the global stage with merger and acquisition as well as sustainable development strategies
Industrial developer can offer supply chain boost for Vietnam

Industrial developer can offer supply chain boost for Vietnam

BW Industrial Development has achieved tremendous growth in the last five years and has emerged as one of the country's top industrial real estate players.
Debt collection taking on new hue Shining as a beacon for investment in years to come
Debt collection taking on new hue

Debt collection taking on new hue

Vietnam faces increasing complexities in consumer lending, with escalating concerns over illegal lending practices, challenges in debt recovery, and a call for stronger legal frameworks to manage non-performing loans and safeguard consumer rights.
Shining as a beacon for investment in years to come

Shining as a beacon for investment in years to come

Will Vietnam remain a shining investment story? This question continues to be asked, even two years after the challenges of the pandemic and the economic volatility that we have all lived with this year.
Vietnam joins ASEAN Compulsory Motor Insurance system

Vietnam joins ASEAN Compulsory Motor Insurance system

The ASEAN Compulsory Motor Insurance (ACMI) system promotes the cross-border movement of goods and vehicles between ASEAN member states.
Non-life insurance to engage customers

Non-life insurance to engage customers

The insurance landscape in Vietnam is undergoing massive change. The risks Vietnamese people are exposed to on a daily basis are on the rise and becoming increasingly unpredictable.
Visa sponsors Base SaaS Day 2023

Visa sponsors Base SaaS Day 2023

Visa has become a strategic partner and sponsor of Base SaaS Day 2023.
Visa accelerates support for smaller businesses

Visa accelerates support for smaller businesses

Visa continues to show its ongoing commitment to support small and micro-sized businesses.
Key highlights of Vietnam's visa policy for foreigners

Key highlights of Vietnam's visa policy for foreigners

Foreign tourists visiting Vietnam will be subject to a new visa policy beginning on August 15, 2023, with notable changes including the issuance of 90-day e-visas and an increase in the temporary stay period for people entering the country under unilateral visa exemption to 45 days.
Vietnam has three cities in UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Vietnam has three cities in UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Two additional cities in Vietnam have been designated recently as UNESCO Creative Cities - Da Lat in the Central Highlands’ province of Lam Dong in term of music and Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam in crafts and folk art. Vietnam now has three cities in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
Excitement palpable for future of tourism

Excitement palpable for future of tourism

The tourism and hotel industry is being more careful in its plans to promote business growth in the face of shifting needs, and preferences for tourist groups in the future.
Vietnam named one of the most interesting tourism markets in Southeast Asia

Vietnam named one of the most interesting tourism markets in Southeast Asia

Hotelbeds is paying special attention to the Southeast Asian tourism market in general, and Vietnam in particular, thanks to its impressive potential.
Tourism sector in Danang embraces rebrand journey

Tourism sector in Danang embraces rebrand journey

Taking advantage of its inherent potential, Danang is aiming to become a world-class tourism centre.
An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay wins acclaim for romantic and wellness luxury

An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay wins acclaim for romantic and wellness luxury

Nestled on a secluded peninsula where natural surroundings create ultimate privacy and tranquillity, An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay offers a private hideaway of sensory, filled with rich experiences and intimacy.
Angsana and Dhawa Ho Tram: indulge in sanctuary of senses

Angsana and Dhawa Ho Tram: indulge in sanctuary of senses

Nestled in a 6-hectare verdant resort enclosed by the charming coastal strip and primeval green curve lines of melaleuca trees, Angsana Ho Tram and Dhawa Ho Tram are two promising 5-star destinations belonging to hotel management giant Banyan Tree.
Harnessing the power of technology with travelling

Harnessing the power of technology with travelling

Vice president for Asia-Pacific of HBX Group’s Bedsonline brand Peter Jones talked with VIR’s Nhat Ha about the company’s plan to penetrate Asia.
The Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise Super Yacht offers superior features

The Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise Super Yacht offers superior features

The Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise I Super Yacht boasts a range of unique features that set it apart as a world-class option.
Experience the Central Tet Festival to the fullest with Huda Tet Carnival 2024

Experience the Central Tet Festival to the fullest with Huda Tet Carnival 2024

The Huda Tet Carnival 2024 is bringing the excitement of the Lunar New Year to central Vietnam, treating locals to a series of vibrant and memorable activities.
2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup: Vietnam in same group with Uzbekistan, Kuwait, Malaysia

2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup: Vietnam in same group with Uzbekistan, Kuwait, Malaysia

Vietnam will share the same Group D with Uzbekistan, Kuwait and Malaysia, according to the result of a draw conducted by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on November 23 for 16 teams in the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals slated for April 15-May 3.
2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Vietnam lose 0-1 to Iraq in injury time

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Vietnam lose 0-1 to Iraq in injury time

Vietnam lost 0-1 to Iraq at the dying minutes in a Group F match of the second qualification round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on November 21 evening.
2023 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon a success

2023 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon a success

The 2023 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon was a great success, enjoyed by more than 9,000 runners and many more spectators.
Halong Bay Heritage Marathon marks 60 years of Quang Ninh province

Halong Bay Heritage Marathon marks 60 years of Quang Ninh province

The Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2023, Vietnam's oldest heritage race, will mark a breakthrough with over 9,000 runners taking part.
Hoi An: A captivating heritage city

Hoi An: A captivating heritage city

Hoi An, an enchanting world heritage site, has consistently been hailed as one of the most alluring and romantic ancient towns in the world. It serves as a remarkable exemplar of traditional urban areas and coastal trading ports in the East Asian region.
Vietnamese women affirm role and position in social development

Vietnamese women affirm role and position in social development

During Vietnam’s integration and development, Vietnamese women not only play the role of “keeping the fire burning” in the family but also continue to promote and affirm their role and position in social development, contributing greatly to the cause of national construction.
Hanoi Autumn Carnival impresses

Hanoi Autumn Carnival impresses

Hanoi Autumn Carnival took place along Hoan Kiem Lake on October 1.
Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as world heritage

Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as world heritage

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh province and neighbouring Hai Phong city has been officially recognised as a world natural heritage sites.
“Happiness Road” in Ha Giang Karst Plateau

“Happiness Road” in Ha Giang Karst Plateau

In 1959, the youth volunteers opened a 184-km road on Ha Giang karst plateau, from Ha Giang town to Dong Van, crossing Ma Pi Leng peak to Meo Vac. Named "Con duong Hanh Phuc” (Happiness Road), this is both a lifeline traffic road to the four highland districts of Ha Giang province, and a symbol of the revolutionary spirit of Vietnam.
TCP Vietnam provides free health checks and consultations for 16,000 staff About 700 Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar now in temporarily safe areas: Spokeswoman
TCP Vietnam provides free health checks and consultations for 16,000 staff

TCP Vietnam provides free health checks and consultations for 16,000 staff

The Worker Programme – Spreading Positive Energy held by TCP Vietnam has delivered free health checks for 16,000 employees across the country.
About 700 Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar now in temporarily safe areas: Spokeswoman

About 700 Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar now in temporarily safe areas: Spokeswoman

About 700 Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar are staying in temporarily safe areas and information about many others is now being verified in the context of the complicated security situation in some northern states of the country, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on November 23.
Swing for the Kids 2023 breaks fundraising records

Swing for the Kids 2023 breaks fundraising records

The 16th Swing for the Kids charity golf event raised $126,600 through domestic and foreign donors, the biggest amount for the event ever.
Swing for the Kids charity event supported by dozens of sponsors

Swing for the Kids charity event supported by dozens of sponsors

In addition to long-term sponsors, the 16th annual Swing for the Kids received new support from the likes of Coninco, Gelex, Vinamika, Seven Stars, and more.
Hoan My Medical Group aims to advance health and wellbeing in Vietnam

Hoan My Medical Group aims to advance health and wellbeing in Vietnam

Hoan My Medical Group is focussed on clinical excellence to advance the health and wellbeing of the Vietnamese population.
Cargill unveils three new schools in late 2023

Cargill unveils three new schools in late 2023

Cargill proudly announced the expansion of its flagship Cargill Cares programme on November 29 with the establishment of three new schools in Vietnam.
Vietnam joins ballast water management convention Philippine residential fire kills 4 kids ASEAN EV market to hit 2.7 billion USD by 2027: Malaysia’s minister Thailand steps up smart city development Indonesia hosts aquabike world championship for first time Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan visits Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners headquarters
Vietnam joins ballast water management convention

Vietnam joins ballast water management convention

The Government has agreed that Vietnam will join the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM).
Philippine residential fire kills 4 kids

Philippine residential fire kills 4 kids

The Philippines’ authorities said four children, including an 11-month-old boy, died and two others were injured in a fire that occurred at a residential area in Cebu city in the central region on November 23.
ASEAN EV market to hit 2.7 billion USD by 2027: Malaysia’s minister

ASEAN EV market to hit 2.7 billion USD by 2027: Malaysia’s minister

The ASEAN electric vehicle (EV) market is projected to reach 2.7 billion USD by 2027, more than five times higher than 500 million USD in 2021, Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has said.
Thailand steps up smart city development

Thailand steps up smart city development

Thailand is accelerating the development of smart cities, aiming to enhance the country's digital capabilities and the quality of life for urban communities towards a sustainable future, said Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai.
Indonesia hosts aquabike world championship for first time

Indonesia hosts aquabike world championship for first time

The Aquabike Jetski World Championship 2023 was kicked off at Lake Toba, Indonesia’s North Sumatra on November 22.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan visits Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners headquarters

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan visits Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners headquarters

On November 21, Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan embarked on a diplomatic visit to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.