MPI and GIZ hold workshop on SDGs

MPI and GIZ hold workshop on SDGs

The MPI and GIZ organised a joint workshop in Hanoi to discuss a draft of the National Voluntary Review, concerning the implementation of SDGs for 2023.
Expert opinions on prospects of luring more foreign visitors to Vietnam

Expert opinions on prospects of luring more foreign visitors to Vietnam

Industry professionals advise on the fact that Vietnam has not made significant progress in luring foreign visitors, despite offering a great deal of potential.
Largest-ever US trade delegation seeks more trade and investment

Largest-ever US trade delegation seeks more trade and investment

Leading enterprises in the United States, such as AES, Meta, SpaceX, Visa, and Boeing are looking forward to expanding business activities and demonstrating America's long-term commitment to Vietnam.
EVN must settle transitional renewable energy power tariffs before March 31: MoIT All options on the table as livestock firms take on losses
EVN must settle transitional renewable energy power tariffs before March 31: MoIT

EVN must settle transitional renewable energy power tariffs before March 31: MoIT

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has mandated that Electricity of Vietnam and its investors reach an agreement on energy rates by March 31.
All options on the table as livestock firms take on losses

All options on the table as livestock firms take on losses

Livestock businesses in Vietnam are struggling with record low profits after a drop in both prices and demand.
Nokia laying groundwork for Vietnam’s digital economy

Nokia laying groundwork for Vietnam’s digital economy

With over three decades of experience in ICT spanning across different countries, Nokia Vietnam general manager Rubén Moron Flores shared his insights with VIR’s Hong Giang regarding Nokia’s plan to bolster the data centre market and ICT infrastructure in Vietnam.
Fortinet adds new capabilities to support work-from-anywhere

Fortinet adds new capabilities to support work-from-anywhere

Updates to FortiSASE expand the industry’s most integrated single-vendor SASE solution to further converge networking and security across its operating system.
Auto makers project bumpy years ahead Feed change advised for modernity
Auto makers project bumpy years ahead

Auto makers project bumpy years ahead

Car manufacturers are calling for the reinstatement of measures used during the pandemic in order to help boost flagging vehicle sales.
Feed change advised for modernity

Feed change advised for modernity

A reduction of crude protein content in animal feed, as is being carried out in other countries, has been requested by a number of foreign enterprises that aim to reduce feed production costs and aid carbon neutrality.
CapitaLand negotiates to buy $1.5 billion of assets from Vinhomes

CapitaLand negotiates to buy $1.5 billion of assets from Vinhomes

CapitaLand Group is in talks to acquire assets worth roughly $1.5 billion from Vinhomes JSC, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
MBCambodia officially launches

MBCambodia officially launches

MB has officially transformed its Cambodia branch as MBCambodia, a commercial bank with its headquarters and two offices located in Phnom Penh.
Vietnam showing better-than-average growth: Indian expert Vietnam can enhance its role further within ASEAN
Vietnam showing better-than-average growth: Indian expert

Vietnam showing better-than-average growth: Indian expert

An Indian expert has highly valued Vietnam’s post-pandemic recovery in an article recently published on Moderndiplomacy.eu.
Vietnam can enhance its role further within ASEAN

Vietnam can enhance its role further within ASEAN

With Indonesia holding the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Indonesia had a 2-day visit to Vietnam last week. Arsjad Rasjid, chairman of ASEAN BAC 2023, talked with VIR’s Thuy Dinh about how Vietnam and Indonesia to jointly bolster trade within the region and between both nations.
Digital transformation needs private and public sector support

Digital transformation needs private and public sector support

International organisations and investors hope to work closely with the authorities and business community to foster digital transformation, raising demand for public-private partnerships.
PwC Vietnam appoints Mai Viet Hung Tran as general director

PwC Vietnam appoints Mai Viet Hung Tran as general director

PwC Vietnam today announced Mai Viet Hung Tran as its next general director, with effect from July 1. Tran succeeds Dinh Thi Quynh Van, who has served as in the position for 12 years.
RSM Vietnam stays ahead of the changing business environment

RSM Vietnam stays ahead of the changing business environment

RSM Vietnam continues to support the development of its clients as it keeps up with the rapidly evolving business climate.
D.lion Media & Solutions honoured at SME100 2022 Ceremony

D.lion Media & Solutions honoured at SME100 2022 Ceremony

D.lion honored at SME100 2022.
Nokia laying groundwork for Vietnam’s digital economy

Nokia laying groundwork for Vietnam’s digital economy

Qualcomm partners with Vietnam for 5G rollout

Qualcomm partners with Vietnam for 5G rollout

What might the Vietnamese economy look like in 2023?

What might the Vietnamese economy look like in 2023?

BASF's route towards a circular economy

BASF's route towards a circular economy

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.
Radisson Hotel Group spearheading hospitality growth in Asia-Pacific

Radisson Hotel Group spearheading hospitality growth in Asia-Pacific

With travel restrictions easing, air traffic increasing, and leisure and business travel bookings on the rise, Radisson Hotel Group is optimistic about the outlook for the hospitality industry in Asia-Pacific.
Secrets of the most special securities company in Vietnam

Secrets of the most special securities company in Vietnam

Techcom Securities’ (TCBS) leadership, with cutting-edge vision and execution muscle, has changed the course of the company over the last nine years since Nguyen Xuan Minh became chairman of the Board of Directors. VIR’s Tuan Khanh sat together with Minh and talked about his path, vision, and success story.
Promoting gender equality & enhancing women's economic empowerment

Promoting gender equality & enhancing women's economic empowerment

Vietnarn's national strategy on gender equality for the 2021-2030 period sets a target that by 2025, 60 per cent of state management ageneies and local governments at all levels will have female key leaders.
MPI and GIZ hold workshop on SDGs EVN must settle transitional renewable energy power tariffs before March 31: MoIT Indian research intern: Vietnam’s clean energy transition accelerates Displaying readiness for the energy transition in Vietnam No time to waste in building the offshore wind industry Pricing structure not enough to clinch nation’s energy goals
MPI and GIZ hold workshop on SDGs

MPI and GIZ hold workshop on SDGs

The MPI and GIZ organised a joint workshop in Hanoi to discuss a draft of the National Voluntary Review, concerning the implementation of SDGs for 2023.
EVN must settle transitional renewable energy power tariffs before March 31: MoIT

EVN must settle transitional renewable energy power tariffs before March 31: MoIT

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has mandated that Electricity of Vietnam and its investors reach an agreement on energy rates by March 31.
Indian research intern: Vietnam’s clean energy transition accelerates

Indian research intern: Vietnam’s clean energy transition accelerates

Vietnam is undergoing clean energy transition at an accelerating rate and is considered the leader of clean energy transition in Southeast Asia, Shubham Rai, a research intern in the Southeast Asia and Oceania Centre at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), India, wrote in an article.
Displaying readiness for the energy transition in Vietnam

Displaying readiness for the energy transition in Vietnam

Vietnam’s current development highlights the urgent need to accelerate the global energy transition. John Rockhold, head of the Power and Energy Working Group under the Vietnam Business Forum, looks at how events have demonstrated the cost to the global economy of a centralised energy system dependent on fossil fuels.
No time to waste in building the offshore wind industry

No time to waste in building the offshore wind industry

Action on accelerating offshore wind power projects is urgently needed if the government is to meet its targets for the decade.
Pricing structure not enough to clinch nation’s energy goals

Pricing structure not enough to clinch nation’s energy goals

Ineffective pricing mechanisms could result in slowed or halted investment in wind and solar energy projects in Vietnam, making it harder to ensure a just energy transition.
Land law points further scrutinised Localities crack on with IP construction
Land law points further scrutinised

Land law points further scrutinised

Clarifications on land use rights and property ownership for overseas lenders have been offered to the government from the foreign business community.
Localities crack on with IP construction

Localities crack on with IP construction

Heavy investment into industrial park infrastructure is being made in the hopes of it becoming a significant source of revenue.
Phuc Khang Corporation's CEO attains new green building accolades

Phuc Khang Corporation's CEO attains new green building accolades

Phuc Khang Corporation and its CEO Luu Thi Thanh Mau have been bestowed with further accolades for work on green building development in Vietnam.
SEP Group plans carbon-neutral industrial park in Binh Duong

SEP Group plans carbon-neutral industrial park in Binh Duong

SEP Group from Korea is interested in developing a $200 million carbon-neutral industrial complex in the southern province of Binh Duong.
Stock market violations to face stricter sanctions Banks continue with consolidation game
Stock market violations to face stricter sanctions

Stock market violations to face stricter sanctions

The State Securities Commission (SSC) will review the Law on Securities and related decrees to complete the legal framework, and strengthen sanctions for violations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors.
Banks continue with consolidation game

Banks continue with consolidation game

Activities pertaining to mergers and acquisitions across Vietnam’s banking system are expected to be robust in the foreseeable future as foreign strategic partners remain eager to broaden their influence.
Generali named insurer with best customer experience in Vietnam

Generali named insurer with best customer experience in Vietnam

Generali Vietnam has reaffirmed its position as market leader in customer experience at the 22nd Golden Dragon Awards.
Generali Group touts best-ever operating results in 2022

Generali Group touts best-ever operating results in 2022

Generali achieved its best operating results in 2022 with continued growth in premiums and net results, putting it in an extremely solid capital position.
Five trends driving small business success in 2023

Five trends driving small business success in 2023

Jeni Mundy, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Merchant Sales & Acquiring at Visa points out five trends driving small business success in 2023.
Visa renews partnership with Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport

Visa renews partnership with Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has renewed its MoU with Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation to transform urban mobility across the city.
Ha Long Bay, Cu Chi Tunnels among ten adventurous tourism places in Southeast Asia

Ha Long Bay, Cu Chi Tunnels among ten adventurous tourism places in Southeast Asia

The travel magazine The Travel has listed Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City among the ten must-visit epic and adventurous places in Southeast Asia.
Vietnamese cuisine sets five world records

Vietnamese cuisine sets five world records

For the first time, Vietnam has five culinary world records recognised by both the World Records Union (WorldKings) and the World Records Association (WRA).
Visa exemption means international tourists can visit Phu Quoc for up to 30 days

Visa exemption means international tourists can visit Phu Quoc for up to 30 days

Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for long-term relaxation thanks to a visa exemption policy for international visitors and temporary stays of up to 30 days.
Tourism in Vietnam can achieve more

Tourism in Vietnam can achieve more

At VIR's roundtable today, experts agreed that Vietnam has yet to reach its potential as they shared suggestions on how to boost tourism.
Angsana & Dhawa Ho Tram gains EarthCheck certification

Angsana & Dhawa Ho Tram gains EarthCheck certification

Angsana & Dhawa Ho Tram is the first hospitality project in Southern Vietnam to achieve Silver certification from EarthCheck, the world’s leading consulting and advisory group for sustainable destinations and tourism organisations.
Ambitious action plan needed to lure international tourists

Ambitious action plan needed to lure international tourists

Vietnam already has an ambitious tourism development strategy in place, but the country needs a concrete action plan to attract more international tourists.
Sheraton Saigon launches Straight outta Bangkok

Sheraton Saigon launches Straight outta Bangkok

To elevate our culinary offerings and promote the finest tastes of food cultures across Asia Pacific, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is delighted to launch our international guest chef series named “Straight Outta Asia”.
Preserving traditional values through fashion

Preserving traditional values through fashion

Renowned Japanese designer Kobayashi Eiko, founder of non-profit organisation Be-Japon, discussed with VIR’s Thai An about culture as symbolised in unique costumes that combine the typical traditional features of the Japanese kimono and Vietnamese ao dai.
Entrepreneur Master Anh Duc launches book

Entrepreneur Master Anh Duc launches book

The inspirational entrepreneur Master Anh Duc has launched a campaign to awaken young people through his book titled Truoc Binh Minh.
Sprite reveals new 'Stay cool' campaign

Sprite reveals new 'Stay cool' campaign

With Gen Z-ers literately living in a more heated world than ever, lemon-lime soda drink Sprite is sending out a message encouraging consumers to 'stay cool' in tension-driven or physically heated moments.
Recycled plastic bottles used to make jerseys for Thai athletes at 32nd Sea Games

Recycled plastic bottles used to make jerseys for Thai athletes at 32nd Sea Games

Thailand's official SEA Games jersey maker Grand Sport has released the collection of kits that Thai athletes would wear when competing at the upcoming 32nd SEA Games 2023 in Cambodia.
SEA Games torch tours Hanoi

SEA Games torch tours Hanoi

The 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games torch was carried along several streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in the downtown of Hanoi, the first stop outside the host Cambodia in its tour of the10 ASEAN countries, on March 24 morning.
Hot-air balloon festival draws tourists to Binh Thuan

Hot-air balloon festival draws tourists to Binh Thuan

A hot-air balloon festival was held on Doi Duong beach, the south-central province of Binh Thuan, on March 24 morning to celebrate the National Tourism Year 2023 themed “Binh Thuan – Green Convergence”.
Vietnam tops Southeast Asian Karate Championships

Vietnam tops Southeast Asian Karate Championships

Vietnam ranked first at the 2023 Southeast Asian Karate Championships, which concluded in the Philippines on March 19.
Muong Thanh captures New Year's splendour in the northwest

Muong Thanh captures New Year's splendour in the northwest

To commemorate the New Year holiday in the northwest, Muong Thanh Group is hosting a series of cultural events that reflect Vietnam's inherent splendour.
VIR's roundtable: Seeking a boost for inbound tourism (photo)

VIR's roundtable: Seeking a boost for inbound tourism (photo)

VIR's roundtable discussion titled Seeking a Boost for Inbound Tourism kicked off on March 22 with insights and solutions to accelerate the recovery of international visits to Vietnam.
Hanoi among Asia’s safest places for solo women travellers

Hanoi among Asia’s safest places for solo women travellers

The Singapore-based travel magazine Tripzilla has named Hanoi as one of the eight safest Asian destinations for women to travel alone.
Village keeping ancient water puppetry afloat

Village keeping ancient water puppetry afloat

Founded in the 11th century under the Ly Dynasty, the unique form of water puppetry in Dong Ngu village, Thuan Thanh district in the northern province of Bac Ninh continues to draw crowds today with charming shows created by master puppeteers.
Kimono-Aodai fashion show highlights Vietnam-Japan friendship

Kimono-Aodai fashion show highlights Vietnam-Japan friendship

More than 20 kimonos and ao dai made from antique kimono fabric were on show at a recent Kimono-Aodai fashion show.
CAAV suggests more time for piloting biometric authentication HCM City launches first one-stop model for women, children
CAAV suggests more time for piloting biometric authentication

CAAV suggests more time for piloting biometric authentication

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed continuing pilot application of biometric authentication (facial recognition) at airports’ check-in desks.
HCM City launches first one-stop model for women, children

HCM City launches first one-stop model for women, children

Instead of having to go to many places to seek support, women and children who are victims of violence just need to go to a one-stop model for women and children located at Hung Vuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for medical care, and psychological and legal counselling.
Sustaining Vietnamese youngsters' scholastic ambitions

Sustaining Vietnamese youngsters' scholastic ambitions

The organisers of the Swing for the Kids golf tournament continued raising funds for the Swing for Kids 2022 Scholarship Fund as well as an integrated auction.
Award-gala Swing For the Kids golf tournament garnered benevolent donors

Award-gala Swing For the Kids golf tournament garnered benevolent donors

The 15th Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament has concluded with nearly $105,000 raised by domestic and foreign donors.
EM-Ventures seeks to help women in business

EM-Ventures seeks to help women in business

EM-Ventures is seeking to deploy its project more widely throughout the country to offer help to millions of potential Vietnamese businesswomen.
Promoting equality through the voices of ethnic minority youths

Promoting equality through the voices of ethnic minority youths

The No voice - No equal future project that was implemented in Son La in 2023 is encouraging ethnic minority youths and young journalists to drive change.
Indonesia, UNDP cooperate to develop new capital as sustainable city Thailand: Phuket, Isan listed among World’s Greatest Places for 2023 Vietnam calls for stronger ASEAN – EU relations Indonesia moves to handle misbehaving foreign tourists on Bali ASEAN-Japan economic partnership in next decades discussed Indonesia prepares over 12 billion USD for Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr
Indonesia, UNDP cooperate to develop new capital as sustainable city

Indonesia, UNDP cooperate to develop new capital as sustainable city

Indonesia's new capital city (IKN) Nusantara Authority and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are collaborating to build a sustainable city in IKN Nusantara, East Kalimantan.
Thailand: Phuket, Isan listed among World’s Greatest Places for 2023

Thailand: Phuket, Isan listed among World’s Greatest Places for 2023

Phuket and the northeastern provinces of Thailand (Isan) have been included on the TIME magazine’s list of “The World’s Greatest Places of 2023”.
Vietnam calls for stronger ASEAN – EU relations

Vietnam calls for stronger ASEAN – EU relations

Vietnam is willing to share its experience as well as work closely with other ASEAN member countries to continue promoting the ASEAN-EU strategic partnership, a Vietnamese diplomat has said.
Indonesia moves to handle misbehaving foreign tourists on Bali

Indonesia moves to handle misbehaving foreign tourists on Bali

Authorities in Indonesia have decided to form a task force specialising in the settlement of foreign tourists committing violations on Bali amid rising reports of such cases on the famous resort island.
ASEAN-Japan economic partnership in next decades discussed

ASEAN-Japan economic partnership in next decades discussed

A blueprint that sets the future direction of the ASEAN-Japan economic partnership for the next decades is now under discussion.
Indonesia prepares over 12 billion USD for Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr

Indonesia prepares over 12 billion USD for Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr

Bank Indonesia (BI) is preparing 195 trillion Rp (12.7 billion USD) in cash in preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr.