Discussing the latest insights into Vietnam's logistics market

Discussing the latest insights into Vietnam's logistics market

Edwin Chee, COO of SLP Vietnam, shares his insights into the recent significant growth of Vietnam's logistics industry.
METALEX Vietnam 2023 is the must-see event for metalworking industry

METALEX Vietnam 2023 is the must-see event for metalworking industry

METALEX Vietnam 2023 is scheduled for the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from October 4-6.
Vietnam's economy continues upward growth trajectory

Vietnam's economy continues upward growth trajectory

Nguyen Thi Mai Hanh, head of the System of National Accounts Department under the General Statistics Office, digs into the year's development highlights.
Discussing the latest insights into Vietnam's logistics market SSI Securities crowned Best Securities House in Vietnam for sixth time
Discussing the latest insights into Vietnam's logistics market

Discussing the latest insights into Vietnam's logistics market

Edwin Chee, COO of SLP Vietnam, shares his insights into the recent significant growth of Vietnam's logistics industry.
SSI Securities crowned Best Securities House in Vietnam for sixth time

SSI Securities crowned Best Securities House in Vietnam for sixth time

SSI Securities clinched the title of Best Securities House in Vietnam at the annual Asia Money Award Dinner 2023.
JB Securities strives to contribute to development of Vietnam's capital markets

JB Securities strives to contribute to development of Vietnam's capital markets

Kim Dooyoon, CEO of JBS Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Le Luu about the newly launched JBS stockbrokerage platform Finavi, and the company's commitment to Vietnam.
AstraZeneca Vietnam and HSAACI enter cooperation agreement

AstraZeneca Vietnam and HSAACI enter cooperation agreement

AstraZeneca and the HSAACI unveiled a comprehensive strategic cooperation memorandum on October 2.
Promising outcomes for 2023’s FDI Three decades of pioneering R&D in alloy-coated steel
Promising outcomes for 2023’s FDI

Promising outcomes for 2023’s FDI

Billions of US dollars flowing into Vietnam is contributing to the country’s whole-year target for foreign investment capital.
Three decades of pioneering R&D in alloy-coated steel

Three decades of pioneering R&D in alloy-coated steel

NS BlueScope Vietnam has spent 30 years asserting a sharp presence in the market, writing a story of pioneering research and development.
AirCity secures seed funding from South Korean fund Sopoong

AirCity secures seed funding from South Korean fund Sopoong

AirCity secures new seed funding from South Korean investor Sopoong.
VNG remains committed to potential US listing after IPO delay

VNG remains committed to potential US listing after IPO delay

Despite postponing its initial US initial public offering (IPO), VNG remains optimistic about its potential listing on Nasdaq.
Only world-class level can ensure truly green buildings Empowering female leaders in tech: insights and aspirations shared at KPMG Tech Innovator 2023
Only world-class level can ensure truly green buildings

Only world-class level can ensure truly green buildings

Smart city development and building transition are vital to Vietnam’s booming economy on the green track. In addition to Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, urbanisation is taking place, increasing the demand for energy and building materials in cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Therefore, energy-efficient and sustainable solutions play a central role on the way to Vietnam’s climate neutrality by 2050.
Empowering female leaders in tech: insights and aspirations shared at KPMG Tech Innovator 2023

Empowering female leaders in tech: insights and aspirations shared at KPMG Tech Innovator 2023

A pivotal discussion unfolded between KPMG and foremost female leaders, exploring the role and challenges of women in technology.
Empowering female leaders in tech: insights and aspirations shared at KPMG Tech Innovator 2023

Empowering female leaders in tech: insights and aspirations shared at KPMG Tech Innovator 2023

A pivotal discussion unfolded between KPMG and foremost female leaders, exploring the role and challenges of women in technology.
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.
ESG enabling real estate businesses to attain funds

ESG enabling real estate businesses to attain funds

According to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, foreign direct investment in the real estate sector increased by $1.85 billion in 2022, a growth of more than 70 per cent compared to 2021, and ranked second among sectors attracting such funding with capital of over $4.45 billion, or 16.1 per cent.
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.
JB Securities strives to contribute to development of Vietnam's capital markets

JB Securities strives to contribute to development of Vietnam's capital markets

Insights from the road: Grab's immersive approach to product development

Insights from the road: Grab's immersive approach to product development

Qualcomm partners with Vietnam in 5G rollout

Qualcomm partners with Vietnam in 5G rollout

MSD placing further investment in Vietnam to make a difference

MSD placing further investment in Vietnam to make a difference

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.
Vietnam poised to become large-scale carbon credit market Roadblocks remain in apparel production recycling BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives CBAM heralds new journey for sustainable energy use Vietnam receives $41 million from World Bank for sale of forest carbon credits SkyX Solar steers sustainable shifts with green IZ and certification in Vietnam
Vietnam poised to become large-scale carbon credit market

Vietnam poised to become large-scale carbon credit market

The Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreements (ERPAs) for 11 forests will lay the foundation for Vietnam's large-scale carbon credit market.
Roadblocks remain in apparel production recycling

Roadblocks remain in apparel production recycling

The textile and apparel sector is making efforts to recycle input materials to reduce waste while preserving natural resources, although barriers persist.
BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives

BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives

BASF on October 3 launched the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives.
CBAM heralds new journey for sustainable energy use

CBAM heralds new journey for sustainable energy use

Many manufacturers in Vietnam are to face more challenges in reporting total verified greenhouse gas emissions of goods exported to the EU.
Vietnam receives $41 million from World Bank for sale of forest carbon credits

Vietnam receives $41 million from World Bank for sale of forest carbon credits

The sum equals 80 per cent of the committed amount under the Emission Reductions Payment Agreement.
SkyX Solar steers sustainable shifts with green IZ and certification in Vietnam

SkyX Solar steers sustainable shifts with green IZ and certification in Vietnam

SkyX Solar is influencing the renewable energy narrative in Vietnam, focusing on nurturing sustainable industrial zones (IZs) and promoting green certification.
A quarter of real estate firms expected to survive 2023 without help Meet the Experts reenergises hospitality and real estate market
A quarter of real estate firms expected to survive 2023 without help

A quarter of real estate firms expected to survive 2023 without help

A significant portion of real estate businesses are grappling with potential insolvency as the year progresses.
Meet the Experts reenergises hospitality and real estate market

Meet the Experts reenergises hospitality and real estate market

The recovery path of the real estate and hospitality sector has turned out to be more challenging than initially expected, marked by an ever-changing landscape.
Task obvious for Vietnam’s green building development

Task obvious for Vietnam’s green building development

Green building investors are suffering from difficulties in accessing and ensuring additional investment capital for the project, as well as unclear regulations.
Industrial parks in Haiphong to receive $1.3 billion in investment

Industrial parks in Haiphong to receive $1.3 billion in investment

Haiphong Economic Zones Management Authority has granted a series of investment certificates.
Refined laws required to combat laundering Cashless society ambitions offered a helping hand
Refined laws required to combat laundering

Refined laws required to combat laundering

Vietnam is working to implement anti-money laundering regulations within the crypto sector amid a global rise in digital assets.
Cashless society ambitions offered a helping hand

Cashless society ambitions offered a helping hand

Vietnam is swiftly revolutionising its financial sector by phasing out outdated card technologies, embracing non-cash solutions, and enacting laws to enhance security.
Shinhan Life promotes sustainable development for future generation of Vietnam

Shinhan Life promotes sustainable development for future generation of Vietnam

Shinhan Life takes its corporate social responsibility activities seriously.
Sun Life Vietnam awarded as 'Great Place to Work'

Sun Life Vietnam awarded as 'Great Place to Work'

Sun Life Vietnam has officially been certified as a "Great Place to Work" in 2023 for the second year by the Great Place to Work® Institute.
Digital banks step up adoption of credit cards in Vietnam

Digital banks step up adoption of credit cards in Vietnam

Digital banks are teaming up to accelerate the use of credit cards with cutting-edge technology in Vietnam.
Visa study shed lights on Vietnam travel trends

Visa study shed lights on Vietnam travel trends

A Visa study has highlighted emerging trends for travel in Vietnam.
Sa Pa increasingly attracts vistors

Sa Pa increasingly attracts vistors

A culture and tourism week celebrating 120 years of Sa Pa tourism and featuring a range of activities took place from September 20 to 30. With a fresh, cool climate and beautiful four-season scenery, Sa Pa misty town in the northern province of Lao Cai increasingly attracts many domestic and foreign tourists.
Vietnam - US trade relations

Vietnam - US trade relations

Along with sound political relations, economic-trade ties have been one of the most successful endeavours within Vietnam-US relations. The US is currently one of Vietnam’s largest trading partners.
New approaches in Vietnam’s tourism

New approaches in Vietnam’s tourism

With tourism rankings no longer having a significant impact on increasing foreign visitor numbers, the tourism industry has begun to prioritise resources for direct promotion programmes in key international markets.
Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 begins

Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 begins

Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 opened on August 29 along the pedestrian streets of Hoan Kiem Lake, highlighting the special local culture.
Investment projects help to create highlights for Phu Quoc tourism

Investment projects help to create highlights for Phu Quoc tourism

Investment projects by major groups have brought world-standard tourism and entertainment services to Phu Quoc city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, creating new highlights for the island city's tourism, local officials have said.
Vietnam’s international tourism to bounce back in late 2024

Vietnam’s international tourism to bounce back in late 2024

By the end of 2024, international tourism in Vietnam can recover and reach 80 per cent of the pre-pandemic level in an optimistic scenario, heard a workshop on Vietnam tourism 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City on September 21.
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City creates ultimate venue for business and leisure

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City creates ultimate venue for business and leisure

Standing as the city's foremost serviced residences in the heart of a vibrant metropolis, Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City offers an exceptional blend of luxury and convenience.
Vietnam’s new visa policy creating growth engine in tourism

Vietnam’s new visa policy creating growth engine in tourism

About two-thirds of the 4,000 tourists from over 60 countries and territories on the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship joined a short excursion to explore Vietnam after it docked at Phu My port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province last week.
Abbott launches new Ensure Gold with innovative ingredients

Abbott launches new Ensure Gold with innovative ingredients

On September 27, US healthcare giant Abbott launched the new and improved Ensure Gold in Vietnam, supporting adults’ strength and immunity.
Hanoi Autumn Carnival impresses

Hanoi Autumn Carnival impresses

Hanoi Autumn Carnival took place along Hoan Kiem Lake on October 1.
ASIAD 2023: Vietnam has gold, silver on September 28

ASIAD 2023: Vietnam has gold, silver on September 28

Vietnamese athletes won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the 2023 Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) in Hangzhou, China, on September 28.
Vietnamese women's football team eliminated from ASIAD 19

Vietnamese women's football team eliminated from ASIAD 19

The Vietnamese women's football team was eliminated from the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19) in Zhejiang province of China after losing 0-7 to Japanese rivals in the final match of Group D on September 28.
ASIAD 2023: Vietnamese athlete secures silver medal in gymnastics

ASIAD 2023: Vietnamese athlete secures silver medal in gymnastics

Gymnastics athlete Nguyen Van Khanh Phong on September 27 secured a silver in the rings category for Vietnam at the ongoing 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) in Hangzhou city of China’s Zhejiang province.
Vietnam secures first gold medal at ASIAD 2023

Vietnam secures first gold medal at ASIAD 2023

Shooter Pham Quang Huy on September 28 won the first gold medal for Vietnam at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) in Hangzhou city of China's Zhejiang province.
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.
Australian Foreign Minister enjoying autumn in Hanoi

Australian Foreign Minister enjoying autumn in Hanoi

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong took a stroll around Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake in Hanoi on the morning of August 22 and enjoyed a cup of renowned Vietnamese egg coffee along Dinh Tien Hoang Street.
Bac Lieu’s wind power farm: A must-see destination for sunset lovers

Bac Lieu’s wind power farm: A must-see destination for sunset lovers

Bac Lieu leads the way in the Mekong Delta and around Vietnam in the development of offshore wind power projects. Visitors to the southern land can experience the stunning beauty of its wind power farm at sunset.
Pre-feasibility study report of Hanoi’s metro line No.5 approved Ministry proposed to upgrade national highways connecting with Laos, China
Pre-feasibility study report of Hanoi’s metro line No.5 approved

Pre-feasibility study report of Hanoi’s metro line No.5 approved

The State Appraisal Council has approved the pre-feasibility study report of Hanoi’s urban metro line No5 project from Van Cao Road to Hoa Lac Road.
Ministry proposed to upgrade national highways connecting with Laos, China

Ministry proposed to upgrade national highways connecting with Laos, China

The Department of Roads of Vietnam (DRVN) has just proposed a project to the Ministry of Transport to upgrade and renovate national highways connecting Vietnam with northern Laos and China.
VIR tees up 'Swing For the Kids'

VIR tees up 'Swing For the Kids'

An annual charity golf tournament organised by VIR in October hopes to bring opportunity to disadvantaged students across the country.
The Charity Scholarship Award Ceremony was held by VIR in Ha Tinh and Nghe An provinces

The Charity Scholarship Award Ceremony was held by VIR in Ha Tinh and Nghe An provinces

The Charity Scholarship Award Ceremony was held by VIR in Ha Tinh and Nghe An provinces on May 18-19, and was part of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Planning and Investment's (MPI) annual working trip to Ho Chi Minh's hometown.
AIG awards 177 scholarships to talented students in challenging situations

AIG awards 177 scholarships to talented students in challenging situations

AIG has awarded 177 scholarships to talented but disadvantaged students, showing the company’s long-term commitment to supporting the community.
Generali Vietnam brings Bep am cho em campaign to children in Dien Bien

Generali Vietnam brings Bep am cho em campaign to children in Dien Bien

On September 29, Generali Vietnam launched a new kitchen and celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with the children at Ban Mai Kindergarten.
Two foreigners confirmed dead in Bangkok’s shooting Indonesia plans to expand high-speed railway in Southeast Asia Malaysia to recruit large number of foreign workers in three sub-sectors Thailand develops El Nino response plan Thai police seize drugs worth 8 million USD Indonesia to build light rail transit on Bali
Two foreigners confirmed dead in Bangkok’s shooting

Two foreigners confirmed dead in Bangkok’s shooting

The shooting at Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand left two women dead, one Chinese and the other Myanmar, confirmed Commissioner – General of the Royal Thai Police Pol General Torsak Sukvimol. ​
Indonesia plans to expand high-speed railway in Southeast Asia

Indonesia plans to expand high-speed railway in Southeast Asia

Indonesian Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has revealed that the Southeast Asian country plans to expand the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway line to Surabaya city in East Java province.
Malaysia to recruit large number of foreign workers in three sub-sectors

Malaysia to recruit large number of foreign workers in three sub-sectors

Applications for the recruitment of foreign workers for barbershops and the textile and goldsmithery sub-sectors will open on October 10, according to Malaysian Minister of Human Resources V. Sivakumar.
Thailand develops El Nino response plan

Thailand develops El Nino response plan

The Thai government plans to establish a daily monitoring centre and devise contingency plans to address the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Thai police seize drugs worth 8 million USD

Thai police seize drugs worth 8 million USD

Thai police have seized 300 million THB (8 million USD) worth of drugs, the police's representative said on September 28.
Indonesia to build light rail transit on Bali

Indonesia to build light rail transit on Bali

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said on September 27 that the country’s government targets the light rail transit (LRT) project in Bali to start its groundbreaking in early 2024.