GDP growth rose in first nine months of 2023

GDP growth rose in first nine months of 2023

GDP growth rose by 4.24 per cent in the first nine months of the year, according to the General Statistics Office.
Cargill’s new facility backs up next phase of growth

Cargill’s new facility backs up next phase of growth

Cargill opened a new Provimi Premix plant in southern Vietnam, enhancing its technology and increasing its capacity, fuelling the next phase of growth for its animal nutrition business.
Vietnam's tech startups secure $50 million in funding in Q3

Vietnam's tech startups secure $50 million in funding in Q3

In the third quarter, Vietnam's tech startups secured a total of $50.1 million in funding.
EuroCham to host Green Economy Forum 2023 in November Return of The Masked Singer bears mark of VIB
EuroCham to host Green Economy Forum 2023 in November

EuroCham to host Green Economy Forum 2023 in November

EuroCham will host the 2023 Green Economy Forum on November 2 at the JW Marriott in Hanoi.
Return of The Masked Singer bears mark of VIB

Return of The Masked Singer bears mark of VIB

With the companionship of VIB, The Masked Singer Vietnam season 2 is currently the top entertainment choice for television audiences across the country.
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.
Insights into Vietnam’s first AI-driven sales season

Insights into Vietnam’s first AI-driven sales season

Meta’s Seasonal Holidays Study suggests people are carefully planning for end-of-year purchases far in advance.
Promoting blockchain application in the digital economy $84 million freeze-dried instant coffee facility inagurated in Binh Duong
Promoting blockchain application in the digital economy

Promoting blockchain application in the digital economy

Blockchain technology will not be able to create breakthrough growth and contribute strongly to Vietnam’s digital economy without a full legal corridor.
$84 million freeze-dried instant coffee facility inagurated in Binh Duong

$84 million freeze-dried instant coffee facility inagurated in Binh Duong

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and Instanta Sp. on September 29 inaugurated ILD Coffee Vietnam, a joint venture located in Binh Duong province.
Parkway dental clinic chain secures $5 million investment

Parkway dental clinic chain secures $5 million investment

Parkway has wrapped up an investment of about $5 million from 24hmoney.
VNG delays US IPO amid subdued market appetite

VNG delays US IPO amid subdued market appetite

VNG has put its initial public offering plans in the US on pause in response to tepid market demand.
Empowering female leaders in tech: insights and aspirations shared at KPMG Tech Innovator 2023 Support policy for high-tech investment hitting two targets: Insiders
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.
Support policy for high-tech investment hitting two targets: Insiders

Support policy for high-tech investment hitting two targets: Insiders

Experts have called for policies to support investment in high technology, which they said will help Vietnam grasp the opportunities in luring foreign direct investment (FDI) and at the same time avoid becoming the venue of low-quality and small-scale projects.
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.
SkyX Solar steers sustainable shifts with green IZ and certification in Vietnam Added spark wanted for EV charge stations Coal supply moves shoring up generation of power Businesses ready for challenges on circular economy transformation Trina Solar to amplify its Vietnam footprint with third factory Detailed implementation will direct success of PDP8
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.
Added spark wanted for EV charge stations

Added spark wanted for EV charge stations

With the increasing demand for e-vehicles, Vietnam is going to have to think outside the box in terms of charging station infrastructure, to ensure a safe system capable of handling the greater interest.
Coal supply moves shoring up generation of power

Coal supply moves shoring up generation of power

As Vietnam faces the prospect of a coal shortage and the challenges of securing supply, more actions are needed to ensure a long-term coal supply for power generation.
Businesses ready for challenges on circular economy transformation

Businesses ready for challenges on circular economy transformation

The circular economy is a strong development trend in countries around the world, including Vietnam, entailing myriad benefits for the environment, economy, and society.
Trina Solar to amplify its Vietnam footprint with third factory

Trina Solar to amplify its Vietnam footprint with third factory

Trina Solar, a solar panel manufacturing giant from China, is set to augment its operational presence in Vietnam.
Detailed implementation will direct success of PDP8

Detailed implementation will direct success of PDP8

Emphasis is being made that the implementation of the nation’s power plan for the decade and beyond will not be successful without a detailed plan and clear investor selection process.
Hopes rise for light in real estate fortunes Knots untangling for top projects in Vietnam’s key cities
Hopes rise for light in real estate fortunes

Hopes rise for light in real estate fortunes

Real estate observers are predicting that difficulties in the market will ease in the last months of the year thanks to proactive interventions from the government, interest rates gradually decreasing, and reduced pressure on corporate bonds.
Knots untangling for top projects in Vietnam’s key cities

Knots untangling for top projects in Vietnam’s key cities

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are nearing a total of 500 positive outcomes for issues around delayed real estate projects, although the latter is performing more efficiently in this regard than the former.
Frasers Property Vietnam receives LEED Gold certification for new commercial building

Frasers Property Vietnam receives LEED Gold certification for new commercial building

Frasers Property Vietnam has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification for Operations and Maintenance.
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.
JB Securities Vietnam launches innovative securities trading platform Finavi Borrowers struggle to benefit from new lending policy
JB Securities Vietnam launches innovative securities trading platform Finavi

JB Securities Vietnam launches innovative securities trading platform Finavi

JB Securities Vietnam has announced the launch of Finavi, a groundbreaking platform designed to offer an outstanding securities trading experience.
Borrowers struggle to benefit from new lending policy

Borrowers struggle to benefit from new lending policy

Borrowers are finding it challenging to obtain new loans from banks to settle their existing debts at a different bank, despite the recent implementation of a regulation permitting debt transfer.
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.
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.
Visa brings Apple Pay to Vietnamese cardholders

Visa brings Apple Pay to Vietnamese cardholders

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has brought its cardholders Apple Pay, a safer, more secure, and private way to pay.
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.
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.
Upcoming event marks significant milestone for Vietnam’s golf

Upcoming event marks significant milestone for Vietnam’s golf

The Legends Tour international golf tournament will be held in Vietnam for the first time under the name Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam from November 26.
Saigon Gourmet Week makes grand return

Saigon Gourmet Week makes grand return

Sofitel Saigon Plaza has announced the much-anticipated return of Saigon Gourmet Week, taking place on October 6-8.
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 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.
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.
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.
Thien Duong Cave - An “underground maze” in Quang Binh

Thien Duong Cave - An “underground maze” in Quang Binh

Hidden in a vast forest in the western reaches of the central province of Quang Binh, Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave has been described as a beautiful natural masterpiece that never fails to enchant visitors.
Bayer launches Science for Her campaign to raise awareness of women's healthcare HCM City updates OVs on regulations on residence, identity cards
Bayer launches Science for Her campaign to raise awareness of women's healthcare

Bayer launches Science for Her campaign to raise awareness of women's healthcare

Bayer has kicked off the Science for Her campaign in Vietnam to improve awareness and boost knowledge about women's healthcare.
HCM City updates OVs on regulations on residence, identity cards

HCM City updates OVs on regulations on residence, identity cards

The Ho Chi Minh City Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs held a conference on September 29 to disseminate legal regulations on permanent residence registration and identity cards for OVs.
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.
Bayer launches Science for Her campaign to raise awareness of women's healthcare

Bayer launches Science for Her campaign to raise awareness of women's healthcare

Bayer has kicked off the Science for Her campaign in Vietnam to improve awareness and boost knowledge about women's healthcare.
VOTMA calls for reduction in dog and cat meat

VOTMA calls for reduction in dog and cat meat

VOTMA, Soi Dog Foundation International and Intelligentmedia brought together 30 traditional medicine practitioners to discuss the dog and cat meat trade.
Thai police seize drugs worth 8 million USD Indonesia to build light rail transit on Bali Laos encourages use of electric vehicles Indonesia holds potential to become world’s gas supplier Philippines seeks measures for cutting rice prices Thai rice output forecasted to fall due to El Nino
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.
Laos encourages use of electric vehicles

Laos encourages use of electric vehicles

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has rolled out measures to promote electric vehicles (EVs), a type of vehicle that uses clean energy and protects the environment.
Indonesia holds potential to become world’s gas supplier

Indonesia holds potential to become world’s gas supplier

Indonesia has the potential to become a country that has a strategic position to meet world gas needs, President of SPA for Asia Pacific Region ENI, Ciro Antonio Pagano, has said.
Philippines seeks measures for cutting rice prices

Philippines seeks measures for cutting rice prices

The Philippines is considering options other than a price ceiling to tackle high rice prices, the country’s National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has said.
Thai rice output forecasted to fall due to El Nino

Thai rice output forecasted to fall due to El Nino

The Agricultural Economics Office of the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry in Thailand has forecasted a decline in rice production for the country’s 2023-24 harvest season, primarily due to the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon.