While the amended Law on Pharmacy 2024 is expected to facilitate future performance of foreign-invested enterprises, it might increase pressure on local businesses, urging them to make quick changes to adapt.

Tetra Pak's cutting-edge technology of Direct UHT for processing coconuts maintains the flavour, taste, and nutritional value of the extracted products.

Chris Casey, director of AWS Partners Asia-Pacific and Japan, speaks about the expansion of the AWS Partner Network.

The Vietnam Excellence Awards 2025 was launched in December.

Several localities are implementing solutions to welcome investors in the semiconductor industry.

Pharos Energy plc announced on December 20 that it has received five-year licence extensions for its two producing assets in Vietnam.

OnPoint, a Vietnam-based e-commerce enabler, announced on December 18 that it had acquired Thailand's CREA to solidify its e-commerce position in Southeast Asia.

The President of Cuba had a meeting with Nguyen Van Tuan, general director of GELEX Group, on December 12.

The amended Law on Pharmacy (LoP), which will take effect on July 1, 2025, is expected to make significant changes in the local market in the upcoming months, and strongly facilitate the business community.

KPMG in Vietnam has presented its 2024 Vietnam CEE Report, based on insights from over 1,500 Vietnamese consumers.

KPMG in Vietnam has presented its 2024 Vietnam CEE Report, based on insights from over 1,500 Vietnamese consumers.

PwC Vietnam successfully organised Hack A Day 2024 with the theme “Securing Identity” on November 11.

The automotive and mobility industry is rapidly changing, driven by technological development and evolving consumer preferences. These transformations have given rise to a new era of innovation, where the boundaries of what is possible are being pushed to new heights.

Even though the financial market has recently calmed, businesses remain cautious, and the merger and acquisition market is yet to regain momentum. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division at RECOF Corporation, shared his insights with VIR’s Bich Ngoc on the trends shaping dealmaking activity.

Dentons LuatViet, a member of Dentons – the world’s largest law firm, announced the launch of its Vietnamese language website on November 26.

Nestlé Vietnam held a training course on December 18 to promote occupational safety and hygiene for waste collection and recycling units.

CMA CGM revealed on December 17 that it is building a new zero-emission inland electric barge in Vietnam.

120 businesses from the steel, cement, and thermal power industries have participated in training courses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on emissions trading and carbon markets using the CarbonSim simulation tool.

With investments in renewable energy projects totalling more than VND308 trillion (US$13 billion), delays in putting projects into operation waste immense social resources

A series of real estate projects have been legally cleared as the new year approaches, boosting market supply and buyer choice.

KTG Industrial fosters a collaborative environment among its tenants by boosting networking opportunities and building a supportive ecosystem.

The Swing for the Kids 2024 charity golf tournament has raised almost $100,000 from donors and 243 golfers.

KTG Industrial fosters a collaborative environment among its tenants by boosting networking opportunities and building a supportive ecosystem.

Vietnam’s stock market is showing promise with recent reforms and growing foreign investor interest, but unlocking its full potential will require addressing structural challenges.

Vietnam’s year-end direction is focused on maintaining stability in both interest rates and exchange rates while implementing capital support measures for businesses.

Requests of fund allocation from the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the last months of 2024 to respond to natural disasters like Typhoon Yagi will be paid for by commercial insurers, by as much as $17 million.

Collaboration between banks and fintech companies is crucial for leveraging financial technologies within the existing regulatory framework, ensuring the benefits of innovation are accessible to all citizens and advancing financial inclusion.

Australians are continuing to travel in record numbers with the latest data revealing Vietnam as one of the three top-growth destinations, according to the Singapore-based asianaviation.com on December 16.

As global tourism trends shift towards cultural and experiential travel, Vietnam’s rich heritage offers a competitive edge in carving out a unique identity.

Despite hosting thousands of sports events annually and experiencing growth rates higher than the global average, Vietnam’s sporting progress remains largely dependent on the state budget.

With diverse landscapes, a favourable climate, rich culinary offerings, and a welcoming culture, Vietnam is poised to become a premier destination for golf tourism, attracting both local and international visitors.

On December 1, the Viettel Marathon Series 2024's Vietnam leg took place.

The 24th World Congress of AIMS was held in Hanoi from November 14-17, 2024, alongside the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon.

The first “Heritage Golf Tournament” 2024 will be organised for the first time in Ninh Binh from November 30 - December 1, with the mission of combining sport and heritage conservation.

As part of SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024, held on November 7-8, the SEMIGolf invitational – Sovico Hightech Cup 2024 tournament was organised by the National Innovation Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, in collaboration with SEMI Southea

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 19 signed an official dispatch requiring an urgent investigation into a café fire that killed 11 persons in Co Nhue 2 ward, Hanoi’s Bac Tu Liem district, at night a day earlier.

The Hanoi city Police Investigation Agency on December 19 morning announced its decision to launch legal proceedings against a 51-year-old man to investigate and handle his act of setting fire to a café, which resulted in 11 fatalities in Bac Tu Liem district at night on December 18.

The "Winter of sharing love 2024" journey is a path that ignites hope and spreads warmth to the children in a remote part of Yen Bai province.

TMIV has launched the “Clean Water for Children” project to help Lao Cai province recover from Typhoon Yagi.

Psoriasis has become a significant health concern in Thailand, with more than 20,000 outpatient cases recorded in 2024. It is now the third most common dermatological condition in the country.

Indonesia has received new investment commitments worth 7.4 billion USD from China, according to Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and head of the Investment Coordination Agency (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani.

The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle and buffalo as well as their products from Japan due to the outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD), its Department of Agriculture said on December 19.

Malaysia’s National Sustainable Development Goal Council on December 18 approved the National Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategic Plan.