New era, new prospects for business
By Nguyen Manh Hung
October 13, 2021 | 08:00
While businesses are facing an uphill struggle this year, a lot of opportunities related to digital transformation are now available for them to aim higher. Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Information and Communications, writes about the potential ahead.
SK Bioscience to conduct studies of COVID-19 vaccine in Vietnam
By Vy Nguyen
October 12, 2021 | 13:37
The Vietnamese government recently approved phase 3 clinical trials for SK Bioscience's COVID-19 vaccine candidate GBP510.
50 years of Swiss-Vietnamese diplomatic relations
By Ivo Sieber
October 12, 2021 | 08:54
On the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Swiss Ambassador in Vietnam Ivo Sieber writes about how far the two sides have come.
Foreign firms continue to see Vietnam as good investment location
October 11, 2021 | 16:27
While a number of foreign companies have moved part of their production or orders to other countries, many still see Vietnam as a good location for investment in the long term.
Tetra Pak - New investment in F&B to unlock growth potential
By Hoang Anh
October 11, 2021 | 08:45
Businesses are pushing ahead with investing in Vietnam this year, demonstrating their commitments across various industries. Eliseo Barcas, managing director at Tetra Pak Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Hoang Anh the support it gives to customers in this regard, as well as the importance of taking the environment into account.
Quick reversals expected as new normal gradually replaces lockdown gloom
By Tom Nguyen
October 11, 2021 | 08:45
The latest KPMG CEO Outlook for 2021 shows a revival in business confidence as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and life returns to a new normal. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, shared with VIR’s Tom Nguyen what changes the world can expect in the rebound.
Value of footwear exports sees sharp drop amid pandemic
October 09, 2021 | 17:06
In September, the export value of footwear reduced 44 per cent on-year to $700 million, according to the LEFASO.
Mobilising venture capital for private sector
October 07, 2021 | 17:49
The “ADB Ventures supporting impact startups” project was launched today, which is expected to release venture capital for the private sector of Vietnam.
Investors cautioned over bond issuance vulnerabilities
By Ngoc Huong
October 07, 2021 | 14:00
Credit-challenged companies, especially banks and real estate providers, are finding another way around their continuous capital needs by tapping into the corporate bond issuance market, which remains particularly vulnerable to economic downturns and incomplete legal frameworks in Vietnam.
The road to facilitating German trade
By Bich Thuy
October 07, 2021 | 08:00
The ties between Vietnam and Germany have strengthened over the past decade, driven by efforts of both governments and businesses.
Standard Chartered lowers Vietnam's 2021 growth forecast but maintains 2022 estimate
By Standard Chartered
October 06, 2021 | 17:08
Standard Chartered has revised its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2021, reflecting the unexpected contraction of 6.2 per cent on-year in the third quarter.
Supporting both workers and employers to escape distress
By Thai An
October 06, 2021 | 10:35
Deputy director general of Vietnam Social Security Le Hung Son talked to VIR’s Thai An about the implementation of a new support package sourced from the unemployment insurance fund to help pandemic-hit employees and employers overcome difficulties.
Recovery proposals set out for businesses
By Hara Nguyen
October 06, 2021 | 10:00
Both individuals and businesses are in critical need of further reductions of fees and taxes as they attempt to claw their way out of 2021’s economic fallout.
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