heineken vietnams clear path towards net zero

HEINEKEN Vietnam’s clear path towards net-zero

Pioneering through many sustainable development initiatives, HEINEKEN Vietnam is making efforts to promote transformation towards overall net-zero goals. Tran Ngoc Anh, the company’s corporate affairs director, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the journey.
defining sustainable development in banking and finance

Defining sustainable development in banking and finance

What truly defines sustainable development in the banking and finance sector? This question lacks a simple answer.
loan interest rates move slower than deposit rates

Loan interest rates move slower than deposit rates

Amid concerns that the strong push for higher deposit rates by banks will lead to an increase in interest rates, Tran Ngoc Bau, CEO of WiGroup Data and Financial Technology JSC, spoke with VIR’s Nhue Man about expectations for the market.
regaining trust essential to bolster growth of credit

Regaining trust essential to bolster growth of credit

Some banks are at times reluctant to lend, regardless of their financial standing. Tran Ngoc Bau, CEO of WiGroup, a major provider of economic data and fintech solutions, talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about credit bottlenecks in the current context and how to boost credit growth in a healthy manner.
tiki ceo tran ngoc thai son steps down casting shadows over ipo plan

Tiki CEO Tran Ngoc Thai Son steps down, casting shadows over IPO plan

According to a report by DealstreetAsia, Tran Ngoc Thai Son, CEO and co-founder of Tiki, has tendered his resignation to the company's Board of Directors.
the legal adaption measures expected from pharma groups

The legal adaption measures expected from pharma groups

Multinational corporations in Vietnam are expecting changes in drug rules to make more business and investment progress. Tran Ngoc Anh, representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the current barriers and expectations stemming from legal adjustments.
striving to become an international financial centre

Striving to become an international financial centre

After many years of waiting, Thu Thiem 2 Bridge was opened to the public in late April. Also at the same time, the final details of the scheme for the development of Ho Chi Minh City into an international financial centre are being fixed before the scheme can be submitted to Politburo for consideration and approval.
core values enable tan hiep phat group to stay firm amid pandemic

Core values enable Tan Hiep Phat Group to stay firm amid pandemic

Despite suffering myriad hardships due to COVID-19, Tan Hiep Phat Group, a major beverage firm based in Ho Chi Minh City, has taken an array of measures to co-exist with the pandemic and gradually stabilise production.
considering the implications of fiscal reformations

Considering the implications of fiscal reformations

To cope with the ongoing pandemic, the central banks of many nations have significantly expanded their balance sheets by using non-traditional monetary policies by increasing money for purchasing government bonds and even corporate bonds. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has limited balance sheet expansion but used an effective monetary policy for the Chinese economy.
the right time to fully reopen the economy

The right time to fully reopen the economy

People and businesses in the southern growth engine of Ho Chi Minh City are yearning for daily life to resume, but is it the right time? Professor Dr. Tran Ngoc Tho from Ho Chi Minh City Economics University elaborated on the issues with VIR’s Nguyen Hong.
existential crisis bearing down on ho chi minh city

Existential crisis bearing down on Ho Chi Minh City

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the worst human health and economic crises. In Vietnam, it has hurt tens of millions of families, both physically and mentally. Ho Chi Minh City, which is home to migrant workers across the country and a major contributor to Vietnam’s GDP, is suffering under the severe impact. The municipality has decided to add another month of social distancing until September 15 and vulnerable groups, especially low-middle workers, may be suffering from severe mental trauma, hunger, and exhaustion.
rebooting through targeted measures

Rebooting through targeted measures

While rich countries are actively debating the need for big action with unprecedented fiscal stimulus packages to fight COVID-19, emerging countries are also trying to promote structural reforms. Professor Dr. Tran Ngoc Tho from the Ho Chi Minh City Economics University outlines what needs to be done in order to keep up with inevitable developments.
a legal template to build on for development of smes

A legal template to build on for development of SMEs

With the new Law on Investment 2020 already in place, big opportunities are there for local firms to flourish. Tran Ngoc Han, senior associate from US-backed law firm Russin & Vecchi Vietnam, writes about positive signals for development of small- and medium-sized enterprises on the back of the law.
us labels vietnam currency manipulator in improper move

US labels Vietnam currency manipulator in improper move

In a report, the US Treasury has labelled Vietnam and Switzerland currency manipulators, citing that the two countries are intervening in their foreign exchange policies to create unfair trade advantages which could harm the US. Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc Tho from the School of Finance at the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City outlines some of the significant and questionable concepts in the report.
vietnams priority objectives to rise above pandemic tides economy

Vietnam's priority objectives to rise above pandemic tides economy

Vietnam is now struggling to instrument the recovery of its economy that has been seriously rocked by the global health crisis. Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc Tho writes about how the government can steer the correct course to drive the country forward, despite unpredictable developments in the wider economy.