latest hr trends in logistics revealed

Latest HR trends in logistics revealed

Under the impact of the pandemic and digital transformation, the workforce trends witnessed in logistics are not new, but they are recognised as urgent and accelerate daily. VIR’s Bich Thuy had the opportunity for an exclusive interview with Trang Nguyen, country head of Permanent Recruitment and Executive Search at ManpowerGroup Vietnam about the most significant human resources trends in the logistics industry.
talent shortage in second half of 2021 and the way out

Talent shortage in second half of 2021 and the way out

The globe is now experiencing the biggest workforce shift and reallocation of skills since World War II. Due to the pandemic, even those skills most in demand in the early phase of the crisis are different to demand emerging now and expected in the future, especially as they relate to automation and digital transformation. Vietnam is no exception. Trang Nguyen, country head of Permanent Recruitment and Executive Search Services, ManpowerGroup Vietnam, shared with VIR's Bich Thuy the current talent shortage in Vietnam and how businesses are dealing with the recruitment difficulties.
the ins and outs of ma in insurance

The ins and outs of M&A in insurance

The Vietnamese insurance market is heating up with many high-value mergers and acquisitions deals taking place over the last two years. Many others are being negotiated, promising a vibrant insurance market. Lawyers Quyen Hoang, Trang Nguyen, and Tam Ngo from LNT & Partners analyse how the legal framework is driving future prospects.
from retail to finance vietnam all set to rebound with poise

From retail to finance, Vietnam all set to rebound with poise

Vietnam’s early efforts to weather the COVID-19 storm have helped its economy to reopen much sooner than others, with many sectors that have suffered badly from the outbreak – from retail to finance –now recovering with poise.    
private sector key to achieving sdg 9

Private sector key to achieving SDG 9

Through investment into local infrastructure systems, climate-resilient energy, communications technology, and other programmes, the private sector is the key to achieving Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure in the United Nation’s Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. Axel Neubert, country director of the Hanns Seidel Foundation’s Vietnam Office, and Thu Trang Nguyen, project manager of the office, shared with VIR’s Kim Oanh.
fe credit scores hat trick of solid growth over three years

FE Credit scores hat-trick of solid growth over three years

The overall consumer credit market slowdown in 2018 could have sent FE Credit in to slower growth, but the consumer finance company expects to conclude the year with rather upbeat results, whilst preparing for a gentler pace (in percentage terms), but more sustainable growth in the years ahead.
lenders upgrade with digitalisation

Lenders upgrade with digitalisation

The face of retail banking in Vietnam is changing due to digitalisation, prompting banks to restructure themselves in a way to meet the demands of customers and bringing the payment experience to a whole new level with their virtual facilities.
connecting vietnam to euro funders

Connecting Vietnam to Euro funders

Alongside the support that Luxembourg has brought to the Vietnamese capital market with a focus on sustainable financing for development, the Western European nation is also hoping to become the bridge to connect European and Vietnamese financiers.
korean investors seek assurances

Korean investors seek assurances

South Korean investors are seeking further funding ­opportunities in Vietnam’s capital market and are keen to dive in, providing the country further strengthens existing legal frameworks in order to support an efficient capital market.
agribank ipo delay sees investors move cautiously

Agribank IPO delay sees investors move cautiously

Investors are being urged to hold back on moves into Agribank after its initial public offering was postponed until 2020, adding to the list of equitisation delays of state-owned enterprises.
approaching the climate conundrum

Approaching the climate conundrum

On her seventh visit to Vietnam to attend the Hanoi Forum on climate change response, Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and former head of the United Nations Development Programme, discussed with VIR’s Trang Nguyen the progress that Vietnam has made in response to climate change, and what it can do further to pursue rapid growth without compromising investment into climate change adaptation.
na approves lifting foreign debt limit

NA approves lifting foreign debt limit

Delayed projects funded via official development assistance will receive a capital boost after the National Assembly agreed to swell Vietnam’s foreign debt cap by VND60 trillion ($2.6 billion) for medium-term public investments.
expats vote vietnam among best countries to live and work

Expats vote Vietnam among best countries to live and work

Expats working in Vietnam are currently enjoying over $90,000 in average annual income, with the country scoring in the 19th place for best countries to live and work and the first place when it comes to saving more and having more disposable income.
anz marks 25 year milestone in vietnam

ANZ marks 25-year milestone in Vietnam

ANZ has celebrated its 25th anniversary in Vietnam, reviewing its contributions to the country’s growth over this time and making further commitments to journey along with the country in the next 25 years and after.
moodys changes outlook on vietnam banking system to stable

Moody’s changes outlook on Vietnam banking system to stable

Moody’s Investors Service has changed its 12-18 month outlook on the Vietnamese banking system to Ba3 stable from positive.