vir to organise consumer finance seminar on may 21

VIR to organise consumer finance seminar on May 21

The annual consumer finance seminar, which will be organised by VIR on May 21, will focus on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the finance sector, as well as the existing difficulties and opportunities for growth in the coming time.
will there be senior personnel changes at ricons and coteccons at upcoming agms

Will there be senior personnel changes at Ricons and Coteccons at upcoming AGMs?

There is a great deal of speculation as the annual general shareholders' meetings of renowned construction giants Coteccons and Ricons approaches. As the relationship between the two companies as main contractor and subcontractor is rather sensitive, it is necessary to take a close look at a potential conflict of interest resulting from overlapping management teams.
world leaders unlikely to meet at un in september chief

World leaders 'unlikely' to meet at UN in September: Chief

UNITED NATIONS: The COVID-19 pandemic makes it "unlikely" that world leaders and thousands of other participants will be able to gather in New York in September for the annual UN General Assembly, Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said.
young sumo wrestler dies of coronavirus in japan

Young sumo wrestler dies of coronavirus in Japan

TOKYO: A 28-year-old sumo wrestler died in Japan on Wednesday (May 13) after contracting coronavirus and suffering multiple organ failure, becoming the ancient sport's first COVID-19 fatality, the national association said.
japan approves ebola drug remdesivir for covid 19 treatment

Japan approves Ebola drug remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment

TOKYO: Japan on Thursday (May 7) authorised the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the government said, with an eye to approving another medication Avigan this month.
an khang pharmacy made some losses after merging with mobile world

An Khang pharmacy made some losses after merging with Mobile World

The An Khang pharmacy chain has lost an estimated VND3 billion ($130,430) in the first quarter, causing a loss of VND1.4 billion ($60,870) to Mobile World Group.
thailand to produce antiviral medicine for covid 19 treatment

Thailand to produce antiviral medicine for COVID-19 treatment

The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) of Thailand is working to make its own Favipiravir - the antiviral medicine which has been touted as a treatment for COVID-19.
htv cycling tournament delayed due to covid 19

HTV Cycling Tournament delayed due to COVID-19

The annual Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) Cycling Tournament will be delayed this year due to the coronavirus, organisers have announced.
vietnam f1 grand prix officially called off due to continued covid 19

Vietnam F1 Grand Prix officially called off due to continued COVID-19

The anticipated Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 will not take off as scheduled in view of the continued global spread of COVID-19, promoter Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation announced yesterday (March 13).
swing for the kids 2020 ready for first swing

Swing for the Kids 2020 ready for first swing

The annual Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament organised by Vietnam Investment Review officially returns this April for its 14th season, bringing together the cream of the Vietnamese business community for the humane cause of raising funds to nourish the hopes and dreams of talented, but disadvantaged students.
tiki sendo speculation piques sector interest

Tiki-Sendo speculation piques sector interest

An expected co-operation deal between Tiki and Sendo has surprised the merger and acquisition arena in Vietnam, coming hot off the heels of the announced partnership between Vingroup and Masan late last year.
digiworld sets sight on ambitious 4435 million revenue target

Digiworld sets sight on ambitious $443.5 million revenue target

Digiworld will submit its business plan for 2020 to shareholders at the annual general meeting on March 31.
prime minister hails ovs warm sentiment for homeland

Prime Minister hails OVs’ warm sentiment for homeland

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met a delegation of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) joining the annual “Homeland Spring 2020” programme in Hanoi on January 18.
french government offers compromise to end transport strike

French government offers compromise to end transport strike

France's government Saturday proposed a compromise to end a crippling transport strike against pension reform, with an offer to withdraw a key proposal on raising the retirement age, but trade unions gave the announcement a mixed welcome.
vietnam business forum opens in hanoi on friday

Vietnam Business Forum opens in Hanoi on Friday

The role and support of the business community in rapid and sustainable development is a key part of the annual Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) held in Hanoi on Friday.