business governance plays a major developmental role

Business governance plays a major developmental role

Sustainable development is now both a strategic goal and an essential requirement for all businesses. Nguyen Quang Vinh, vice chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and chairman of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development, spoke with VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the critical role businesses play in helping Vietnam reach its net-zero targets.
banks change investment portfolios for higher efficiency in h1

Banks change investment portfolios for higher efficiency in H1

Banking consultant Le Hoai An, founder of Integrated Financial Solutions JSC, spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about what banks were doing with their investment portfolios to optimise business efficiency in the first half of 2024.
south korean investment under indo pacific strategy

South Korean investment under Indo-Pacific Strategy

The level of interest among South Korean investors in Vietnam is growing up on the back of the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Hong Sun, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about current and future investing trends.
structural reforms needed for medium term growth

Structural reforms needed for medium-term growth

The Vietnamese economy is showing signals of recovery, growing from 5.66 per cent in Q1 to 6.93 per cent in Q2. Paulo Medas, mission chief for Vietnam at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the outlook, with some headwinds staying ahead.
singaporean tech firms seek key expansions in vietnam

Singaporean tech firms seek key expansions in Vietnam

Singaporean businesses are seeking to expand opportunities in the data centres and ICT requirements in Vietnam. George Choo, president of the Association of Telecommunications and Technology Industry in Singapore, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about their future plans and the market prospects.
japanese players take domestic demand into account

Japanese players take domestic demand into account

Japan remains in the top five largest foreign direct investors in Vietnam so far this year. Matsumoto Nobuyuki, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Ho Chi Minh City, talked to VIR’s Bich Ngoc and gave his assessment on capital flows from Japan to Vietnam.
byd commits to convenient offerings for vehicle owners

BYD commits to convenient offerings for vehicle owners

Greening the automotive industry in Vietnam involves companies like BYD Vietnam, which is making efforts to contribute to the process. Vo Minh Luc, CEO of BYD Vietnam, told VIR’s Hara Nguyen about the company’s plans to deliver the most convenient experience to users.
vietnamese companies named among best workplaces in asia for 2024

Vietnamese companies named among Best Workplaces in Asia for 2024

Vietnamese companies were named among the Best Workplaces in Asia for 2024 released by Great Place To Work® on August 29.
reu hoi an offerings whisper tales of ancient identity and sustainability

Reu Hoi An offerings whisper tales of ancient identity and sustainability

Hoi An is well-known worldwide for its ancient town and cultural heritage. Founder of Reu Boutique Hotel Hoi An Le Quoc Viet explained to VIR‘s Hoang Dan why Hoi An’s individuals and businesses are eager to promote greener and healthier tourism.
strategic actions for digital healthcare gain

Strategic actions for digital healthcare gain

Vietnam’s healthcare sector is making efforts to adopt innovations. Le Minh Sang, senior health specialist at the World Bank Vietnam Office, provides an analysis on how to foster an enabling environment for health innovations.
casa ratio assessment for first half of 2024

CASA ratio assessment for first half of 2024

Vietnam's current account saving account (CASA) is on a robust recovery path. Banking consultant Le Hoai An, founder of Integrated Financial Solutions Joint Stock Company spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about the factors driving the recovery.
long thanh international airports road to success paved with obstacles

Long Thanh International Airport's road to success paved with obstacles

Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province is expected to give southeast Vietnam an economic boost when it opens in 2026, but this opportunity will arrive with multiple challenges.
hilton doubles down its footprint in the vietnamese market

Hilton doubles down its footprint in the Vietnamese market

Vietnam has been recognised as one of the key markets for Hilton in Southeast Asia as the country continues to undergo strong transformation in the tourism industry. Alexandra Murray, vice president and regional head of South East Asia spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about the importance of the Vietnamese market for Hilton as the company celebrates two and half decades of presence in the country.
vietnam formulates policies to promote shift to evs

Vietnam formulates policies to promote shift to EVs

Vietnam is gearing up to create more policies to encourage the sustainable development of the transportation sector, with a focus on electric vehicles (EVs).
vir conference promotes green solutions in automotive industry

VIR conference promotes green solutions in automotive industry

VIR hosted a conference on reducing emissions in the automotive industry themed “All Roads Lead to Net Zero” on August 29, with a view to accelerating the shift towards sustainable mobility.