fed prepared to raise interest rates aggressively powell

Fed prepared to raise interest rates 'aggressively:' Powell

The US central bank is prepared to raise interest rates by bigger steps than the quarter-point hike announced last week if that is what's needed to contain "much too high" inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday.
top 2022 travel trends

Top 2022 Travel Trends

The pandemic has transformed the way people think about travel, what they expect on vacation and how they choose and arrive in their destination. These factors are reshaping travel trends in 2022.
building healthier longer better lives the aia vietnam story

Building healthier, longer, better lives – The AIA Vietnam story

AIA continues to strengthen its 22-year foothold in the country. Wayne Besant, CEO of AIA Vietnam, opened up about what the leading insurer has achieved in 2021, as well as the One Billion Initiative that strives towards sustainable development for Vietnamese people.
south korean insurers exploit big growth potential

South Korean insurers exploit big growth potential

South Korean insurers are conveying tremendous efforts to embrace Vietnam’s insurance industry, citing the country’s plethora of growth outlook.
the future for expat life

The future for expat life

Countries around the world, just like Vietnam, are having to reshape policies when it comes to attracting non-nationals to live and work within their borders, whether on a long-term basis or just a short stint. VIR’s Ray McRobbie ponders what is next for the overseas contingent in Vietnam over the next few years.
germans hope to advance in vietnam

Germans hope to advance in Vietnam

The strategic partnership established in 2011 between Vietnam and Germany has demonstrated the determination to expand and strengthen multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. Marko Walde, chief representative at the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam), discusses why Vietnam is so attractive and what German companies expect to gain.
hanwha life vietnam and viettel post team up on insurance distribution

Hanwha Life Vietnam and Viettel Post team up on insurance distribution

South Korean life insurer Hanwha Life Vietnam has recently signed an agreement with military-run Viettel Post Corporation on the distribution of insurance products.
us groups seeking practical and stable environment

US groups seeking practical and stable environment

Vietnam’s economy has weathered difficulties to gradually recover, with the major contributions from the foreign business community. Adam Sitkoff, executive director from the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Hanoi, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how US businesses are operating in Vietnam and what they are expecting for the new year.
transforming consumption via rising eco consciousness

Transforming consumption via rising eco-consciousness

Kantar’s sustainability study Who Cares, Who Does says a lot about how environmentally conscious households are becoming in Vietnam. Peter Christou, commercial director in Vietnam for Kantar’s Worldpanel Division, pores over the results and what they mean for Vietnam’s eco-future.
getting to grips with esg management

Getting to grips with ESG management

Amid rapidly rising global expectations for business to adopt responsible, transparent, and effective sustainable business practices, many companies are struggling to work out what it means to them, what they need to change, and why.
vinfast to include navigation system across full lineup

VinFast to include navigation system across full lineup

VinFast is set to become the first all-electric carmaker to integrate what3words navigation across its entire lineup, announced the company on January 10.
businesses urged to usher in sustainability era

Businesses urged to usher in sustainability era

Though Vietnam has pledged to achieve net zero by 2050, sustainability awareness remains an obscure concept among listed enterprises. Therefore, a shared understanding of what constitutes sustainability is being deemed critical at local and regional levels to attract and allocate resources towards green development.
evaluating a complex year in wind energy and determining what comes next

Evaluating a complex year in wind energy and determining what comes next

Last year, one third of the wind power sector’s projects with a combined capacity of around 2,000MW, equal to more than $3 billion in capital, failed to reach completion.
hiring trends unveiled during the pandemic

Hiring trends unveiled during the pandemic

Vietnam’s hiring market has experienced unprecendented turbulences during the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adrien Bizouard, country manager at Robert Walters Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Thanh Van an overview on Vietnam’s hiring market in 2021 and forecasts what lies ahead for candidates and employers alike in 2022.
dual crowns for nestle in sustainability and hr

Dual crowns for Nestlé in sustainability and HR

In probably the most challenging year in decades, Nestlé Vietnam has maintained an implacable drive towards sustainability and people-centric operations, earning recognitions as the most sustainable company and the best place to work in Vietnam. Binu Jacob, CEO of Nestlé Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Tom Nguyen what initiatives took the company to the top.