only world class level can ensure truly green buildings

Only world-class level can ensure truly green buildings

Smart city development and building transition are vital to Vietnam’s booming economy on the green track. In addition to Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, urbanisation is taking place, increasing the demand for energy and building materials in cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Therefore, energy-efficient and sustainable solutions play a central role on the way to Vietnam’s climate neutrality by 2050.
localities set sights on foreign invested project windfalls

Localities set sights on foreign-invested project windfalls

Leaders of various cities and provinces are putting all hands on deck for the goal of luring in large-scale investors in high-tech and green industries.
knots untangling for top projects in vietnams key cities

Knots untangling for top projects in Vietnam’s key cities

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are nearing a total of 500 positive outcomes for issues around delayed real estate projects, although the latter is performing more efficiently in this regard than the former.
nineteen vietnamese citizens injured in factory explosion in taiwan

Nineteen Vietnamese citizens injured in factory explosion in Taiwan

A fire and explosion at a factory in Pingtung county of Taiwan (China) on September 22 injured 19 Vietnamese citizens, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
citi promotes social finance in asia

Citi promotes social finance in Asia

The Citi Social Finance team is a globally dedicated industry specialist group that provides expertise and supports to clients seeking to expand access to basic services for underserved populations.
trelleborg forms strategic cooperation with phu my 3 specialised ip

Trelleborg forms strategic cooperation with Phu My 3 Specialised IP

Trelleborg Group, a world leader in engineered polymer solutions from Sweden, signed a cooperation agreement with Phu My 3 Specialised Industrial Park in early September to lease a 60,000 square metre plot of land to build a factory in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, one of the eight cities and provinces and belonging to the southern key economic region of Vietnam.
vietnams exciting growth powers bain companys first office in ho chi minh city

Vietnam’s exciting growth powers Bain & Company’s first office in Ho Chi Minh City

Wade Cruse, managing partner for Southeast Asia at Bain & Company and Andrea Campagnoli, partner and office head of Bain & Company’s Vietnam office, spoke with VIR's Luu Huong about Vietnam's economic prospects and Bain's forward-looking strategies in the region.
citi highlights green finance at ceo 100 meeting

Citi highlights green finance at CEO 100 meeting

Citi's Vietnam country officer Ramachandran A.S. delivered a speech focusing on financial solutions to support green growth and sustainable business at an investment event that gathered 100 CEOs from major global corporations.
citi commends local banks at asean roadshows

Citi commends local banks at ASEAN roadshows

Citi recognised the outstanding performance of 11 Vietnamese banks during its Financial Institutions Roadshows, held in Hanoi on August 18 and Ho Chi Minh City on August 21.
indonesia lifts ban on sending domestic helpers to middle east

Indonesia lifts ban on sending domestic helpers to Middle East

The Indonesian government has lifted a moratorium on sending Indonesian citizens to the Middle East as domestic helpers but cautioned that those who take up offers of employment in the region must follow the proper procedures to ensure they are fully protected.
bis standards creating global citizens for vietnam

BIS standards creating global citizens for Vietnam

British International School Ho Chi Minh City is striving to push its students towards being true citizens of the world. Louise Bishop, the school’s director of Admissions and Marketing, talked to VIR’s Kim Hanh about the school’s inside philosophy to offer the best global education and training solutions for students in Vietnam.
vtv3 to launch student reality show with support of herbalife vietnam

VTV3 to launch student reality show with support of Herbalife Vietnam

Dedicated to creating exciting competitions for Vietnamese university students to learn and practice soft skills and develop creative thinking, the reality show "Students of New Generation 2023" will be broadcast on August 31 on VTV3.
welcoming guests to la vie en rose wedding show

Welcoming guests to La Vie En Rose wedding show

Visitors are invited to the West Lake Room at Pan Pacific Hanoi on August 26 to enjoy the La Vie en Rose wedding show’s spectacular party venue, exciting activities, and complementary gifts.
citizens from 13 countries allowed to enter vietnam for 45 days

Citizens from 13 countries allowed to enter Vietnam for 45 days

The Vietnamese government has issued Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP amending Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP dated March 15, 2022, regarding visa exemption for citizens of certain countries.
citi driving client business growth objectives in asia

Citi driving client business growth objectives in Asia

During a recent visit to Vietnam, Citi’s Asia-Pacific head of corporate, commercial, and public sector sales for Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS), Kanika Thakur, spoke to VIR’s Hoang Anh about how the business drives commercial activities and business growth for its clients in the region.