vietnam economic forum 2022 identifies challenges and solutions for growth

Vietnam Economic Forum 2022 identifies challenges and solutions for growth

The 5th Vietnam Economic Forum, one of the most prestigious and large-scale annual forums in the country, attracted the participation of many domestic and international delegates this month.
the state of play in healthcare mas

The state of play in healthcare M&As

Merger and acquisition moves are one of the more effective measures for foreign investors entering the Vietnamese medical and pharmaceutical industry, utilising available factories and inexpensive labour. Ngo Thanh Hai, Nguyen Dieu Quynh, and Le Anh Thu from LNT & Partners offers an overview of the factors and barriers involved when it comes to dealmaking in pharma.
panasonic kicks off green campaign

Panasonic kicks off green campaign

Panasonic Vietnam officially launched the campaign “Live Green and Wellness with Gen G” to inspire Vietnamese young people and all concerned to lead an environmentally-friendly and healthy lifestyle.
asean industrial progress on track

ASEAN industrial progress on track

Vietnam’s industrial performance has been on an uptrend, with strong economic projections for the region as a whole and performance bouncing back.
fed rate hopes weigh on dollar stocks fall ahead of us jobs data

Fed rate hopes weigh on dollar, stocks fall ahead of US jobs data

The dollar struggled to recover on Friday from its recent sell-off as traders grew confident the Federal Reserve will slow its pace of interest rate hikes, while an equities rally sputtered ahead of key US jobs data.
textile groups at pains to regather momentum

Textile groups at pains to regather momentum

Orders of textile and garment exporters in the last months of the year have been falling sharply compared to production capacity, combined with fluctuating raw material prices, leaving many businesses to prepare for a bumpy year ahead.
choosing the optimal time for greener investment

Choosing the optimal time for greener investment

In the context of a drop in textile and apparel orders, the purchasing power of the industry has diminished as a result of the economic recession and inflation. Truong Van Cam, general secretary and vice chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, explained to VIR’s The Hai why now is the time for textile producers to explore restructuring and investing in their facilities under a greener model.
akzonobel stays committed to sustainable innovations

AkzoNobel stays committed to sustainable innovations

AkzoNobel delivers sustainable and innovative solutions that customers, communities, and the planet increasingly rely on. VIR’s Etienne Mahler spoke to Maximilien Schréder, regional commercial director for Powder Coatings in South Asia at AkzoNobel, about the company’s sustainability approach and the contribution of its innovations to the greater goal.
preserving and promoting vietnams cultural heritage

Preserving and promoting Vietnam's cultural heritage

“The 4th Vietnam Cultural Heritage Festival” provides opportunities for local people and tourists to enjoy and experience Vietnam's unique cultural and artistic activities, contributing to promoting and raising awareness of the country's heritage values.
status of foreign currencies in sale or purchase of shares

Status of foreign currencies in sale or purchase of shares

Agreements on transfer prices or payment in foreign currencies in the sale and purchase of shares may entail legal risks, potentially leaving transactions invalid.
phuc khang mitsubishi journey the desire to create sustainable value

Phuc Khang-Mitsubishi journey: the desire to create sustainable value

Sustainability is often discussed in key meetings involving Phuc Khang Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation, its Japanese partner, as the pair strive to create a more sustainable and connected value system through ventures like Diamond Lotus Riverside.
forum highlights private sector driven sustainable growth in vietnam

Forum highlights private sector-driven sustainable growth in Vietnam

The forum showed the strategic cooperation between Vietnam and the United States to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in Vietnam, towards the 10th anniversary of the two countries' comprehensive partnership in 2023.
us and vietnam launch initiative on private sector sustainable growth

US and Vietnam launch initiative on private sector sustainable growth

The United States Mission to Vietnam, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has announced the launch of a new initiative to spur private sector-driven sustainable and inclusive growth.
textile enterprises face difficulties in 2023

Textile enterprises face difficulties in 2023

The economic downturn and high inflation in many major export markets exerts difficulties on Vietnam’s textile exporters for 2023.
vietnam china comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong began an official visit to China on Oct. 30 at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping. In recent years, Vietnam-China ties have maintained a stable and positive trend. Their leaders have reached important common perceptions, helping lift bilateral ties to a new height.