japanese investors keeping eye on fresh 2023 trends

Japanese investors keeping eye on fresh 2023 trends

Last year was a complex one for Japanese businesses operating in Vietnam. After a turbulent 2021, we expected 2022 would accelerate Vietnam's recovery path. However, things have not been easy with the pandemic earlier in the year, the Ukraine conflict beginning, increased energy and logistics costs, and Chinese restrictions.
uk can blossom in vietnam to celebrate 50 years of trade

UK can blossom in Vietnam to celebrate 50 years of trade

British business in Vietnam is increasing, with many great performances during 2022. Kenneth Atkinson, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the interesting stories of recovery, and future investment trends under impacts of free trade agreements.
shell says european windfall taxes to cost 2 billion

Shell says European windfall taxes to cost $2 billion

British energy giant Shell on Friday said windfall taxes imposed by the European Union and UK following a surge in profits would cost the group about $2 billion.
innovation at centre of aeons expansion

Innovation at centre of AEON’s expansion

AEON Group has defined Vietnam as the second hub beside Japan to accelerate investment. This is because it has plenty of potential for development thanks to high population growth rate and the growing middle class. Living standards of people is also improving.
top 10 international events in 2022

Top 10 international events in 2022

Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, central banks raising interest rates, the global population reaching 8 billion, and the World Cup in Qatar are among the top stand-out international events in 2022.
zara owners profits rise despite inflation

Zara owner's profits rise despite inflation

Zara owner Inditex reported Wednesday a jump in profits in the third quarter of its fiscal year despite soaring inflation and the war in Ukraine impacting business costs.
over 15 billion available for vietnams green transition

Over $15 billion available for Vietnam’s green transition

The Just Energy Transition Partnership is a bold initiative by the International Partners Group, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States, Italy, Canada, Japan, Norway and Denmark, to mobilise an initial $15.5 billion of public and private finance over the next three to five years to support Vietnam’s green transition.
adb cuts developing asia growth projection on china slowdown

ADB cuts developing Asia growth projection on China slowdown

The Asian Development Bank trimmed its economic growth forecast for developing Asia on Wednesday, with China's pandemic lockdowns, slowing global demand and the Russian invasion of Ukraine seen as limiting the region's prospects.
modrics world cup dream over as croatia run out of steam

Modric's World Cup dream over as Croatia run out of steam

Luka Modric is Croatia's greatest-ever player, but he was upstaged by arguably the best of all time, Lionel Messi, as Argentina crushed his World Cup dreams in Qatar on Tuesday.
japfa vietnam opens state of the art poultry hatchery

Japfa Vietnam opens state-of-the-art poultry hatchery

Japfa Vietnam officially has opened a poultry hatchery in Krong Buk commune of Krong Pac district in Dak Lak, the fourth factory and one of the company's most modern projects in the country.
argentina and messi in world cup showdown with modrics croatia

Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric's Croatia

Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semi-final that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit.
biden macron pledge us french alliance on ukraine democracy

Biden, Macron pledge US-French alliance on Ukraine, democracy

US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from White House talks Thursday pledging to close ranks in helping Ukraine and pressuring Russia's Vladimir Putin to make peace.
jukebox brings czech republic closer to vietnam

Jukebox brings Czech Republic closer to Vietnam

The Czech Republic installed a jukebox at its embassy’s premises in Hanoi last week on the occasion of its National Day with sponsorship by Home Credit Vietnam.
russian expert commends vietnams human rights achievements

Russian expert commends Vietnam’s human rights achievements

Grigory Trofimchuk, Chairman of the Council of Experts of the Eurasian Research Fund, has lauded Vietnam’s achievements in developing and ensuring human rights in 35 years of Doi Moi (Reform).
coteccons teams up with local partners for the emerald 68

Coteccons teams up with local partners for The Emerald 68

Coteccons, DSPcons, Danh Khoi Real Estate Services JSC, BIDV, and Anabuki NL Housing Service Vietnam have become partners of Le Phong Group to develop The Emerald 68 Luxury Apartment Project located in Binh Duong New City.