unpredictable times in real estate sector

Unpredictable times in real estate sector

With issues persisting in terms of cash flow, real estate businesses and investors still hope various bottlenecks will be removed and a struggling market can recover by the end of 2023
resort and second home segments move with times

Resort and second-home segments move with times

With the flexibility to adjust business strategies and product types of investors, as well as the expectation that tourism will recover, resort and second home real estate promises to come back stronger.
evaluating the reach of support in turbulent times

Evaluating the reach of support in turbulent times

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented damage to Vietnam’s economy when, for the first time, third-quarter GDP plunged 6.17 per cent, causing profound impacts on development not only for this year but also in successive years.
investors articulate flexible trading times

Investors articulate flexible trading times

As Vietnam’s biggest bourse moves to extend trading times to boost market liquidity, investors are demanding more flexible trading.
generali launches parenting in times of stress

Generali launches “Parenting in times of stress”

Generali has launched the “Parenting in times of stress” community programme to support families with young children during COVID-19.
cement producers face hard times

Cement producers face hard times

Domestic cement consumption this year is expected to be as low as 52.5 million tonnes due to a reduction in the number of local building projects, the Vietnam Cement Association has said.
dreary times persisting for appliance retailers

Dreary times persisting for appliance retailers

The pandemic has without a doubt been a real challenge for any consumer business. However, the health crisis may not have been the deciding factor in the declining stored-based electronics and home appliances retail segment as e-commerce services’ share has been continuously on the rise. 
emirates spreads wings in hardest times

Emirates spreads wings in hardest times

As airlines have been among the hardest-hit businesses during the global health crisis, international carrier Emirates had to find immediate solutions to not only cope with the reduction of revenues for its passenger services but also position itself as a reliable partner. Mohammed Alwahedi, Emirates’ country manager in Vietnam, described to Etienne Mahler the airlines’ approach during these difficult times as well as its strategies in the next year and beyond.
in uncertain times people are the priority for heineken

In uncertain times, people are the priority for HEINEKEN

HEINEKEN Vietnam recently joined the Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum, themed on sustainable development in the new decade and turning challenges into opportunities, and organised by the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Alexander Koch, managing director of HEINEKEN Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hoang Anh about the company’s priorities in times of uncertainty, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
more support to ppe makers in covid 19 times

More support to PPE makers in COVID-19 times

Domestic personal protective equipment (PPE) production is having an unprecedented opportunity to leapfrog in the global supply chain through continuous capital injections from credit institutions.
good times for prospective car owners

Good times for prospective car owners

Despite numerous challenges in the first half of the year, the automobile market is expected to improve significantly in the remaining half thanks to timely policies from the government and recovering growth speed in the following years
a customer first approach during unprecedented times

A customer-first approach during unprecedented times

COVID-19 has turned everyday life upside down. With the situation changing daily, businesses must act with integrity and empathy to navigate the current challenges and retain their customers when the crisis ends.
price hikes for atm maintenance may be behind the times

Price hikes for ATM maintenance may be behind the times

As non-cash payments are the next new thing in Vietnam, will it be necessary for banks to increase service fees for ATM maintenance?
people turn ever more to web in times of crisis

People turn ever more to web in times of crisis

The earthquake off the coast of Japan and the resulting tsunami has proven, yet again, how the Internet offers an information lifeline to the world in a time of crisis.
moving with the times to stay ahead of competition

Moving with the times to stay ahead of competition

Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s ambitious development, underscored by convertible bond certificates signed with Temasek Holding Group in August this year, is on track.