pm calls for faster disbursement of public funds

PM calls for faster disbursement of public funds

Public investment is essential but has been a governmental weak spot since early this year, according to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
fdi inflows continue on downward trajectory

FDI inflows continue on downward trajectory

The sharp decline of newly-registered foreign direct investment (FDI) pulled down the total in the first nine months of the year despite the high disbursement rate.
ensuring engagement and accuracy for vir readers

Ensuring engagement and accuracy for VIR readers

Not every newspaper has to offer readers the same experience, and Vietnam Investment Review is in a unique position, with it being a dedicated business-focused product. While many other newspapers in this country and beyond spend time and effort covering the world’s major stories with little or no focus on Vietnam, VIR can use this time and effort to provide more in-depth content with a distinct Vietnamese flavour.
carrying the torch in vietnams media

Carrying the torch in Vietnam’s media

Over the decades, Vietnam Investment Review has provided a platform for players in economics, investment, business, property, finance, technology, and more. But it also offers up a space for diplomacy, and over the years many embassy leaders and other dignitaries from overseas have provided warm words for Vietnam. Here, representatives explain what VIR means to them and offer their view on how the country is evolving.
evolution vital for vir to stay relevant

Evolution vital for VIR to stay relevant

With countries around the world having to deal with a decline in their press industries, Vietnam Investment Review has accelerated its transformation to become more user-friendly via cooperation with outside media agencies and the hosting of talk shows and seminars.
lending a hand to progress for the business community

Lending a hand to progress for the business community

Vietnam Investment Review has been growing from strength to strength thanks to its continuous renovation with assorted activities highly appreciated by the business community.
ha tinh approves 270 million investment in second vingroup battery factory

Ha Tinh approves $270 million investment in second Vingroup battery factory

Ha Tinh Economic Zone Management Authority has approved the investment planning of the second battery factory invested by VinES Energy Solutions JSC, a subsidiary of the conglomerate Vingroup.
basf vietnam commits to sustainable funding strategy

BASF Vietnam commits to sustainable funding strategy

Despite the globe’s current complications, BASF Vietnam has achieved strong business results. CEO Erick Contreras talked with VIR’s Binh An the efforts to mitigate the impact of the pandemic and the commitment to more sustainable investment in this country.
zamil steel upbeat on vietnam market

Zamil Steel upbeat on Vietnam market

The leading steel structure supplier in the region, Zamil Steel Buildings Vietnam Co., Ltd. sees a bright outlook for the Vietnam market over the next five years.
investment in mekong subregion expected to recover post pandemic

Investment in Mekong subregion expected to recover post pandemic

At the 10th Mekong forum on strengthening development cooperation and economic recovery in the Mekong region on September 23, the attendants discussed ways to recover the economies of the Mekong subregion countries in collaboration with policy adjustments.
localities innovating to boost public funding disbursement

Localities innovating to boost public funding disbursement

The decentralisation of government spending will contribute to speeding up public investment disbursement, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
virtual internships raised 143 million in series a round

Virtual Internships raised $14.3 million in Series A round

Virtual Internships, an edtech company from the United Kingdom, has successfully raised $ 14.3 million in Series A led by a global coalition of investors including Hambro Perks, Sequoia India & Southeast Asia’s Surge, Arsenal Growth, Kaplan, Ascend Vietnam Ventures, and STIC Investment.
thai binh seeks investment from republic of korea

Thai Binh seeks investment from Republic of Korea

A delegation from the northern province of Thai Binh, held a conference in Seoul on Sept. 22 to call for investment from RoK firms into the province.
indonesia tightens management of crypto transaction floors

Indonesia tightens management of crypto transaction floors

Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade plans to issue a new rule to manage crypto transaction floors, requiring two-thirds of directors and commissioners at crypto firms to be its citizens and reside in the country.
eu keen to cement obligations in evfta

EU keen to cement obligations in EVFTA

Vietnam and the EU are increasing trade and investment ties backed by a bilateral free trade agreement, with the EU committing to assist in deployment of the deal despite current geopolitical tensions.