changing trends in alcoholic beverage consumption in vietnam

Changing trends in alcoholic beverage consumption in Vietnam

Vietnamese consumers are increasingly favouring drinks brands that prioritise health and environmental sustainability.
sudden increase in special consumption tax fails to change consumer behaviour

Sudden increase in special consumption tax fails to change consumer behaviour

At a conference themed, “Tax Amendments to Promote Business Activities” hosted by VIR on August 14, Nguyen Van Phung, former director of the Department of Tax Administration at Large Enterprises, argued that abrupt tax increases do not alter consumer behaviour, suggesting a need to combine tax measures with administrative approaches.
assessment of non performing loans so far in 2024

Assessment of non-performing loans so far in 2024

The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio reached nearly 5 per cent at the end of May. Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung the assessment of NPLs in the first half of 2024.
a holistic approach to the increase of special consumption tax on beer and spirits

A holistic approach to the increase of special consumption tax on beer and spirits

A holistic approach should be taken to setting a new limit and timeline for a special consumption tax on beer and alcohol.
vir conference on special consumption tax law attracts thousands

VIR conference on Special Consumption Tax Law attracts thousands

A conference themed “Tax Amendments to Promote Business Activities” held by VIR has attracted thousands of people both online and offline.
vir holds conference themed tax amendments to promote business activities

VIR holds conference themed “Tax Amendments to Promote Business Activities”

VIR will hold a conference themed “Tax Amendments to Promote Business Activities” from 8:30 am on August 14.
hong kong to facilitate listings for vietnamese companies

Hong Kong to facilitate listings for Vietnamese companies

Hong Kong is exploring opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties across various industries, particularly focusing on the financial market. Bonnie Y Chan, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), talked to VIR's Luu Huong about how Hong Kong can share its expertise in developing financial centres and facilitate overseas listings of Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian companies.
leading businesses key to spurring dual transformation

Leading businesses key to spurring dual transformation

The role of pioneering businesses, alongside government policies, is essential for driving systematic and effective dual transformation.
concerted efforts towards public investment acceleration

Concerted efforts towards public investment acceleration

Despite concerted efforts made by the government, the outcomes of public investment disbursement in July were still below expectations. Tran Manh Ha, director of the Department of Expenditure Control under the State Treasury, elaborates with VIR's Manh Bon on the challenges behind and recommends measures to troubleshoot the bottleneck
hr asia awards 2024 honour new generation workforce

HR Asia Awards 2024 honour new-generation workforce

On August 8, industry publication HR Asia announced the Vietnamese winners of its prestigious HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in 2024.
vietnam a pivotal market for thomson medical group

Vietnam a pivotal market for Thomson Medical Group

Singapore’s Thomson Medical has made its entry into Vietnam’s growing private healthcare following the acquisition of FV Hospital, which concluded last year. Dr. Melvin Heng, group CEO of Thomson Medical Group, talked to VIR’s Thanh Van about the company’s expansion strategy to tap into the potential of the Vietnamese market.
soc trang province bagging rosy results

Soc Trang province bagging rosy results

Soc Trang province in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region has secured buoyant performance across the board in the first half of this year, with a constantly improving investment environment.
vietnam prepares for final negotiations on global plastics agreement

Vietnam prepares for final negotiations on global plastics agreement

Vietnam is getting ready to participate in the final negotiations in South Korea in November for an international agreement on plastic pollution.
ns bluescope vietnams green factory model on display

NS BlueScope Vietnam's green factory model on display

Vietnam Investment Review and the Vietnam Industrial Real Estate Association (VIREA), along with other businesses, had a tour visit to NS BlueScope Vietnam factory in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on July 31.
tourism industry in hue strives to cut plastic waste

Tourism industry in Hue strives to cut plastic waste

Following a year since its implementation, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue's initiative to cut plastic waste in tourism has yielded significant results, enhancing the city's environment to be more green, clean, and appealing for tourists.