how smart leaders manage uncertain times

How smart leaders manage uncertain times

If one thing is certain, times are uncertain. Still, everyone wants a path to success. Here are some tips to create stability in this constantly changing world.
bamboo sector is ready to bend with the times

Bamboo sector is ready to bend with the times

Doors are opening widely for investors in the rattan and bamboo processing industry as the prime minister has enacted a development incentives policy for the distinctive products.
thousands of yoga fans take over times square

Thousands of yoga fans take over Times Square

Several thousand New Yorkers calmly invaded Times Square Wednesday, transforming it into an immense outdoor yoga class to salute the arrival of summer.
hard times linger for cement firms

Hard times linger for cement firms

Many cement producers have reported an underwhelming performance in the first half of the year, with several ones posting losses, primarily due to dwindling consumption.
vbfs positive spin on dizzying times

VBF’s positive spin on dizzying times

The business community is doing its best to put a positive spin on the country’s prospects despite a range of challenging factors in the mix.
tough times for building materials sector

Tough times for building materials sector

The construction materials industry has seen revenue drop by $1 billion over the last two years and is valued at approximately $2 billion annually at present, far below its pre-pandemic figures. This observation came from Dinh Quang Huy, chairman of Vietnam Building Ceramics Association at a seminar held on June 10 in Hanoi seeking measures to help building materials firms out of their current difficulties.
wood sector fallen on hard times

Wood sector fallen on hard times

Businesses in the wood and timber sector have their backs against the wall in the face of declining exports, falling orders, and rising interest rates.
tough times for garments and textiles firms

Tough times for garments and textiles firms

Garments and textiles firms are experiencing several hardships at the same time, with not only crippling interest repayments, but some are also experiencing scarcity of capital and a considerable drop-off in orders. Add in a slow and complex tax refund system, and it's easy to see why garments and textiles firms are suffering.
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.
european fdi continues to flow into vietnam amid economic uncertainties

European FDI continues to flow into Vietnam amid economic uncertainties

European companies expect foreign direct investment (FDI) to continue to flow into Vietnam although their confidence in the local business environment decreased slightly amid global economic uncertainties.
telling the vietnam story in order to boost countrys economic momentum

Telling the Vietnam story in order to boost country’s economic momentum

International investors’ increasing enthusiasm for Vietnam’s economy is cushioning the country’s post-pandemic recovery growth momentum. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, talked to VIR’s Le Luu about the projected transformations and the incredible resiliency of Vietnam’s economy in the current state.
new zealand committed to supporting vietnam in covid 19 fight economic recovery

New Zealand committed to supporting Vietnam in COVID-19 fight, economic recovery

New Zealand’s Governor-general Dame Cindy Kiro has pledged to continue to support Vietnam in COVID-19 prevention and control and economic recovery through vaccine and medical equipment aid.
vietnam rok businesses boost cooperation in tourism economic recovery

Vietnam, RoK businesses boost cooperation in tourism, economic recovery

The Vietnam-Korea Business and Investment Association (VKBIA) and Yongpyung Resort Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Gangwon, the Republic of Korea on January 20 to boost cooperation between the Vietnamese and Korean businesses in tourism promotion and economic recovery post pandemic.
stronger private sector a key to economic transformation in vietnam

Stronger private sector - a key to economic transformation in Vietnam

As Vietnam battles another wave of COVID-19, accelerating the pace of reforms, upgrading workforce skills and infrastructure will strengthen the private sector to help the country recover from the pandemic and unlock its potential, according to a new World Bank Group report.
vietnam maintains positive outlook for economic recovery in 2021 wb

Vietnam maintains positive outlook for economic recovery in 2021: WB

The rapid suppression of the new COVID-19 outbreak in late January 2021 has helped maintain Vietnam’s positive outlook for economic recovery this year, the World Bank (WB) has said.