07-09-2021 12:37
The consortium of Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), Hanwha Energy Corporation, Korea Southern Power, and T&T Group from Vietnam is currently awaiting the final nod from the Vietnamese government for its $4.8 billion bid for Hai Lang LNG power plant in Quang Tri province.
06-09-2021 09:00
How can we create strong ecosystems to ensure safe, sustainable, and liveable cities in the future? What are the best practices in this field and what can we learn from them? Dr. Thai Lai Pham, CEO for Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about Siemens’ answers for these challenges and the company’s unique digital offering for smart cities.
20-08-2021 10:57
The COVID-19 pandemic with its new perilous variants is taking a toll on the economy both in Vietnam and on the global scale. Michele Wee, CEO of British-backed lender Standard Chartered Vietnam suggests what businesses should do to stay prepared for a post-pandemic world and shares what the bank is focusing on to drive sustainable development.
13-08-2021 14:00
Tragically, COVID-19 has already killed three million people worldwide, and the current wave of infections driven by the contagious Delta variant raises serious concerns in Vietnam. Patrick Lenain, assistant director at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), analyses what Vietnam can learn from the strategies of other nations.
12-08-2021 11:51
Lionel Messi has been reunited with his old Barcelona team-mate Neymar in an all-star attack at Paris Saint-Germain, but the question now is whether the arrival of the Argentinian superstar could actually push Kylian Mbappe out of the French giants.
10-08-2021 12:55
Vietnam and Singapore are witnessing their strong growth in bilateral ties, with a focus laid on boosting trade and investment cooperation. Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam writes about this growing relationship and what is expected from it in the future.
05-08-2021 18:22
With nearly 2,000 employees of every creed, gender, and background working across a wide spectrum of business areas, diversity is probably the best word to describe GE Vietnam. True to its global heritage, GE Vietnam provides a space for all employees to be themselves while working as part of a cohesive whole and learning new skills each day. Embracing each person’s uniqueness and strengths to create a powerful team is what drives GE Vietnam forward day after day.
05-08-2021 09:00
As consumers now demand greater customer services, major foreign insurance companies operating in Vietnam are embracing digital channels as they believe seamless and enhanced experiences across multiple access channels are indispensable to success.
04-08-2021 14:00
Manulife Vietnam has announced the appointment of Naren Baliga as its new chief operating officer, ramping up the company’s digital and customer focus as they enter their next phase of transformation and growth. COO Naren Baliga shares some insights from his 21-year career, discuss the insurance industry in the “age of digital change”, and share what makes Manulife Vietnam a customer-centric digital leader.
28-07-2021 09:00
Despite serious endeavours, Vietnam’s equity market status still remains a frontier market. Pham Luu Hung, deputy director of the Center for Analysis and Investment Consulting at SSI Securities Corporation, discusses what should be done to quickly promote Vietnam’s status, and how to attract global and regional investors.
21-07-2021 12:20
The demand is growing around the world: for energy, for healthcare, for aviation – even as COVID-19 remains a concern. Growth, of course, is not new; but what is new is our need to meet this demand, while also ensuring these critical sectors are sustainable for the future.
15-07-2021 09:00
While rich countries are actively debating the need for big action with unprecedented fiscal stimulus packages to fight COVID-19, emerging countries are also trying to promote structural reforms. Professor Dr. Tran Ngoc Tho from the Ho Chi Minh City Economics University outlines what needs to be done in order to keep up with inevitable developments.
08-07-2021 09:42
Two years ago, after a blistering and unprecedented streak of billion-dollar-grossing movies, the Marvel superhero films took what was meant to be a short hiatus.
07-07-2021 12:56
On this day 245 years ago, the United States declared its independence in the midst of a hard-fought campaign to ensure that a people must be able to choose their own government, and to secure for Americans the universal rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. A typical Fourth of July in my hometown of Barnstable, Massachusetts, is spent enjoying a barbecue with family and friends, while fireworks light up the night sky above. But the Fourth of July is not simply an occasion to celebrate. It is a chance to reflect on the history and traditions of our nation, and be excited for what the future holds.
05-07-2021 08:00
As the world begins to reactivate and reimagine itself from the impact of the pandemic, it is time to take a deep breath and assess the situation. To use a sporting analogy, we are in the tunnel ahead of what could be the biggest game of our lives. With the right strategy in place, there are great victories to be won. Without it, failure is unavoidable.