vib the most viral bank on social media

VIB the most 'viral' bank on social media

The summer media race became more vibrant among banks in June, with a 29 per cent increase in engagement and participation in discussions across social networking sites compared with the previous month.
inefficiencies remain with esg in banking

Inefficiencies remain with ESG in banking

Approximately 90 per cent of Vietnam’s banks have incorporated environmental, social, and governance practices to some extent, but significant challenges, such as data shortages, policy gaps, and insufficient expertise, hinder full implementation.
traditional and herbal medicines offering unique and natural experience

Traditional and herbal medicines offering unique and natural experience

Vietnamese traditional and herbal medicine-based treatments at eco-luxury hotels and resorts are becoming a hot trend. Hoang Truong Ngoc Hien, general manager of Moodhoian Resort & Spa, speaks with VIR’s Hoang Dan about running the special services.
keppel to explore fresh growth opportunities

Keppel to explore fresh growth opportunities

Global asset manager and operator Keppel has been contributing to Vietnam’s sustainable development for more than three decades. VIR’s Binh An talks with Joseph Low, Keppel’s president for Real Estate Division in Vietnam, to find out about the company’s plans for further growth.
mixed fortunes for profit in banks in 2024

Mixed fortunes for profit in banks in 2024

Bank profit in the first half of this year has been a mixed mag amid a still challenging business environment.
masan group named among top corporate sustainability enterprise

Masan Group named among Top Corporate Sustainability Enterprise

Masan Group consolidates its place in the Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards by the Nhip Cau Dau Tu magazine, winning three categories of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and honoured as the leading enterprise in Listed Companies Sector.
operational efficiency is ensured via slps offerings

Operational efficiency is ensured via SLP’s offerings

SLP, a part of GLP, is poised to expand its impact on Vietnam’s industrial and logistics infrastructure with its robust investments in modern warehouses and factory facilities. Edwin Chee, chief operating officer of SLP Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van his insights into the emerging trends in the Vietnamese market and the company’s strategies to unlock potential.
a greener transformation to benefit businesses and society

A greener transformation to benefit businesses and society

Bao Minh Industrial Park Infrastructure Investment JSC, the developer of Bao Minh IP in Nam Dinh province and Hai Long IP in Thai Binh economic zone, was honoured as an outstanding green industrial real estate developer at the Vietnam Industrial Property Forum 2024 on July 30. CEO Nguyen Van Kiem talked to VIR’s Thanh Nguyen about the company’s green philosophy and the mission it is pursuing.
aligning with green eu edicts challenging but achievable

Aligning with green EU edicts challenging but achievable

The European community is showing its new investment and expansion waves to Vietnam as an investment destination based on a diversified policy of free trade agreement and a stable economic growth. European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) chairman Dominik Meichle talked to VIR’s Ngoc Anh about his assessment of the investment appetite of European investors to Vietnam.
vietnam must be prepared for further global impediments

Vietnam must be prepared for further global impediments

The Vietnamese economy is experiencing a positive recovery trend so far this year. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about its expectations on the economic outlook until the year’s end.
vietnam well positioned for us groups

Vietnam well-positioned for US groups

Interest from the United States is riding high after trade ties were advanced just under a year ago. Winnie Wong, vice chairwoman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City, spoke with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the recent wave of US investment into Vietnam.
feasibility is a must for successful dppa mechanism

Feasibility is a must for successful DPPA mechanism

A July government decree permits many kind of renewable energy projects to engage in direct power purchase agreements without using Vietnam Electricity transmission line. Tran Dang Khoi, general director of Hero Future Energies Vietnam LLC under Hero Group, told VIR’s Oanh Nguyen about the impact of the policy on renewable energy firms and offered some proposals.
experts advise acquiring land assets before pricing list introduction

Experts advise acquiring land assets before pricing list introduction

Many businesses and individuals with financial potential could buy real estate assets before the land price list is announced and applied in 2026.
industrial developers honoured for green transformation strategies

Industrial developers honoured for green transformation strategies

17 industrial infrastructure developers were honored for their green transformation strategies in 2024 at the Vietnam Industrial Property Forum 2024, held on July 30 in Ho Chi Minh City.
enterprises honoured for green transformation strategies

Enterprises honoured for green transformation strategies

Enterprises with outstanding general green transformation strategies were honoured at the Vietnam Industrial Property Forum on July 30.