hanoi maintains flexible measures to fight covid 19

Hanoi maintains flexible measures to fight COVID-19

Hanoi authorities continue to implement measures to help its people safely and flexibly adapt to and effectively control the COVID-19 pandemic, and follow the policy of decentralisation by assigning the right to carry out pandemic prevention and control for districts and towns, as the number of new infections in the capital city is on an upward trend.
first insight into ho chi minh citys microfinance suggests wider study

First insight into Ho Chi Minh City's microfinance suggests wider study

Informal microfinance has long been a practice in Vietnam, with family and friends being the sources of critical funds to establish a business, pay back other loans, or invest in an asset. Hung (Jimmy) Nguyen, researcher at Woodberry Forest School, surveyed a small group of people in Ho Chi Minh City to gain a first insight into the sparsely researched topic, suggesting that further, more structured surveys could be advantageous for the national economy.
making an impressive turnaround

Making an impressive turnaround

Breaking down barriers in management mindset, creating new policies and mechanisms, and bolstering inter-regional connectivity – these factors and more are instrumental for the northern province of Hai Duong to reach full swing in development and widely open up to partners domestically and internationally.
labour conundrum leaves enterprises struggling with lunar new year demand

Labour conundrum leaves enterprises struggling with Lunar New Year demand

Workers taking leave early to return to their hometown before Lunar New Year is causing an imbalance between supply and demand in the labour market and creating more burdens for businesses, especially in the service sector.
the queen of king coffee

The queen of king coffee

Despite disruption to the global supply chain and consumption habits upheaval, TNI King Coffee continues to expand both globally and locally, building a reputation on the global stage as well as cheering on the entrepreneurial spirit of women.
glp launches 11 billion vietnam logistics development fund

GLP launches $1.1-billion Vietnam Logistics Development Fund

GLP, a global investment manager and business builder in logistics, data infrastructure, renewable energy, and related technologies, on January 22 officially announced the establishment of GLP Vietnam Development Partners I (GLP VDP I), with an investment capacity of $1.1 billion.
a year of environmental progress

A year of environmental progress

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has made tremendous efforts to fulfil the tasks assigned by the National Assembly and the government, contributing to the country’s economic targets for 2021. Here are the highlights for the sector from last year.
the rise of tech for a planet friendly and sustainable economy

The rise of tech for a planet-friendly and sustainable economy

Shifting our economy to a sustainable state is the main objective of the 21st century, digital technology can play a part in the programme taking place at the scale of our civilisation.
the role of renewables in recovery

The role of renewables in recovery

The pandemic has demonstrated that it is better to be ready and act early and boldly. Nguy Thi Khanh, executive director of the Green Innovation and Development Centre, explains why innovation is an effective way to change behaviours fundamental in coping with health and climate threats.
supply and consumption on the up in southern regions

Supply and consumption on the up in southern regions

While land plots and apartments in residential real estate in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas continued to maintain a downward trend from 2020, the townhouse and villa segments made remarkable progress last year.
the coca cola company and the ocean cleanup participate in vietnams plastic pollution prevention

The Coca-Cola Company and The Ocean Cleanup participate in Vietnam’s plastic pollution prevention

Coca-Cola Vietnam and The Ocean Cleanup officially announced that Can Tho River has been selected as one of the 15 locations around the globe to be cleaned up by advanced technology stemming the tide of plastic pollution that is invading the oceans.
vietabank and mirae asset prevoir sign exclusive bancassurance agreement

VietABank and Mirae Asset Prévoir sign exclusive bancassurance agreement

Mirae Asset Prévoir Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Mirae Asset Prévoir) and Viet A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VietABank) have recently announced an exclusive distribution agreement for life insurance products, or bancassurance.
data modelling to revamp transportation for agriculture supply chains in vietnam

Data modelling to revamp transportation for agriculture supply chains in Vietnam

In Vietnam, the ability to transport products to markets in a timely and reliable manner has always been a major challenge in agriculture and food systems, largely because of the country’s underdeveloped infrastructure and long supply chains.
haiphong stable production and business in new normal

Haiphong: Stable production and business in new normal

Proactive in COVID-19 prevention and containment yet flexibly and safely adapting to the new normal, the port city of Haiphong has maintained stable production, business, and lives for residents with stable growth, cementing its reputation as a safe and friendly destination.
akzonobel brings a breath of fresh air to homes with colour of the year 2022

AkzoNobel brings a breath of fresh air to homes with Colour of the Year 2022

Global paints and coatings company AkzoNobel has officially announced Bright SkiesTM as the Colour of the Year 2022 in Vietnam on December 7, with the airy, light blue feeling like the breath of fresh air we all needed.