mastercard lending momentum to unfolding digital payments landscape

Mastercard lending momentum to unfolding digital payments landscape

Cashless payments are undoubtedly on an upward trajectory globally and regionally, highlighted by COVID-19 and governors expediting digital transformation. Safdar Khan, division president of Mastercard’s emerging markets in Southeast Asia department, shared with Celine Luu what key trends will shape the payment industry and how Mastercard creates a secure and convenient ecosystem to deliver seamless, top-notch contactless services to their customers.
frasers property to move ahead by pursuing aggressive ma strategy

Frasers Property to move ahead by pursuing aggressive M&A strategy

Mergers and acquisitions in real estate have been more muted in Vietnam, but investor interest is predicted to perk up with recovery. Bich Ngoc talked with Lim Hua Tiong, CEO of Frasers Property Vietnam, about how he sees this investment method and what the future looks like for M&A in real estate in Vietnam.
lille lyon win to keep pressure on psg

Lille, Lyon win to keep pressure on PSG

Yusuf Yazici scored what proved to be the winner as Lille beat fellow title hopefuls Monaco 2-1 on Sunday to retake second place in Ligue 1, while Lyon cruised past Metz as the pair increased the pressure on leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
our world dancing on the precipice a time for introspection and change

Our world dancing on the precipice: a time for introspection and change

What began as a virus jumping species as a result of the pressure we are putting on nature through deforestation, intensive agriculture, climate change, and so on, rapidly became a human health crisis and then a global economic crisis. This has been especially devastating for the poor and the vulnerable. It has laid bare existing inequalities and become a reinforcing feedback loop for others.
zidane in spotlight bayern v leipzig what to watch out for in europe this weekend

Zidane in spotlight, Bayern v Leipzig - what to watch out for in Europe this weekend

Zinedine Zidane's days as Real Madrid coach could be numbered, Juventus will aim to continue their long dominance in the Turin derby and Bayern Munich look to keep their nearest challengers in the Bundesliga at arm's length.
shares continues to rise led by steel and property stocks

Shares continues to rise, led by steel and property stocks

The stock market repeated what happened on Wednesday as shares grew more strongly in the afternoon session, led by strong money flows in the steel and property sectors.
grab and gojek approaching common ground for merger

Grab and Gojek approaching common ground for merger

Grab Holdings and Gojek have made substantial progress in working out a deal to combine their businesses in what would be the biggest internet merger in Southeast Asia, Bloomberg cited people with knowledge of the talks.
seizmic shifts in vietnamese real estate market

Seizmic shifts in Vietnamese real estate market

The third session of Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 gathered experts and key leaders from Vietnam's leading real estate developers. Moderated by Michael Piro, COO, Indochina Capital, the session's participants shared their thoughts on market prospects and what needs to be improved to realise the market's potential.
ma in real estate remains robust

M&A in real estate remains robust

The third session of the Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 gathered experts and key leaders from Vietnam's leading real estate developers to share their thoughts on market prospects and what needs to be improved to realise the market's potential.
seeking strong returns in a low interest rate environment

Seeking strong returns in a low interest rate environment

Interest rates have reached their lowest levels in five years. The US Federal Reserve, responding to what is likely to be the deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression, dialled back its benchmark rates to the 0-0.25 per cent range in March, down from the 1.50-1.75 per cent range at the start of the year. The move was one of many aggressive fiscal and monetary measures designed to inject the lifeblood of liquidity to help nurse the US economy back to recovery.
rcep built to benefit every member

RCEP built to benefit every member

The long-awaited Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact demonstrates a strong signal of ASEAN’s commitment in promoting trade. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh told VIR’s Nguyen Thu what the agreement means to Vietnam, ASEAN, and the bloc’s partners in the context of a global economic crisis and a supply chain hit by the pandemic.
messi denied as argentina held by paraguay in world cup qualifying

Messi denied as Argentina held by Paraguay in World Cup qualifying

Argentina had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier at La Bombonera on Thursday, and Lionel Messi had what might have been a winning goal disallowed in the second half.
business support packages in the frame for maximum impact

Business support packages in the frame for maximum impact

With many businesses becoming gradually exhausted and in critical need of state support, many National Assembly members have asked the government to apply feasible solutions to lift them out of woes. What will the government do to continue assisting them in the time to come?
world braces for outcome as dust settles on us election

World braces for outcome as dust settles on US election

The outcome of last week’s messy US election is set to have major knock-on effects across the global economy whatever occurs over the next presidential term. How could the result alter the country’s stance on trade, China, and the climate crisis?
what investors must notice in npls

What investors must notice in NPLs

Bad debts have become a common problem for the worldwide credit system. Managing partner Le Tien Dat and associate Thieu Thi Kieu Thu of APOLAT Legal write about bad debt investment in Vietnam and the factors financiers have to take into account.