doors open for free trade with the eu

Doors open for free trade with the EU

The adoption of trade and investment agreements with the European Union offers Vietnam opportunities to attract more investment and increase its exports to EU member states, making the country less dependent on traditional markets. Thanh Dat reports.  
economic bailout package proposed

Economic bailout package proposed

A bailout expected to be implemented by the government will contribute to helping the economy out of difficulties.
crafting a close knit asean community

Crafting a close-knit ASEAN community

With its key priorities as ASEAN chair in 2020, Vietnam will play a crucial role in taking the bloc to new heights. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about this hallmark task, and the doors that will open for the country in its new status.
long term infrastructure goals requiring sustained investment

Long-term infrastructure goals requiring sustained investment

The government’s fresh message to continue investing heavily in infrastructure development in a bid to attract more investment has received a thumbs-up from the business community, with many enterprises wishing to engage.
siemens committed after a stellar 2019

Siemens committed after a stellar 2019

German-backed Siemens Vietnam has concluded 2019 with positive results. Pham Thai Lai, president and CEO of Siemens Vietnam, Singapore, and the ASEAN, talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about how the company has weathered all difficulties to reap rewards in the past year.
bac a bank offers appealing new year promo programme

BAC A BANK offers appealing new year promo programme

To welcome the new year, BAC A BANK has been deploying a promotion programme named “Welcome the Year of the Rat with Attractive Gifts” from December 9, 2019 to February 29, 2020 with attractive gifts. The programme is aimed to extend the bank’s sincere thanks to customers for their support over the past years.
moving forward with vital innovation hub

Moving forward with vital innovation hub

As Vietnam embarks upon its Industry 4.0 journey, it is now formulating specific incentives for investors and enterprises with projects at the National Innovation Centre, with the aim of attracting new talent and high-quality funding. Thanh Dat reports.  
cargill continuing to generate varied capabilities to vietnamese aquaculture

Cargill continuing to generate varied capabilities to Vietnamese aquaculture

US-backed Cargill has been operating successfully in Vietnam for many years. Pilar Cruz, president and group leader of Cargill Aqua Nutrition, talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the company’s performance in Vietnam, and its plans ahead.
agriculture driving economic growth

Agriculture driving economic growth

Despite numerous risks, Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery sector is expected to reap bigger fruits in 2019 with more investments implemented, making it one of the key drivers of economic growth. Thanh Dat reports.
promoting sustainability through green credit

Promoting sustainability through green credit

Established in 1994, locally-invested Bac A Bank has weathered all difficulties and challenges to earn its laurels. The bank has grown from strength to strength in an effective and sustainable manner, matching the sustainable socio-economic development strategy of the government.
critical support for private enterprises

Critical support for private enterprises

With a surge of domestic private enterprises spurred on by a more business-friendly climate, the government is vehemently pushing up administrative reforms in favour of investors and businesses, which can enable the economy to grow beyond its initial target. Thanh Dat reports.
policies manifesting to enhance sci tech sphere

Policies manifesting to enhance sci-tech sphere

The government will enact new mechanisms to attract more investment into science, technology, and innovation, turning these sectors into the economy’s key impetuses for further growth and labour productivity improvement.
harnessing a digital future

Harnessing a digital future

With its vast potential of e-commerce development thanks to surging IT and wide smartphone coverage, Vietnam is trying to build its own digital economy fuelled by a hallmark strategy on Industry 4.0 that is expected to help the country improve its competitiveness, attract more high-quality investment, and ensure sustainable growth. Thanh Dat reports.  
awards bestowed on bac a bank

Awards bestowed on BAC A BANK

Domestically-invested BAC A BANK has experienced the results of a glorious 25-year journey of operations thanks to a series of high-profile awards, further strengthening its foothold as the leader in providing investment consultancy for high-tech projects with sustainable development in mind. Thanh Dat reports.
supporting industry strategies voiced

Supporting industry strategies voiced

Vietnam has been advised to apply Japanese technical standards and remove some obstructions, including those regarding tax and incentives in order to develop the country’s supporting industries.