vietnam will deepen bonds with china and wef says pm

Vietnam will deepen bonds with China and WEF, says PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered a speech at the Opening Plenary of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions at the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China's Liaoning province, on June 25, in which he spoke of Vietnam's success over the past nearly four decades.
vir to announce the most innovative firms of 2024

VIR to announce the most innovative firms of 2024

The most innovative and creative businesses in Vietnam for 2024 will be recognised by VIR and Vietnam Research on June 24.
loan interest rates move slower than deposit rates

Loan interest rates move slower than deposit rates

Amid concerns that the strong push for higher deposit rates by banks will lead to an increase in interest rates, Tran Ngoc Bau, CEO of WiGroup Data and Financial Technology JSC, spoke with VIR’s Nhue Man about expectations for the market.
roadmap to prepare for greener products in vietnam

Roadmap to prepare for greener products in Vietnam

Evolving from producing conventional products to environmentally friendly versions is a long-term transition process that requires building a roadmap and a high commitment to corporate responsibility. Nguyen Le Thang Long, president of the Eco-Friendly Products Manufacturer Association (EPMA), explained the importance to VIR’s Oanh Do.
vietnamese shrimp export value must be increased

Vietnamese shrimp export value must be increased

The goal of reaching $10 billion in shrimp exports next year requires a massive push from shrimp farmers and businesses. Le Dinh Huynh, general secretary of the Vietnam Sustainable and Clean Shrimp Alliance, discussed insights on how to increase the value of shrimp products for export through the eco-shrimp model with VIR’s Hoang Oanh.
empowering growth metlifes strategy for talent development and skill enhancement

Empowering growth: MetLife's strategy for talent development and skill enhancement

Elena Butarova, CEO of BIDV MetLife, talked to VIR's Linh Le about talent development, the challenges in diverse markets, and strategies for future growth.
future solutions to public investment in healthcare

Future solutions to public investment in healthcare

Despite the healthcare sector’s efforts, public investment spending remains lower than expected. Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about solutions for increasing efficiency.
evn leverages international expertise to improve hse standards

EVN leverages international expertise to improve HSE standards

Vietnam Electricity is leveraging international experts to elevate Health, Safety, and Environmental standards in its hydropower expansion.
grabs insights into vietnams food delivery market

Grab’s insights into Vietnam's food delivery market

Ma Tuan Trong, country commercial head at Grab Vietnam, talks to VIR’s Linh Le about the evolution of Vietnam’s food delivery market, GrabFood’s strategic priorities, and the company’s expansion into smaller markets.
the need for real detail is paramount

The need for real detail is paramount

The influence of the media on business activities in any country is significant, and offering relevant information can help companies get to grips with market trends, regulatory changes, and economic developments.
unveiling the medias dynamics for the ai era

Unveiling the media’s dynamics for the AI era

The debate is ongoing as to whether AI could fully replace skilled journalists in the future. Nguyen Thanh Son, chairman of Media Ventures Vietnam Group, discussed with VIR’s Hazy Tran the impacts of related applications and the warnings and benefits of AI.
hitejinro to build soju plant in vietnam

HiteJinro to build soju plant in Vietnam

Hitejinro Co., South Korea’s leading beverage company, will start construction of its $100 million soju plant in Thai Binh in the first quarter of 2025, according to the leaders of Thai Thuy district and HinteJinro on June 13.
pm orders extra efforts to fight livestock poultry diseases

PM orders extra efforts to fight livestock, poultry diseases

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the concerted, drastic and effective implementation of solutions to prevent and control diseases on livestock and poultry, as a risk of a continuous spread is looming.
kp2 strain of sars cov 2 dominant in thailand virologist

KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2 dominant in Thailand: virologist

Thailand’s leading virologist Prof. Yong Poovorawan has warned that KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly supplanting the JN.1 strain, which held sway in Thailand since late last year.
insurance firms to bounce back in 2024

Insurance firms to bounce back in 2024

A recent survey conducted by Vietnam Report between May and June found that a remarkable 45.6 per cent of insurance firms expect the insurance industry to grow nearly 5 to 10 per cent in 2024. Nearly 32 per cent of surveyed firms believe the economy will maintain a stable growth rate of 5.5 per cent.