gains outweigh losses with sugar sweetened beverage tax

Gains outweigh losses with sugar-sweetened beverage tax

Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages is attracting great attention in Vietnam, with different ideas about the pros and cons. Dr. Angela Pratt, World Health Organization representative in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about lessons that can be taken from other countries.
trade sector encouraged to go green

Trade sector encouraged to go green

Vietnam is facing great pressure in greening its exports as consumers are paying bigger heed to environmentally friendly products, while advantages from free trade agreements are not being fully taken for the country to expand its offerings.
steady ship anticipated for monetary policy to 2025

Steady ship anticipated for monetary policy to 2025

Despite an uncertain global economic environment, Vietnam’s overall macroeconomic situation is forecast to remain stable in the second half of 2024. Suan Teck Kin, head of research at UOB, shared with VIR’s Thuy Van the outlook of Vietnam’s economy and how the country positions itself to capitalise on opportunities for economic growth and investment.
direct impact of exchange rates on business operations

Direct impact of exchange rates on business operations

Policies are in place to help ensure stability in terms of exchange rates. Duong Bui, FX Trading Associate director for Markets & Securities Services at HSBC Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Nhue Man how upcoming exchange rate fluctuations may affect import-export businesses.
japfa comfeed vietnam undergoes major restructuring for future sustainable growth

Japfa Comfeed Vietnam undergoes major restructuring for future sustainable growth

As a leading enterprise in closed-loop farming models with nearly 30 years in the Vietnamese market, Japfa Comfeed Vietnam is undertaking significant restructuring to seize sustainable growth opportunities. Clemens Tan, general director of Japfa Comfeed Vietnam, spoke with VIR's Huong Nguyen about the challenges and opportunities in Vietnam's livestock market, and the company's new strategy to adapt and thrive in the coming years.
wealth management in vietnam evolution and innovation

Wealth management in Vietnam: evolution and innovation

Vietnam’s wealth management sector has undergone significant growth, driven by rapid economic development, an expanding affluent population, and increasing sophistication in financial planning services. Dinh Thi Thu Nga, head of Internal Audit, Techcom Securities, spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the sector’s revolution, and future innovation trends.
vietnam boasts strong status for data centre progress

Vietnam boasts strong status for data centre progress

Real estate company JLL has in recent months offered comprehensive market reports on Vietnams data centre sector. Tom Over, logistics and industrial director at JLL Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the growth potential and the emerging opportunities of data centres for both investors and operators.
vir to host talk show on tax amendments to promote business activities

VIR to host talk show on tax amendments to promote business activities

A talk show themed “Tax Amendments to Promote Business Activities” will be held by VIR on June 14 to provide insights into amended tax regulations.
ai an inevitable trend for press and media agencies

AI an inevitable trend for press and media agencies

Press and media agencies have been urged to apply new technologies, from AI to blockchain, to expedite their digital transformations.
motorola solutions opens new rd centre in ho chi minh city

Motorola Solutions opens new R&D centre in Ho Chi Minh City

Motorola Solutions opened its new Software and Analytics Research and Development Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on June 4. VIR's Bich Ngoc spoke with the company's chief technology officer, Mahesh Saptharishi, and Dinh Tien Son, director and chief scientist at the new research and development (R&D) centre.
vietnams car market saw may rebound

Vietnam's car market saw May rebound

A report by the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) has revealed that automakers experienced a slight recovery in sales in May after a decline in April.
economic recovery and legal reforms to propel vietnams stock market

Economic recovery and legal reforms to propel Vietnam's stock market

Do Thanh Tung, deputy head of Research at Viet Dragon Securities (Rong Viet Securities), spoke with VIR's Luu Huong how positive economic recovery and strategic legal amendments are expected to support the stock market's stability and growth in the coming months.
small but quality fdi projects invested in southeastern localities

Small but quality FDI projects invested in southeastern localities

New foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in southeastern localities in the first five months of 2024 are not large but friendly to the environment and apply high technologies.
new products could benefit in wealth asset environment

New products could benefit in wealth asset environment

Vietnam has earned a reputation for strong growth and tenacity in the face of numerous geopolitical and economic crises over the years, including a significant increase in managed wealth assets. Lina Nguyen, country business development manager of Exness Investment Bank, spoke with VIR’s Thy Nguyet about the potential of the wealth asset management market in Vietnam.
the next generation has what it takes

The next generation has what it takes

PwC last week launched its Global NextGen Survey report for Vietnam. Ng Siew Quan, Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurial and Private Business Leader for PwC Singapore; and Hoang Viet Cuong, Partner at Entrepreneurial and Private Business for PwC Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Linh Le the key findings in the report.