13-02-2023 08:04
Following a record year of expansion in Vietnam, Jakob Helgen, Marriott International area vice president for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar, discussed Vietnamese tourism in 2023.
08-02-2023 09:30
After building Asian fashion e-commerce group Zalora and serving as COO of Global Fashion Group, Magnus Grimeland founded early-stage investment firm Antler. After four years, it now has over $500 million in assets under management to help build startups worldwide. He talked to VIR’s Hong Nhung about his vision in Vietnam.
20-01-2023 18:00
A record-breaking event from Coca-Cola Vietnam has conveyed the message that, over the years, Tet may change – but the magic remains. And at this time, there is nothing better than getting families and the community together, connecting them over the shared excitement and anticipation of the Tet season.
20-01-2023 08:42
The total revenues of Vietnam’s tourism in 2022 was approximately $19.6 billion – nearly triple that of 2021 but only 60 per cent of 2019. Now, there is a clear imperative for tourism in Vietnam to both improve and become more sustainable.
05-01-2023 16:34
A free breast screening camp for women is taking place at Deutsches Haus, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, from January 5 to 11.
03-01-2023 12:22
Taking part in the country’s various stages of social and economic development, from raising funds for projects to transferring know-how and transforming industries, the expat community has played a significant role. In the spirit of welcoming the New Year, multinational business executives and leaders shared with VIR’s Hong Nhung and Hoang Oanh some of their takes on life, food, and travel in the country.
19-12-2022 10:48
Chemicals group BASF is driving sustainability through innovations and partnerships across the value chain.
16-12-2022 16:37
Coca-Cola Vietnam’s move to use fully-recycled PET plastic bottles is being deemed a meaningful step towards supporting a circular economy model for plastic packaging.
15-12-2022 14:56
The Just Energy Transition Partnership is a bold initiative by the International Partners Group, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States, Italy, Canada, Japan, Norway and Denmark, to mobilise an initial $15.5 billion of public and private finance over the next three to five years to support Vietnam’s green transition.
08-12-2022 16:54
Twelve colourful hot air balloons lined the city's horizon this early morning, marking the start of the festive season in Ho Chi Minh City.
07-12-2022 10:09
KKR-backed EQuest Education Group has acquired a controlling stake in Khoi Nguyen Education Group (KNE), the owner of four international schools in Ho Chi Minh City. A strategic cooperation agreement was signed under which EQuest became the key shareholder and joined the Board of Directors of KNE on December 2.
01-12-2022 18:30
The biggest outdoor music festival ever held in Ho Chi Minh City will take place from December 8 to 11.
29-11-2022 18:31
Regional business executives of leading European corporations in various sectors met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition (GEFE) 2022 on November 28 in Ho Chi Minh City.
25-11-2022 17:56
In the second session of the Vietnam M&A Forum 2022, titled “New Value Creation”, renowned dealmakers delved into how new possibilities could be the drivers of next-generation value. Various experts also shared their insights into the challenges of putting M&A transactions into action and strategies for overcoming them.
23-11-2022 18:16
With the theme "Igniting new opportunities", the M&A Forum 2022 honoured 10 outstanding M&A deals in 2021-2022 and 12 outsanding M&A advisory firms. The winning deals were in a range of business fields, including banking and finance, F&B, retail, manufacturing, heathcare, e-commerce, and real estate.