banks change investment portfolios for higher efficiency in h1

Banks change investment portfolios for higher efficiency in H1

Banking consultant Le Hoai An, founder of Integrated Financial Solutions JSC, spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about what banks were doing with their investment portfolios to optimise business efficiency in the first half of 2024.
keeping the economic reform spirit alive

Keeping the economic reform spirit alive

As a regular visitor for over 35 years, Patrick Lenain, senior associate at the Council on Economic Policies, has witnessed Vietnam’s most remarkable achievements. He delves into the nation’s economic trajectory and what may be around the corner.
google mulls development of hyperscale data centre in vietnam

Google mulls development of hyperscale data centre in Vietnam

Google is mulling the construction of a large data centre in Vietnam, in what would be the first such investment by a big US tech company in the country.
a fresh space for vietnamese singaporean businesses

A fresh space for Vietnamese-Singaporean businesses

New opportunities are coming for businesses and investors of Vietnam and Singapore in the areas such as carbon credits, renewable energy, and the digital economy. Kenneth Loh, vice president of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce’s Hanoi office, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about what lies ahead.
leveraging technology to boost vietnamese agricultural prosperity

Leveraging technology to boost Vietnamese agricultural prosperity

For many years, Nestlé has transformed Vietnam’s agriculture by pioneering sustainable farming and fostering robust rural communities through through the adoption of science and technological innovation. Le Thi Hoai Thuong, Nestlé Vietnam’s senior corporate affairs manager, talked to VIR’s Mai Anh about the company’s trajectory and what they have done to advance Vietnamese regenerative agriculture.
soilbuild launches ready built facility in nghe an

Soilbuild launches ready-built facility in Nghe An

Singaporean real estate firm Soilbuild International held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Spectrum Nghe An ready-built facility in WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An province on August 1.
thai nguyen shows what it takes to reach 2024 goals

Thai Nguyen shows what it takes to reach 2024 goals

Thai Nguyen province has secured inspiring growth indexes in the first half of this year, laying firm groundwork to reach full-year targets.
whats in store for green industrial goals

What’s in store for green industrial goals

Vietnam is at a pivotal moment in its industrial development. Do Ngoc Diep, lead for the Green Building and Climate Resilience Programme under the International Finance Corporation in Vietnam, looks at the direction of green industrial growth and the tools required to help such development reach its potential.
vietnamese seaports to handle 12 14 billion tonnes of cargo by 2030

Vietnamese seaports to handle 1.2-1.4 billion tonnes of cargo by 2030

Vietnam's seaport cargo throughput is set to reach 1.2-1.4 billion tonnes by 2030, with container cargo expected to range from 46.3 to 54.34 million TEUs, according to a detailed plan for the development of seaport groups, wharfs, jetties, buoy berths, and water areas in 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050.
south korean investors propose 2 billion entertainment complex

South Korean investors propose $2 billion entertainment complex

South Korean investors have set their sights on Vietnam's Quang Ninh province for what could become Asia's largest sports and entertainment complex.
meta will delay latest ai in eu over unpredictable regulation

Meta will delay latest AI in EU over 'unpredictable' regulation

Meta on Thursday said it would delay the release of its most powerful generative AI models in Europe because of what it called unpredictable EU regulation.
burberry replaces ceo after disappointing results

Burberry replaces CEO after 'disappointing' results

British fashion label Burberry on Monday announced the immediate departure of chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd, as it posted what it described as "disappointing" results.
is biden competent to serve again heres what health experts say

Is Biden competent to serve again? Here's what health experts say

As Joe Biden's verbal gaffes, shaky voice and other troubling signs have brought an intense focus on the US president's mental acuity, health experts are calling on him and rival Donald Trump to pass additional cognitive tests, even while warning against leaping to conclusions.
further expectations about legal changes for fies

Further expectations about legal changes for FIEs

With legal improvements in the draft amendments to the Law on Pharmacy 2016, foreign-invested enterprises are expected to get thumbs-up for future performance. Darrell Oh, chairman of the Pharma Group, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy about what lies ahead.
who said what after spain beat france to reach the final of euro 2024

Who said what after Spain beat France to reach the final of Euro 2024

Who said what after Spain beat France 2-1 thanks to a historic Lamine Yamal strike and a Dani Olmo goal in their Euro 2024 semi-final on Tuesday: