knauf vietnam launches new standardshield gypsumboard

Knauf Vietnam launches new StandardShield gypsumboard

Knauf Vietnam on July 8 introduced its new gypsumboard Knauf StandardShield made in Vietnam, in Ho Chi Minh City.
ge healthcare supports anesthesia education and training in vietnam

GE Healthcare supports anesthesia education and training in Vietnam

GE Healthcare, in partnership with the Vietnam Society of Anesthesiologists (VSA), Viet Duc Hospital and Viet Medical, today opened the new VSA Simulation Training Lab for Anesthesia and Intensive Care, aimed at improving anesthesia education and training and raising awareness on the importance of safe anesthesia administration in Vietnam.
bayer inspires kids to discover science

Bayer inspires kids to discover science

A children’s book called Science Discovering Adventure has been launched by Bayer Vietnam to help popularise science education among younger learners.
honeywell grants scholarship to six vietnamese teachers

Honeywell grants scholarship to six Vietnamese teachers

Six Vietnamese teachers out of the more than 200 teachers from 25 countries around the world have attended the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy (HESA) organised by Honeywell and the US Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) 2016.
ge sets guinness world records title for most efficient power plant

GE sets Guinness World Records™ title for most efficient power plant

GE (NYSE: GE) and EDF has officially began operation of the first ever combined-cycle power plant equipped with GE’s HA turbine in Bouchain, France, launching a new era of power generation technology and digital integration.
geleximco pursues philosophy of synthesising resources sharing successes

Geleximco pursues philosophy of “synthesising resources, sharing successes”

After more than two decades of development, the Hanoi General Export Import JSC (Geleximco) has now become one of Vietnam’s leading private business groups.
ge leaps forward with two key deals

GE leaps forward with two key deals

US-based global industrial giant General Electric has secured a firmer foothold in Vietnam through the signing of two game-changing agreements during US President Barack Obama’s first official visit to the country last week.
kon tum province halts hag cow project

Kon Tum Province halts HAG cow project

The central highlands province of Kon Tum is withdrawing approval for a VND1.6 trillion cattle project run by Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAG) in Ia H'Drai District, officials said.
banks defend bailout of hoang anh gia lai

Banks defend bailout of Hoang Anh Gia Lai

The State Bank of Vietnam’s decision to help Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group overcome its enormous debts has sparked a controversy among market players.
abbott and hospen introduce validated nutrition programme to vietnams hospitals

Abbott and HoSPEN introduce validated nutrition programme to Vietnam’s hospitals

As Vietnam has one of the fastest growing ageing populations in the world, more attention is being given to how to help adults live healthier lives.
central bank offers helping hand to debt laden hoang anh gia lai

Central Bank offers helping hand to debt-laden Hoang Anh Gia Lai

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has just sent a document to the prime minister requesting permission to reschedule the debts of troubled conglomerate Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAG).
asian banker fintech showcase promotes technology development in financial industry

Asian Banker Fintech Showcase promotes technology development in financial industry

The Asian Banker introduced the very first ‘Asian Banker Fintech Showcase – Top Ten Promising Propositions’ during The Asian Banker Summit 2016.
ho tram project inaugurates hanoi office

Ho Tram Project inaugurates Hanoi office

Ho Tram Project Company today cut the ribbons on its new Hanoi office, expanding the reach of the company into the nation's capital.
ge power acquires doosan engineering constructions hrsg business

GE Power acquires Doosan Engineering & Construction’s HRSG business

GE Power, a division of GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) business of Doosan Engineering & Construction (011160 KOSPI) for $250 million.
kpmg putting people first

KPMG putting people first

Over the past 20 years, KPMG in Vietnam has expanded from a small auditing and accounting firm to become one of the largest professional services providers in the country. A large part of the firm’s success can be attributed to its partners and the 1,000 professionals working for them. VIR’s Hoang Anh talked to Paul Huynh, KPMG Vietnam and Cambodia’s director of People, to understand more about KPMG’s unique “People First” culture.