lpga banks on british open after losing first major to virus

LPGA banks on British Open after losing first major to virus

PARIS: LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan said he felt "pretty sure" the Women's British Open could go ahead in August despite France's Evian Championship becoming the first women's golf major to be lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.
facebook could be planning to conquer southeast asia through gojek investment

Facebook could be planning to conquer Southeast Asia through Gojek investment

Pouring capital into Gojek right after entering the e-commerce sector, what ambitions is Facebook harbouring?
positive scope ahead in amended law on investment

Positive scope ahead in amended Law on Investment

Amongst the numerous revisions included in the draft amendments of the Law on Investment, the expansion of investment capital and the “negative list” approach towards market access are two features less-frequently mentioned but expected to create significant changes for investors. Nguyen Hung Quang, and Pham Thi Ha Van, lawyers at NHQuang&Associates, write about what this means for foreign investors in Vietnam. 
what now for tennis in 2020

What now for tennis in 2020?

PARIS: Professional tennis has been in cold storage since March due to the coronavirus pandemic with tournaments unlikely to resume before August.
evfta blessings within arms reach

EVFTA blessings within arm’s reach

The legislature has been scrutinising a plan to adopt the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement in early June, marking a milestone in the process of translating the deal into reality. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh talked with VIR’s Huong Thu about how the deal will impact Vietnam’s trade and investment outlook and what needs to be done for implementation.
lpga boss says players will keep status for 2021 season

LPGA boss says players will keep status for 2021 season

MIAMI: Top women golfers will keep their status on the LPGA Tour for 2021, commissioner Mike Whan says, because the coronavirus-halted 2020 campaign has not delivered the season they earned.
optimising the recovery route ahead for vietnam as a whole

Optimising the recovery route ahead for Vietnam as a whole

As the old saying goes, “What does not break you makes you stronger.” This is so true for Vietnam, not only throughout its rich history but also in the current context.
four months of big pharma profit could pay for covid 19 vaccination of poorest half of humanity

Four months of big pharma profit could pay for COVID-19 vaccination of poorest half of humanity

Vaccinating the poorest half of humanity (3.7 billion people) against COVID-19 could cost less than what the 10 biggest pharmaceuticals make in four months.
concocting digital strategies fit for the new normal

Concocting digital strategies fit for the new normal

The ongoing pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges, putting critical technology to the test in far-ranging ways to support governments, businesses, and societies towards rebuilding. Jeff Paine, managing director of the Asia Internet Coalition, writes about what Vietnam can do to ensure technology can play the correct transformative role.
enforcing contractual rights under vietnamese laws

Enforcing contractual rights under Vietnamese laws

The global health crisis is causing numerous consequences affecting the performance of enterprises. Nguyen Trung Nam, founder and senior partner of legal consultancy firm EPLegal, writes about commercial disputes in the post-pandemic era and what lies ahead for businesses.
hanwha life vietnam pays over vnd21 billion of insurance benefits for single claim

Hanwha Life Vietnam pays over VND21 billion of insurance benefits for single claim

Hanwha Life Vietnam has paid more than VND21 billion ($913,000) of insurance benefit to a customer living in Binh Tan district in Ho Chi Minh City, demonstrating its strong commitment to customer protection. This is not only the biggest claim of the South Korean-backed insurer but also one of the biggest claims of the Vietnamese life insurance market.
how vietnam can establish further economic successes

How Vietnam can establish further economic successes

Vietnam has reaped numerous achievements since it was reunified in 1975. Raymond Mallon, senior economic advisor to the Australia-Vietnam economic reform programme, delves into how the Vietnamese economy has developed since opening to the outside world, and what policies have positively impacted on the economy, investment, and employment.
cudweed cake a must try dish in hanoi

Cudweed cake: a must–try dish in Hanoi

Social distancing measures put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic have left many people trying to remember what it was like when life was normal.
hanwha life vietnam joins hands to fight against covid 19

Hanwha Life Vietnam joins hands to fight against COVID-19

As a socially responsible insurer, Hanwha Life Vietnam has joined the Vietnamese government in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and has quickly changed its business strategy to ensure sustainable development during these tough times.
force majeure requiring more protective national policies

Force majeure requiring more protective national policies

The global health crisis is having grave impacts on investment activities in Vietnam. Tran Hong Cuong, partner at Southeast Asia Law firm, writes about force majeure in the country, and what policies the government should create to protect investors and businesses.