trade agreement is a cornerstone for uk vietnam ties

Trade agreement is a cornerstone for UK-Vietnam ties

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are witnessing a heyday in trade and investment ties. UK trade commissioner for Asia-Pacific Martin Kent, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation can continue flourishing.
brighter talent means a fresh perspective

Brighter talent means a fresh perspective

Vietnam’s digital and green transition requires a massive boost in terms of attracting and retaining suitable talent. Santiago Velasquez, associate programme manager for the Master of Business Administration programme at RMIT University Vietnam, offered suggestions to improve the quality of human resources to VIR’s Nguyen Huong.
choices are clear to smooth path to german funding

Choices are clear to smooth path to German funding

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards are extremely important to German companies, both from commercial and compliance perspectives.
partnership key to improving healthcare in vietnam

Partnership key to improving healthcare in Vietnam

Stakeholders are joining Vietnam’s efforts in improving healthcare accessibility, and sustainably developing the sector. Nguyen Thi An, country director of HealthBridge, spoke with VIR’s Tung Anh about how businesses can make a contribution.
riser 24 event taking place at sheraton hanoi hotel on may 23

RIS.ER 24 event taking place at Sheraton Hanoi Hotel on May 23

The RIS.ER 24 conference themed around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues will take place on May 23 at the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, organised by Worldbasesys Co., Ltd in collaboration with Vietnam Investment Review.
vir talkshow on the green digital dual transition

VIR talkshow on the green-digital dual transition

At the VIR talkshow “Enticing FDI for Dual Transformation,” speakers discussed the factors needed to create a stable and effective FDI environment.
copd treatment is of utmost importance

COPD treatment is of utmost importance

Professor Paul Jones, emeritus professor of Respiratory Medicine at St George’s University of London, shared his perspectives with VIR’s Bich Thuy on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a new breakthrough solution to help reduce the burden on patients and the healthcare sector in Vietnam.
esg becoming mandatory criteria for sustainable development of business

ESG becoming mandatory criteria for sustainable development of business

Environmental, social, and governance factors are increasingly becoming a prerequisite component in the investment decision-making process of many investors, with an initiative offered by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
wine world in search of fresh range

Wine world in search of fresh range

The wine industry faces numerous challenges, such as evolving consumer preferences. Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Vinexposium, spoke with VIR’s Nhat Ha about his experiences promoting the wine industry worldwide and targeting potential new markets.
a transition worth doing properly

A transition worth doing properly

Accountants are now crucial in managing both digital transformation and environmental sustainability. Pulkit Abrol, regional director for Asia-Pacific, and Chun Wee Chiew, regional lead for Policy and Insights for Asia-Pacific at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), emphasised to VIR’s Linh Le the role of upskilling and robust policies in driving sustainable business practices and tech advancements.
vietnam uk expand climate change cooperation

Vietnam, UK expand climate change cooperation

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are expanding cooperation in response to climate change, with a new multi-year climate programme in the pipeline. Iain Frew, British Ambassador to Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how this expanded climate collaboration supports Vietnam on its net-zero path.
livestock farms face up to mass relocation challenge

Livestock farms face up to mass relocation challenge

The relocation of tens of thousands of livestock facilities nationwide faces deadlock due to a lack of land and environmental impact issues.
citi saw significant energy transition investment in 2023

Citi saw significant energy transition investment in 2023

In the 2023 Climate Report, Citi provides an update on the progress the bank is making towards its net-zero commitment, how it is managing environmental risk, and details the impact of its climate strategy over the past year.
cybersecurity professionals key to filling gaps in cyberattack environment

Cybersecurity professionals key to filling gaps in cyberattack environment

As cybersecurity threats rise, it will require a concentrated effort to address and narrow Vietnam's current cybersecurity talent gap.
local competition and greener projects must be encouraged

Local competition and greener projects must be encouraged

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the 2023 index results that aimed to encourage localities to pay greater attention to economic development associated with environmental protection. Marc E. Knapper, the US Ambassador to Vietnam, told VIR’s Hazy Tran about the expectations for the government and local businesses to enhance provincial competitiveness and greener projects.