bumps and benefits for citizens in post brexit uk

Bumps and benefits for citizens in post-Brexit UK

The rest of 2020 is crucial for the development of a new United Kingdom as it detaches itself from the European Union. Dr. Cuong Phu Nguyen, architect in the UK, discusses what could be in store for the country, as well as the possible impacts on the Vietnamese community.
solar awaits new rates to fit the next growth stage

Solar awaits new rates to FiT the next growth stage

Positive feed-in tariff incentives have proven a most effective policy tool to induce a rapid growth in renewables, and Vietnam is a prime example of this. Rooftop solar expert Mai Van Trung takes a look at what is next for 2020, with new moves by the government and what prevailing trends await.
what we know about the people who died from the novel coronavirus

What we know about the people who died from the novel coronavirus

The first fatality from China's new virus would come to represent a common set of traits among most of those who have died of the disease: he was over the age of 60 and in poor health.
extracting the maximum value from business performances

Extracting the maximum value from business performances

The Vietnamese economy has grown by 7.02 per cent in 2019, and is expected to maintain this growth momentum into 2020. Nguyen Minh Cuong, principal country economist at the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, sat down with VIR’s Thanh Tung to talk about the country’s economic outlook and what it should do to support domestic enterprises’ performance for heightened economic growth, as well as the links between foreign-invested enterprises and their domestic counterparts in the economy.
vws building closed waste solution

VWS building closed waste solution

As the Lunar New Year approaches, David Duong, president of California Waste Solutions cum CEO of Vietnam Waste Solutions, had a chat with VIR’s Bao Giang about what he has done during the past year and his plans for the New Year.
the shape of things to come in vietnams ma domain

The shape of things to come in Vietnam’s M&A domain

Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market expects to see the winds of change in 2020. Tony Foster, managing partner of the Vietnam offices at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, outlines future M&A prospects and explains what will affect Vietnam’s future appeal in this area.
whats in the new us china phase one trade deal

What's in the new US-China 'phase one' trade deal?

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 15) signed a partial new trade deal with China, hailing it as an historic win for the United States after years of mishandled trade policy.
vietnams high tech parks in need of financial inspiration

Vietnam’s high-tech parks in need of financial inspiration

Despite the growing interest among international tech firms, overseas investment in Vietnamese high-tech parks in 2019 remained lacklustre, and solutions will need to be found in order to create an upward trend. Bich Thuy reports.  
liverpool set record to go 16 points clear leicester lose

Liverpool set record to go 16 points clear, Leicester lose

Liverpool overcame another obstacle on the path to what looks an almost certain Premier League title triumph as they chalked up a record-breaking 20th win in 21 matches with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
carlos ghosns escape what we know

Carlos Ghosn's escape: What we know

From jumping bail and fleeing to Lebanon to be met with an arrest notice from Interpol, Carlos Ghosn's escape from Japan has been worthy of a Hollywood plot.
boosting digital driven growth with forward thinking policies

Boosting digital-driven growth with forward-thinking policies

Vietnam assumes chairmanship of the ASEAN at a pivotal time. Together with its five partners, the alliance successfully completed negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in November 2019. This brings Vietnam into the vital position of steering the ASEAN closer to what is likely the world’s biggest trade agreement, signalling the Southeast Asian union’s deeper integration into the global economy, trade, and investment.
lotte finance toasts first year of business in vietnam

Lotte Finance toasts first year of business in Vietnam

Lotte Finance made its first foray into Vietnam’s consumer finance market a year ago, and to mark the meaningful occasion, Kim Jong Geuk, CEO of Lotte Finance Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Ngan Ha about the country’s financial market, the company’s achievements over the past year, and outlines what it will do to bring wealth and value to consumers.
rediscover intercontinental icons to know what makes a city truly fascinating

Rediscover InterContinental ICons to know what makes a city truly fascinating

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest luxury hotel brand, today launches InterContinental ICons, offering travellers a fresh look at some of the world’s most exhilarating cities and inviting the public to take part in a global conversation on what makes them truly iconic.
policy credit an effective tool for sustainable poverty reduction

Policy credit: An effective tool for sustainable poverty reduction

Looking back on the deployment of credit policy to realise the National Target Programme on Poverty Reduction in 2016-2020, what makes Duong Quyet Thang, general director of Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP), most happy is that policy credit sources have increasingly taken roots in people’s lives, helping needy households and policy beneficiaries to embark on economic development and improve the quality of life.
hanwha life accelerates network expansion and diversifies distribution channels

Hanwha Life accelerates network expansion and diversifies distribution channels

By the end of the first 11 months of 2019, Hanwha Life's total premium revenue reached VND917 billion, an increase of 20 per cent over the same period last year. This increase is attributed to Hanwha Life’s strategy of expanding its network and transforming its business model based on digital technology and focusing on improving the quality of service.