13-05-2024 16:34
Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) has several measures to maintain optimal production and business efficiency of the refinery in 2024. So Hasegawa, general director of NSRP, spoke with VIR's Thanh Van about the company's efforts.
10-05-2024 11:13
The US Department of Commerce conducted hearings to determine if Vietnam qualifies as a "market economy" on May 8. These discussions, held virtually from Washington DC, featured arguments from supporters and detractors of the designation.
10-05-2024 07:36
The new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to reshape environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards for businesses both within and linked to the EU. Nguyen Hoang Nam, ESG leader and partner, along with Luong The Cuong, ESG manager in Assurance Services at PwC Vietnam, explore the implications of the CSRD for Vietnam and outline the necessary strategic actions for compliance with these new standards.
10-05-2024 07:34
Vietnam and the United Kingdom are set deepen science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) partnerships, with a focus on emerging technologies, the environment, and healthcare.
09-05-2024 20:00
Businesses in areas such as retail and food and beverages are looking at different strategies to retain budget-conscious customers amidst the shrinking demand caused by the challenging economic environment.
09-05-2024 18:00
Vietnam’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market has continued to evolve at a fast pace with the expansion of international companies and changing consumer behaviour. Peter Christou, general manager of the Vietnam Worldpanel Division at Kantar, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van his insights into the changing competitive landscape of Vietnam’s FMCG market.
09-05-2024 16:00
Amidst evolving supply chain dynamics and intense investing competition, Vietnam continues to emerge as a key player in the Southeast Asian arena. Talking to VIR’s Luu Huong, head of Wholesale Banking at HSBC Vietnam Ahmed Yeganeh shed light on strategies for Vietnam to enhance its appeal for high-calibre foreign investments and bolster labour productivity.
09-05-2024 08:00
Vietnamese private conglomerate Geleximco is partnering with OMODA&JAECOO Automobile to strengthen its business. Tran Hung, marketing manager of the joint venture, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how it will work.
08-05-2024 12:44
According to the Corporate Global Trade Survey Report 2023 published by Reuters, 88 per cent of businesses require annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data collection from their suppliers. This poses a new challenge for Vietnamese businesses in the process of global supply chain integration.
08-05-2024 12:26
Changpeng Zhao, founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, was sentenced to four months in prison by a US court on May 1, on top of a hefty fine of $4.32 billion, having been found guilty of money laundering.
08-05-2024 00:04
The government is making efforts to ensure sustainable employment and incomes. Pham Hoai Nam, head of the Population and Labour Statistics Department at the General Statistics Office, delved into the labour market’s current and future landscape with VIR’s Manh Bon.
07-05-2024 23:33
Vietnam is mulling policies for virtual assets and related service providers, adopting a positive approach of not banning them, but rather trying to establish a legal framework for management and regulation.
07-05-2024 23:00
Greening tourism and prioritising sustainable experiences is helping to preserve the environment and tourist resources for the next generation.
06-05-2024 16:05
Jakarta – The Indonesian government is implementing preferential policies to develop bio-ethanol fuel in the future, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and protect the environment.
04-05-2024 23:56
Vietnam and other ASEAN member states have been advised to create a more favourable environment with a shared digitalised bloc to woo more funding amid global investment flows changing.