16-01-2020 09:06
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.
15-01-2020 08:00
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.
12-01-2020 11:13
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.
03-01-2020 17:11
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.
02-01-2020 08:28
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.
31-12-2019 09:26
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.
20-12-2019 08:13
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.
18-12-2019 11:26
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.
16-12-2019 17:43
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.
16-12-2019 13:00
The vast advantages of Phu Yen province have been assessed and outlined in recent times. Now, essential strategies are required in order for the south-central coastal province to break through. Pham Dai Duong, Chairman of Phu Yen People’s Committee told VIR’s Thanh Pham what he thinks must be auctioned so that the province can maximise its sustainable development prospects.
12-12-2019 11:24
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup has announced the sale of its retail and agricultural arms to Masan Group. With the move, speculation now mounts as to what fortunes lie ahead for the two domestic giants, and how the country’s mergers and acquisitions arena will be impacted by the announcement. Nguyen Thu reports.
07-12-2019 10:06
Oil and gas groups were accused Saturday of seeking to influence climate talks in Madrid by paying millions in sponsorship and sending dozens of lobbyists to delay what scientists say is a necessary and rapid cut in fossil fuel use.
05-12-2019 10:00
In light of the Cocobay Danang situation, in which contracts are not being honoured due to unrealistic expectations being placed on the condotel model, Mauro Gasparotti, director of Savills Hotels APAC, writes on his expectations of the condotel market in Vietnam, and what solutions could be found to ease the situation.
28-11-2019 14:00
The central province of Nghe An has been a favoured destination by foreign investors thanks to its strategic location and improving infrastructure. In order to cater to the growing demand of businesses, the province has invested in its education system to build quality workforce and talent pool.
25-11-2019 08:00
On the market today, when it comes to buying a pure ice cube machine, most consumers will immediately think of Hai Au Group. What is the group's key to dominating the market and garner the affection of customers? VIR' Hoang Oanh had a talk with Nguyen Hong Quan, deputy CEO of Hai Au Group, to discover the answers.