vietnam japan enter new phase of investment ties

Vietnam - Japan enter new phase of investment ties

With the latest incarnation of the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative in a New Era, bilateral investment ties are expected to enter a new period of stronger development. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Hanoi, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about future prospects.
semiconductor success in reach with investment

Semiconductor success in reach with investment

During the InnovaConnect event organised in April, Lee Young Hee, director of the Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics at the Institute for Basic Sciences at Sungkyunkwan University, and Park Inkyu, head professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, shared their insights with VIR’s Hoang Minh about Vietnam’s advantages in developing the semiconductor industry, as well as trends in the industry that the nation should pursue.
mpi improving business environment key to recovery

MPI: Improving business environment key to recovery

Vietnam should focus on accelerating growth to ensure macroeconomy stability, controlling inflation, increasing production, and removing difficulties for businesses for the remainder of 2024.
sluggish growth and risks abound in banking arena

Sluggish growth and risks abound in banking arena

A handful of banks have released their latest financial figures. Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked to VIR’s Hong Dung about the low profits for some, and potential risks in the industry.
vietnam is ready to make a statement with eco ips

Vietnam is ready to make a statement with eco-IPs

Vietnam is heading towards sustainability in its economic performance. Bruno Jaspaert, CEO of DEEP C Industrial Zones, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the transformative journey towards sustainability in Vietnam’s business ecosystem, and DEEP C’s pivotal role in this evolution.
malnutrition burden being tackled

Malnutrition burden being tackled

Dutch Lady is promoting its nutrition mission in Vietnam and implementing it on a larger scale for greater impact. President of FrieslandCampina Asia, Corine Tap, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the company’s goals as a world-leading nutrition company through its renowned brands.
vbsp provides platform for young entrepreneurs

VBSP provides platform for young entrepreneurs

After careful research of plant varieties and market demand, Pham Van Son, from Xuan Binh village in Bac Ninh district, began planting baby cucumbers and melons after securing a loan of VND900 million ($35,500) with preferential interest rates from the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) branch inthe northern province of Bac Ninh.
policy credit improves the quality of life on ly son

Policy credit improves the quality of life on Ly Son

Thanks to Vietnam Bank for Social Policies' (VBSP) lending schemes for disadvantaged areas, many households on the island of Ly Son in Quang Ngai province have capital to invest in activities such as seafood farming, animal husbandry, farming, shops, and homestay services. As a result, the lives of many on the island have drastically changed for the better.
japans sojitz invests in vietnams finviet

Japan's Sojitz invests in Vietnam's Finviet

Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz) has invested in Finviet Technology Corporation (Finviet), a SaaS company introducing cashless payment smartphone apps and an online ordering platform for small-scale retail stores in Vietnam, where small family businesses account for the majority of the retail channels in the country.
nvidia group may build an ai centre in ho chi minh city

Nvidia Group may build an AI centre in Ho Chi Minh City

During a recent visit of Nvidia Corporation's vice-president Keith Strier to Ho Chi Minh City on April 26, Phan Van Mai, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, expressed his desire that Nvidia would choose the southern metropolis as the destination to build a new AI centre and also become a partner in building a roadmap for applying AI to the public administrative service system.
tcp vietnam promotes sustainable development

TCP Vietnam promotes sustainable development

Arjaree Suwangool, global corporate affairs and communication director of TCP Group, shared her comprehensive insight into sustainable development with VIR's Thanh Van.
pharmacitys new ceo shares how company navigates transformation period

Pharmacity's new CEO shares how company navigates transformation period

Undergoing a period of transformation, Pharmacity is re-shaping its business around a wide range of medicine and healthcare offerings that will offer significant benefits to its consumers. Deepanshu Madan, Pharmacity’s new CEO, tells VIR's Thanh Van how the company is navigating through this period to cement its position as the leading pharmacy chain in the country.
empowering manufacturers with real time data driven insights

Empowering manufacturers with real-time data-driven insights

Christanto Suryadarma, sales vice president for Southeast Asia, South Korea and Channel APJeC at Zebra Technologies, spoke with VIR's Bich Thuy about how to empower manufacturing businesses with real-time visibility and data-driven insights.
shinhan life empowers young generation with career programme

Shinhan Life empowers young generation with career programme

Shinhan Life Vietnam has launched the S-Career orientation programme for high school students, empowering the future workforce of Vietnam.
a strengthened high tech workforce for semiconductors

A strengthened high-tech workforce for semiconductors

Vietnam has plenty of work to do if it wants to become a true global hub for semiconductor manufacturing. Dr. Quan Le, principal investigator for the Semiconductor Workforce Development Research Grant under Fulbright University Vietnam, covered the potential for Vietnam and how to reach it with VIR’s Vy Vy.