banks launch recruitment drives to prepare for year end

Banks launch recruitment drives to prepare for year-end

Several banks have recently announced they would recruit a large number of personnel to meet their business expansion plans in the last quarter of the year - the busiest time for banks.
aia and tottenham hotspur fc extend global partnership to 2027

AIA and Tottenham Hotspur FC extend global partnership to 2027

AIA Group Limited, one of the world’s leading providers of life insurance services, recently announced the extension of its long-standing and successful partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, a prominent English Premier League Club based in North London.
vpbank hanoi marathon heritage race 2019 about to hit the road

VPBank Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2019 about to hit the road

VPBank Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2019 will take place on the morning of Sunday, October 20 at Hanoi’s Ly Thai To Park near Hoan Kiem Lake, officially announced by People's Deputies Newspaper, the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, the Vietnam Athletics Federation, Duc Huong Anh Co., Ltd. (DHA Vietnam), and VPBank.
banks unexpectedly cut lending rates to aid businesses

Banks unexpectedly cut lending rates to aid businesses

Some banks have unexpectedly announced they would cut interest rates on Vietnamese dong loans in the Government’s priority sectors to support firms in 2019, starting from today.
vietnam consistently protects sovereignty in east sea spokeswoman

Vietnam consistently protects sovereignty in East Sea: Spokeswoman

Vietnam resolvedly and consistently safeguards its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the East Sea as defined in the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) through peaceful means based on international law, the Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said on July 25.
mpi rolls out milestone whitebook

MPI rolls out milestone Whitebook

For the first time, foreign investors in Vietnam will be able to access the most transparent and comprehensive database about business development and sector performance, arming with the necessary information to make timely and efficient investment decisions. Bich Thuy reports.
government asks for tight control over corporate bond issuance

Government asks for tight control over corporate bond issuance

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked for tight control of corporate bond issuance so the finance and equity sectors operate properly and safely.
hanoi germany eye stronger cooperation

Hanoi, Germany eye stronger cooperation

German enterprises are very interested in cooperating with Hanoi, especially in terms of water supply and drainage and transport, outgoing German Ambassador to Vietnam Christian Berger has said. 
vibrant malaysian islam

Vibrant Malaysian Islam

Phuong Hao experiences the lively and brilliant Hari Raya Aidilfitri festival in the Islamic country of Malaysia.
dong weakened slightly against the us dollar in h1 2019

Dong weakened slightly against the US dollar in H1 2019

The Vietnamese dong has gained some strength against the US dollar in the past month, helped by abundant domestic supply and favourable global conditions.
retailer takashimaya to expand in vietnam halt operations in china

Retailer Takashimaya to expand in Vietnam, halt operations in China

Japanese retailer Takashimaya has recently announced closing its flagship store in Shanghai in August, which indicates its decision of pulling out of China. Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, would be the group's next destination.
nightclub goers must be over 18s

Nightclub-goers must be over 18s

Nightclubs must be for over 18s only and close by 2am as part of a new Government decree covering karaoke bars and nightclubs that will take effect from September this year.
getting logistics right for the whole of asean

Getting logistics right for the whole of ASEAN

In light of growing trade and foreign direct investment, logistics services have developed significantly in the ASEAN to meet demand. Nguyen Tuong, deputy secretary general of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association, explained how logistics plays a more important role in promoting the Vietnam-ASEAN supply and value chains.
property in second half of 2019 how have homebuyers minds changed

Property in second half of 2019: How have homebuyers' minds changed?

The real estate market in the first months of 2019 slowed down in both supply and transactions, but entering the second half of 2019, products from approved projects are expected to bloom. Changes in the real estate market also affect the mindset of buyers.
traditional media retains a vital role

Traditional media retains a vital role

Despite the blooming development of the Internet and social networks, as well as the impact of Industry 4.0 and changing reading habits, the core values of the traditional press are still highly appreciated. These values stand firm due to the importance of accuracy and truthfulness of the news as a main source of information for businesses to connect, both nationally and internationally. On the occasion of Vietnam Journalists’ Day on June 21, businesspeople share with VIR their thoughts on contributing their utmost to the country’s development, alongside the strong support of the media.