social housing needed to boost capital in real estate

Social housing needed to boost capital in real estate

Amid a gloomy real estate market, experts have pointed out that the affordable housing segment is the key to mobilising capital.
vietnam can become major semiconductor player

Vietnam can become major semiconductor player

During VinFuture Prize 2023, Dr. Sadasivan Shankar, research technology manager at SLAC National Laboratory and Adjunct Professor in Stanford Materials Science and Engineering, spoke with VIR’s Tuan Minh about his insights into Vietnam’s chances in the semiconductor industry.
increased local trade finance could boost annual trade by 55 billion

Increased local trade finance could boost annual trade by $55 billion

Improving access to affordable trade finance could increase imports and exports by up to 6 and 9 per cent respectively in Vietnam, according to a new report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). This represents an annual increase in merchandise trade of $55 billion.
ssrg sees potential in vietnam following cambodian venture

SSRG sees potential in Vietnam following Cambodian venture

With the launch of Sir Stamford Raffles Group's (SSRG) Marum Estate project in Cambodia, Ng Aung San, founder and co-CEO of SSRG spoke to VIR's Nguyen Huong about the region's promising real estate market.
ssrg unveils marum estate in anticipation of cambodias economic surge

SSRG unveils Marum Estate in anticipation of Cambodia's economic surge

SSRG (Sir Stamford Raffles Group) - a leader in innovative real estate development, has just announced the soft launch of Marum Estate in Cambodia's Kandal to attract the attention of buyers in the Indochina area.
buv offering courses for video game designers

BUV offering courses for video game designers

Vietnam's gaming industry is worth more than $500 million, placing it fifth in Southeast Asia, and is attracting more and more graduates aspiring to develop their careers in gaming due to its impressive growth.
nam long aims to help buyers find affordable homes

Nam Long aims to help buyers find affordable homes

Nam Long has announced a series of practical solutions to help buyers take that first step towards getting on the property ladder.
grab navigates affordability and sustainability

Grab navigates affordability and sustainability

Over the past year, Grab has rolled out a number of new initiatives, aimed at benefiting both consumers and driver-partners. Alejandro Osorio, CEO of Grab Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about his company's response to the evolving dynamics in the Vietnamese economy, focusing on an affordability strategy to stay relevant in a challenging economic climate.
ai application rise to come with a cost

AI application rise to come with a cost

AI is predicted to help businesses increase profits, but not all local businesses can yet afford to develop and apply it, according to industry experts.
the transition to a sustainable food system

The transition to a sustainable food system

In response to the climate emergency that is exacerbating the global food crisis, companies like Nestlé are making efforts to play a role of game-changers. Chris Hogg, Nestlé’s vice president and head of Sustainability and Communications for Asia, Oceania, and Africa, talked with Van Trang about the transition to a regenerative food system that can nourish the planet affordably and sustainably amid new crisis contexts.
vib sign new loan agreement with ifc bringing its total credit limit to 450 million

VIB sign new loan agreement with IFC, bringing its total credit limit to $450 million

International Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (VIB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a medium and long-term loan agreement to strengthen VIB’s financial resources for credit expansion activities including retail home loans, home renovation products, and affordable mortgages.
fair energy transition awaits financing

Fair energy transition awaits financing

With public financing insufficient, Vietnam requires more affordable capital than commercial loans for a fair energy transition.
ford vietnams distributor city auto targets ev market expansion

Ford Vietnam's distributor City Auto targets EV market expansion

City Auto, the leading distributor of Ford vehicles in Vietnam, is strategically planning to expand its business network through mergers and acquisitions of smaller dealerships and exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle distribution market.
significant funding pumped into educational startups

Significant funding pumped into educational startups

Despite forecasts that the global economic situation may negatively impact the startup market, the edtech sector in Vietnam is still flourishing due to increased investment in education, affordable internet costs, and advancements in industry technologies.
pm pham minh chinh pays working visit to hai duong province

PM Pham Minh Chinh pays working visit to Hai Duong province

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a working visit to northern Hai Duong province on March 15, during which he toured of economic and social facilities, such as Ford Vietnam Co.Ltd and local social protection centre, and attended a ceremony to recognise the province’s fulfillment of the new rural development task.
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