07-04-2022 12:59
The makers of Bia Saigon, a brand from Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (SABECO), have been seeking new ways to satisfy consumers’ thirst through a new look and taste.
30-03-2022 18:00
The topsy-turvy nickel price has caused a significant increase in cost pressures in the downstream industry, but nevertheless could mean a windfall for nickel mining.
09-03-2022 21:16
With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
05-02-2022 13:47
Asia’s demand for carbon offsets is increasing as more global supply chains, manufacturing, and banking sectors attempt to reduce their carbon impact – in which Vietnam may be the ideal location for a green investment wave.
01-02-2022 11:24
With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Phuong Thu about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
25-01-2022 13:33
With the rise in easily accessible digital payment methods, an increasing number of merchants are beginning to accept alternative payments, in addition to cash. Marek Forysiak, chairman of SmartPay, talked with VIR’s Phuong Thu about the firm’s e-payment journey.
12-12-2021 18:15
Although the pandemic has poured pressure on the beer industry, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation has been able to prepare for future uncertainty and protect its labour force through flexible initiatives.
29-11-2021 11:03
Members of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Nordcham) are on hand to assist in economic recovery in a responsible and sustainable manner.
25-11-2021 12:17
Sustainable development is a key in post-pandemic recovery plans. Nguyen Quang Vinh, general secretary cum deputy chairman of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development, shared with Phuong Thu his vision of leaving no-one behind in a sustainable corporate culture.
28-10-2021 09:00
The 3.5GW La Gan offshore wind power project is expected to become a symbol of international cooperation to develop renewable energy against climate change as well as create jobs and towards a sustainable development path.
20-10-2021 21:28
Fika – the world’s first female-focused, AI-powered Vietnamese social and dating app – has raised a $1.6 million seed funding round led by VNV Global with participation from a host of leading angels and entrepreneurs. Fika co-founder and CEO Denise Sandquist shared with VIR the company's core values and ambitions in Vietnam.
17-09-2021 14:57
Increasing knowledge and strategy about trade remedies is an effective tool to protect the rights of domestic manufacturing industries in the context of integration and protectionism, government leaders have said.
31-08-2021 14:00
The fourth wave of the pandemic and social distancing extension are bearing down on all sectors, with Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest city, a major epicentre putting millions of Vietnamese at risk. However, people are also rallying to aid those vulnerable to overcome this unprecedented times, with many corporations leading the charge and lighting the fire of hope. VIR’s Nguyen Thu reports.
25-08-2021 21:10
The Ministry of Finance’s proposal on tax incentives for domestically-produced cars beyond 2022 could contribute to aiding the local automobile and supporting industries.
22-07-2021 14:52
With Ho Chi Minh City under stress due to rising infection rates and preventative restrictions, manufacturers have implemented stay-at-work orders and set up temporary accommodation for their workers to avoid the spread of the virus and maintain production.