15-03-2022 09:00
The consumer finance industry in Vietnam continues to be buffeted by pandemic-induced turmoil, but certain overseas investors are seeking novel responses to capitalise on the country’s tremendous promise.
02-03-2022 17:26
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), and PwC Vietnam have signed an MoU on implementing an integrated accounting training programme.
17-02-2022 10:58
According to data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO), Vietnam recorded a 2.58 per cent GDP growth rate last year, making it one of the very few countries with a growth rate lower than 2020. This is unsurprising, as the nation went through an extended lockdown in the second half of last year, causing serious economic ramifications.
01-02-2022 09:00
Vietnam’s first generation of timber-processing enterprises has come a long way and achieved impressive growth over the last decade. However, their legacy is under threat by several external factors increasing the difficulties for a generational shift.
08-01-2022 15:00
In November 2021 at the COP26 climate summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced Vietnam’s strong commitments in responding to climate change and implementing mechanisms under the Paris Agreement to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. VIR’s Van Nguyen spoke with Dinh Thi Quynh Van, general director of PwC Vietnam, about how the country can successfully carry out its commitments.
21-12-2021 10:27
There is a wave of optimism in the global and local merger and acquisition (M&A) space. The long-anticipated reopening of borders, record levels of capital raised, and the general positive economic sentiments are just some factors fuelling this momentum.
01-12-2021 15:14
Despite the detrimental influence of the pandemic on loan portfolio quality, there have been numerous significant consumer finance transactions in Vietnam. Dr. Gregory Bournet, partner and head of Corporate Finance at PwC Vietnam and Malaysia, shared with VIR’s Luu Huong how cultural awareness and tenacity are embedded into every single transaction.
12-11-2021 11:29
Foreign businesses in Vietnam are placing new priorities on recruiting more local tech workers and setting up skills training for them in order to address the shortage of experts coming in from other countries.
24-09-2021 17:37
The fourth outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic starting from late April has had more negative impacts on daily life as well as socio-economic development than the previous waves in the country.
12-07-2021 07:00
Three months after the end of the transitional provisions of Decree No.05/2019/ND-CP on April 1, enterprises covered by the decree have implemented internal audit functions and gradually improved their internal audit work. However, during the implementation, many enterprises have faced obstacles in how to structure their internal audit organisation and approach people effectively and efficiently.
05-07-2021 07:00
In recent years, the world has seen technology develop at an unprecedented pace. Coupled with the ongoing pandemic, this acceleration in digital transformation is creating a skills imbalance unlike any we have seen before. In order for digital transformation to happen, upskilling needs to keep up at an even faster pace.
07-06-2021 07:00
The transition from the London interbank offered rate to the risk-free rate will have a wide-ranging impact on banks globally. In the Asia-Pacific region, a significant number of banks will be affected by the transition as most floating rate loans are denominated in USD. Japanese yen loans also make up a significant portion of total exposures.
15-05-2021 08:00
Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria are internationally seen as the foundation of long-term sustainable growth. Robust ESG initiatives could thus help companies access a larger pool of high-quality capital, especially from value-based investors. Dr. Bournet Gregory, partner, head of Corporate Finance at PwC Vietnam and Malaysia, explained to VIR’s Celine Luu how a holistic approach to sustainability could impact the mergers and acquisitions landscape.
24-03-2021 18:35
With more than 20 years of experience in designing and implementing complex IT solutions and building a team of talented people for many businesses in digital transformation, Vo Tan Long, chief digital officer of PwC Consulting Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Hoang Oanh the key factor determining the success of human resources digital transformation.
15-03-2021 12:00
Based on its recent public survey among Vietnamese people around technology, jobs, and skills against the backdrop of COVID-19, PwC has launched a Vietnam Digital Readiness report for the first time.