global initiatives for circular economy transition

Global initiatives for circular economy transition

Chairman and CEO Jareeporn Jarukornsakul of WHA Corporation Public Co., Ltd. outlines five global initiatives, focusing on recycling resources in the production and consumption process through remanufacturing or reuse.
revealing the truth about the carbon credit market

Revealing the truth about the carbon credit market

Carbon credits have recently made headlines in Vietnam, with the concept often surrounded by overblown expectations of an easy option, or suspicions of what feel unlikely attempts to cancel out greenhouse gas emissions.
recruitment makeup faces a reshuffle

Recruitment makeup faces a reshuffle

Industrial production is actively recovering across the country as businesses have more orders and need more employees, yet there is an ongoing struggle to recruit workers in what are often precarious jobs.
messi takes center stage again for copa america

Messi takes center stage again for Copa America

World champions Argentina get an expanded Copa America under way on Thursday with Lionel Messi looking to add a second continental title in what is almost certainly his final appearance in the tournament.
the next generation has what it takes

The next generation has what it takes

PwC last week launched its Global NextGen Survey report for Vietnam. Ng Siew Quan, Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurial and Private Business Leader for PwC Singapore; and Hoang Viet Cuong, Partner at Entrepreneurial and Private Business for PwC Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Linh Le the key findings in the report.
what vietnamese businesses can expect from the eus csrd

What Vietnamese businesses can expect from the EU's CSRD

The new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to reshape environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards for businesses both within and linked to the EU. Nguyen Hoang Nam, ESG leader and partner, along with Luong The Cuong, ESG manager in Assurance Services at PwC Vietnam, explore the implications of the CSRD for Vietnam and outline the necessary strategic actions for compliance with these new standards.
whale skeletons in ly son attractive to visitors

Whale skeletons in Ly Son attractive to visitors

The two whale skeletons aged over 200 years preserved at the Lang Tan relic site in Dong An Vinh village, Ly Son island in the central province of Quang Ngai, which were completely restored in 2020, have been attracting tourists.
uniqlo operator upgrades full year net profit forecast

Uniqlo operator upgrades full-year net profit forecast

The operator of Japan's high-street fashion giant Uniqlo on Thursday revised up its full-year net profit forecast to what would be a record performance, citing strong global sales.
bitcoin world faces halving whats happening

Bitcoin world faces 'halving': what's happening?

Bitcoin miners, whose computer processors run the world's most popular virtual currency, will soon face the process of "halving" -- a quadrennial phenomenon which alters the profitability of the industry.
data privacy and the main concerns for businesses

Data privacy and the main concerns for businesses

After a decree on personal data protection was unveiled last year, Kevin Hawkins, partner and Khanh Le, legal adviser at DFDL Vietnam, assess the main concerns businesses have identified with the regulations, and what actions are needed through data privacy regulations in Vietnam.
exciting automotive industry changes must be followed

Exciting automotive industry changes must be followed

The automotive and mobility industry is rapidly changing, driven by technological development and evolving consumer preferences. These transformations have given rise to a new era of innovation, where the boundaries of what is possible are being pushed to new heights.
lessons in wealth management and suitable directions for vietnam

Lessons in wealth management and suitable directions for Vietnam

Vietnam boasts great potential in financial service development. Finance lecturers Dr. Devmali Perera and Dr. Le Hong Hanh from RMIT University Vietnam touch on what the country can learn from the successful lessons of dynamic hubs in the region such as Singapore and Hong Kong.
driving internal engagement and innovation through diversity and inclusion

Driving internal engagement and innovation through diversity and inclusion

Businesses are striving to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace as well as in wider society. Realising this requires a consistent approach, specific strategy, and long-term commitment. So, what should businesses pay attention to and what role does a culture of diversity and inclusion play in the growth of an organisation?
ghostbusters ices out competition as dune worms its way above 570 mn

'Ghostbusters' ices out competition as 'Dune' worms its way above $570 mn

"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" scared its way to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $45.2 million in what one analyst called a "unique and impressive opening."
vietnam can draw more attention of german groups

Vietnam can draw more attention of German groups

In the context of ongoing global economic uncertainties, German businesses still consider Vietnam as one of the most potential developing markets in Asia. What is more, with Germany’s investment diversification strategy, Vietnam is being evaluated as a promising and reliable investment destination for German enterprises.