getting 5g off the ground this year

Getting 5G off the ground this year

As Vietnam plans to commercialise 5G in 2024, necessary conditions must be in place to make it happen. Nguyen Phong Nha, deputy general director of the Authority of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Information and Communications, discussed with VIR’s Thuy Long about the solutions to ensure success.
akzonobels investment for sustainable growth in south asia pacific

AkzoNobel’s investment for sustainable growth in South Asia-Pacific

Earlier this month, AkzoNobel inaugurated new production facilities at its Bac Ninh site to bolster its leading position and enhance sustainable manufacturing in the region. Jeff Jirak, managing director of AkzoNobel's Powder Coatings business, and Şirvan Canıtez, regional commercial director of Powder Coatings in South Asia-Pacific, talked to VIR's Linh Le about the company's strategic plans and sustainable works.
more solid guarantees crucial for credit landscape

More solid guarantees crucial for credit landscape

The economy has yet to fully prosper despite a wide range of measures being taken gearing towards a rebound. Economist Nguyen Tri Hieu talked with VIR’s Nhue Man about the factors behind the current credit environment in Vietnam, the motivation to fuel total aggregate demand, and how to boost credit growth.
solutions proposed to improve investment environment in hcm city

Solutions proposed to improve investment environment in HCM City

Representatives of foreign business associations have proposed several solutions to improve the investment and business environment in Ho Chi Minh City at a meeting with municipal officials hosted by the Investment & Trade Promotion Centre of the city on March 14.
paris 2024 hopes to be model for lower carbon olympics

Paris 2024 hopes to be model for lower-carbon Olympics

This year's Paris Olympics will use renewable energy, serve lots of vegetarian meals and heavily restrict plastic bottles, but can an event involving so much construction and international travel ever be environmentally sustainable?
travel firms are taking sustainability seriously

Travel firms are taking sustainability seriously

Many travel companies and operators are implementing their responsibility to the environment, domestic heritage and community to drive forward sustainable development.
legal framework for managing virtual assets and virtual asset service providers discussed

Legal framework for managing virtual assets and virtual asset service providers discussed

Yesterday, the Vietnam Blockchain Association (VBA) organised a Scientific Workshop to Gather Feedback for Constructing the Legal Framework for Managing Virtual Assets, aimed at collecting opinions from entities, organisations, and individuals operating in the field.
bac giang makes its play for investment in semiconductors

Bac Giang makes its play for investment in semiconductors

Vietnam is hoping to emerge as a top market for semiconductor production. Luong Van Nghiep, deputy director of Bac Giang Department of Planning and Investment, told VIR’s Minh Oanh about the northern province’s potential and its strategies to draw in foreign investors in the sector.
vietnamese businesses invited to join selectusa investment summit

Vietnamese businesses invited to join SelectUSA Investment Summit

At an announcement on March 12, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper revealed the 10th SelectUSA Investment Summit will be held June 23-26 in Washington, DC.
iko thompson to build a 57 million factory in quang ninh

IKO Thompson to build a $57 million factory in Quang Ninh

IKO Thompson Vietnam signed a land lease agreement with Amata City Ha Long on March 11 to build its factory across three hectares of Song Khoai Industrial Park (IP) in the northern province of Quang Ninh
empowering women in tech shattering cybersecurity ceilings in vietnam

Empowering women in tech: shattering cybersecurity ceilings in Vietnam

In a discussion with VIR's Celine Luu, Deepa Kuppuswamy, director of security at ManageEngine, highlighted the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the increasing role of women in tech.
task is tough to realise business environment goals

Task is tough to realise business environment goals

Despite great efforts to improve the business environment and simplify administrative procedures, there are still many complexities undermining businesses.
aeo certification a testament to piaggios success

AEO certification a testament to Piaggio's success

Piaggio was awarded the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification on March 6 in compliance with its alignment with Vietnam Customs standards and practices. VIR’s Bich Ngoc discussed this significant milestone with Gianluca Fiume, general director of Piaggio Vietnam and president of Piaggio Asia-Pacific.
chinese corporation proposes 24 billion power project in quang tri

Chinese corporation proposes $2.4 billion power project in Quang Tri

A joint venture between China’s Huadian Group and Vietnam’s Minh Quang Technology has proposed the development of a hydrogen production plant in combination with a 1,200 MW wind farm and an 800 MW solar farm in the central province of Quang Tri, with a total investment of nearly $2.4 billion.
innovation and teamwork will address strain in health

Innovation and teamwork will address strain in health

By constantly bringing breakthrough innovations to market, Siemens Healthineers enable healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, leading to the best possible outcome for patients. Vy Tran, president of Siemens Healthineers Asia-Pacific and Japan, talked with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the innovation and collaborations keeping the company in the lead.