tetra pak again recognised with a score for transparency on forests

Tetra Pak again recognised with ‘A’ score for transparency on forests

Tetra Pak has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on forests by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’.
vietoffice 2024 to take place in may

VietOffice 2024 to take place in May

The international exhibition for smart office solutions, office equipment and stationery (VietOffice 2024) will be held for the first time in Vietnam in late May, marking an important step forward in connecting the business community with new shapes of the modern working environment.
global practices must be considered for gold market

Global practices must be considered for gold market

Vietnam’s potential for expansion is driven by demographic advantages and anticipated regulatory changes. Shaokai Fan, regional director for Asia-Pacific (excluding China), and head of Central Banks at the World Gold Council, talked to VIR’s Celine Luu about the bullish gold market trajectory.
banks predict increased profits in 2024

Banks predict increased profits in 2024

With the low-interest rate environment and resumed credit growth, banks are expecting a rosier profit picture this year compared to 2023.
vietnam esg initiative 2024 seizing green transformation opportunities

Vietnam ESG Initiative 2024: seizing green transformation opportunities

Following the success of the 2023 Vietnam Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiative, the Agency for Enterprise Development under the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are co-hosting the 2024 Vietnam ESG Initiative.
innovation startups eager for further supporting policies

Innovation startups eager for further supporting policies

While innovation startups and businesses seek supporting policies to further develop, more moves are nevertheless being planned. Pham Hong Quat, director general of the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation Development under the Ministry of Science and Technology, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy what these moves entail.
progress underway for exporting wind power from vietnam to singapore

Progress underway for exporting wind power from Vietnam to Singapore

The Singaporean government continues to facilitate the project to export 1.2GW of offshore wind power from Vietnam to Singapore.
significant progress has been made in vietnams breast cancer fight

Significant progress has been made in Vietnam's breast cancer fight

The Vietnam Medical Association (VMA) and Roche Pharma Vietnam held a meeting on March 5 to review the first three years of a five-year partnership aimed at improving access to innovative therapies for high-risk breast cancer patients in Vietnam.
auscham chief lifts lid on vietnams potential

Auscham chief lifts lid on Vietnam's potential

While Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends a summit commemorating 50 years of ASEAN-Australia relations during his first official visit to Australia and New Zealand, Simon Pugh, president of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Auscham), talked with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the prospects of attracting Australian investment to Vietnam.
lowering interest rates poses challenges ahead

Lowering interest rates poses challenges ahead

Savers are increasingly concerned about the prospect of lower deposit interest rates. Economic expert Le Xuan Nghia talked to VIR’s Hong Dung about the challenges of reducing such rates in the near future due to uncertainties in adhering to positive principles.
akzonobel inaugurates new production facilities in bac ninh

AkzoNobel inaugurates new production facilities in Bac Ninh

On March 1AkzoNobel celebrated the inauguration ceremony of the new production facilities at Bac Ninh site of AkzoNobel, marking a significant milestone in the sustainable development strategy of the group in Vietnam.
fpt takes ownership of japans nac

FPT takes ownership of Japan's NAC

FPT Corporation announced on March 1 that it has acquired the IT services company Next Advanced Communications NAC Co., Ltd. (NAC), its first merger and acquisition (M&A) deal in Japan.
mapletree logistics trust to acquire properties in vietnam and malaysia

Mapletree Logistics Trust to acquire properties in Vietnam and Malaysia

Mapletree Logistics Trust Management Ltd., as manager of Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) announced on February 29 the proposed acquisition of logistics properties located in Malaysia and in Vietnam.
vir to host a securities roundtable on march 5

VIR to host a securities roundtable on March 5

VIR will host a roundtable on March 5 with the participation of representatives from the State Securities Commission (SSC) and various securities companies, aimed at providing in-depth stock perspectives and valuable information for investors.
vietnam woos 429 billion in fdi capital in first two months of 2024

Vietnam woos $4.29 billion in FDI capital in first two months of 2024

An influx of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam offers positive signs for the economy, with $4.29 billion registered in the first two months of 2024.