foundation there for chip success

Foundation there for chip success

Vietnam can become a reliable partner and an important link in the global semiconductor value chain. Vu Quoc Huy, director general of the National Innovation Centre (NIC), told VIR’s Hara Nguyen about Vietnam’s advantages and preparation for a coming breakthrough.
heading into an enthralling 2024

Heading into an enthralling 2024

Vietnam in 2023 could be most remembered for strengthening cross-border ties, pushing through new laws, or taking action to weather the storms created by trade issues, geopolitical conflict, inflation, and the post-pandemic landscape. CEOs, legal advisors, and directors across tech, banking, retail, real estate, and more reveal what they thought of the previous 12 months in Vietnam, and offer their projections for the barriers and boosts to come during the Year of the Dragon.
constant reassessment can protect businesses

Constant reassessment can protect businesses

Industry professionals recognise that 2023 presented significant challenges for the domestic economy. Tran Dinh Cuong, chairman and country managing partner at Ernst & Young Vietnam Ltd., talked to VIR’s Hong Dung about insights learned from previous turbulent periods and the opportunities that are emerging.
acecook vietnam bringing market value

Acecook Vietnam bringing market value

Making great strikes thanks to the core value and the combination of Japanese technology and Vietnamese flavours, Acecook Vietnam is making innovations and creating added values in the local market. Kaneda Hiroki, general director of the company, discussed with VIR’s Minh Anh the sustainable development journey ahead.
sabeco realising esg ambitions

SABECO realising ESG ambitions

Business activities from Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation, known as SABECO, are associated with and promote the implementation of environmental, social, and governance goals and related responsibilities, contributing to building a prosperous and sustainable Vietnamese community.
heartful presents from inland to the frontier islands

Heartful presents from inland to the frontier islands

VIR’s Hong Dung reports on an emotional seven-day voyage to the archipelago to offer Lunar New Year presents and best wishes from mainlanders to officers, soldiers, and residents of islands in the Vietnam’s southwest sea.
best places to visit in 2024

Best places to visit in 2024

Through the eyes of hoteliers, there are various destinations in Vietnam you should not miss in 2024.
tourism is expected to make a breakthrough in 2024

Tourism is expected to make a breakthrough in 2024

Challenges need to be resolved to accelerate the full recovery process of tourism, and confidently compete with emerging markets in the region. Nguyen Trung Khanh, chairman of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, discussed with VIR’s Tra My the growth drivers for the industry in 2024.
revive refresh in vietnam 2024 outstanding tourism events

Revive & Refresh in Vietnam 2024 outstanding tourism events

Here are the most prominent and influential tourism events that took place in 2023, contributing to creating momentum for the sector to continue to develop, according to the assessment of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, as well as tourism associations and travel experts.
vietnam maturing into respected capital player

Vietnam maturing into respected capital player

Dragon Capital is heavily investing in Vietnam and has been ever-present in the country for three decades. In an exclusive interview, chairman Dominic Scriven shared insights with VIR’s Le Luu into the evolving Vietnamese capital market.
vietnam aims to make its mark on the semiconductor industry

Vietnam aims to make its mark on the semiconductor industry

Professor Nguyen Dinh Duc, Vietnam's pre-eminent scientist and the only one recognised among the world's top 100 influential figures in engineering and technology, spoke with VIR's Manh Bon about how semiconductor manufacturing represents a pivotal opportunity for Vietnam.
oda continues to play vital role

ODA continues to play vital role

Vietnam is cooperating with Japan on new schemes of official development assistance. Sugano Yuichi, chief representative at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about how these ties will be implemented in 2024 and beyond.
more leverage coming for eu trade deal success

More leverage coming for EU trade deal success

Vietnam and the EU are intensifying their cooperation in trade and investment. Julien Guerrier, Ambassador and head of the European Delegation to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the relations will develop in 2024 and beyond, with a major leverage of a bilateral trade deal.
vigilance a must in order to prepare for fiscal stress

Vigilance a must in order to prepare for fiscal stress

The Vietnamese economy weathered difficulties to reach a growth rate of over 5 per cent in 2023, and will have to make greater efforts to hit a set target of 6-6.5 per cent in 2024. Paulo Medas, mission chief for Vietnam of the International Monetary Fund, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the economy performed last year and will do for this year to hit desired growth.
multi pronged approach to fortify monetary policy

Multi-pronged approach to fortify monetary policy

It has been a period of heightened global economic tribulations, with Vietnam facing its share. State Bank of Vietnam Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about its initiatives to enhance bank capital access for businesses and individuals, and catalysing economic recovery.