what does kyoei hope to gain from loss marking vietnam italy steel

What does Kyoei hope to gain from loss-marking Vietnam Italy Steel?

Kyoei Steel is working hard to buy Vietnam Italy Steel (VIS) shares while VIS is operating at a loss, raising the question - what does the Japanese steel producer expect to gain from a loss-making firm?  
what opportunities is the us china trade war likely to bring for vietnam

What opportunities is the US–China trade war likely to bring for Vietnam?

Trade war between the US and China have escalated, causing concerns about a negative impact on the world economy. Professor Tran Ngoc Tho from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City discusses how Vietnam is likely to be affected and how the country can take advantage of opportunities from the movements of goods and capital inflows from impacted countries.
tony blair calls for second vote to fix brexit mess

Tony Blair calls for second vote to fix Brexit 'mess'

"It's a total and complete mess": Former prime minister Tony Blair does not hold back when asked in an interview with AFP what he makes of the British government's approach to Brexit.
beckham vows to bring mls to miami as new stadium plan faces opposition

Beckham vows to bring MLS to Miami as new stadium plan faces opposition

Former England captain David Beckham told supporters on Thursday (Jul 12) he was bringing Major League Soccer to Miami "no matter what", even as his latest stadium plan sparked opposition.
hanwha life vietnam increases charter capital to 233 million

Hanwha Life Vietnam increases charter capital to $233 million

Increasing the charter capital of Hanwha Life Vietnam will help strengthen its investment commitment and come along with Vietnam in the long term, while simultaneously making the company one of the largest life insurers by charter capital.
unusual lawsuit between posco vst and thanh nam group

Unusual lawsuit between Posco VST and Thanh Nam Group

The lawsuit between Posco VST and Thanh Nam Group is somewhat unusual as the court has yet to hear the content of the lawsuit despite it being filed four years ago. Meanwhile, defendant Thanh Nam Group expects a fair and equitable trial to solve the roots of the problems soon.
decree 116 nearly stops cbu business from developed countries

Decree 116 nearly stops CBU business from developed countries

While CBU importers from European countries could not pass the requirements on ensuring their cars’ quality in line with Decree 116, still thousands of tax-exempt cars from Thailand and Indonesia are imported to Vietnam. What are the problems of European automobile manufacturers?
construction of 1 billion hemaraj ip to start in july

Construction of $1 billion Hemaraj IP to start in July

The construction of WHA Hemaraj Industrial Park (IP) invested by Wha Hemaraj Nghe An JSC, a subsidiary of WHA Group from Thailand, is expected to be started in July.
new mou shows manpowergroups drive to upskill vietnamese workforce for 40 era

New MoU shows ManpowerGroup’s drive to upskill Vietnamese workforce for 4.0 era

ManpowerGroup, a world-leader in innovative workforce solutions, has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to help Vietnamese workforce reskill and upskill. Simon Matthews, country manager of ManpowerGroup in Vietnam, Thailand and the Middle East, spoke with VIR's Bich Thuy about what the new agreement means to Vietnam and the group as well as their future plans to help local workforce adapt to the requirements of automation and digitisation.
determination makes champions says young adventurer vu phuong thanh

Determination makes champions, says young adventurer Vu Phuong Thanh

This month, 27-year-old Vu Phuong Thanh has appeared on national TV to talk about her 1,000-kilometre journey around the world’s four greatest deserts. The young woman has inspired fellow Vietnamese to follow their dreams and do what they love.
saudi arabia gears up to end women driving ban

Saudi Arabia gears up to end women driving ban

Saudi Arabia will allow women to drive from Sunday (Jun 24), ending the world's only ban on female motorists, a historic reform marred by what rights groups call an expanding crackdown on activists.
celebrating journalists day with vir

Celebrating Journalists’ Day with VIR

With Vietnam observing Journalists’ Day on June 21 to honour the press for its work of delivering high-quality information to the public, Vietnam Investment Review’s long-time partners and readers throughout the country let us know what value VIR’s reporting provides to them and where they see most room for improvement.
first vinfast cars to debut at paris motor show

First Vinfast cars to debut at Paris Motor Show

What is left for competitors if Vinfast starts selling cars at cost price?
what vietnam commits to protect foreign investors at conference on asia future

What Vietnam commits to protect foreign investors at Conference on Asia future?

Vietnam commits to maintaining stability of politics-security, stability of foreign investment policy, and stability of reform guidelines in order to protect  interests of foreign investors.
what sort of welcome will world cup visitors get in russia

What sort of welcome will World Cup visitors get in Russia?

World Cup organisers say the competition will draw more than one million fans to Russia, creating challenges that range from the logistical to the cultural for the hosts and their guests.