ssrg sees potential in vietnam following cambodian venture

SSRG sees potential in Vietnam following Cambodian venture

With the launch of Sir Stamford Raffles Group's (SSRG) Marum Estate project in Cambodia, Ng Aung San, founder and co-CEO of SSRG spoke to VIR's Nguyen Huong about the region's promising real estate market.
a decisive year to realise nations industrial goals

A decisive year to realise nation’s industrial goals

The industrial and trade landscapes in 2023 featured both difficulties and successes. Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Industry and Trade, talked with VIR’s Hai Yen about how the sectors have performed and their outlook in 2024.
narrowing the gap towards integration

Narrowing the gap towards integration

Vietnam is making efforts to build incentive policies for selective and high-tech foreign investment, and deeper participation in global supply chains. Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment, spoke with VIR’s Nguyen Huong about these new directions and more.
soft and smart management of fresh legislation

Soft and smart management of fresh legislation

Vietnam’s economy has weathered difficulties to reach a positive growth rate in 2023 and is making good preparations for 2024. Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue talked with VIR’s An Nguyen about the outlook for the rest of this year.
support a requisite for effective soe growth

Support a requisite for effective SOE growth

While state-owned corporations took actions to overcome a difficult 2023, challenges remain in 2024. Nguyen Hoang Anh, chairman of the Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) , spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the plans to support businesses to grow.
innovative mindset leads diplomatic goals

Innovative mindset leads diplomatic goals

Vietnam reaped significant achievements with the large contributions of diplomatic activities in 2023. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son spoke with VIR’s Nguyen Dat about how the diplomatic sector has and will perform to help the economy stride ahead confidently.
sedona suites bullish on 2024 prospects

Sedona Suites bullish on 2024 prospects

Tourism could witness a hallmark year in 2024 if the right direction is taken from businesses as well as the government. Albert Lafuente, general manager of Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City, told VIR’s Nhat Ha of his hopes for Vietnam’s tourism and hospitality industry in 2024.
intercontinental saigon goes back to basics to enhance customer experience

InterContinental Saigon goes back to basics to enhance customer experience

Tourism results for Vietnam were decent in 2023, but the country is hoping for a stellar 2024 to get the industry fully on track. General manager of InterContinental Saigon Justin Malcolm shared with VIR’s Hoang Dan his inside experiences of operating and managing the luxury hotel in the southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City in that direction.
locality exchange plays part in effective implementation of plans

Locality exchange plays part in effective implementation of plans

The government has enacted Resolution No.02/NQ-CP on key tasks for improving the domestic business climate. Tran Duy Dong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, talked to VIR’s Kim Oanh about how the policy will be implemented.
choosing people environment and financial return for investors

Choosing people, environment, and financial return for investors

Mekong Capital is making a deeper foray into sustainability. Ellen Van, the fund’s investment principal, spoke to VIR’s Linh Le about how it assesses and manages risks, and the importance of authenticity in its sustainability endeavours.
manipulation to be mitigated through updated legislation

Manipulation to be mitigated through updated legislation

The new Law on Credit Institutions has been adopted to resolve bottlenecks in the current landscape. Economist Le Xuan Nghia delves into some new points in the law with VIR’s Hong Dung.
citi uniquely positioned to bring a global network across vietnam

Citi uniquely positioned to bring a global network across Vietnam

There are various barriers in terms of liquidity and the funding ecosystem for startups in the region. Udhay Furtado, co-head of Asia Equity Capital Markets at Citi, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about Asia’s capital market performance and emphasises Vietnam’s attractiveness.
asset quality notable in banks 2023 business results

Asset quality notable in banks' 2023 business results

The banking industry saw an increase in profits last year, with asset quality still a notable point in banks' business results. Tran Thi Khanh Hien, director of MBS' Research Division, talked to VIR's Hong Dung about these results.
hoan my medical group wins twice at asian management excellence awards

Hoan My Medical Group wins twice at Asian Management Excellence Awards

Hoan My Medical Group, the leading private healthcare network in Vietnam, has been honoured with two awards in the Healthcare category at the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand.
well positioned to capture growth opportunities in vietnam

Well-positioned to capture growth opportunities in Vietnam

The global operating environment was challenging in 2023, with geopolitical conflicts, slow global growth, high interest rates, and extreme climate events. The Vietnamese economy, including its domestic real estate market, was not immune to these challenges.