vir to host talk show about vietnams eye care industry in february 2024

VIR to host talk show about Vietnam’s eye-care industry in February 2024

Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) is posting a talk show in February 2024 to discuss the advancement of medical devices for eye care in Vietnam, and how stakeholders can join hands to bring brilliant eyes for the locals.
ai spotlight here to stay

AI spotlight here to stay

Through the key trends of payments, AI and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are paving the way for further innovation in Vietnam.
zika virus cases rise in northeast thailand

Zika virus cases rise in Northeast Thailand

Public health authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand are on alert for a potential Zika virus outbreak after 19 cases were reported in the lower Northeast region.
citi closes out the year as top equity house in asia

Citi closes out the year as top equity house in Asia

Citigroup Inc. ended 2023 as the top equity house in Asia amidst a challenging capital market environment affected by rising rates, a deteriorating economic outlook, and continued geopolitical tensions.
the tax policy impact on luring in fresh investment

The tax policy impact on luring in fresh investment

New tax policies in recent years have contributed significantly to building confidence from foreign investors and creating a competitive and sustainable business environment, directly contributing to Vietnam’s foreign investment growth in 2023.
vietnamese recruitment landscape should expect stable salaries and regular increments

Vietnamese recruitment landscape should expect stable salaries and regular increments

The Salary Survey 2024 that was conducted by Robert Walters and released on January 17 reveals that in the face of economic challenges, the Vietnamese recruitment market is displaying remarkable resilience and showing great optimism for 2024.
swiss company staboo signs mou with sao thai duong to build bamboo processing factory

Swiss company staBOO signs MoU with Sao Thai Duong to build bamboo processing factory

On January 17, staBOO Holdings AG, under Switzerland's BARD AG, signed an MoU with Sao Thai Duong Investment JSC to build a bamboo processing plant in the central province of Thanh Hoa.
a different approach for monetary policy adjustments

A different approach for monetary policy adjustments

Data from the State Bank of Vietnam showed that after a 5.5 per cent increase in money supply in 2022, there was a 13 per cent increase last year. Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked to VIR’s Hong Dung about the current money supply and velocity.
world bank approves 231 million for binh duong water improvement project

World Bank approves $231 million for Binh Duong Water Improvement Project

On January 12, the World Bank Board of Directors approved the Binh DuongWater Environment Improvement Project, which will focus on water quality and wastewater treatment for over half a million residents in southern Vietnam.
uniqlo sues china rival shein over viral bag copies

Uniqlo sues China rival Shein over viral bag copies

Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo said Tuesday that it is suing Chinese rival Shein over copycats of a massively popular crossbody pouch dubbed online the "Mary Poppins carryall".
institutional reform to enhance economic resilience

Institutional reform to enhance economic resilience

The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act mandates responsible supply chain management for German companies, influencing EU-Asian trade and advising Vietnamese businesses and authorities to align with global sustainability standards. Prof. Andreas Stoffers, country director of FNF Vietnam, and Huyen Nhu Lanh, project coordinator at the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam), discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the various opportunities and challenges posed by the new law in Vietnam.
pro business landscape heads industrial production wishlist

Pro-business landscape heads industrial production wishlist

Despite a slowdown in industrial production, confidence among the business community is expected to continue climbing, which is backed by government efforts to provide a more friendly business environment.
dhl global forwarding and datalogic advance sustainable shipping

DHL Global Forwarding and Datalogic advance sustainable shipping

DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist arm of DHL Group, announced a partnership on January 15 with Datalogic, a global player in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, for DHL's GoGreen Plus Solution for ocean freight shipments to and from Vietnam. The deal establishes Datalogic as the first customer in Vietnam to adopt the GoGreen Plus Solution.
vietnams telehealth market continues its upward trend

Vietnam's telehealth market continues its upward trend

According to a report released by IMARC Group on January 11, Vietnam's telehealth market size is projected to exhibit a compound annual growth rate of 21.85 per cent between 2024-2032, with a number of factors affecting the growth of the industry.
dong nai licenses four foreign invested projects worth over 156 million

Dong Nai licenses four foreign-invested projects worth over $156 million

Dong Nai People's Committee granted investment certificates to four foreign-invested projects with the total registered capital of more than $156 million on January 8.