action to drive carbon reduction goal

Action to drive carbon reduction goal

Cooperation between businesses and social organisations can make a positive contribution to reducing carbon footprints and protecting the environment, according to Tran Nhat Minh, director of the Institute for Research on Development Communication.
chip based id cards proven effective in e contract authentication agency

Chip-based ID cards proven effective in e-contract authentication: agency

The chip-based ID cards have facilitated the implementation of the Vietnam Electronic Contract Development Axis (www.CeCA.gov.vn) by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said the Vietnam E-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency.
barca coach xavi banned two games for red card in season opener

Barca coach Xavi banned two games for red card in season opener

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez will serve a two-match suspension after being sent off in his team's La Liga season opener against Getafe, it was announced Wednesday.
rooftop solar plans may stifle industry

Rooftop solar plans may stifle industry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is proposing to encourage rooftop solar power in offices and homes – but not in service and production businesses or industrial zones, which has caused concern for foreign and local producers in implementation of carbon reduction commitments.
power plan shapes development direction

Power plan shapes development direction

The future demand, fuel supply, power generation sources, and the regulatory framework are four major elements in in Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII that should be carefully elaborated and taken into account in Vietnam’s energy transition process.
carving out the best version of the digital overhaul

Carving out the best version of the digital overhaul

There are a myriad of directions Vietnam can move in when it comes to carrying out energy transition in a more rapid manner. Matthias Rebellius, member of the Managing Board Siemens AG, and CEO of Siemens Smart Infrastructure talked to VIR’s Tuan Khanh about the best way to do this, and at scale.
indonesia eyes joining oecd

Indonesia eyes joining OECD

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expressed his desire for a seamless and swift path to make Indonesia a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), especially when the country is carrying out economic reform in many areas.
crucial maritime initiatives must be carefully crafted

Crucial maritime initiatives must be carefully crafted

The newly released Strategy for the Sustainable Exploitation and Use of Natural Resources and Protection of the Marine and Island Environment reaffirms the Vietnamese government’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and marine environment protection. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Le Minh Ngan, spoke with VIR’s Phuong Thu about the key points of strategy and solutions and how to make it happen.
malaysia blocks live cattle imports from australia after skin disease scare

Malaysia blocks live cattle imports from Australia after skin disease scare

Malaysia has temporarily suspended live cattle and buffalo imports from Australia, the Australian government said, days after Indonesia paused some imports after lumpy skin disease (LSD) was detected in a small number of cattle after arrival.
vietnam airlines to adjust flight schedules over typhoon khanun impact

Vietnam Airlines to adjust flight schedules over typhoon Khanun impact

Flights to and from Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) operated by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines may have their schedules changed based on the extent of the impact of typhoon Khanun to ensure safety.
pm calls on abbott to expand investment in vietnam

PM calls on Abbott to expand investment in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 suggested US healthcare giant Abbott expand its investment and upgrade the quality of its pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in Vietnam, thus helping promote the domestic pharmaceutical industry.
germanys stada expands presence in vietnams healthcare market

Germany's STADA expands presence in Vietnam's healthcare market

STADA and its Vietnamese affiliate Pymepharco have announced the establishment of its new head office in Ho Chi Minh City, paving the way for further expansion in Vietnam's healthcare market.
launching wearcareshare campaign

Launching Wear.Care.Share campaign

Aristino and Vietnamese Women newspaper have announced a cooperation initiative to launch the Wear.Care.Share campaign to raise funds with Mottainai for orphans and disadvantaged children.
visa brings apple pay to vietnamese cardholders

Visa brings Apple Pay to Vietnamese cardholders

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has brought its cardholders Apple Pay, a safer, more secure, and private way to pay that helps them avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons, or exchanging cash – and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction.
viatris vietnam expanding its vision for the good of the healthcare community

Viatris Vietnam expanding its vision for the good of the healthcare community

Viatris Vietnam has become a strong extension of the company’s global impact and strengthened its firm commitment to being a trusted partner of the Vietnamese healthcare community. We celebrated our second anniversary in Vietnam in May and currently boast two offices in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, as well as a warehouse in the Mekong Delta province of Long An.