legal tweaks could unlock potential

Legal tweaks could unlock potential

Market players are expecting legal improvements in the pharma and healthcare market. Bui Thi Viet Lam, Vietnam country representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, discussed how important regulatory changes are to its member companies’ strategies here, with VIR’s Bich Thuy.
energy breakthrough on the cards

Energy breakthrough on the cards

A green economic partnership, particularly in the energy sector, between Vietnam and Singapore is being pushed to help actualise an agreement between the two governments.
singaporeans exploring all avenues

Singaporeans exploring all avenues

Singaporean investors are retaining interest in Vietnam in sectors from property, renewable energy and manufacturing to healthcare and technology.
sabecos sustainable development combines with environmental protection

SABECO’s sustainable development combines with environmental protection

SABECO (Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation) has been pouring resources into its rooftop solar energy systems in order to reduce costs and carbon emissions, following the company’s net-zero emissions target for 2050.
brewing a better carlsberg through its people

Brewing a better Carlsberg through its people

On August 3, Carlsberg Vietnam received two important awards, Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award in the Asian Human Resources Awards category.
sabics advanced materials propel genbeta car to break guinness world record

SABIC's advanced materials propel GENBETA car to break Guinness World Record

SABIC, a prominent global leader in diversified chemicals, has showcased its material contributions to the GENBETA car, the new holder of the Guinness World Record for the fastest indoor vehicle speed.
hoan my announces strategic partnership to raise quality of care in vietnam

Hoan My announces strategic partnership to raise quality of care in Vietnam

Hoan My Medical Group, the leading private healthcare group in Vietnam, and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI), a world leader in healthcare standards accreditation, have signed a new strategic partnership to improve the quality of care and patient safety standards in Vietnam.
offices juggle with entering digital era

Offices juggle with entering digital era

The adoption of digital office solutions is on the rise in Vietnam, but high costs and scarcity of qualified personnel are necessitating collaborative efforts from multiple stakeholders.
opportunities and challenges for vietnam in financial sector reform

Opportunities and challenges for Vietnam in financial sector reform

Carolyn Turk, country director for the World Bank in Vietnam, delves into the opportunities and challenges Vietnam faces as it builds a resilient and modern financial sector legal and regulatory framework.
startups ponder moves during fundraising scarcity

Startups ponder moves during fundraising scarcity

Difficulties are encircling many tech startups, with capital flows into the field congested and sharply decreasing over the past few months.
stem cell technology in regenerative medicine a true global trend

Stem cell technology in regenerative medicine - a true global trend

Experts in Vietnam, including some from the US, on July 30 discussed the importance of stem cell technology (SCT) in regenerative medicine.
south korea backed ampt vietnam to invest 5 billion in vietnam

South Korea-backed AMPT Vietnam to invest $5 billion in Vietnam

AMPT Vietnam plans to invest $5 billion in Vietnam, particularly in Danang, for essential infrastructure and healthcare projects, with the company set to establish an office in the city soon.
vietnam needs roadmap for carbon neutrality in light of cbam

Vietnam needs roadmap for carbon neutrality in light of CBAM

Fears were expressed at a recent workshop that the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), to be implemented by the EU on October 1, may have a significant impact on Vietnamese businesses exporting to Europe.
vietnams booming economy fuels financial services demand

Vietnam's booming economy fuels financial services demand

As Vietnam carves out its position as a dynamic emerging economy, the shifting lifestyles and escalating income levels of its citizens are creating a surge in demand for consumer goods and personal finance services. This growing appetite for personal finance planning and advisory services has thrust the sector to the forefront of strategic planning for financial institutions across the nation.
idemitsu meeting low carbon needs with binh dinh black pellet production plant

Idemitsu meeting low-carbon needs with Binh Dinh black pellet production plant

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. has inaugurated a commercial black pellet production plant in the south-central province of Binh Dinh, demonstrating its efforts to contribute to carbon neutrality.