citi foundation announces recipients of inaugural global innovation challenge

Citi Foundation announces recipients of Inaugural Global Innovation Challenge

Fifty organisations have been granted a total of $25 million to pilot or expand catalytic solutions to improve food security globally, according to the Citi Foundation.
citi survey regards asia pacific as most favoured region

Citi survey regards Asia-Pacific as 'most favoured region'

Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) recently published its 2023 Global Industry Insights Report, surveying business leaders and executives from over 500 companies worldwide on the opportunities and challenges they face.
citi wins 2023 asiamoneys best international bank in vietnam

Citi wins 2023 Asiamoney’s Best International Bank in Vietnam

Citi Vietnam has been recognised as the Best International Bank in Vietnam in the 2023 Asiamoney Awards.
amkors global largest semiconductor plant inaugurated

Amkor’s global largest semiconductor plant inaugurated

On October 11, after nearly two years of construction, Amkor Technology Vietnam officially inaugurated the world's largest Amkor factory at Yen Phong 2C Industrial Park in Bac Ninh province with Viglacera Corporation, a major building materials maker and industrial park developer in Vietnam, acting as the developer.
vietnam ramps up imports to diversify in energy security

Vietnam ramps up imports to diversify in energy security

Vietnam is pushing to import electricity from neighbouring countries due to worrying power shortage concerns for the near future.
citi promotes social finance in asia

Citi promotes social finance in Asia

The Citi Social Finance team is a globally dedicated industry specialist group that provides expertise and supports to clients seeking to expand access to basic services for underserved populations.
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.
barriers remain for bnpl to be top tool

Barriers remain for BNPL to be top tool

The buy now, pay later fintech segment is still in a feeling-out stage in Vietnam as it attracts both foreign and local players that must take on tough competition in order to survive.
sabecos taste for innovation takes the local brand to the world

SABECO's taste for innovation takes the local brand to the world

SABECO's never-ending attempts to win new customers in an ever-changing economic and cultural environment has resulted in the company winning several prestigious awards at the World Beer Championship.
foreign investors committed to vietnams sustainable development

Foreign investors committed to Vietnam's sustainable development

Foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam are showing a strong commitment towards sustainable development, although a series of issues need to be tackled.
fairness cited for fee adjustment proposal

Fairness cited for fee adjustment proposal

A key vehicle association has called for registration fee incentives for both domestically assembled and imported cars to ensure fairness.
players take sides in drink tax discussion

Players take sides in drink tax discussion

The beverage sector has called for a delay in Vietnam’s proposed tax increase on alcohol as the industry is at risk from high inflation, increased material costs, and low demand.
wind survey snags concern developers

Wind survey snags concern developers

Offshore wind prospects in Vietnam are seeking stability as applications for project field surveys and wind assessments are being postponed, with developers waiting for a decree amendment on the use of marine resources.
taxes and emissions among growing digital concerns

Taxes and emissions among growing digital concerns

The digital economy in Vietnam has strong growth potential, but faces a number of significant hurdles, including losses in tax revenue, infrastructure challenges, and vast carbon emissions.
budget e vehicle plans could provide vinfast competition

Budget e-vehicle plans could provide VinFast competition

A new e-vehicle competitor to VinFast may be around the corner after a Chinese manufacturer agreed to team up with Vietnam’s TMT Motors to launch budget models.