heading into an enthralling 2024

Heading into an enthralling 2024

Vietnam in 2023 could be most remembered for strengthening cross-border ties, pushing through new laws, or taking action to weather the storms created by trade issues, geopolitical conflict, inflation, and the post-pandemic landscape. CEOs, legal advisors, and directors across tech, banking, retail, real estate, and more reveal what they thought of the previous 12 months in Vietnam, and offer their projections for the barriers and boosts to come during the Year of the Dragon.
acecook vietnam bringing market value

Acecook Vietnam bringing market value

Making great strikes thanks to the core value and the combination of Japanese technology and Vietnamese flavours, Acecook Vietnam is making innovations and creating added values in the local market. Kaneda Hiroki, general director of the company, discussed with VIR’s Minh Anh the sustainable development journey ahead.
sabeco realising esg ambitions

SABECO realising ESG ambitions

Business activities from Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation, known as SABECO, are associated with and promote the implementation of environmental, social, and governance goals and related responsibilities, contributing to building a prosperous and sustainable Vietnamese community.
heineken vietnam continues sustainability mission

HEINEKEN Vietnam continues sustainability mission

HEINEKEN Vietnam has made remarkable progress towards realising the company’s sustainability ambitions after a challenging couple of years.
visa venture combats pay fraud

Visa venture combats pay fraud

Visa has spotlighted its evolution through new changes to its dispute processes in January, making it easier for merchants to fight first-party misuse for card-not-present transactions.
vietnam saw surge in new businesses in january

Vietnam saw surge in new businesses in January

The Business Registration Management Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment has reported that the number of new businesses launched in January surged to 13,536, marking an almost 25 per cent jump on-year.
germany vietnam ties continue to bloom

Germany-Vietnam ties continue to bloom

Vietnam and Germany are further cementing their strategic partnership in many sectors. Ambassador of Germany to Vietnam, Dr. Guido Hildner, writes about the two countries‘ economic relations with a bright outlook.
more leverage coming for eu trade deal success

More leverage coming for EU trade deal success

Vietnam and the EU are intensifying their cooperation in trade and investment. Julien Guerrier, Ambassador and head of the European Delegation to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the relations will develop in 2024 and beyond, with a major leverage of a bilateral trade deal.
support exists for climate battle

Support exists for climate battle

Delegates at the COP28 climate summit in December 2023 agreed on some new and far-reaching commitments. Ramla Khalidi, resident representative in Vietnam of the United Nations Development Programme, writes about the implications of the event for the country.
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.
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.
where vietnamese are heading to usher in the year of the dragon

Where Vietnamese are heading to usher in the Year of the Dragon

Dalat, Nha Trang and Danang remain the top 3 most searched Tet destinations by Vietnamese travellers offering a harmonious combination of stunning natural beauty, beautiful beaches and vibrant culture.
clarity being offered through changes to nations land and real estate legislation

Clarity being offered through changes to nation’s land and real estate legislation

The National Assembly has approved the amended Law on Land after lengthy consideration. Raymond Mallon, an independent economic consultant, analyses how will the anticipated revisions toed legislation governing land and real estate will could impact on investors and owners in Vietnam.
asean manufacturing sector sees slight improvement

ASEAN manufacturing sector sees slight improvement

There are some new and slight improvement across the ASEAN manufacturing sector in January, according to S&P Global Ratings, with the headline ASEAN manufacturing PMI rising from 49.7 in December to 50.3. Manufacturers continued to be optimistic about the 12-month output outlook. Growth was recorded across four of the seven ASEAN members.
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.