basf launces new interactive online chemistry experiments

BASF launces new interactive online chemistry experiments

BASF launched two new interactive chemistry experiments in Vietnamese on its popular online platform BASF Virtual Lab on December 6.
digital roadmap prepares neo floor for future success

Digital roadmap prepares Neo Floor for future success

While digital transformation may present challenges for some organisations, it enables Neo Floor to actively engage in the global market via e-commerce platforms. VIR’s Angela Nguyen talked to COO Le Quang about its digitalisation strategy.
vietnams green credit surge navigating towards sustainable finance

Vietnam's green credit surge: Navigating towards sustainable finance

At a VIR seminar on December 4, in collaboration with the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank), key stakeholders congregated to discuss Lighting the Path for Green Financing. The forum signified a critical juncture in Vietnam's path towards sustainable development and emphasised green economic growth.
agribanks green finance initiative catalysing vietnams eco friendly economic ascent

Agribank's green finance initiative: Catalysing Vietnam's eco-friendly economic ascent

At the forefront of Vietnam's green finance revolution, Agribank has reported a substantial green credit portfolio of approximately $510 million as of October 31. This revelation came from Phung Thi Binh, deputy general director of Agribank, during the Lighting the Path for Green Financing seminar held by VIR on December 4.
vbex 2023 conference drives interest in innovation and digitalisation

VBEx 2023 Conference drives interest in innovation and digitalisation

Technological innovation, AI, AR, VR, digital payments, cross-border data flows, and cybersecurity were discussed in relation to various industries at the Vietnam Business Exchange (VBEx) Conference 2023.
positive signs in vietnams green credit sector

Positive signs in Vietnam's green credit sector

'Green credit' refers to the kinds of loans provided by banks for projects that are considered environmentally friendly or protective of the ecosystem. Green credit is now a trend in the global banking and finance industry, and more Vietnamese banks are following suit.
phu quoc island can blossom in 2024

Phu Quoc island can blossom in 2024

Phu Quoc is looking to bounce back after a tough year. Minh Ngo, general manager at Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc, shares with VIR’s Thai An the hotel’s experiences in promoting Vietnam and Phu Quoc’s tourism and hospitality abroad, and the expectation for the island’s tourism landscape in 2024.
diwali lights up the night in the capital

Diwali lights up the night in the capital

Over the years, Diwali Night has become a permanent fixture in the Hanoi’s cultural calendar, strengthening every year. Diwali or Deepavali (Festival of Lights) is one of the biggest festivals in India. It is celebrated as the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance.
christmas eve fiesta in vietnam

Christmas Eve Fiesta in Vietnam

It’s the most beautiful time of the year for you and your family and friends to experience memorable holidays, from the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the chill air of Hanoi autumn-winter season, or cool breeze by Danang ocean and airy cold in Dalat, to a frosty day in Sapa or brilliant entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City, among other hotspots for this Christmas season.
central bank at the helm of shaping sustainable ambition

Central bank at the helm of shaping sustainable ambition

With the requirement that socioeconomic development must go hand-in-hand with environmental protection and sustainable development, Vietnam is actively participating in international commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimising the impact of climate change.
pan group and standard chartered vietnam collaborate to implement esg financial solutions

PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam collaborate to implement ESG financial solutions

On December 1, The PAN Group and Standard Chartered Vietnam signed a MoU collaborating on the implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) financial solutions and services.
south korean ma investment leans towards green and digital transitions

South Korean M&A investment leans towards green and digital transitions

Energy and infrastructure, as well as tech-related businesses, are emerging as the main sectors for South Korean merger and acquisition (M&A) investment in Vietnam. Cha Sung Wook, deputy director of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency’s Hanoi Office, talked to VIR ’s Bich Thuy about the current interest in the domestic market.
phuc khang outlines ma strategies

Phuc Khang outlines M&A strategies

On the sidelines of the Vietnam M&A Forum 2023 held by VIR on November 28 in Ho Chi Minh City, Luu Thi Thanh Mau, CEO of Phuc Khang Corporation, spoke with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about her assessment of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Vietnam.
range of asian neighbours explore ma potential

Range of Asian neighbours explore M&A potential

Amidst the challenging environment, strategic investors from the likes of Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea continue to dominate merger and acquisition transactions in Vietnam.
business weighs up petrol tax cut bid

Business weighs up petrol tax cut bid

While the Vietnamese government has yet to decide on the reduction of the environmental protection tax on petrol, concerns have been raised regarding petrol imports, as local refineries already face losses due to impending machinery shutdowns, such as at Dung Quat Refinery.