green strategic partnership inked between vietnam and denmark

Green strategic partnership inked between Vietnam and Denmark

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen co-chaired a virtual ceremony on November 1, 2023, to jointly declare the establishment of a Green Strategic Partnership between the two governments.
japan steadfast in oda acceleration goal

Japan steadfast in ODA acceleration goal

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is planning continued provision of official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam in the future. Sugano Yuichi, chief representative at JICA Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the direction of this cooperation.
chubb reports significant rise in net income as pc underwriting profit swells in q3

Chubb reports significant rise in net income as P&C underwriting profit swells in Q3

Property and casualty (P&C) insurer Chubb has reported net and core operating incomes for Q3/2023 of $2.04 billion each, up 157.8 and 55.4 per cent, respectively. The news comes as its P&C arm delivered a combined ratio of 88.4 per cent with an underwriting income of $1.31 billion.
prompt action can bolster chip sector

Prompt action can bolster chip sector

Vietnam is endeavouring to pull in top-tier semiconductor companies, nurturing local talent, and strengthening its status as a global semiconductor hub. Arnaud Ginolin, partner at the Boston Consulting Group, delved into the prospects and obstacles within this industry with VIR’s Luu Huong.
mcdermott and ptsc secure 1 billion contract for block b project

McDermott and PTSC secure $1 billion contract for Block B project

US-based engineering and construction giant McDermott, as part of a consortium with Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) has received a limited letter of award from Phu Quoc Petroleum Operating Company for its Block B gas-to-power project.
nestle vietnam recognised for positive work culture

Nestlé Vietnam recognised for positive work culture

Le Thanh Khang, head of Organization Department & Talent Management of Nestlé Vietnam, told VIR's Thai An about efforts to ensure welfare and encourage employees to promote value in the working environment, contributing to helping Nestle be honoured four times as a top Typical Enterprise for Labour.
marriott is committed to sustainable investment in vietnam

Marriott is committed to sustainable investment in Vietnam

President and CEO of Marriott International Inc. Anthony Capuano talked with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the group's investment plan in Vietnam.
dairy groups take on greener vision

Dairy groups take on greener vision

Being more environmentally minded in terms of both products and supply chains could be a gateway to help dairy businesses get closer to consumers as well as expand export markets.
substantial funding backs up spc flooring opportunities

Substantial funding backs up SPC flooring opportunities

Imports of stone-polymer composite (SPC) flooring into the US market has declined, creating an opportunity for non-Chinese manufacturers like Neo Floor. VIR ‘s Van Nguyen discussed this with Neo Floor CEO Le Quang.
oil exec and climate champion the man steering cop28

Oil exec and climate champion? The man steering COP28

The Emirati oil boss preparing to take the helm of UN climate talks said he is stunned to hear that environmentalists suspect him of duplicity on climate change.
grab navigates affordability and sustainability

Grab navigates affordability and sustainability

Over the past year, Grab has rolled out a number of new initiatives, aimed at benefiting both consumers and driver-partners. Alejandro Osorio, CEO of Grab Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about his company's response to the evolving dynamics in the Vietnamese economy, focusing on an affordability strategy to stay relevant in a challenging economic climate.
more incentives needed to support green credit experts

More incentives needed to support green credit: Experts

Experts have shared a view that green credit and green growth play an important role in implementing the National Green Growth Strategy in the 2021-2030 period with a vision until 2050 as they create resources for environmentally-friendly projects and programmes.
vietnams supply chain leaders reflect on challenges

Vietnam's supply chain leaders reflect on challenges

In a survey conducted by CEL, a top supply chain consultancy firm, the sentiments of more than 300 business leaders and supply chain professionals in Vietnam shed some light on the current state of Vietnam's supply chain industry.
vietnamese carbon market yet to achieve lift off

Vietnamese carbon market yet to achieve lift off

The establishment of the country’s first carbon credit trading floor demonstrates proactive adaptation of international environmental rules, but current policy may impede Vietnam’s market growth process.
singapore vietnam spotlight 2023 a focus on youth and entrepreneurship

Singapore-Vietnam Spotlight 2023: A focus on youth and entrepreneurship

The Spotlight Singapore in Vietnam 2023 event marked a half-century of diplomatic relations, emphasising the nurturing of young entrepreneurs and addressing the complexities of cross-cultural business environments.