250 golfers tee off at 16th swing for the kids charity golf event

250 golfers tee off at 16th Swing for the Kids charity golf event

The Swing for the Kids charity golf event returned on October 21 with the participation of nearly 250 golfers.
hundreds of green warriors commended for their service to society

Hundreds of ‘green warriors’ commended for their service to society

To mark Vietnamese Women’s Day, nearly 300 female waste collectors, referred to as ‘green warriors’, were lauded at a Hanoi ceremony hosted by VietCycle and Unilever Vietnam for their essential service to society.
vir seminar addresses land law amendments

VIR seminar addresses Land Law amendments

VIR's seminar shed light on the challenges and the importance of well-defined legal frameworks for the tourism and resort real estate market, which currently faces deceleration despite substantial growth.
proposed land law amendments seek to spur vietnam tourism

Proposed land law amendments seek to spur Vietnam tourism

Some proposed changes aim to create a dedicated land fund for tourism development, improve land requisition rules, and strike a balance between national interests and the growing tourism sector, promoting infrastructure investments.
swing for the kids continues to raise funds for vietnamese children

Swing for the Kids continues to raise funds for Vietnamese children

At the award gala for the Swing for the Kids golf tournament, the organising board will auction a German-branded watch to contribute money to the upgrade of a school for the Chut ethnic group.
ministry proposes extending environmental tax cut for fuel products in 2024

Ministry proposes extending environmental tax cut for fuel products in 2024

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed extending the environmental tax reduction on fuel products until the end of 2024
tesa adhesive tape expanding its footprint in asia

tesa adhesive tape expanding its footprint in Asia

With high-quality and more sustainable adhesive tape products, tesa's newly launched plant in Haiphong has expanded its footprint in Asia. Dirk Hartmann, general manager of the new site, told VIR's Nguyen Huong about the plant's plans and ambitions.
ma still in vogue despite economic headwinds

M&A still in vogue despite economic headwinds

Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has maintained its appeal amid a challenging economic environment. Huong Trinh of BDA Partners spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about the appetite of foreign investors in Vietnam’s M&A market.
creating better conditions for tourism development

Creating better conditions for tourism development

Real estate legal expert Nguyen Van Dinh talked with VIR’s Binh Minh about the possibility of the terms of the land law expanding to create better conditions for sustainable tourism development.
overseas listings require caution amid many pitfalls

Overseas listings require caution amid many pitfalls

Vietnamese businesses have been increasingly showing interest in listing their stocks on foreign exchanges, yet there are certain caveats to note. Dr. Ho Quoc Tuan, senior lecturer at the University of Bristol, spoke with VIR’s Lan Huong about factors Vietnamese companies should know when aiming for international listings.
legal issues in land use still stifling development

Legal issues in land use still stifling development

Lawyer Nguyen Hong Chung, chairman of DVL Ventures and vice chairman of the Hanoi Real Estate Club discussed with VIR’s Duc Thanh about land law mechanisms and policies, ahead of the upcoming session of the National Assembly on October 23.
smbc nikko securities fully divests from petrovietnam securities

SMBC Nikko Securities fully divests from PetroVietnam Securities

SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. has sold more than 8.9 million PSI shares since October 6, accounting for a just-under 15 per cent stake in the brokerage, according to the Hanoi Stock Exchange.
jobs at the ready for scholarship students

Jobs at the ready for scholarship students

Aside from helping to fund a series of scholarships for disadvantaged children, sponsors of VIR’s Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament are focusing on creating job opportunities for the students after graduation.
south korean cable maker expands into vietnamese market

South Korean cable maker expands into Vietnamese market

LS C&S Asia, a cable manufacturer from South Korea, is partnering up with a state-owned enterprise in Vietnam and entering the nation's subsea cable market.
us and vietnam launch 325 million initiative to facilitate digital trade

US and Vietnam launch $3.25 million initiative to facilitate digital trade

On October 13, the United States Mission to Vietnam and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a $3.25 million drive to facilitate digital trade.