kpmg exclusive 3 transformative changes in mobility

KPMG exclusive #3: Transformative changes in mobility

Vietnam has been grappling with heavy-impact mobility challenges, prompting employers to change focus. KPMG Vietnam’s recent Tax and Legal Institute highlighted the most critical trends affecting business in the years ahead. In the third of a series of four interviews on these findings, Andrea Godfrey, partner, head of Global Mobility Services of KPMG in Vietnam discusses with Tom Nguyen how mobility and employee expectations are changing for businesses in Vietnam.
kpmg exclusive 2 hitting the spot with government support

KPMG exclusive #2: Hitting the spot with government support

The COVID-19 pandemic is at the crux of short-term business continuity strategies and a great deal depends on government assistance finding its mark. At its recent Tax and Legal Institute, experts from KPMG in Vietnam went into great details about the policy support released for enterprises. In the second of four interviews on the event, Le Thi Kieu Nga, partner, head of Corporate Tax at KPMG in Vietnam shared with Tom Nguyen the major considerations guiding these policies.
kpmg exclusive 1 major tax and legal changes on horizon

KPMG exclusive #1: Major tax and legal changes on horizon

The world is at flux and Vietnam is on the precipice of generational changes. KPMG Vietnam’s recent Tax and Legal Institute put the limelight on the most critical trends affecting business in the years ahead. In the first of a series of four interviews on these findings, Hoang Thuy Duong, head of Tax of KPMG in Vietnam discussed with Tom Nguyen just how complex the current regulatory and tax landscape is for businesses in Vietnam.
kpmg 2021 tax legal institute updates on key developments in past year

KPMG 2021 Tax & Legal Institute updates on key developments in past year

KPMG held its annual Tax & Legal Institute for business leaders, C-levels, and managers with the aim of keeping companies up-to-speed about new tax policies, tax inspection activities, and considerations relating to legislative changes. More than 1,000 delegates from both corporates and business individuals participated in the event, sparking lively Q&A sessions covering corporate tax, transfer pricing, trade and customs, immigration, and regulatory issues.
ayf experience surpasses expectations

AYF experience surpasses expectations

Ken Tran, a passionate entrepreneur in the waste upcycling business, and Tracy Nguyen, the first Vietnamese and youngest ever to undertake a department manager role for KPMG Singapore’s Technology Advisory practice, are the two proud Vietnamese young leaders making their voices heard at the 2021 ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF).
aia vietnam partners with kpmg to elevate customer experience

AIA Vietnam partners with KPMG to elevate customer experience

While the insurance industry is taking to digitalisation a little late, companies are now ramping up investment in innovation and digital solutions. One of the players in this game is AIA Vietnam, which has invested heavily in world-class technology focusing on customer experience (CX). Wanda Britton, chief customer officer for AIA Vietnam and Nguyen Tuan Hong Phuc, partner at KPMG Consulting share some insights with VIR about the digitalisation trend as well as the CX transformation journey that AIA Vietnam started in 2020.
rise of major depressive disorder the burden of modern society

Rise of major depressive disorder: The burden of modern society

While Southeast Asia is one of the most dynamic regions in the world, featuring rapidly improving labour productivity and efforts towards universal health coverage, there is one key factor missing in the push for health for all – the mental well-being of the population.
kpmg in vietnam signs mou with the association of chartered certified accountants

KPMG in Vietnam signs MoU with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

KPMG in Vietnam and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA Vietnam) signed an MoU, sealing their agreement to collaborate in promoting the application of IFRS and the development of the accounting profession in Vietnam.
quick reversals expected as new normal gradually replaces lockdown gloom

Quick reversals expected as new normal gradually replaces lockdown gloom

The latest KPMG CEO Outlook for 2021 shows a revival in business confidence as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and life returns to a new normal. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, shared with VIR’s Tom Nguyen what changes the world can expect in the rebound.
tailored ifrs training for state securities commission employees

Tailored IFRS training for State Securities Commission employees

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam, in collaboration with leading auditing firm KPMG Vietnam, has recently hosted a training programme on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for employees working at the commission (SSC), Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HSX), and Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD).
basel iii the journey continues in vietnam

Basel III - the journey continues in Vietnam

In recent years, the banking system has experienced many strong transformation trends such as digital transformation, process automation, and strong investments in information technology. Alongside with these innovations, banks have also devoted considerable resources to enhancing the risk management foundation towards leading practices. In Vietnam, some pioneering banks have proactively piloted Basel III and Basel IV standards in order to stay competitive and ensure a sustainable growth.
escaping the depths of the semiconductor chip shortage

Escaping the depths of the semiconductor chip shortage

The semiconductor chip shortage, a deteriorating supply chain issue affecting businesses all across the world, shows no signs of abating anytime soon. Meir Tlebalde, associate director cum head of Real Estate M&A, Deal Advisory at KPMG Vietnam, explained more to VIR’s Thanh Van about the impact for Vietnam.
self promotion key for izs to pick up electronics greats

Self-promotion key for IZs to pick up electronics greats

Although Vietnam’s industrial zones have demonstrated their attractiveness in alluring many top multinational corporations, they need to focus more on legal procedures, addressing labour problems, and giving more straightforward guidance to attract even more international investors.
fresh business models vital to riding pandemic wave

Fresh business models vital to riding pandemic wave

Vietnamese businesses being are encouraged to adjust their strategy and address the lack of capital as well as difficulties in accessing funds.
an agile approach to data analytics

An agile approach to data analytics

For the past few years, data analysis has been a central factor used in business decisions, specifically aimed at generating new growth (based on deep customer insights, and by creating new experiences), enhancing productivity, and managing risk. Especially in the financial industry, to support business decisions, organisations adopt various forms of analytics, from traditional ways to those based on real-time, machine learning or other cutting-edge techniques.