vietnam international textile and garment industry exhibition attracts more than 500 tenants

Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition attracts more than 500 tenants

More than 500 domestic and foreign enterprises are participating in the Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition (VIATT 2024) taking place from February 28 to March 1 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
shinhan life vietnam launches new insurance distribution channel

Shinhan Life Vietnam launches new insurance distribution channel

Korean-backed Shinhan Life Insurance Vietnam Co., Ltd. officially introduced its financial consultancy FC Channel today, underlining the company’s strong commitment to implementing sustainable and long-term growth strategies in the Vietnamese market, while providing Vietnamese customers with access to comprehensive and tailored financial protection solutions.
climate funds begin to make waves with domestic entities

Climate funds begin to make waves with domestic entities

The increasing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives in Vietnam is evident, with major financial institutions and cities launching substantial green investment funds.
nestle and nutrition institute pair up for research

Nestlé and nutrition institute pair up for research

The National Institute of Nutrition and Nestlé Vietnam held a scientific conference on January 31 on the role of proper nutrition and an active lifestyle on elementary students.
textile and garment industry awaiting fresh drive in order to reverse fortunes

Textile and garment industry awaiting fresh drive in order to reverse fortunes

Despite its continued reliance on traditional markets, the garments and textiles industry in Vietnam is gaining momentum for a gradual recovery in 2024 due to the diversification of its consumer base, products, and markets.
six dead in floods in southern thailand

Six dead in floods in southern Thailand

Floods in southern Thailand have killed at least six people and affected tens of thousands of households, authorities said on December 27.
gunman kills 14 wounds 25 at prague university

Gunman kills 14, wounds 25 at Prague university

A 24-year-old student killed 14 people and wounded 25 at a Prague university on Thursday in the Czech Republic's worst shooting in decades, before authorities said the attacker was "eliminated".
bvbank launches digibiz

BVBank launches 'Digibiz'

BVBank unveiled Digibiz, its tailor-made digital banking platform for businesses, on December 15. The launch marks a pivotal moment in the bank's strategy to become more accessible and forge closer relationships with its customers
unilever vietnam brings circular economy for plastics to life

Unilever Vietnam brings circular economy for plastics to life

Unilever Vietnam has continuously implemented a series of programmes to promote green and sustainable development, covering everything from the environment to people and highlighting the need for social responsibility.
ho chi minh city seeks us investment in green and high tech sectors

Ho Chi Minh City seeks US investment in green and high-tech sectors

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai has invited US corporations to invest in the sustainable and high-tech sectors, aligning with the city's green growth strategy for 2030 and beyond to 2050.
duytan plastic recycling company sets the industry standard

DuyTan Plastic Recycling Company sets the industry standard

Speaking at VIR's Sustainable Development conference in Hanoi on November 16, DuyTan Plastic Recycling Company's sustainability director Le Anh spoke about how the company has raised the bar for the recycling industry with an investment that will set the standard for the industry.
malaysias petronas keen on renewable and sustainable energy in vietnam

Malaysia's Petronas keen on renewable and sustainable energy in Vietnam

Malaysian energy giant Petronas and its Vietnamese counterpart PetroVietnam are exploring potential collaboration opportunities in the upstream, downstream, renewable energy, and gas sectors in Vietnam.
growth within reach for forward thinking enterprises

Growth within reach for forward-thinking enterprises

From legacy banks to small enterprises, digital transformation is reshaping business at every level. David L. Rogers, a member of the faculty at Columbia Business School, and Paul J. Bailo, senior advisor for top US companies like Apple and Bank of America, told VIR’s Luu Huong how businesses are finding new ways to innovate and collaborate.
trina solar to invest additional 420 million in thai nguyen

Trina Solar to invest additional $420 million in Thai Nguyen

Trina Solar, a Chinese enterprise in photovoltaic module and smart energy solutions, decided to inject an additional $420 million into its ongoing projects in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.
eu court advisor recommends new ruling in apple tax case

EU court advisor recommends new ruling in Apple tax case

The European Court of Justice's top legal advisor recommended on Thursday that an EU court make a new ruling in the long-running 13-billion-euro ($14-billion) tax case between Apple and Brussels.