bac a bank offers fresh credit programmes

BAC A BANK offers fresh credit programmes

In order to facilitate individual consumers to access preferential loans, BAC A BANK has launched a special credit programme with attractive lending rates titled Receiving preferential loans - Realising your life goals.
international boarding schools come into vogue

International boarding schools come into vogue

TH School Hoa Lac is organising an open event for families on April 23-24 where students can experience the facilities and take part in a variety of activities.
upbeat projections for uk vietnam trade outlook

Upbeat projections for UK-Vietnam trade outlook

Since its entry into force in early 2021, the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has helped both nations significantly amplify their trade and investment ties. Nguyen Canh Cuong, trade counsellor at Vietnam’s Embassy to the United Kingdom, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the leverage that can be attained through the agreement.
focusing on disaster prevention and control

Focusing on disaster prevention and control

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam have joined hands to integrate disaster risk management into the country’s socioeconomic development plans.
thai businesses gear up for the big time in vietnam

Thai businesses gear up for the big time in Vietnam

Thailand’s registered investment capital into Vietnam has so far reached more than $13 billion. Piyapong Jriyasetapong, chairman of the new Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, debuted last week in Hanoi, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about Thai investors’ interest in the Vietnamese market.
mekong delta on its way to achieve water food and energy sustainability for all

Mekong Delta on its way to achieve water, food, and energy sustainability for all

On February 28, the Vietnamese government approved the Mekong Delta Integrated Regional Masterplan, the first one of its kind. Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Elsbeth Akkerman and Paul Bergsma, representative of consultancy firm Royal Haskoning DHV, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the issues and significance of this master plan.
gojek shakes hands with momo

Gojek shakes hands with MoMo

Gojek and MoMo have announced a strategic partnership, integrating the latter’s wallet on the Gojek app in Vietnam.
contributing on the global stage

Contributing on the global stage

Vietnam has successfully undertaken and fulfilled its role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2020-2021 term. Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how Vietnam’s proposed initiatives had been implemented and its credibility and prestige enhanced.
bac a bank to launch fresh corporate banking app version

BAC A BANK to launch fresh corporate banking app version

On January 21, BAC A BANK will make the debut of its latest corporate banking app version with many changes in design and function, making it more convenient for users with laptops and mobile phones.
us groups seeking practical and stable environment

US groups seeking practical and stable environment

Vietnam’s economy has weathered difficulties to gradually recover, with the major contributions from the foreign business community. Adam Sitkoff, executive director from the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Hanoi, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how US businesses are operating in Vietnam and what they are expecting for the new year.
more prudent approaches for sustainable growth

More prudent approaches for sustainable growth

Despite the year’s complexities, Vietnam reached positive economic growth in 2021. Luke Hong, group head and lead economist for Vietnam at the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) based in Singapore, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the economy’s performance and the driving forces for its prospects in 2022.
first extraordinary session of the na to decide on vital national issues

First extraordinary session of the NA to decide on vital national issues

The first extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) has kicked off this morning in Hanoi and will end on January 14, with vital issues on socioeconomic recovery and development adopted.
vietnamese film receives documentary award from south korea

Vietnamese film receives documentary award from South Korea

In early December, the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation officially released the documentary “Improvisational theatre for perception changing and problem solving”. This is the only Vietnamese initiative to receive the 2021 Documentary Video Awards of the Korean Institute for Gender Equality Promotion and Education (KIGEPE).
bac a bank makes debut of chip contactless cards

BAC A BANK makes debut of Chip Contactless cards

BAC A BANK has launched its own debit cards with contactless technology to optimise safety and security, and boost the speed of transaction processing.
young journalists make efforts for gender equality

Young journalists make efforts for gender equality

With the role of shaping public opinion and creating social progress, young journalists and communications officers need to be the pioneers of gender equality. It is necessary for them to have the right and objective perspectives to avoid unintentionally reinforcing gender stereotypes.