basf launches first biomass balance plastic additives

BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives

BASF on October 3 launched the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives.
holistic approach key for logistical planning

Holistic approach key for logistical planning

Several significant logistical bottlenecks are harming Vietnam’s economy. Pham Thi Bich Hue, chairwoman of Western Pacific Group, talked to VIR’s Le Quan about insights on the urgent need for strategic infrastructural and logistical planning, while proposing a blueprint for logistical advancements in Vietnam.
applying global practices to vietnam

Applying global practices to Vietnam

Industrial and logistics infrastructure development and operation platform SLP is utilising its experiences to meet the increasing demand of global partners to invest and expand in Vietnam. Edwin Chee, COO of SLP Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Binh An on the company’s development strategy.
soe issues can be solved with support

SOE issues can be solved with support

Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) wants to become the premier integrated maritime logistics group in the country. Le Quang Trung, deputy general director of VIMC and vice chairman of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association, talked to VIRs Luu Huong.
cargills new facility backs up next phase of growth

Cargill’s new facility backs up next phase of growth

On September 25, Cargill opened a new Provimi Premix plant in southern Vietnam, enhancing its technology and increasing its capacity, fuelling the next phase of growth for its animal nutrition business. Duc Thang Pham, managing director of Cargill Animal Nutrition Thailand and Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the company’s development journey.
businesses ready for challenges on circular economy transformation

Businesses ready for challenges on circular economy transformation

The circular economy is a strong development trend in countries around the world, including Vietnam, entailing myriad benefits for the environment, economy, and society. Experts, however, assume that besides favourable factors, the transition to a circular economy faces multiple challenges.
monash university helps vietnamese startups unlock their potential

Monash University helps Vietnamese startups unlock their potential

On September 20, TECHFEST 2023 – Vietnam's largest annual event for innovative startups – was held at Monash University, Australia. Susan Elliott AM, interim president and vice-chancellor of Monash University, sat down for an interview with VIR's Thanh Van about its role in promoting and supporting creativity and innovation, especially for Vietnamese startups.
laos encourages use of electric vehicles

Laos encourages use of electric vehicles

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has rolled out measures to promote electric vehicles (EVs), a type of vehicle that uses clean energy and protects the environment.
vietnamese economy remains resilient despite weak external environment adb

Vietnamese economy remains resilient despite weak external environment: ADB

Despite the weak external environment, the Vietnamese economy remains resilient, and recovery is expected to pick up in the near term, said Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty.
evn balances social obligations with economic realities

EVN balances social obligations with economic realities

At a VIR seminar on September 26, held in partnership with the Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises, Nguyen Xuan Nam, deputy general director of Vietnam Electricity (EVN), discussed the group's various objectives in the face of continuing losses.
educational odyssey helping students

Educational odyssey helping students

Exness is teaming up with a growing social community through a series of activities that focus on education and the environment.
ericsson to accelerate vietnams digitalisation journey via upskilling in 5g

Ericsson to accelerate Vietnam’s digitalisation journey via upskilling in 5G

The upcoming launch of the AI Lab by RMIT and Ericsson is pinning high hopes on upskilled manpower for Vietnam’s digital transformation. Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, talked to VIR’s Minh Anh about the ambitious goals of Ericsson through this initiative.
vietnam airlines steadfast in going digital by 2025

Vietnam Airlines steadfast in going digital by 2025

Vietnam Airlines is accelerating its digital transformation in order to compete with the best. Hoang Ngoc Chi, deputy director of the Digital Transformation Centre, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the airline’s digital journey.
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defining the role of the press in business

Defining the role of the press in business

To mark the 32nd anniversary of Vietnam Investment Review, members of domestic and international organisations as well as the business community share their sentiments about its role, including contributions to drive business development.