evolving demands and trends dictate virs future

Evolving demands and trends dictate VIR‘s future

Since its establishment 32 years ago, Vietnam Investment Review has witnessed strong renovations to meet increased demands from readers in line with new trends.
vir and cmsc to co host forum on state capital management

VIR and CMSC to co-host forum on state capital management

VIR will co-organise a seminar titled 'Looking Back and Moving Forward' with the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) on September 26.
phuc khang applies green building standards to reduce carbon emissions

Phuc Khang applies green building standards to reduce carbon emissions

Phuc Khang Corporation (PKC) paid early attention to green construction. The projects invested and developed by the business aim to optimise energy consumption, reduce carbon emissions, and benefit the environment.
technology the answer for wastewater treatment

Technology the answer for wastewater treatment

Challenges in water security and industrial waste treatment into the environment may be resolved rapidly in Vietnam if new tech transfer and support from international partners takes place more efficiently.
businesses becoming active in the circular economy

Businesses becoming active in the circular economy

From tech innovations to EU regulation, there are lots to think about when it comes to the circular economy. On the sidelines of the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum organised from September 13-17, Melissa MacEwen, sustainability and circular economy director for PwC in Asia-Pacific, gave VIR’s Bich Ngoc her assessment of the circular economy and its implications for Vietnam.
the key factors to take into account for switch to lng

The key factors to take into account for switch to LNG

Liquefied natural gas is regarded as a bridge from coal and will see more support in coming years. Lam Nguyen Hoang Thao, senior associate at law firm Russin & Vecchi, talked to VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the coal-to-gas trend, and its benefits and challenges in Vietnam.
hundreds of cj vina agri pig farms in dong nai must be shut down

Hundreds of CJ Vina Agri pig farms in Dong Nai must be shut down

The Dong Nai authorities have mandated that CJ Vina Agri and three other foreign-invested enterprises must temporarily suspend their collaborations with 328 outsourcing farms that have yet to complete environmental procedures.
green goals can be achieved with collective focus

Green goals can be achieved with collective focus

The Asian Development Bank and GreenYellow Smart Solutions Vietnam last week inked a $13.8 million loan agreement for rooftop photovoltaic solar systems. Sébastien Prioux, CEO of GreenYellow Vietnam and Cambodia, talked to VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the company’s goals in the Vietnamese market and what it expects from upcoming policy.
green focused businesses ready for cooperation

Green-focused businesses ready for cooperation

Japanese investors are showing more interest in green development. Kinoshita Tadahiro, director general of Sojitz Vietnam and president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Nguyen Thu about potential green sector cooperation between Japanese firms and Sojitz in particular.
vnu and pwc hold workshop on esg practices

VNU and PwC hold workshop on ESG practices

On September 19, the Vietnam National University Hanoi Industry Collaboration Hub and PwC Vietnam organised a workshop to bridge the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) gap between academic institutions and businesses. The workshop drew more than 50 invitees, including experts, scientists, and representatives from various firms.
compelling business model essential for success

Compelling business model essential for success

In today’s global landscape, myriad uncertainties cast shadows over economic and political terrains. Louis Nguyen, chairman and CEO of Saigon Asset Management, shared his insights with VIR’s Celine Luu on the changing tides of Vietnam’s investment arena related to startups.
giants lead green packaging future

Giants lead green packaging future

The transition to environmentally friendly packaging is taking place strongly in the food and beverages industry, although the bigger brands are currently leading the way.
neighbouring real estate wobbles and their impact on vietnam

Neighbouring real estate wobbles and their impact on Vietnam

For many foreign investors, the two neighbouring countries of Vietnam and China seem to be similar in terms of their socioeconomic and political structure. Thus, investors exercising caution with the Vietnamese market. Prof. Andreas Stoffers, country director of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Vietnam, outlined his thoughts to VIR.
vietnams exciting growth powers bain companys first office in ho chi minh city

Vietnam’s exciting growth powers Bain & Company’s first office in Ho Chi Minh City

Wade Cruse, managing partner for Southeast Asia at Bain & Company and Andrea Campagnoli, partner and office head of Bain & Company’s Vietnam office, spoke with VIR's Luu Huong about Vietnam's economic prospects and Bain's forward-looking strategies in the region.
boost in us ties stem from shared vision

Boost in US ties stem from shared vision

Vietnam and the United States have inked an historic agreement to elevate their bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Ha Kim Ngoc, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, talked to VIR’s Thanh Dat about what will be implemented following the signing and priorities in bilateral cooperation in the coming time.