visa exemptions for whole of eu would bring major benefits

Visa exemptions for whole of EU would bring major benefits

All European Union members are keen to fully tap into the great potential of the EU-Vietnam economic relationship. Gabor Fluit, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh how important the expanded visa exemption is to its tourism industry and economic development.
regional collaborations can improve prospects for esg

Regional collaborations can improve prospects for ESG

Environmental, social, and governance criteria are not merely a hot trend, but a development goal of many enterprises. Benjamin Soh, founder and managing director of STACS, discussed the considerations with VIR’s Minh Dat.
vietnam can pose as gateway for israels southeast asian trade

Vietnam can pose as gateway for Israel’s Southeast Asian trade

In the wake of the groundbreaking Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA), Nir Barkat, Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, talked to VIR’s Luu Huong about the myriad of opportunities the trade pact presents for both countries.
buy now pay later offering unique substantial value

Buy now, pay later offering unique, substantial value

The buy now, pay later fintech segment is attracting strong attention of businesses and consumers and is considered the new piece of the financial market pie. Nguyen Anh Cuong, co-founder and CEO of Fundiin, told VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the advantages and potential barriers in Vietnam
frasers property vietnam commits to strong values

Frasers Property Vietnam commits to strong values

Frasers Property Vietnam is developing its first industrial property in Vietnam with Binh Duong Industrial Park. Chong Chee Keong, general manager for Industrial, talked to VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the company’s commitment to this segment in Vietnam.
toyota harnesses renewables towards carbon cutting efforts

Toyota harnesses renewables towards carbon-cutting efforts

In line with Toyota’s ambitious Environmental Challenge 2050, the company is steering towards a carbon-neutral future, particularly involving solar tech.
action to drive carbon reduction goal

Action to drive carbon reduction goal

Cooperation between businesses and social organisations can make a positive contribution to reducing carbon footprints and protecting the environment, according to Tran Nhat Minh, director of the Institute for Research on Development Communication.
cpv suppliers potential development conference 2023

CPV suppliers potential development conference 2023

On the morning of August 16 at Muong Thanh Holiday Hue Hotel, C.P. Vietnam (CPV) held a conference on environmental management in supply chain development.
koica held conference on green growth action plans

KOICA held conference on green growth action plans

The Department for Science, Education, Natural Resources, and Environment, under the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) co-organised a final conference on the establishment of green growth action plans in several provinces on August 17-18.
vir tees up swing for the kids

VIR tees up 'Swing For the Kids'

An annual charity golf tournament organised by VIR is ready to tee off on October 21 with the objective of bringing opportunity and hope to talented but disadvantaged students across the country. This year’s 'Swing for the Kids' event will be held at the Kings Course, hosted by BRG Kings Island Golf Resort in Dong Mo, Son Tay district, Hanoi. The registration fee is VND3.5 million ($147.6) per golfer.
usaid funded project improves livelihood for ao victims

USAID-funded project improves livelihood for AO victims

A workshop on creating job opportunities and improving livelihoods for people with disabilities and victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin is held by the US Agency For International Development (USAID) and the National Action Centre for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment (NACCET) in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on August 14-16.
where does vietnam stand in ip provisions of evfta

Where does Vietnam stand in IP provisions of EVFTA?

When the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect three years ago, it was expected to change the face of Vietnam’s intellectual property (IP) legal environment with its stringent and protective IP provisions.
new economic challenges and competition expected

New economic challenges and competition expected

Despite good signals on economic recovery, there are many uncertainties that can affect Vietnam. Phan Duc Hieu, standing member of the National Assembly Economic Committee, spoke with VIR’s Thu Huong about his outlook, and highlighted several administrative reforms.
vietnam to introduce new environmental fee for emissions

Vietnam to introduce new environmental fee for emissions

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation process for a draft decree aimed at levying an environmental protection fee for emissions.
fiato city provides happy childhoods in a community of excellence

FIATO City provides happy childhoods in a community of excellence

At FIATO City, the young residents experience a top-class living environment to help them grow and thrive.