flexible and prudent fiscal policies protecting vietnam

Flexible and prudent fiscal policies protecting Vietnam

The Vietnamese government is making efforts to reach its target for economic growth in 2023 at 6-6.5 per cent this year. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about key momentum for the economy towards the year’s end.
carving out the best version of the digital overhaul

Carving out the best version of the digital overhaul

There are a myriad of directions Vietnam can move in when it comes to carrying out energy transition in a more rapid manner. Matthias Rebellius, member of the Managing Board Siemens AG, and CEO of Siemens Smart Infrastructure talked to VIR’s Tuan Khanh about the best way to do this, and at scale.
major role to play for fresh investment channels amid shifting funding flows

Major role to play for fresh investment channels amid shifting funding flows

The global economy is experiencing rapid and complicated changes, and businesses in particular are “swimming in the vortex”. Thai Viet Dung, director of Exness Vietnam, told VIR’s Hara Phuong about the pros and cons of seeking new investment channels.
national marine spatial planning project to be completed in 2023

National marine spatial planning project to be completed in 2023

The Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has completed and submitted an overall planning project on the sustainable exploitation and use of resources in coastal areas to the appraisal council, said deputy director Nguyen Thanh Tung.
crucial maritime initiatives must be carefully crafted

Crucial maritime initiatives must be carefully crafted

The newly released Strategy for the Sustainable Exploitation and Use of Natural Resources and Protection of the Marine and Island Environment reaffirms the Vietnamese government’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and marine environment protection. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Le Minh Ngan, spoke with VIR’s Phuong Thu about the key points of strategy and solutions and how to make it happen.
blue economy offering up future growth

Blue economy offering up future growth

The marine economy is being highlighted as an important premise for Vietnam to boost socioeconomic development, environmental protection, and defence and security assurance.
major electronics retailers face tough times

Major electronics retailers face tough times

Leading retailers have seen a sharp decline in their profits in the year to date amid a tough business environment.
citi driving client business growth objectives in asia

Citi driving client business growth objectives in Asia

During a recent visit to Vietnam, Citi’s Asia-Pacific head of corporate, commercial, and public sector sales for Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS), Kanika Thakur, spoke to VIR’s Hoang Anh about how the business drives commercial activities and business growth for its clients in the region.
bac a bank wins priority services of the year award

BAC A BANK wins Priority Services of the Year award

Bac A Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (BAC A BANK) has been presented with the Priority Services of the Year Award at VIR’s 2023 Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit (VWAS).
ciem presents three scenarios at vir summit

CIEM presents three scenarios at VIR summit

At the 2023 Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit (VWAS) at the Pullman Hanoi on August 8, Nguyen Anh Duong, head of the Central Institute for Economic Management's (CIEM) Macroeconomic Division, said that the economy is showing signs of recovery, but still has many challenges ahead.
demands for developers to face wasted land sanctions

Demands for developers to face wasted land sanctions

Urban construction projects built without obeying land use planning are causing a serious waste of resources and worsening the investment environment.
legal tweaks could unlock potential

Legal tweaks could unlock potential

Market players are expecting legal improvements in the pharma and healthcare market. Bui Thi Viet Lam, Vietnam country representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, discussed how important regulatory changes are to its member companies’ strategies here, with VIR’s Bich Thuy.
innovation name of the game in singaporean tourism

Innovation name of the game in Singaporean tourism

Through innovative collaborations, advantageous e-visa policies, and a pioneering emphasis on sustainability, the future of tourism between Vietnam and Singapore has never looked brighter. Serene Ng, area director for Vietnam at the Singapore Tourism Board, unveiled dynamic strategies poised to revolutionise tourism exchange between Singapore and Vietnam in an exclusive interview with VIR’s Celine Luu.
tremendous room for growth in investment ties

Tremendous room for growth in investment ties

Economic relations between Vietnam and Singapore are being strengthened, with major room for growth. Shanmuga Retnam, executive co-chairman of the Vietnam Smart Cities Consortium, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the Singaporean investment trends and new opportunities.
success stories not hard to find at venture capital funds

Success stories not hard to find at venture capital funds

With a robust startup ecosystem and a growing pool of innovative entrepreneurs, Southeast Asia has become a hotbed for venture capitalists. Jussi Salovaara, co-founder and managing partner of Singaporean venture capital fund Antler, discussed with VIR’s Le Luu its comprehensive investment strategy to select the most promising startups, as well as their perspective on emerging trends.