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.
smooth progress bodes well for evfta

Smooth progress bodes well for EVFTA

In the three years since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement entered into force, notable growth in bilateral exports between both sides has been evident. Jean-Jacques Bouflet, vice chairman of advocacy at the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), talked to VIR’s Luu Huong on the agreement’s impact on trade and investment dynamics, and offered insight into key strategies for the evolving economic relationship.
techtronic industries vietnam shining with sustainable development strategy

Techtronic Industries Vietnam shining with sustainable development strategy

Besides appropriate human resource strategies and an inspiring working environment, Techtronic Industries Vietnam's (TTI) success in winning the Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 award lies in establishing a responsible business model through its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy.
sabecos sustainable development combines with environmental protection

SABECO’s sustainable development combines with environmental protection

SABECO (Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation) has been pouring resources into its rooftop solar energy systems in order to reduce costs and carbon emissions, following the company’s net-zero emissions target for 2050.
improving digital infrastructure can be first key step to business transformation

Improving digital infrastructure can be first key step to business transformation

In the face of prevailing economic challenges, digital transformation emerges as a critical driver for businesses. Alexander Evchenko, CEO of 1C Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the common challenges encountered by Vietnamese businesses during their digital transformation journey and the effective strategies to surmount them.
overcoming challenges of global minimum tax

Overcoming challenges of global minimum tax

Global minimum tax (GMT) now worries businesses due to its impacts on their future activities. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of the Hanoi Office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO Hanoi) spoke to VIR’s Bich Thuy about Japanese investment trends and solutions to overcome the challenges.
basic geological survey planning on minerals for 2021 2030 released

Basic geological survey planning on minerals for 2021-2030 released

A basic geological survey planning on minerals for the 2021-30 period with a vision to 2050 has been released by the Vietnam Geological Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
the customer is what matters for advisory services

The customer is what matters for advisory services

In an interview with VIR’s Lam Phong, chairman of the Vietnam Financial Consultants Association (VFCA), Le Minh Nghia, sheds light on the significant demand for personal financial investment, accumulation, and protection among the Vietnamese population, giving rise to a burgeoning industry of personal financial advisory services.
can the rule of 25 make sense for your financial freedom

Can the 'rule of 25' make sense for your financial freedom?

Nguyen Quy Khanh from the Vietnam Wealth Advisor provided his insights to VIR ahead of the Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit (VWAS) 2023 that is taking place on August 8 in Hanoi.
japanese cooperation focus stretching to new areas

Japanese cooperation focus stretching to new areas

Early this month, Japan signed new loan agreements for Vietnam. Kubo Yoshitomo, senior representative at the Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), talked with VIR’s Dat Nguyen about the overview of JICA’s cooperation in Vietnam.
qualcomm partners with vietnam in 5g rollout

Qualcomm partners with Vietnam in 5G rollout

With Vietnam’s moves to commercialise 5G this year, more opportunities and expectations are coming. Nam Thieu, country director of Qualcomm Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, discussed the importance of 5G commercialisation with VIR’s Bich Thuy.
experts consider major changes to land valuation

Experts consider major changes to land valuation

Drafts to amend and supplement Decree No.44/2014/ND-CP on land prices and Circular No.36/2014/TT- BTNMT on land valuation were discussed at a VIR seminar on the issue on July 27.
g20 environment chiefs ready fresh bid for climate deals

G20 environment chiefs ready fresh bid for climate deals

G20 environment ministers in India readied a fresh bid on Thursday to strike deals tackling climate change, days after heavy criticism for failing to agree on cutting fossil fuel use.