foreign investors remain upbeat about vietnamese market

Foreign investors remain upbeat about Vietnamese market

Despite the recent resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of foreign businesses remain optimistic for 2021 with some expansion plans.
continuing advances the key for healthcare

Continuing advances the key for healthcare

The healthcare sector is proving attractive despite COVID-19 as multinationals expand their footprint. Torben Minko, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam’s (EuroCham) Medical Devices and Diagnostics Sector Committee, talked to VIR’s Minh Anh about the 2020 overview and the trends ahead. 
european businesses optimistic about vietnam economy infographics

European businesses optimistic about Vietnam economy (Infographics)

European Business Leaders are more optimistic about Vietnam’s trade and investment than at any point since the outbreak of COVID-19, according to the Business Climate Index from the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham).
medical transparency efforts appreciated

Medical transparency efforts appreciated

Medical device businesses now have to declare information on a new web portal, increasing transparency in the market. Torben Minko, chairman of the EuroCham Medical Device and Diagnostic Sector Committee, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about possible impacts on its members.
european investors upbeat about vietnam as business confidence rebounds

European investors upbeat about Vietnam as business confidence rebounds

European investors are optimistic about the prospects of Vietnam as shown by the Business Climate Index (BCI) of the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) rebounding in Quater.
good wishes and birthday salutations

Good wishes and birthday salutations

Dominant business leaders, representatives of think tanks, and foreign business organisations, including some of VIR’s most loyal media partners, are celebrating the 29th birthday of our newspaper with us, poring over details about the role of responsible and objective journalism in corporate success, as well as sharing  words of encouragement and advice for many more successful birthdays to come.
confidence of european business leaders stabilising in vietnam

Confidence of European business leaders stabilising in Vietnam

The confidence of European business leaders in Vietnam is returning despite the uncertain times, according to the latest Business Climate Index (BCI) from the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) and Decision Lab.
new faces in government procurement

New faces in government procurement

European businesses are preparing to join Vietnamese public procurement on the back of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). Nicolas Audier, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about future trends in this market.
eurocham presents 12000 test kits for covid 19 fight in vietnam

EuroCham presents 12,000 test kits for COVID-19 fight in Vietnam

Members of EuroCham’s Medical Devices and Diagnostics Sector Committee on August 13 presented the Ministry of Health and the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control 12,000 SARS-CoV-2 test kits to aid the country's fight against the pandemic.
european firms more positive about vietnams business climate

European firms more positive about Vietnam’s business climate

European businesses are more positive about Vietnam’s trade and investment environment in the first few months after COVID-19, the Business Climate Index (BCI) unveiled by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on July 22 showed.
big pharma preparing for new phase under evfta

Big pharma preparing for new phase under EVFTA

The Ministry of Health has made advancements in regulations to facilitate multinational pharmaceutical corporations and to make them align with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. However, some concerns remain. Nitin Kapoor, vice chairman of Pharma Group under the EuroCham in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Bich Thuy what impact the changes had on its members, and their preparations to benefit from the promising chances after the transition.
new ventures more pronounced in first half

New ventures more pronounced in first half

The new investment wave from abroad caused by COVID-19 and US-China trade tensions has become more visible, with outstanding ventures funded from overseas being expanded in the first half of the year.
administrative reforms key to unlocking evfta

Administrative reforms – key to unlocking EVFTA

In the times of post-pandemic recovery, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and administrative reforms will be the key to boosting trade relations between Vietnam and the EU.
eurocham evfta a new beginning in vietnam eu relations

EuroCham: EVFTA a new beginning in Vietnam-EU relations

The European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) has applauded National Assembly resolutions ratifying the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), its Chairman Nicolas Audier said.
world famous resilience keeps up ma appetite

World-famous resilience keeps up M&A appetite

Although the current pandemic is spreading rapidly in many countries and causing severe damage to the global economy, Vietnam continues to effectively control the situation while ensuring that economic activities are not interrupted. Nicolas Audier, chairman of EuroCham, talked with VIR’s Phuong Thu about the domestic mergers and acquisitions market during and post-pandemic, and how Vietnam can gain in size and trust from foreign investors through this avenue.