averting the consequences of slowing flows in capital

Averting the consequences of slowing flows in capital

Low credit demand might be an early indicator that bad debt will increase. Nguyen Thi Phuong, deputy general director of Agribank, talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about the issue in the domestic market.
utilising efficient media to usher in banking stability

Utilising efficient media to usher in banking stability

The finance and banking sector cannot develop strongly without the media. Nguyen Tu Anh, director general of the Department of General Economic Issues under the Central Economic Commission, spoke to VIR’s Nhue Man about the role of the media in macro stability, particularly in finance and banking.
vietnam a strategic market of aeon vietnam

Vietnam-A strategic market of AEON Vietnam

Identifying Vietnam as the second key investment market behind Japan, AEON has continuously expanded its investment in this country.
alba wellness valley by fusion scoops travel leisure asia pacific luxury awards

Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion scoops Travel + Leisure Asia-Pacific Luxury Awards

Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion has landed two coveted spots in the top ten lists of the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2023.
interest rate cuts alone deemed insufficient

Interest rate cuts alone deemed insufficient

Members of the business community and experts are weighing up the diverse aspects of interest rate reductions, focusing on measures to ensure future growth.
thua thien hue grants investment licences to nine projects

Thua Thien - Hue grants investment licences to nine projects

Since the beginning of the year, nine new projects have been granted investment licences by central Thua Thien - Hue province with a total investment of more than 2 trillion VND (85 million USD), according to a report by the provincial Department of Planning and Investment.
chan may lang co economic zone needs new development direction to attract investors

Chan May-Lang Co economic zone needs new development direction to attract investors

The Chan May-Lang Co economic zone (EZ) in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has not met development expectations 17 years after its formation in 2006.
hanoi french hospital to increase medical service offerings and hospital capacity

Hanoi French Hospital to increase medical service offerings and hospital capacity

On May 11, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Luong Ngoc Khue, people’s physician, director of the Department of Medical Service Administration at the Ministry of Health (MoH) and vice chairman of the Vietnam Medical Council, presented a decision by the Ministry of Health to allow Hanoi French Hospital (HFH) to expand its services and up its capacity to 170 in-patient beds.
banyan tree lang co celebrates 10 years presenting in vietnam

Banyan Tree Lang Co celebrates 10 years presenting in Vietnam

Celebrating its 10-year milestone, Banyan Tree Lang Co is unveiling new travel experiences, from finding new perspectives of travel through a biodiversity programme, to discovering the finest Thai cuisine at the award-winning Saffron restaurant.
mb honoured at sao khue awards 2023

MB honoured at Sao Khue Awards 2023

With two outstanding digital products, Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank has been honoured at the Sao Khue Awards 2023. This is the fifth consecutive year that MB has received this prestigious award.
bat vietnam creates shared values for the community

BAT Vietnam creates shared values for the community

In March, BAT Vietnam held a ceremony to summarise the “Women Empowerment” programme and continued to disburse a sponsorship loan for disadvantaged women in Duc Hue district in the southern province of Long An.
favourable balance declared in foreign currency

Favourable balance declared in foreign currency

The interbank USD/VND exchange rate is expected to stabilise in the current quarter, according to forecasts.
gauging interest rate moves through expert lens

Gauging interest rate moves through expert lens

Interest rate movement has been abnormal in Vietnam in the past year. Peter Verhoeven, chairman of Prometheus Asia, shared with VIR’s Nhue Man his sentiments over these key movements and how the country can become a safe haven from global headwinds.
patience favoured before action on usd deposit interest rates

Patience favoured before action on USD deposit interest rates

Although foreign businesses have proposed a removal of the zero USD deposit interest rate, insiders say the central bank’s hands are currently tied.
vgs group accompanies central region in journey as international sports destination

VGS Group accompanies central region in journey as international sports destination

VGS Group is one of the active players contributing to spurring the development of Vietnamese sports tourism.