phu yen has what it takes to transform into the next thriving tourism hotspot

Phu Yen has what it takes to transform into the next thriving tourism hotspot

The south-central province of Phu Yen is flexing its muscles to attract tourists through its unspoiled beauty with many scenic spots and favourable infrastructure conditions.
navigating a stricter data privacy legal landscape

Navigating a stricter data privacy legal landscape

As the first comprehensive personal data protection legal framework in Vietnam is about to become effective, businesses are scrambling to comply. Michael Beckman, partner at EY Law Vietnam, and Robert Tran, partner at EY Vietnam Cybersecurity Services, discover the impact of the regulations on the financial sector and what to do to build a culture of personal data privacy.
vietnam slashes taxes on petrol imports

Vietnam slashes taxes on petrol imports

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) formally implemented a new petrol import tax at the start of July in what it says is a periodic adjustment based on operational reality, with the ASEAN Free Trade Area's tax reduction plan being cited as the main factor influencing the reduction.
what to expect at the 2023 huda beach carnival in danang

What to expect at the 2023 Huda Beach Carnival in Danang

Over the years, Huda has won the hearts of the people in central Vietnam and become an indispensable companion in everyday life. And this summer, exciting experiences await for visitors to Danang as the colourful journey of the Huda Beach Carnival kicks off.
what3words delivers new location technology

what3words delivers new location technology

what3words was founded in London in 2013 with the mission to provide a simple and accurate way to share precise locations. Chris Sheldrick, co-founder and CEO, spoke with VIR's Bich Ngoc about this technology being applied in Vietnam.
south korean chairmen and ceo delegation led by president yoon suk yeol to visit vietnam

South Korean chairmen and CEO delegation led by President Yoon Suk Yeol to visit Vietnam

Chairmen and CEOs from top South Korean conglomerates, including Samsung, SK, Hyundai, LG, Hanwha, Hanjin, and Hyosung, join President Yoon Suk Yeol on his groundbreaking state visit to Vietnam, fostering a transformative landscape for unprecedented collaboration and growth.
getting to grips with vietnams digitalisation of healthcare

Getting to grips with Vietnam’s digitalisation of healthcare

Digital transformation is one of the healthcare sector’s priorities in the context of international integration and Industry 4.0. Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong talked to with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the digitalisation journey, and what lies ahead.
highlighting worker health and safety

Highlighting worker health and safety

Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa, the International Labour Organization’s regional director for Asia and the Pacific explains why making safe and healthy working environments is a fundamental right for workers and what can be done to make this a reality.
clearer standards for green asian projects to hit net zero

Clearer standards for green Asian projects to hit net-zero

The world needs more green investment than ever if we are to achieve net-zero by 2050, but rising interest rates, constraints on public finances, and persistent confusion over the definition of what constitutes a green investment are all conspiring to make it harder to fund sustainable projects.
inter milan v benfica in champions league what they said

Inter Milan v Benfica in Champions League: What they said

Key quotes after Inter Milan drew 3-3 with Benfica for a 5-3 aggregate win to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday:
lenders must embrace responsibility to real estate

Lenders must embrace responsibility to real estate

The banking system is under pressure to assist the real estate market through recent turbulence. Dr. Le Xuan Nghia, member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung about the situation and projections for what is to come.
clearing a corporate innovation path

Clearing a corporate innovation path

If asked to describe what the global economy has gone through recently, the best two words may be instability and volatility. Lam Thuy Nga, head of Large Corporates and Wholesale Banking at HSBC Vietnam, looks at how this uncertainty affects the prospects of corporates as they try to move with the times in terms of innovation.
livestock switch serves up dispute

Livestock switch serves up dispute

Livestock companies in the southern province of Dong Nai are struggling to comprehend what they say is a rushed roadmap to relocate thousands of breeding farms for environmental reasons.
developments for vietnam to watch in midst of bank crisis

Developments for Vietnam to watch in midst of bank crisis

The banking system is bracing for difficulties after the events surrounding Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Suisse, and others. Patrick Lenain, senior associate at the Council on Economic Policies, shared his views on what should Vietnam watch for during this period.
sales and leaseback key terms of engagement

Sales and leaseback - Key terms of engagement

This short Q&A with Tu Luong, director of Business Development at BW, sheds light on the current state of sales and leaseback deals for factories or warehouses. She discusses why these transactions are not very common in Vietnam and what factors to consider to maintain their success for the future.