24-07-2023 11:43
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.
20-07-2023 13:30
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.
17-07-2023 08:34
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.
30-06-2023 15:12
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.
26-06-2023 09:59
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.
17-06-2023 08:00
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.
04-05-2023 09:55
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.
25-04-2023 16:18
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.
25-04-2023 10:07
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.
20-04-2023 15:00
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:
18-04-2023 14:00
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.
06-04-2023 09:00
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.
31-03-2023 18:00
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.
29-03-2023 10:15
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.
15-03-2023 11:00
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.