proper land valuation vital to removing property bottlenecks

Proper land valuation vital to removing property bottlenecks

Experts shed light on the importance of suitabl land valuation to facilitate the recovery of the real estate market at a VIR's seminar "Proper land valuation to remove project bottlenecks" held in Hanoi yesterday.
lower interest rates will not have significant impact on inflation

Lower interest rates will not have significant impact on inflation

Reducing interest rates now will not have a significant impact on inflation, according to Dr. Nguyen Tu Anh, director general of the Department of General Economic Affairs at the Central Economic Commission, in a discussion with Angela Nguyen of VIR.
muong thanh launches go green save green strategy

Muong Thanh launches 'Go Green Save Green' strategy

With the desire to make the community aware of the harmful impact of environmental pollution on the Earth, from July 20, 2023, Muong Thanh Group launched an environmental month with the message "Go Green Save Green" with a series of green activities.
urgent actions needed to address investment barriers

Urgent actions needed to address investment barriers

Vietnam’s GDP growth accelerated in Q2 of 2023 compared with Q1, but the annual growth rate of under 4 per cent during the first half of 2023 was well below the official 6.5 per cent target. While disappointing, any growth in the current difficult environment could be viewed as a positive. Importantly, the macroeconomic foundations remain mostly stable with relatively low inflation.
ho chi minh city records a 37 per cent increase in remittances

Ho Chi Minh City records a 37 per cent increase in remittances

Despite many countries facing economic slowdowns and high unemployment, remittances to Ho Chi Minh City experienced an upward trend in the first half of 2023.
pharma innovation can come from global experience

Pharma innovation can come from global experience

Innovation has become an inevitable trend in the pharma-healthcare sector, which requires new approaches to tap into its potential and encourage stakeholders to join in. Trinh Van Lau, chairman of the Vietnam Pharmaceutical Companies Association, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the factors in need to achieve its long-term vision.
vietnams fintech app market shows impressive growth

Vietnam's fintech app market shows impressive growth

Vietnam's fintech app market has experienced substantial growth, presenting opportunities for innovation and expansion. April Tayson, Adjust's regional vice president for Southeast Asia and India, discussed with VIR's Le Luu how Adjust provides data-driven insights and solutions to empower fintech marketers while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
pioneering advances in vietnamese fb

Pioneering advances in Vietnamese F&B

Vietnam’s food and beverage sector is poised for substantial growth. In an exclusive interview, Eliseo Barcas (left), managing director of Tetra Pak Vietnam, and CEO of DenEast Vietnam Johan Boden (right) talked to VIR’s Celine Luu about Bloom., a pioneering partnership that hopes to revolutionise the industry.
opportunities abound for innovative pharma industry

Opportunities abound for innovative pharma industry

Countries around the world are hoping to entice investment for their innovative pharmaceutical industries in order to bring socioeconomic benefits towards sustainable development strategies. Emin Turan, chairman of Pharma Group, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the specific opportunities for Vietnam in this regard.
the first line of credit cards to allow users to choose features

The first line of credit cards to allow users to choose features

In June, Vietnam International Bank (VIB) cooperated with American Express to launch its first white card, named Super Card. Tuong Nguyen, head of VIB's Card Strategy & Operation Centre, and Divya Jain, vice president and general manager of Global Network Services in Asia and South Pacific Growth Markets for American Express, talked to VIR's Thanh Van about the aim of the tie-up.
viatris determined to address healthcare needs holistically

Viatris determined to address healthcare needs holistically

Global healthcare company Viatris is extending its global impact and further strengthening a firm commitment as a trusted partner of the Vietnamese healthcare community. Eunice Cho, Viatris country manager in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Minh Anh about the strategy to contribute more.
standard chartered vietnam spearheads initiative on voluntary carbon credit exchange

Standard Chartered Vietnam spearheads initiative on voluntary carbon credit exchange

Standard Chartered Vietnam, together with the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) and Climate Impact X (CIX), has organised a seminar on establishing and operating a voluntary carbon credit exchange in Vietnam.
powering innovation for sustainable pharma healthcare development

Powering innovation for sustainable pharma-healthcare development

Experts highlighted the importance of powering innovation for sustainable pharma-healthcare development at the second panel discussion at a VIR conference on Thursday July 20.
more than 200 participants join virs conference on pharma and medical sector

More than 200 participants join VIR's conference on pharma and medical sector

Over 200 attendees gathered at the conference to focus discussions on the importance of Resolution No.29-NQ/TW to the future sustainable development of Vietnam’s health system, learning lessons from other nations, identifying where there is room for improvement, and promoting public-private collaborations.
vietnam at the crossroads the race to secure pharma investment

Vietnam at the crossroads: The race to secure pharma investment

The first panel session, themed Vietnam at the crossroads: The race to secure pharma investment, from VIR's event Realising Resolution 29: New Approaches for Pharma-Healthcare Development on July 20 drew significant attention. The discussion centred around the quality of labour in the pharmaceutical sector and the strategic decisions that Vietnam faces in its pursuit to attract investment in this vital industry.