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New e-commerce trend popular in Thailand
07-07-2023 10:13
Shoppertainment, where content and commerce converge on a platform, has become the next era of online commerce, expected to be worth 1 trillion USD across Asia-Pacific by 2025, said Sirinit Virayasiri, head of business marketing for Thailand TikTok.
Regional collaboration can assist in sustainable growth
07-07-2023 09:05
The Singapore Business Federation will hold the seventh Singapore Regional Business Forum in Hanoi on July 7, making it the first overseas edition of this forum. Kok Ping Soon, CEO of the federation, spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the importance of the event in fostering regional collaboration.
Eighth ASEAN Working Group on Chemicals and Waste meeting opens in Hanoi
06-07-2023 14:00
The eighth Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group on Chemicals and Waste (AWGCW-8) was held in Hanoi on July 5.
Salary gaps must be addressed through upskilling
06-07-2023 09:16
Addressing income disparities between domestic and foreign workers in Vietnam requires collaboration and learning from international cases. Christopher Lee, director of Management Consulting and Workforce Transformation at PwC Vietnam, told VIR’s Linh Le about the focus on developing capabilities and upskilling the local workforce.
Vietnam's economic growth is geared towards environmental protection
05-07-2023 16:37
The national environmental protection plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, is designed to meet the need for ecological safety and sustainable growth.
Accompanying customers on ESG journey
05-07-2023 15:06
Nguyen Thuy Hanh, deputy general director and head of Commercial, Corporate and Institutional Banking at Standard Chartered Vietnam, digs into the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) for business development, and how Standard Chartered Vietnam has supported its customers on the journey.
Trends and opportunities for brands and retailers
05-07-2023 14:00
Vietnam is one of the five key markets in Asia-Pacific that hold growth potential for brands and retailers, with a strong preference for domestically produced goods. Helen Sac, consultant director for Asia-Pacific at consumer insights firm WGSN, talks to VIR’s Linh Le about emerging trends.
Green investment requires collective efforts from all
05-07-2023 11:08
Sustainability is taking centre stage in Vietnam’s development plan. Amanda Murphy, head of Commercial Banking for South and Southeast Asia at HSBC Asia-Pacific, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the pivotal role of public-private partnerships in facilitating green financing tools and emphasises the importance of clear policymaking for sustainable investments.
Virtual insurer OneDegree raises $27 million for Asian expansion
04-07-2023 12:09
Hong Kong-based virtual insurer OneDegree has secured $27 million in funding to fuel its expansion in Asia, with Vietnam identified as an important market for its technology platforms and insurance offerings.
Scaling up sustainable holidays
03-07-2023 10:56
Country head of Booking.com for Vietnam Varun Grover, discussed sustainable tourism in Vietnam with VIR’s Oanh Do and offers solutions to support partners to develop sustainable models for online travel platforms.
Insights from the Hilton Garden Inn Danang
03-07-2023 10:01
Hilton Garden Inn Danang, boasting 234 rooms with captivating beach views, was inaugurated in late May – marking the Hilton group's first beach-front property in Vietnam. Alexandra Murray, area vice president and head of Southeast Asia at Hilton, spoke to VIR's Linh Le about the hotel's distinctive features and the group's ambitious strategy for Vietnam.
UNIQLO’s strong commitment to bring core values to customers
03-07-2023 09:29
The Japanese global fashion retailer UNIQLO opened its 18th retail store in the southern province of Binh Duong on June 28. VIR’s Bich Ngoc had a discussion with Hideki Nishida, newly appointed general director of UNIQLO Vietnam, about the corporation’s business strategy in Vietnam.
Nestlé’s regenerative agriculture commitment
03-07-2023 08:00
Nestlé Vietnam signed an agreement with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in June to encourage the country’s transition to regenerative and low-emission agriculture and help the country move towards sustainable agriculture and achieve its 2050 net-zero targets. VIR’s Bich Ngoc talked with Mark Schneider, CEO of Nestlé Group, about the strategies required to carry this out.
TCP Vietnam steadfast in aim to energise a better world
01-07-2023 11:20
TCP Vietnam, the owner of popular Thai energy drink brands Red Bull and Warrior, has led many initiatives to improve community health. Nguyen Thanh Huan, country director of TCP Vietnam, told VIR’s Thanh Van about the corporation’s efforts to energise a better world and energized Vietnamese people.
70 per cent of businesses seek to spend more on innovation
30-06-2023 17:44
This is the first year that a list of the Top 50 Innovative Enterprises Vietnam in Vietnam 2023 (VIE50), along with the Top 10 Innovative Enterprises in Vietnam (VIE10), has been announced by VIR based on results from Viet Research.
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