70 per cent of businesses seek to spend more on innovation

70 per cent of businesses seek to spend more on innovation

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.
eaton enables intelligent power management in vietnam

Eaton enables intelligent power management in Vietnam

After two decades in Vietnam, Eaton, a global leader in intelligent power management solutions, considers the country to be one of Asia's fastest growing markets. On their 2023 Technology Day in Ho Chi Minh City, VIR’s Bich Ngoc spoke with Tai Yeap Wai, Southeast Asia general manager of Eaton, about their development strategy for Vietnam.
water management requires clear responsibilities from ministries experts

Water management requires clear responsibilities from ministries: Experts

Experts have said that it is necessary to develop a mechanism that could radically address the ongoing shortcomings regarding national water management.
masan high tech materials honoured in top 10 most innovative enterprises vietnam 2023

Masan High-Tech Materials honoured in Top 10 Most Innovative Enterprises Vietnam 2023

Masan High-Tech Materials was named among the 10 Most Innovative Enterprises Vietnam 2023 at the Top 50 Most Innovative Enterprises Vietnam 2023 award presentation ceremony by VIR and Vietnam Research.
european businesses face the storm of new tax regime

European businesses face the storm of new tax regime

The application of the global minimum tax is getting nearer, creating a new challenge for multinational corporations. Thomas McClelland, chairman of the Tax and Transfer Pricing Sector Committee under the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about their preparations for the tax overhaul.
boehringer ingelheim strengthens commitment to transforming lives in vietnam

Boehringer Ingelheim strengthens commitment to transforming lives in Vietnam

The Vietnamese market holds significant potential as compared to other Southeast Asian countries and the region. Cyndy B. Galimpin, general manager of Boehringer Ingelheim Vietnam, discussed the company's accomplishments and its future with VIR’s Bich Ngoc.
top innovative enterprises vietnam 2023 announced

Top Innovative Enterprises Vietnam 2023 announced

The ceremony to announce the list of Top 50 Innovative Enterprises Vietnam and Top 10 Innovative Enterprises Vietnam 2023 organised by VIR in collaboration with Viet Research will take place on June 28 at Pullman Hanoi Hotel.
digital transformation can only improve value of journalism

Digital transformation can only improve value of journalism

Digitalisation is crucial in journalism’s competitive landscape, fostering innovation and audience engagement. Associate Prof. Bui Chi Trung, vice dean at the School of Journalism and Communication, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, discussed the transition and strategies for news organisations with VIR’s Le Luu.
japanese investors wont shy from possible mas

Japanese investors won’t shy from possible M&As

Despite market turbulence, Japanese investors are stepping up their mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam in 2023 with increasing deal values. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about dealmaking activities involving Japanese investors in Vietnam.
how to decipher the code for press agencies to thrive

How to decipher the code for press agencies to thrive

Digital transformation is now an inevitable trend among press agencies, becoming an important solution to increase revenues. Mai Huong Giang, deputy director general of the Ministry of Information and Communications’ Authority of Press, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the roadmap and supporting solutions.
new decree sets environmental protection fees for mineral exploitation

New decree sets environmental protection fees for mineral exploitation

The Government recently issued Decree 27/2023/ND-CP regulating environmental protection fees for mineral exploitation.
vietnams biomass potential

Vietnam's biomass potential

Le Thi Thoa, team leader of the Climate Protection through the Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Vietnam (BEM) Project, overseen by the German Development Agency (GIZ), spoke with VIR's Hai Van on some important issues.
new formula to grow quang binhs economy

New formula to grow Quang Binh's economy

At the conference on June 25 to announce the Quang Binh Master Plan for Investment Promotion 2023, Secretary of Quang Binh Party Committee Vu Dai Thang spoke of a formula to create a breakthrough for Quang Binh's economy.
decoding preferences of investors in tech startups

Decoding preferences of investors in tech startups

In an exclusive interview, VIR’s Luu Huong explored Vietnam’s vibrant startup ecosystem with Hung Truong, senior investment director at SK Vietnam and judge for the KPMG Global Tech Innovator 2023, discussing investor preferences, regional competition, and strategies for startups.
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.