kpmg propels private enterprises in vietnam towards sustainable excellence

KPMG propels private enterprises in Vietnam towards sustainable excellence

Private enterprises (PEs) encounter myriad obstacles encompassing economic fluctuations, technological progress, talent procurement, tax complexities, and the growing necessity for sustainable practices. In an exclusive interview with VIR's Celine Luu, Johnathan Lavender, global chairman of KPMG Private Enterprise, elaborated on how KPMG's extensive array of specialised services, tailored guidance, and profound expertise is dedicated to empowering PEs.
bringing quang binh closer to investors

Bringing Quang Binh closer to investors

The central province of Quang Binh is preparing for all possibilities when it comes to breakthrough growth. Vu Dai Thang, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of Quang Binh Party Committee, shared with VIR’s Thanh Pham efforts to bring the province closer to investors.
life at ishcmc parent perspectives

Life at ISHCMC: parent perspectives

Choosing the right school for children is one of the most important decisions that parents make. Most parents want an educational environment that not only nurtures their children’s academic growth, but also supports their overall development and wellbeing. At International School Ho Chi Minh City, parents have found a place that exceeds their expectations.
dbs bank empowers vietnams green revolution

DBS Bank empowers Vietnam's green revolution

In an exclusive interview with VIR’s Luu Huong, Yulanda Chung, head of Sustainability, Institutional Banking Group at DBS Bank discussed how the bank has embraced the opportunity in Vietnam to harness the power of banking to create a positive impact.
viod launches esg integration course

VIOD launches ESG integration course

A new course designed to empower corporate directors and executives with the necessary tools and knowledge to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their organisations was launched on June 22.
quality press can be catalyst for nations business growth

Quality press can be catalyst for nation’s business growth

Vietnam’s business and investment environment has witnessed significant improvements over the years, thanks to the collective efforts of various stakeholders, including the government, private sector, and press.
averting the consequences of slowing flows in capital

Averting the consequences of slowing flows in capital

Low credit demand might be an early indicator that bad debt will increase. Nguyen Thi Phuong, deputy general director of Agribank, talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about the issue in the domestic market.
utilising efficient media to usher in banking stability

Utilising efficient media to usher in banking stability

The finance and banking sector cannot develop strongly without the media. Nguyen Tu Anh, director general of the Department of General Economic Issues under the Central Economic Commission, spoke to VIR’s Nhue Man about the role of the media in macro stability, particularly in finance and banking.
vir to host digital media for a stronger business partnership talk show

VIR to host Digital Media for a Stronger Business Partnership talk show

Government regulators and industry experts will converge for a stimulating discourse on the prospects and hurdles of media digitalisation at the VIR studio on the morning of June 20, commemorating Vietnam's 98th Revolutionary Press Day.
vietnam leads metas business messaging in the region

Vietnam leads Meta's Business Messaging in the region

Vietnam is one of the key markets for Facebook parent-company Meta to roll out its Business Messaging. Ankur Prasad, global director for Business Messaging Product Marketing at Meta, shared his thoughts with VIR's Thanh Van about the potential of the product in Vietnam.
lifelong learning and better adaptability key to job transition

Lifelong learning and better adaptability: key to job transition

A talk show themed “New Opportunities in the Job Transition” was held by VIR on June 16 at its headquarters in Hanoi.
thums up charged is officially launched by coca cola in vietnam

Thums Up 'Charged' is officially launched by Coca Cola in Vietnam

The brand-new drink, Thums Up 'Charged'from the globally known Thums Up brand of caffeine supplement drinks, was officially launched on June 15 by the Coca Cola Company. To celebrate the launch, Thums Up will organise a series of innovative activities for the dynamic, vibrant, and ambitious young generation of Vietnam.
visa joins vietnams 5th cashless day celebration

Visa joins Vietnam’s 5th Cashless Day celebration

Visa has announced its support for Vietnam’s annual Cashless Day with a slew of exciting promotions. The initiative strengthens Visa’s commitment to promoting digital payment adoption and encouraging the digital transformation of Vietnam towards a cashless society.
reported death of the metaverse not a guarantee

Reported “death” of the metaverse not a guarantee

The advent of the metaverse a few years ago was meant to mark the beginning of a new era in social connectivity, transitioning from a mere concept to a tangible shared space that redefines the ways people live, work, and interact. The metaverse can take the form of a fully virtual world, resembling a VR system, or a partially virtual world that integrates AR into real-world contexts.
clarity still to be obtained for offshore wind policy

Clarity still to be obtained for offshore wind policy

Marine survey licensing for offshore wind farms in Vietnam may be dealt with by the end of the third quarter. Dr. Du Van Toan, director of the Marine Resource Management and Research for the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, spoke with VIR’s Van Nguyen about the issues at hand.