idico heralds strategic shift with brand transformation

IDICO heralds strategic shift with brand transformation

Embracing a new era of sustainable development, IDICO Corporation's dynamic rebranding heralds a move towards integrating shared values and innovation, positioning itself as a key architect of Vietnam's industrial future.
danish firms increase green investments in vietnam

Danish firms increase green investments in Vietnam

Two outstanding aspects of cooperation between Denmark and Vietnam over the last few decades, green investment and renewable energy, will be boosted by the establishment of a Green Strategic Partnership.
singapores sembcorp spends 160 million to acquire majority stakes in gelexs subsidiaries

Singapore's Sembcorp spends $160 million to acquire majority stakes in Gelex's subsidiaries

On November 10, Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Solar Vietnam Pte Ltd, has reached an agreement to acquire majority interests ranging from 73 per cent to 100 per cent in various subsidiaries of Gelex Group Joint Stock Company (Gelex).
uniqlo commits to accompany long term development of vietnam

UNIQLO commits to accompany long-term development of Vietnam

UNIQLO’s Hoan Kiem store opened on November 10, aiming to become an icon of harmony and honouring the local culture and long-term relationship between Vietnam and Japan. Nishida Hideki, general director and COO of UNIQLO Vietnam, told VIR’s Duc Hanh about the company’s strategy, vision, and commitments to the country’s sustainable development.
warburg pincus celebrates 10 years in vietnam

Warburg Pincus celebrates 10 years in Vietnam

Renowned private equity firm Warburg Pincus celebrated its 10th anniversary of investing in Vietnam on November 9 in Hanoi, with the attendance of Marc E. Knapper, US Ambassador to Vietnam, and Tran Duy Dong, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam.
vietnam is the dfcs largest market in southeast asia

Vietnam is the DFC's largest market in Southeast Asia

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Scott Nathan arrived in Ho Chi Minh City in November for his second trip to Vietnam in two months, a firm demonstration of the importance of the country to his organisation and to the United States.
lpbank and ea sup 1 agree green credit deal

LPBank and Ea Sup 1 agree green credit deal

LPBank and Ea Sup 1 Corporation have signed a credit agreement valued at approximately VND2 trillion ($84 million). The move, announced on November 9 at LPBank's Hanoi headquarters, focuses on the shift towards green credit financing.
digital transformation is the way forward for agriculture

Digital transformation is the way forward for agriculture

Experts, government officials, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world gathered in Hanoi on November 9 for a crucial event to explore how digital tools can transform Vietnam's agricultural sector, making it more competitive, sustainable, and climate-resilient.
vietnam south korea digital forum discusses new cooperation opportunities

Vietnam-South Korea Digital Forum discusses new cooperation opportunities

Policymakers, organisations, and businesses from Vietnam and South Korea gathered at the third Vietnam-South Korea Digital Forum in Hanoi on November 6-7 to discuss cooperation opportunities regarding the digital transformation, digital technology, and human resource training.
standard chartered promotes digital transformation for treasury management

Standard Chartered promotes digital transformation for treasury management

On November 8, Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam hosted its inaugural Treasury Leadership Forum, focusing on digital trends in Vietnam and ASEAN that have a significant impact on treasury management.
ussec contributes to upgrading vietnams agricultural sector

USSEC contributes to upgrading Vietnam’s agricultural sector

In mid-September, the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) in Vietnam organised the SE Asia US Agricultural Cooperators Conference 2023, showing the commitment and partnership that US growers have for the Vietnamese market and Southeast Asia. VIR’s Kim Oanh spoke with Timothy Loh, regional director, SE Asia and Oceania, US Soybean Export Council about the highlights of the conference.
support necessary to boost green human resources

Support necessary to boost green human resources

A vibrant and dynamic vocational education and training system is crucial to Vietnam meeting its socioeconomic development goals. Jen Bahen, education and research counsellor at the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, told VIR’s Hoang Oanh about Australia’s support in vocational training and human resource building.
esg implementation discussed at hanoi seminar

ESG implementation discussed at Hanoi seminar

A seminar on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments took place at the Hanoi headquarters of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on November 9.
state owned group reform failing to meet expectations

State-owned group reform failing to meet expectations

Slow-paced reform of a series of state-owned enterprises is continuing to undermine the country’s competitiveness and investment environment.
slp commences state of the art logistics facility in bac ninh

SLP commences state-of-the-art logistics facility in Bac Ninh

SLP on November 9 officially commenced the development of SLP Bac Ninh Logistic, located inThuan Thanh II Industrial Park, Mao Dien commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province.