uplifted vista for smes in digitalisation and finance accessing

Uplifted vista for SMEs in digitalisation and finance accessing

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) collaborated with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) through Linkages for Small and Medium Enterprises (LinkSME) on July 26 in Hanoi to host a seminar titled Empowering small and medium enterprises through digitalisation and access to finance.
3vs for gender inclusive circular era

3Vs for gender-inclusive circular era

The world is facing three interlinked planetary crises: a climate emergency, environmental pollution, and biodiversity. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, explains why each issue needs to be resolved if humanity is to have a viable future on this planet.
entrepreneurs remain inspirations for vietnamese youth

Entrepreneurs remain inspirations for Vietnamese youth

Vietnamese youth have a spirit of entrepreneurship with nearly half of the young people in the nation aspiring to become entrepreneurs, according to a research report titled Mind the Gap: Mapping Youth Skills for the Future in ASEAN by the ASEAN Foundation in collaboration with Plan International and with support from Google.org.
retailers endeavor to promote sustainable consumption patterns

Retailers endeavor to promote sustainable consumption patterns

More than 75 per cent of the material value of plastics is squandered when discarded after a single use, reported World Bank's 2021 Southeast Asian research. To promote sustainable consumption preferences, VIR presented a talk show titled Innovative Solutions & Substitutes for Single-use Plastic Towards Green Consumption on June 23 as part of a series of talks with firms from various industries.
logistics chances get off ground in danang

Logistics chances get off ground in Danang

Alluring new development thanks to its sustainable investment attraction, Danang is cementing its position as a large logistics centre for the central coast and Central Highlands.
vietnamese lychees aim to go global

Vietnamese lychees aim to go global

To help take Vietnamese lychee exports to the next level, a seminar entitled “Vietnamese lychees go global” was held in Hanoi to support and promote the global brand name of the popular Vietnamese fruit.
doing our part to frame the planets harmonious future

Doing our part to frame the planet’s harmonious future

Vietnam is making efforts to realise its strong commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, writes about how the country can formulate a development pathway that benefits both the economy and the environment in line with the World Environment Day on June 5.
us funded project for community resilience implemented in thua thien hue

US-funded project for community resilience implemented in Thua Thien-Hue

The Vietnam Red Cross Society has launched an US-funded project, titled Consultancy Service for Comprehensive Model for Community Resilience in Vietnam (CMCR), in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue.
itl accelerates investment post pandemic

ITL accelerates investment post-pandemic

The Indo-Trans Logistics Corporation (ITL) keeps accelerating investment in infrastructure, engineering, and technology, upgrading transportation vehicles, and providing new services to expand its influence across the region.
bac a bank offers fresh credit programmes

BAC A BANK offers fresh credit programmes

In order to facilitate individual consumers to access preferential loans, BAC A BANK has launched a special credit programme with attractive lending rates titled Receiving preferential loans - Realising your life goals.
how to lead the global plastics issue

How to lead the global plastics issue

As global momentum builds on ending plastic pollution and marine debris, Vietnam is strengthening its ability to build back better from COVID-19 and transition to a circular economy. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam of the United Nations Development Programme, and Grete Løchen, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam, write about the changes ahead.
cooperation possibilities for japan vietnam limitless japanese pm

Cooperation possibilities for Japan, Vietnam limitless: Japanese PM

Cooperation possibilities for Japan and Vietnam are limitless, said Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio at a seminar on the two countries’ cooperation in technology renovation, digital transformation and supply chain diversification on May 1.
building immediate resiliency for a more robust economy

Building immediate resiliency for a more robust economy

Vietnam’s economy has reaped relatively positive growth for Q1. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), talked with VIR’s Nguyen Dat about the economic outlook for the entire year, with some recommendations for stronger results.
pad made of dragon fruit peels by vietnamese girls wins the earth prize 2022

Pad made of dragon fruit peels by Vietnamese girls wins The Earth Prize 2022

Team Adorbsies, made up of three Vietnamese girls, has been proclaimed as the recipient of the 100,000 USD grand prize that comes with "The Earth Prize 2022 Winner" title.
e sports teams to compete at regional tourney prior to sea games 31

E-sports teams to compete at regional tourney prior to SEA Games 31

Six teams from Vietnam, Laos and Thailand will compete at the E-Sports Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament titled ‘MSC Mekong Qualifier 2022’, ahead of the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) scheduled for May, the Vietnam Recreational E-sport Association (VIRESA) announced on April 15.