regulatory sandbox the key to fintech success

Regulatory sandbox: the key to fintech success

After a rapid development over the past few years, the Vietnamese fintech startup ecosystem is now home to more than 150 companies and brands, covering a broad range of services from digital payments and alternative finance to wealth management and blockchain.  
lotte finance toasts first year of business in vietnam

Lotte Finance toasts first year of business in Vietnam

Lotte Finance made its first foray into Vietnam’s consumer finance market a year ago, and to mark the meaningful occasion, Kim Jong Geuk, CEO of Lotte Finance Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Ngan Ha about the country’s financial market, the company’s achievements over the past year, and outlines what it will do to bring wealth and value to consumers.
prudential protects health and wealth of vietnamese

Prudential protects health and wealth of Vietnamese

In November, Prudential Vietnam Assurance unveiled its new commitment: “We DO for a wealthier and healthier Vietnam”. Having operated in Vietnam for two decades, Prudential Vietnam is one of the pioneering enterprises in the insurance industry, playing an active role in promoting the benefits of life insurance among individuals and families. Nic Nicandrou, chief executive of Prudential Corporation Asia, recently attended the company’s 20th anniversary celebrations and shared with VIR’s Minh Hai the company’s strategy for 2020.
deputy fm makes phone call to british official over lorry deaths

Deputy FM makes phone call to British official over lorry deaths

Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung has thanked the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and relevant agencies of the UK for their active support and sharing of information related to lorry deaths in Essex with Vietnam.
living beyond luxury with ultimate amenities at the marq

Living beyond luxury with ultimate amenities at The Marq

For years, the living spaces of wealthy lifestyle connoisseurs have been integrated with haut couture-level amenities and exclusive privileges. Now, in the era of wellbeing with its focus on physical and mental health, global real estate developers are creating new features like the Sky Club, a lifestyle space on the terraces of high-rise buildings which offers exquisite experiences, especially to multi-generational families.
the marq your mark of distinction in district 1 ho chi minh city

The Marq – Your mark of distinction in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

For wealthy and successful lifestyle connoisseurs, the value of a real estate project at the heart of the city centre lies not only in the developer’s reputation, its magnificent scale, unique architectural style, or luxurious amenities, but also in invisible features such as its heritage value. Nestled in a prime District 1 location, The Marq, a luxury apartment project on Nguyen Dinh Chieu street crafted by Hongkong Land and An Khang, more than meets all of these expectations.  
gic to invest 500 million in vcm a subsidiary of vingroup

GIC to invest $500 million in VCM, a subsidiary of Vingroup

A consortium led by GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, and Vingroup JSC (Vingroup) signed definitive agreements for an investment of $500 million (VND11.5 trillion) for a minority stake in VCM Services and Trading Development JSC (VCM), a subsidiary of Vingroup that engages primarily in consumer retail in Vietnam. Following the transaction, Vingroup will continue to be the controlling shareholder of VCM.
the shifting face of retail in vietnam

The shifting face of retail in Vietnam

The 2018 retail landscape in Vietnam was more challenging than ever, and the major market chains were trying to adapt quickly to changes to remain relevant. Consumers’ attitude toward shopping in the region were impacted by four major transformations: urbanisation, more single households, ageing, and increasing wealth.
prudential vietnam and pvcombank sign exclusive long term partnership

Prudential Vietnam and PVcomBank sign exclusive long-term partnership

Prudential Vietnam and Hanoi-based commercial lender Vietnam Public Joint Stock Commercial Bank – PVcomBank – have just signed a long-term strategic partnership to exclusively distribute Prudential Vietnam’s life insurance and wealth solutions to customers of PVcomBank.
indonesia returns containers of waste to france hong kong

Indonesia returns containers of waste to France, Hong Kong

Indonesia has returned seven shipping containers of illegally imported waste to France and Hong Kong, an official said Tuesday (Jul 30), marking the latest move by a Southeast Asian nation to send back rubbish to their wealthy places of origin.
vnlife bags 300 million investment from softbank and gic

VNLIFE bags$300 million investment from Softbank and GIC

Dealstreetasia reported VNLIFE’s representatives as saying that Japan-based Softbank Vision Fund and Singapore-based sovereign wealth fund GIC have committed to proposing investment deals of $200 million and $100 million, respectively, to further the growth of the firm.
mid corporates can realise regional expansion goals

Mid-corporates can realise regional expansion goals

For mid-corporates in the ASEAN looking to expand across the region, Vietnam offers a wealth of opportunities thanks to its growing domestic market, young and well-educated workforce, and rising middle-income class. These are the winning factors that we believe will power the ASEAN’s future growth.
hong kong tycoon 22 drops us 117 million on luxury home

Hong Kong tycoon, 22, drops US$117 million on luxury home

The 22-year-old son of a business tycoon has dropped US$117 million on a luxury home in Hong Kong, the latest purchase to highlight the huge wealth gap in a city currently rocked by political protests.
thousand shades of grey in healthy food

Thousand shades of grey in healthy food

As Vietnamese consumers grow wealthier, the demand for supplementary food is increasing, providing fertile ground for honest and dishonest traders alike. Kim Huong reports.
bezos gates and buffett still top the worlds ultra rich forbes

Bezos, Gates and Buffett still top the world's ultra-rich: Forbes

Jeff Bezos remains the world's richest person, ahead of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, according to the latest Forbes list of the ultra wealthy, while far behind President Donald Trump jumped 51 spots in the ranking.