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LIXIL embraces cleaner future
15-03-2023 09:00
At the recent unveiling of the new global identity for LIXIL’s American Standard power brand in February, Priyanka Tanwar, leader of Communications and Corporate Responsibility for Asia at LIXIL, and Toshie Takahashi, leader of Brand and Commercial Marketing for Vietnam, spoke with VIR's Linh Le about the company's corporate responsibility strategy.
Plenty of room for digital transformation in banking
14-03-2023 14:49
Digital transformation is a process, not a destination. Nguyen Chien Thang, director of the BIDV Digital Banking Development Centre, spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about the potential rewards.
Long-standing gains continue with Japan
14-03-2023 10:29
Fresh efforts are being made to remove obstacles for a more transparent business and investment environment, leading to the country remaining a favourite destination for Japanese investors in particular.
RSM Vietnam stays ahead of the changing business environment
14-03-2023 10:07
Amidst a more challenging economic landscape, RSM Vietnam continues to support the development of its clients as it keeps up with the rapidly evolving business climate.
Dealmaking in Vietnam likely to retain long-term visions
14-03-2023 10:00
Despite the economic downturn, Japanese investors will not divest from Vietnamese companies but boost their deal-making activities. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., talked to VIR’s Thanh Van about the landscape of Japanese mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam amidst the current challenging environment.
Business environment reform is the most efficient support for enterprises: GSO
13-03-2023 14:42
In the face of domestic and international economic difficulties, the most effective support for enterprises is to create an equal, open and transparent business environment, according to Do Thi Ngoc, head of the General Statistics Office (GSO)'s Department of General Statistics.
Da Nang to launch public bike rental service in late March
13-03-2023 13:00
The central city of Da Nang will launch a one-year pilot programme on providing public bikes from March 29 in the hope of curbing personal vehicles, reducing environmental pollution, and promoting smart sustainable transport, according to the city’s Transport Department.
Nokia laying groundwork for Vietnam’s digital economy
13-03-2023 08:55
With over three decades of experience in ICT spanning across different countries, Nokia Vietnam general manager Rubén Moron Flores shared his insights with VIR’s Hong Giang regarding Nokia’s plan to bolster the data centre market and ICT infrastructure in Vietnam.
More than rhetoric needed for dilemmas in social housing
10-03-2023 15:00
The majority of developers are finding it extremely difficult to generate a profit under current social housing laws. VIR’s Quynh Trang found out more on this issue with Troy Griffiths - Deputy managing director of Savills Vietnam.
Masan secures $650 million syndicated loan
10-03-2023 12:07
On March 10, Masan Group Corporation announced the completion of the roadshow for a $650 million syndicated loan, underwritten by BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, and United Overseas Bank.
Healthcare needs stakeholder support to hit sustainable goals
10-03-2023 11:12
The healthcare sector is making efforts to implement solutions towards sustainable development. Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the action plans to achieve net-zero commitments by 2050.
Repositioning Vietnam in the timber value chain
10-03-2023 09:00
It is of the utmost importance for Vietnam to complete the next steps of implementation of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade as quickly as possible. Anja Barth, chief technical advisor of a forest biodiversity initiative run by the German Development Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, talked to VIR’s Van Nguyen about the progress of sustainability and conservation in this area in Vietnam.
Careful consideration required for sugary drink tax
10-03-2023 08:00
In addition to increasing the excise tax on beer, wine, and tobacco, the Ministry of Finance has once again proposed to put sugary drinks into taxable status. Adam Sitkoff, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, spoke to VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the latest proposal.
Just the beginning for real estate sector restructuring
10-03-2023 08:00
More than $52 billion is due to banks and bondholders from real estate groups in the Vietnamese market. VIR’s Bich Ngoc spoke with Xavier Jean, senior director of Corporate Ratings at S&P Global Ratings, on the possible path the government and enterprises can take.
Ambitious action plan needed to lure international tourists
09-03-2023 17:12
Vietnam already has an ambitious tourism development strategy in place, but the country needs a concrete action plan to attract more international tourists. Doan Van Binh, vice president of the Vietnam Real Estate Association, told VIR about solutions to boost international tourist arrivals.
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