vietnam supports japans initiatives towards net zero emissions diplomat

Vietnam supports Japan’s initiatives towards net zero emissions: diplomat

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha’s participation in the coming Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo will affirm Vietnam’s resolve to realise its committements on greenhouse gas emission reduction and climate change response, as well as support for the Japanese Government’s initiatives towards net zero emissions.
five trends driving small business success in 2023

Five trends driving small business success in 2023

As digitalisation has become a new norm for business development, Jeni Mundy, global head of Merchant Sales & Acquiring at Visa, has pointed out five trends driving small business success in 2023.
australian funds taking deeper interest in vietnam

Australian funds taking deeper interest in Vietnam

This year, Vietnam and Australia will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations. VIR’s Kim Oanh talked to Phan Huu Thang, director of the International Institute for Investment Research, about the achievements so far between the two countries.
the private sector role in child health

The private sector role in child health

Vietnam has made progress in child protection and healthcare in recent times. Lesley Miller, deputy representative of UNICEF Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the role of the private sector in these efforts.
closing policy gaps for plastics and plastic waste

Closing policy gaps for plastics and plastic waste

More than 60 delegates from environmental authorities, media agencies, businesses, environmental networks, and social organisations have participated in the Dialogue on plastic and plastic waste – Closing the policy gaps event organised by the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF) on February 28 in Hanoi.
dutch firms offer suggestions to hcm city to draw investment

Dutch firms offer suggestions to HCM City to draw investment

Dutch enterprises have suggested Ho Chi Minh City improve its investment environment, develop transport infrastructure and connectivity, hold trade promotion activities, fight climate change and improve its urban living environment.
baemin launches b2b mall for eco friendly packaging

BAEMIN launches B2B Mall for eco-friendly packaging

BAEMIN application signed the cooperation agreement with SERVEONE Vietnam to launch B2B Mall initiative "Bách hóa BAEMIN" to provide environmentally friendly packaging products to merchant partners.
mm mega market launches initiative to collaborate with pig farmers

MM Mega Market launches initiative to collaborate with pig farmers

MM Mega Market's private label brand, We Are Fresh, has launched an initiative to collaborate with pig farmers and promote fresh, high-quality meat products at stable prices.
businesses eye new openings with medical revision

Businesses eye new openings with medical revision

After years of waiting, the revised Law on Medical Examination and Treatment will help businesses and health facilities solve a number of issues. Qadeer Raza, chairman of the Medical Devices and Diagnostics Sector Committee under the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how important the new law is.
promote a thriving business and investment environment

Promote a thriving business and investment environment

Bilateral links between Australia and Vietnam have developed significantly since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973. Despite differences in the likes of legal systems and culture, both nations still share the ambition to promote bilateral trade and investment.
further amendments could ease tax environment

Further amendments could ease tax environment

The Vietnamese government made welcome efforts in providing support to all enterprises in 2022 with effective tax policies including deferral and VAT reduction of 2 per cent, as well as positive and transparent changes of regulations such as the circular on tax administration, including in e-commerce.
what vietnam could learn from singapore

What Vietnam could learn from Singapore

A close partnership between Singapore and Vietnam will enable them to capitalise on the wealth of opportunities that digitalisation and sustainability offer. Michele Wee, CEO at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about spurring prosperity for both nations and fostering greater interconnectivity within ASEAN.
learning recent lessons to ensure fiscal prudence in 2023

Learning recent lessons to ensure fiscal prudence in 2023

Fiscal and monetary policies worldwide witnessed changes last year, and the same has also been true of Vietnam. Nguyen Minh Cuong, principal country economist at the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Hong Dung about how it can apply relevant initiatives this year.
suburban real estate market awaits fresh investment wave

Suburban real estate market awaits fresh investment wave

A cold spell is flowing into investment hotbeds in the environs, making many investors disillusioned. Golden opportunities still persist, however, as the market attempts to usher in a new development circle buoyed by constantly improved infrastructure.
sustainability a dynamic driving force for the market

Sustainability a dynamic driving force for the market

With short-term investment and speculation in the real estate market slowing down and replaced by real demand, sustainability is gradually becoming the key to increasing the competitiveness of projects. Factors for a green living environment and emphasising the experiences of end users have become the selection criteria for many customers.