msd powers ahead with its sustainable development

MSD powers ahead with its sustainable development

The newly appointed managing director for pharma company MSD in Vietnam has reflected on the company’s decades-long presence in the country, as well as its bright prospects in delivering healthcare access and environmental sustainability here.
foxconn expanding 500 million macbook and ipad plant

Foxconn expanding $500 million MacBook and iPad plant

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment released a report on September 25 recommending the approval of a proposal for environmental permits at a factory in Bac Giang province.
vietnam urged to accelerate fight against plastic waste

Vietnam urged to accelerate fight against plastic waste

Vietnam is being cautioned about the increasing levels of plastic waste entering its water environments, undermining both environmental quality and the country’s sustainable development efforts.
restructuring can help fb groups optimise profit

Restructuring can help F&B groups optimise profit

The food and beverage market in Vietnam is evolving rapidly, with businesses exploring global expansion and adapting to digital solutions. VIR’s Luu Huong spoke with Taku Tanaka, founder and CEO of food sourcing platform Kamereo, about how leveraging technology and maintaining authenticity can drive growth.
takeda delivering transformative healthcare solutions

Takeda delivering transformative healthcare solutions

At the VIR health conference- "Empowering health innovation for sustainability vision" held on September 25, 2024, Dion Warren – area head of India and Southeast Asia (I-SEA) of Takeda, emphasised Takeda's commitment in delivering transformative healthcare solutions for lasting social value.
still the leading voice for businesses

Still the leading voice for businesses

To mark Vietnam Investment Review’s 33rd anniversary on September 27, leaders of businesses across the board share their view on how VIR could forge ahead to best serve investors and the business community at large.
vir can be at the forefront of credible reporting

VIR can be at the forefront of credible reporting

At the age of 33, Vietnam Investment Review has been growing from strength to strength thanks to its continuous renovation with assorted activities appreciated by audiences far and wide.
accuracy more vital than ever in dawn of ai

Accuracy more vital than ever in dawn of AI

In the past year, Vietnam Investment Review has propelled itself forward by continuing its mission to deliver timely and informative content across a range of medium. In that time, in this author’s eyes, there have been some improvements in terms of scope, usefulness of content, and widening the platform for more experts and organisations to provide much-needed analysis.
navigating business journalism in a new era

Navigating business journalism in a new era

Amid the technological boom, business newspapers must adapt to meet new demands. Dr. Do Anh Duc, multimedia dean at the School of Journalism and Communication at National University Hanoi, spoke with VIR’s Mai Anh about the prospects for Vietnam Investment Review after more than 30 years of economic coverage.
attracting us investors for a successful ipo journey

Attracting US investors for a successful IPO journey

The US market often provides the largest pool of capital and liquidity, which can be critical for a company’s long-term growth. Teresa Woo, senior vice president at global financial services company BNY, shared with VIR’s Luu Vy how Vietnamese companies capture the attention of US investors and ensuring a successful initial public offering.
reform adds to strong ma outlook

Reform adds to strong M&A outlook

The flow of capital from foreign investors into Vietnam’s real estate market has remained positive, with multiple transactions currently under negotiation. Seck Yee Chung, partner of Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Ngoc on the market’s outlook.
viatris delivering high quality accessible and sustainable healthcare solutions

Viatris delivering high-quality, accessible, and sustainable healthcare solutions

Radhika Bhalla, head of Vietnam and Asia Alliance Markets at Viatris, said the company was committed to addressing healthcare needs more holistically, at the VIR Health Conference 2024 on September 25. Here is her speech.
legal reform could woo foreign investment to pharmaceuticals

Legal reform could woo foreign investment to pharmaceuticals

At VIR's conference on sustainable healthcare on September 25, industry experts delved into the best methods to attract foreign investment to the pharmaceutical sector and how legal reform can create a breakthrough.
fresh approaches sought to succeed in health innovation

Fresh approaches sought to succeed in health innovation

Health innovation is making progress in the healthcare sector with many breakthroughs. Dr. Angela Pratt, World Health Organization Representative in Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Minh Anh about a possible approach to accelerate the impact of the health sector’s work in Vietnam.
vietnam is pivotal in healthcare potential

Vietnam is pivotal in healthcare potential

With positive changes being made in Vietnam’s healthcare sector, the level of interest among US-ASEAN companies is increasing. Bui Thi Viet Lam, country representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, talked to VIR’s Minh Tung about the future prospects of the market.