23-01-2023 00:06
As we welcome a new year, we at the US Mission in Vietnam take this opportunity to wish the Vietnamese people every joy and happiness in what we hope will be a very prosperous year filled with blessings and good fortune. During this special time of year, we reflect on the bonds that bring together friends and family, as well as the growing ties that unite our two countries and our peoples.
20-01-2023 10:07
The resurgence of tourism in 2022 has provided a strong foundation for The Grand Ho Tram Strip to build upon and get back to doing what it has always excelled at – providing the ideal environment for domestic and international travellers to create everlasting memories.
13-01-2023 14:31
It is anticipated that reopening of China’s border could somewhat alleviate Vietnam’s sluggish import and export positions.
03-01-2023 11:29
What could be better than a trip to one of the six most beautiful beaches in the world, bathe in the warm southern sunlight, and raise a glass to the Year of the Cat?
03-01-2023 10:00
Providing the staple of tourism, seasoned hoteliers share with Vietnam Investment Review their reflections on 2022 and reveal what could be in store next.
02-01-2023 21:37
In 2022, Vietnam’s economy recorded many achievements, but there are still many obstacles such as the unstable global situation and inadequacy in the economy. Le Khanh Lam, chairman of RSM Vietnam, explains why the road ahead is full of risks to future growth mainly related to external factors.
19-12-2022 17:51
Vietnam is leaning towards international conventions when it comes to expanding its eco-industrial park strategy. Florian J. Beranek, lead expert of Responsible Business Development at the UN Industrial Development Organization, explains what this looks like, and how developers can be encouraged to go greener.
17-12-2022 14:00
Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 are widely recognised as important stimuli for enterprise growth, yet what is really needed to make them work for Vietnamese businesses? RMIT University researchers reveal what insiders think.
16-12-2022 16:53
The commercial banking sector is rapidly evolving through digitalisation. Nguyen Ngoc Hoang, director and digital innovation lead for KPMG in Vietnam, looks at what the future of the commercial banking landscape looks like, and what commercial banks should do to stay competitive.
16-12-2022 12:16
Around the world, central banks are increasingly worried about climate change. Rising temperatures, lengthy droughts, weather disasters and high sea levels have deep economic and financial consequences. Pierre Monnin, senior fellow and Patrick Lenain, senior associate of the Council on Economic Policies, share their view on what the State Bank of Vietnam can do to limit those risks.
11-11-2022 08:00
Vietnam’s economy faces multiple macro headwinds that have driven a flight to USD, inflationary pressure, and reduced appetite for foreign direct investment. So, what can Vietnam do to improve the situation?
09-11-2022 09:30
Wind power is increasingly important as countries embrace their sustainable development journeys. Henri Wasnick, renewable energy advisor for GIZ Energy’s Support Programme (German Cooperation), digs into what Vietnam should do to achieve the country’s energy mix target in the shortest possible time.
04-11-2022 08:00
Singapore is renowned for its airport development the world over. Andrew Tan, director and head of Airport Operations at Changi Airports International, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the successful developments and what is next around the corner.
27-09-2022 09:38
Over the decades, Vietnam Investment Review has provided a platform for players in economics, investment, business, property, finance, technology, and more. But it also offers up a space for diplomacy, and over the years many embassy leaders and other dignitaries from overseas have provided warm words for Vietnam. Here, representatives explain what VIR means to them and offer their view on how the country is evolving.
14-09-2022 09:42
Although the Vietnamese government has introduced policies to promote the development of biomass power, results so far remain modest, leaving insiders to ponder what is hindering the development of this type of energy.