a rejuvenation in hong kong tie ups

A rejuvenation in Hong Kong tie-ups

During his visit to Vietnam as part of the biggest trade and investment promotion delegation between Vietnam and Hong Kong in years, Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about economic cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and Hong Kong.
making growth greener

Making growth greener

Completing the legal corridor is one of the important foundations to assist the flow of capital into green economic developments. Dao Minh Tu, Standing Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hong Dung about the importance of green credits to economic recovery.
the crucial plans ahead in 2023 for vietnams state owned enterprises

The crucial plans ahead in 2023 for Vietnam’s state-owned enterprises

While state-owned enterprises made strong efforts to recover during 2022, more tasks and plans are waiting for them in the path ahead to show their key role in the national economy. Nguyen Hoang Anh, chairman of the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy the 2022 story and 2023 plans to make better performance.
flexible diplomacy across all fronts

Flexible diplomacy across all fronts

Vietnam’s economy has weathered difficulties to reach where it is today. Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how economic diplomacy has contributed to national development in 2022.
resilient and strategic breakthroughs

Resilient and strategic breakthroughs

Based on experiences and lessons learned last years to fight against the pandemic and struggling with the uncertainties of the world’s economy, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung told VIR’s Nguyen Huong about Vietnam’s strengths, and plans to reach the goals set forth on socioeconomic development, and enhance the efficiency of investment mobilisation.
expectations on the horizon

Expectations on the horizon

The world steps into 2023 brimmed with great expectations as well as concerns amid the challenging development path ahead. Economist Nguyen Tri Hieu scrutinised with VIR’s Dinh Thuy the major challenges Vietnam’s economy will face, particularly in the finance-banking sector.
sembcorps consistent sustainability

Sembcorp’s consistent sustainability

After more than 25 years in Vietnam, Sembcorp is committed to the country’s sustainability goals. VIR’s Bich Ngoc talked with Charles Chong, head of Sembcorp Development in Vietnam, about the Singaporean group’s achievements and new targets.
the rejuvenation of nations tourism

The rejuvenation of nation’s tourism

Tourism leaders share with VIR their new products, services, and bespoke experiences for Vietnam Tourism Year 2023.
hong kong pioneers a sustainable future for an asian century

Hong Kong pioneers a sustainable future for an 'Asian century'

Hong Kong wants to grasp green financing and sustainable investment opportunities across Asia. Dr. Patrick Lau, deputy executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), spoke with VIR’s Luu Huong about how Hong Kong could make progress in the new era.
living it up at the grand ho tram strip

Living it up at The Grand Ho Tram Strip

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.
ericssons commitment to supporting the digital transformation of vietnam

Ericsson’s commitment to supporting the digital transformation of Vietnam

Ericsson has been contributing its technology leadership to digital transformation in Vietnam over the past 30 years. Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about his own journey and the plans ahead for the company in Vietnam.
ensuring tourism gets back on course

Ensuring tourism gets back on course

Norbert Vas, vice president of Business Development at Archipelago International, talked to VIR’s Tra My about the potential and challenges of Vietnam’s tourism market in 2023 and the prospects of foreign brands looking to expand their influence here.
the home away from home experience at sedona suites

The ‘home away from home’ experience at Sedona Suites

Albert Lafuente, acting general manager of Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City, shared with VIR’s Nhat Ha his inside experiences in managing and operating premier serviced residences in the south of the country.
i am vietnamese says atkinson

I am Vietnamese, says Atkinson

Opening the story with VIR, Kenneth M Atkinson said, "I am Vietnamese," and showed the reporter his ID card with the Vietnamese name Pham Kien Son.
david duong ceo of cws and vws giving back to the motherland

David Duong, CEO of CWS and VWS: Giving back to the motherland

Motherland for David Duong is the place to come back and pay it forward. After more than 40 years building businesses overseas, the CEO of both California Waste Solutions and Vietnam Waste Solutions longs to make a more meaningful contribution in his homeland. At the doorstep of the beginning of Year of the Cat, he relived the journey back home and shared with VIR’s Bao Giang his hopes for 2023.