quang ninh entices foreign investment influx in 2022

Quang Ninh entices foreign investment influx in 2022

For the first time, the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh has surpassed the $2 billion mark in foreign investment attraction by virtue of hailing sizable projects.
an accounting vision for a better world

An accounting vision for a better world

On the occasion of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants’ 20th anniversary in Vietnam, chief executive Helen Brand discussed the role of professional accountants in the modern setting and the organisation’s strategic initiatives in the country with VIR’s Linh Le.
sika s biomass balanced tech for local sustainable development

Sika®’s biomass-balanced tech for local sustainable development

When resource depletion adversely impacts the three fundamental components of economics, society, and environment, sustainable development becomes a crucial requirement.
green finance and technology solutions for net zero emissions

Green finance and technology solutions for net-zero emissions

As climate change has become a serious international issue, many countries have taken action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In Vietnam, the government has made a tremendous effort to combat climate change by ratifying the Paris Climate Agreement in 2016, pursuing the National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030, and implementing the Law on Environmental Protection which came into effect at the beginning of 2022.
esg 4 plus the key for scgs sustainable development journey

ESG 4 Plus-the key for SCG’s sustainable development journey

In the new business context, criteria in environmental, social, and governance is not simply an option, but has become one of the most important strategies for long-term corporate development.
harmonisation highlighted for success in merger and acquisition post deal period

Harmonisation highlighted for success in merger and acquisition post-deal period

Despite the lucrative potential of mergers and acquisitions, miscommunications and various other differences can derail the benefits and synergies of significant deals in the post-merger period. Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Celine Luu the factors of a failed takeover, as well as how to maximise compatibility from different stakeholders.
dutch economic relations rising ahead of pms visit

Dutch economic relations rising ahead of PM’s visit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will pay an official visit to the Netherlands on December 13. Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar spoke to VIR’s Thanh Tung about the trade and investment prospects between both nations.
lalamove plans to boost presence in vietnam

Lalamove plans to boost presence in Vietnam

Lalamove, a leader in logistics solutions for e-commerce and businesses, has seen good performance over the past few years. Paul Loo, COO at Lalamove, discussed future plans to develop the business, with VIR’s Bich Thuy.
wind power bonanza there for the taking in vietnam

Wind power bonanza there for the taking in Vietnam

In Vietnam, new markets are emerging daily as more investors demonstrate attraction for wind power projects, and Power Engineering Consulting JSC 4 (EVNPECC4) is deemed to have strong capability in power grids, renewable energy, surveys, and more. The company’s chairman Le Cao Quyen talked to VIR’s Phuong Thu about the challenges and policy suggestions to develop wind power in Vietnam.
embedding a culture of excellence

Embedding a culture of excellence

International law firm Allens has a long and proud heritage of shaping the future for clients and communities as well as its people. Giles Cooper, Linh Bui, and Ngoc Anh Tran, partners at Allens Vietnam, told VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the company’s 30-year success story across a range of industry and community issues in Vietnam.
implement esg criteria or lose out on investment

Implement ESG criteria–or lose out on investment

Internal auditing in Vietnamese businesses has historically consisted of little more than making financial projections and keeping an eye on the company’s own internal control mechanisms. Anthony Pugliese, president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors, talked with VIR’s Celine Luu about how the modern internal audit could play a pivotal role in risk management and other wider concerns.
panasonic kicks off green campaign

Panasonic kicks off green campaign

Panasonic Vietnam officially launched the campaign “Live Green and Wellness with Gen G” to inspire Vietnamese young people and all concerned to lead an environmentally-friendly and healthy lifestyle.
5th annual corporate governance forum held by viod and vir

5th Annual Corporate Governance Forum held by VIOD and VIR

The 5th Annual Corporate Governance Forum took place on December 9 in the Reverie Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, with the theme "Stronger leadership for a multi-threat world". The annual event is co-organised by the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD), a member of Global Network of Director Institutes and Vietnam Investment Review.
vinfast receives corporate esg assessment from sustainalytics

VinFast receives corporate ESG assessment from sustainalytics

VinFast, Vietnam's first global electric vehicle manufacturer, has received an indicative Corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Assessment from Morningstar Sustainalytics, a globally recognised research, ratings, and data firm.
th groups green led innovations

TH Group’s green-led innovations

Since its establishment 13 years ago, locally-invested TH Group has been pursuing sustainable development with a circular economy model, which helps protect the environment and public health.