unilever vietnam leads the way in gender equality and womens empowerment

Unilever Vietnam leads the way in gender equality and women's empowerment

Unilever Vietnam becoming the winner of the 2021 WEPs Awards for “Gender-responsive Marketplace” and achieving significant results are a testament to the company’s and its brands’ efforts to promote gender equality in the past more than 25 years. VIR talked with Trinh Mai Phuong, Unilever Vietnam’s vice president of human resources, about the journey to empower women and promote gender equality at Unilever.
nescafe turns lives around

Nescafé turns lives around

The wide-ranging assistance provided by Nestlé Vietnam’s initiative since 2011, the Nescafé Plan, has helped Vietnamese farmers make a better living while keeping Vietnam as the leading global Robusta producer.
cfm international finds potential market in vietnams aviation industry

CFM International finds potential market in Vietnam’s aviation industry

As it celebrates the tenth anniversary of the LEAP programme, airplane engine-maker CFM International has once again emphasised commitments to the Vietnamese aviation sector. President and CEO Gaël Méheust shared with VIR’s Mai Phuong his thoughts.
vinacomin divestment opens large opportunities for investors

Vinacomin divestment opens large opportunities for investors

With the existing potential of Vimico and VVMI, two of Vietnam’s leading precious metal mining and processing firms, Vinacomin’s divestment from these two firms will open large-scale investment opportunities for investors in the mining industry.
petrolimex promises hose price no lower than 17

Petrolimex promises HOSE price no lower than $1.7

Petrolimex promised that its stock price will not be lower than VND39,000 ($1.7) per share.Besides, it will not divest entirely from its insurance, finance, and banking arms.
ad agency jwt racks up pmaa awards

Ad agency JWT racks up PMAA awards

Advertising agency J. Walter Thompson Vietnam has been awarded the Blue Dragon Award as “Best of Vietnam” at the Promotion Market Awards of Asia 2016, held in Malaysia’s capital city Kuala Lumpur.
new fund to appease sme capital hunger

New fund to appease SME capital hunger

The Ministry of Planning and Investment launched the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund on Aprill 22. Hoang Thi Hong, director of the fund, talked to VIR’s Mai Phuong about how the fund would support its beneficiaries.
low cpi an opportunity for 2015

Low CPI an opportunity for 2015

2014’s consumer price index (CPI), particularly in the later months, was well below forecasts, but its impact was regarded as positive. Deputy chairman and general secretary of the Vietnam Economic Science Association Nguyen Quang Thai explains why it was good for economic stability and growth.
mas intriguing currency story

M&As’ intriguing currency story

The legal framework for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam has been gradually enhanced in the context of the tremendous increase in both value and volume of M&A deals for recent years.
mai brunch a luxurious culinary experience at mai house saigon hotel

Mai Brunch - a luxurious culinary experience at Mai House Saigon Hotel

Held on the last Sunday of every month, Mai Brunch promises to deliver an unparalleled dining experience, combining high-end gastronomy with an exclusive lifestyle.
sacombank phuong nam could merge

Sacombank, Phuong Nam could merge

Phuong Nam Bank might be merged with Sacombank, according to Sacombank chairman Pham Huu Phu.
phuong nam gets sinking feeling

Phuong Nam gets sinking feeling

Seafood firms are struggling to keep their heads above water after Phuong Nam Foodstuff Corp, a privately held export seafood company, appears to be in deep trouble.
butterflies in cuc phuong national park

Butterflies in Cuc Phuong national park

Coming to Cuc Phuong national park in the northern province of Ninh Binh this season, visitors will have an opportunity to get a better view of colourful butterflies.
phuong nam pays first dividends in seven years

Phuong Nam pays first dividends in seven years

Despite overcoming the 2017 gloom, Phuong Nam Cultural JSC is currently pressed by debt and dividend payments for its shareholders who have not received dividends for seven years.
trekking in cuc phuong national park

Trekking in Cuc Phuong National Park

Travelers who have visited to the northern province of Ninh Binh should not miss Cuc Phuong National Park, apart from other popular venues such as Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Trang An eco-tourist site and temples to worship kings of Dinh and Le dynasties.