green hydrogen a strategic leap towards sustainability

Green hydrogen: a strategic leap towards sustainability

Green hydrogen has the potential to transform Vietnam’s energy landscape and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. RMIT senior lecturer of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Dr. Majo George explained to Minh Ngoc why it is high time Vietnam invested in green hydrogen technology.
esg investing and the threat of corporate greenwashing

ESG investing and the threat of corporate greenwashing

The term environmental, social and governance is now known far and wide. Dr. Seng Kiong Kok, interim senior programme manager for innovation and enterprise at RMIT University Vietnam, demystifies this major trends in investing, speaking with VIR’s Minh Ngoc.
the dollarisation and cash economy puzzle

The dollarisation and cash economy puzzle

The more than 5-year-old Decision No.2589/QD-NHNN from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) lowered annual interest rates to zero, applicable for deposits in USD of institutions and individuals.
banks spur green credit for sustainable development

Banks spur green credit for sustainable development

Economic development has improved living standards – at times at the expense of the environment. As green development is becoming an imperative, financial institutions – particularly banks – are earning high regard with their green credit approach.
automakers eye tax relief

Automakers eye tax relief

Foreign car-makers are seeking more tax incentives from the Vietnamese government as a condition to increase investments in Vietnam.

Thailand-Vietnam energy partnership in the pipeline

PetroVietnam has reached an initial agreement with Thailand’s state-owned oil giant PTT to build a pipeline between the Tay Nam gas fields in the Gulf of Thailand and the O Mon power complex in Can Tho province, Mekong Delta and other industrial consumers in the surrounding areas.
notorious pyramid firm thien ngoc minh uy shutdown raises doubts

Notorious pyramid firm Thien Ngoc Minh Uy shutdown raises doubts

Thien Ngoc Minh Uy, infamous for duping Vietnamese consumers into joining its multi-level marketing network, has requested to stop operating as a pyramid firm, raising doubt whether they really want to withdraw from the lucrative business.
indorama netherlands to acquire ngoc nghia plastics

Indorama Netherlands to acquire Ngoc Nghia Plastics

Indorama Netherlands B.V. (IVL) announced plans to buy Ngoc Nghia Plastics JSC, a leading enterprise in the plastic packaging industry.
quang nam improves value of ngoc linh ginseng

Quang Nam improves value of Ngoc Linh ginseng

The central province of Quang Nam is expanding Ngoc Linh ginseng cultivation and developing tourism to improve the value of the precious herbal plant.
ngoc hoi dong da victory celebrated

Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory celebrated

Thousands of people on Monday flocked to Dong Da Park in Ha Noi to celebrate the 226th anniversary of Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory led by national hero Nguyen Hue over Qing invaders.
chu ngoc anh dismissed from hanoi chairman post

Chu Ngoc Anh dismissed from Hanoi chairman post

Chu Ngoc Anh was dismissed from the position as Chairman of the 16th municipal People’s Committee (2021-2026 tenure) at a meeting of the Hanoi People’s Council on June 7.
ngoc tan village festival revitalises folk games

Ngoc Tan village festival revitalises folk games

Phu Tho province's Ngoc Tan village holds its annual festival on the 1st and 2nd day of the lunar February. During the event, locals and visitors pay gratitude to predecessors, pray for a New Year of peace and favorable weather, and participate in folk games.
testing centre proposed to tackle ngoc linh ginseng

Testing centre proposed to tackle Ngọc Linh ginseng

In traditional markets in Nam Trà My district, prized and valuable Ngoc Linh ginseng abounds. What eager customers don’t know is that the herb they buy might not be the real thing.
ho ngoc ha attends tyra banks party

Ho Ngoc Ha attends Tyra Bank’s party

Three Vietnamese artists - pop star Ho Ngoc Ha, singer Toc Tien and fashion designer Ly Quy Khanh - were invited to the Premiere Party  held by Tyra Bank to introduce the top 14 contestants of America's Next Top Model season 22 in Los Angeles on July 28.
nguyen ngoc my alphanam group youngest golden rose of 2021

Nguyen Ngoc My, Alphanam Group: Youngest "Golden Rose” of 2021

The title of "Typical Vietnamese Business Woman – Golden Rose Award" is conferred to Vietnamese female entrepreneurs with the highest achievements. Nguyen Ngoc My (Sylvia Nguyen), CEO of Alphanam Investment JSC, an Alphanam Group subsidiary, was the youngest "rose of the era" to be named for this award.