pwc rejects allegations on evergrande audit

PwC rejects allegations on Evergrande audit

Accounting firm PwC on Monday rejected an anonymous letter that criticised the company's involvement in auditing beleaguered Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, saying the letter contained "false allegations".
business model reinvention a priority for all retailers

Business model reinvention a priority for all retailers

There are challenges, opportunities, and transformation priorities in Vietnam’s retail sector.
pwc study shows progress towards gender parity is still slow

PwC study shows progress towards gender parity is still slow

To mark International Women’s Day 2024, PwC released its Inclusion Matters report on March 7, finding that global progress on achieving gender parity at work continues at a sluggish rate.
averting family business shift pitfalls

Averting family business shift pitfalls

Between 2019 and 2022, a significant number of family conglomerates in Vietnam orchestrated a shift of operations towards their children. In 2023, despite not being as prominent, this wave continues amid various economic and social challenges. It is undeniable that the evolution in business dynamics calls for a transition, yet the journey is not always smooth sailing within the confines of Vietnamese family clans.
a clear path for vietnams robust growth

A clear path for Vietnam’s robust growth

The Asia-Pacific region unfurls a nuanced economic landscape, presenting a fusion of risks and opportunities. Nguyen Luong Hien, partner of Deals Strategy at PwC Vietnam, outlines Vietnam’s economic prospects for 2024.
asia pacific ceos uncertain about the future

Asia-Pacific CEO's uncertain about the future

Almost two-thirds of Asia-Pacific CEOs are not confident about the long-term viability of their company, despite most of them having taken steps towards reinvention, according to a survey released by PwC on February 5.
vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by nationally determined contributions

Vietnam exceeds decarbonisation rate targets set by Nationally Determined Contributions

Vietnam is among five Asia-Pacific economies that have exceeded the decarbonisation rate targets outlined by their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to PwC's Net Zero Economy Index 2023.
top strategies to employ for integration of esg aspects

Top strategies to employ for integration of ESG aspects

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are becoming increasingly important to Vietnamese businesses, with around 80 per cent having already made commitments to these criteria or planning to do so shortly.
vietnams new tax regulations reflect global tax trends

Vietnam's new tax regulations reflect global tax trends

There have been various economic ups and downs in the post-pandemic era that have necessitated decisive measures to sustain growth. Despite an improvement in the third quarter of the year, Vietnam's economy still faces a number of obstacles to achieve its targets.
businesses becoming active in the circular economy

Businesses becoming active in the circular economy

From tech innovations to EU regulation, there are lots to think about when it comes to the circular economy. On the sidelines of the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum organised from September 13-17, Melissa MacEwen, sustainability and circular economy director for PwC in Asia-Pacific, gave VIR’s Bich Ngoc her assessment of the circular economy and its implications for Vietnam.
vnu and pwc hold workshop on esg practices

VNU and PwC hold workshop on ESG practices

On September 19, the Vietnam National University Hanoi Industry Collaboration Hub and PwC Vietnam organised a workshop to bridge the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) gap between academic institutions and businesses. The workshop drew more than 50 invitees, including experts, scientists, and representatives from various firms.
salary gaps must be addressed through upskilling

Salary gaps must be addressed through upskilling

Addressing income disparities between domestic and foreign workers in Vietnam requires collaboration and learning from international cases. Christopher Lee, director of Management Consulting and Workforce Transformation at PwC Vietnam, told VIR’s Linh Le about the focus on developing capabilities and upskilling the local workforce.
navigating challenges and embracing succession insights for vietnamese family businesses

Navigating challenges and embracing succession: Insights for Vietnamese family businesses

Vietnam’s family businesses should prioritise the paramount importance of a well-crafted succession plan to secure their long-term success and effectively pass on leadership to future generations.
family governance of utmost priority for business success

Family governance of utmost priority for business success

Family business owners in Vietnam are being confronted with formidable challenges building trust among family members, according to a PwC conference last week, focused on fostering trust in family enterprises.
pwc family businesses in vietnam need to transform to build trust

PwC: Family businesses in Vietnam need to transform to build trust

Family businesses not only need to make transformative changes to build trust, they have also got to make their efforts visible and communicate them clearly to their stakeholders, according to the Family Business Survey 2023 - Transform to Build Trust by PwC Vietnam.