On the occasion of the New Year 2025, Britain's King Charles has approved the appointment of Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, as an ordinary member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to British trade and investment in Vietnam.

Despite some mega deals, Vietnam is waiting for a rebound in merger and acquisition activities. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, talked with VIR’s Thanh Van his insights into dealmaking activities in the Vietnamese market.

Amidst a backdrop of shifting economic paradigms, the Vietnamese economy stands resilient in its pursuit of growth and sustainable development. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, shared with Celine Luu the ongoing trends and prospects in Vietnam’s business landscape.

International investors’ increasing enthusiasm for Vietnam’s economy is cushioning the country’s post-pandemic recovery growth momentum. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, talked to VIR’s Le Luu about the projected transformations and the incredible resiliency of Vietnam’s economy in the current state.

The latest KPMG CEO Outlook for 2021 shows a revival in business confidence as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and life returns to a new normal. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, shared with VIR’s Tom Nguyen what changes the world can expect in the rebound.

COVID-19 has resulted in a mixed bag for businesses large and small, highlighting the need for agility and resilience. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, shared with VIR’s Tom Nguyen the key takeaways for smaller and mid-sized groups.

Vietnam is welcoming more investors and the country is witnessing an increase in foreign direct investment. However, legislation and taxation in the country are concerns for financiers with varying meanings in legal documents as well as in implementation. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, updated VIR’s Bui Thu on the most notable issues of the Vietnamese tax and legal system that foreign-invested enterprises should care about.

Globalisation is facing significant challenges due to the US-China trade dispute, Brexit, and protectionism in various countries. With the impact of disruptive technology transformations, how can Vietnamese enterprises compete in a global market? Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, describes the opportunities that await Vietnamese companies that are agile enough to adopt to the global economic climate. He also shares opinions on mitigating some of the costs of the changing tides of global trade and benefitting from regional free trade agreements.

KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia’s chairman and CEO, Warrick Cleine, was one of 22 recipients of the Asia Human Resources Development (HRD) Awards 2018 which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 11.  

Freer trade in the Asia-Pacific region has given rise to increased opportunities for tax avoidance and evasion. Warrick Cleine  covers the tax reforms needed for Viet Nam to take best advantage of APEC market integration.

Central Vietnam has emerged as the third-most attractive investment destination for both domestic and foreign investors after Vietnam’s two hubs of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City – with the offer of a host of investment incentives for the central region as proof. VIR’s Hoang Anh spoke with Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, about Central Vietnam’s potential to attract investment and the firm’s co-operation with its partners to promote investing in the region.