vietnamese startups drive growth in circular economy

Vietnamese startups drive growth in circular economy

After more than seven months, the “Towards Zero Waste Accelerator” concluded with a high-profile Demo Day on April 4, where 10 selected green startups pitched their circular business models to over 100 consultants, businesses, and organisations in Ho Chi Minh City.
strategies for vietnam to mitigate the impact of us tariffs on key export sectors

Strategies for Vietnam to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on key export sectors

The implementation of 46 per cent reciprocal tax by the US on April 9 threatens to inflict severe damage on Vietnam's export-driven economy. Nguyen Chi Trung, CEO and managing partner of Grant Thornton Vietnam, shares his thoughts on the implications.
imf chief says us tariffs a significant risk to global economy

IMF chief says US tariffs a 'significant risk' to global economy

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said new US tariffs "clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook" and urged Washington to work with its trade partners.
trump defiant as tariffs send world markets into panic

Trump defiant as tariffs send world markets into panic

Wall Street led a global markets bloodbath Thursday as countries around the world reeled from President Donald Trump's trade war, while the White House insisted the US economy will emerge victorious.
frightening us restaurants producers face tariff whiplash

'Frightening': US restaurants, producers face tariff whiplash

From European wines to industrial tools, global tariffs launched by US President Donald Trump this week promise to sweep through the world's biggest economy, impacting everyone from restaurant owners to industrial manufacturers.
financial markets tumble after trump tariff announcement

Financial markets tumble after Trump tariff announcement

Global financial markets were rocked on Wednesday by Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs, targeting China and the European Union in particular, with the risk of undermining the international economy.
golden opportunity for vietnam to build international financial centre

Golden opportunity for Vietnam to build International Financial Centre

A stable macroeconomy and an increasingly improving investment environment have given Vietnam a “golden opportunity” to position itself in the global financial centre chain, according to experts at a conference held on March 28 in Ho Chi Minh City.
leveraging technology for esg reporting and green finance management

Leveraging technology for ESG reporting and green finance management

In a rapidly integrating global economy, embracing digital tools and green finance will be instrumental in securing long-term business resilience.
thailand steps up crackdown on online e cigarette smuggling

Thailand steps up crackdown on online e-cigarette smuggling

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has blocked over 9,500 URLs linked to e-cigarette sales over the past year.
circular economy is game changer for cocoa players

Circular economy is game-changer for cocoa players

The circular economy is increasingly championed as an effective approach to reducing the environmental impact of production and consumption, commanding significant attention from consumers, businesses, and policymakers worldwide.
vietnams economy forced to navigate rough seas this year

Vietnam’s economy forced to navigate rough seas this year

Vietnam is widely expected to outperform its ASEAN peers in 2025. International organisations and global banks have predicted that GDP growth will fall within the 6.5-7 per cent range, boosted by continued growth of export manufacturing, including new investments in semiconductor assembly, packaging, and testing.
plethora of advantages for norway vietnam partnership

Plethora of advantages for Norway-Vietnam partnership

Norway has advantages in innovative and sustainable solutions in areas such as renewable energy, shipbuilding, and the circular economy. Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken outlined to VIR’s Nguyen Thu the opportunities for cooperation between the two countries and suggestions to draw in more investors.
tapping into millions of holders of digital assets

Tapping into millions of holders of digital assets

Building a suitable legal framework for digital assets could help Vietnam generate an additional $100 billion to boost innovation and digital economic development. Phan Duc Trung, chairman of the Vietnam Blockchain Association, explained how with VIR’s Hoang Oanh.
production issues to be confronted

Production issues to be confronted

Confidence of enterprises in the domestic economy has weakened slightly, leading to Vietnam’s central bank promising to facilitate businesses to access loans.
corporate bond market impacted with restructure

Corporate bond market impacted with restructure

The corporate bond market, as a key channel for medium- and long-term capital supply to the economy, is expected to rebound strongly following recent restructuring in Vietnam.
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