Dealmaking potential ripe in Vietnam for ESG-minded groups
January 04, 2023 | 15:58
In the midst of persistent worries about the global economy in 2023, including the risk of an economic recession, Vietnam continues to be a bright spot for economic development and potential mergers and acquisitions for investors in the region.
Vietnam should embrace hybrid excise regime: report
December 28, 2022 | 16:59
PwC Vietnam has just published the report "Study on the excise tax system, asserting that the excise tax on cigarettes in Vietnam should be converted to a hybrid tax system.
British embassy launches Climate Finance Accelerator in Vietnam
December 23, 2022 | 15:37
A new programme providing support for innovative low-carbon projects to help increase their chances of finding investment has been launched by the British embassy in Hanoi, with a call for proposals open until 15 January 2023.
5 factors to drive business differentiation and competitiveness in Vietnam
December 08, 2022 | 16:52
On December 7, PwC Vietnam launched a new report “Asia Pacific’s Time: Responding to the new reality,” which sets out five success factors that help businesses develop in today’s landscape.
Stepping up ESG for socioeconomic gains
November 03, 2022 | 15:31
Both businesses and financial institutions in Vietnam are stepping up their journey in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, and reinforcing commitments to foster sustainability. A fresh PwC ESG Readiness Report for 2022 shows significantly upbeat figures about how businesses in Vietnam are approaching these matters.
ESG promises must be backed up by genuine progress
November 03, 2022 | 15:23
The importance of environmental, social, and governance criteria (ESG) factors to businesses has been extensively acknowledged. Andrew Chan, Sustainability Strategy & Transformation leader at PwC Asia-Pacific’s Sustainability Centre of Excellence, explained to VIR’s Celine Luu how to address ESG concerns across a broad spectrum of industries.
Empowered consumers prepared to make changes
August 02, 2022 | 13:00
The PwC June 2022 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey has found that consumers are continuing to adapt to supply chain disruptions and increasing inflation.
Preparing MNCs for a global tax rate
July 27, 2022 | 10:36
The introduction of a global minimum corporate tax on the foreign profits of multinational corporations will affect Vietnam’s own tax plans. Annett Perschmann-Taubert, tax partner at PwC Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the current tax landscape and how policies should be reformed in order to maintain momentum.
Report depicting global M&A market performance in first half of 2022
July 15, 2022 | 17:34
PwC Vietnam on July 15 released a press statement reviewing global M&A market performance in the first half of 2022.
Key questions business leaders need to address
June 06, 2022 | 10:01
Last year, we wrote about how the pandemic had accelerated a range of global disruptions and, in our view, those same forces still hold true today, and will continue to set the agenda for private businesses for the medium to long term.
Consumer finance in sights of megabanks
March 15, 2022 | 09:00
The consumer finance industry in Vietnam continues to be buffeted by pandemic-induced turmoil, but certain overseas investors are seeking novel responses to capitalise on the country’s tremendous promise.
2022 outlook: Solid path to growth
February 17, 2022 | 10:58
According to data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO), Vietnam recorded a 2.58 per cent GDP growth rate last year, making it one of the very few countries with a growth rate lower than 2020. This is unsurprising, as the nation went through an extended lockdown in the second half of last year, causing serious economic ramifications.
Timber groups waking up to change
February 01, 2022 | 09:00
Vietnam’s first generation of timber-processing enterprises has come a long way and achieved impressive growth over the last decade. However, their legacy is under threat by several external factors increasing the difficulties for a generational shift.
The principles for emission ambition
January 08, 2022 | 15:00
VIR’s Van Nguyen spoke with Dinh Thi Quynh Van, general director of PwC Vietnam, about how the country can successfully carry out its commitments.
Maximising a vibrant M&A outlook for Vietnam in 2022
December 21, 2021 | 10:27
There is a wave of optimism in the global and local merger and acquisition (M&A) space. The long-anticipated reopening of borders, record levels of capital raised, and the general positive economic sentiments are just some factors fuelling this momentum.
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