Extending public debt limit to navigate full recovery

Extending public debt limit to navigate full recovery

In addition to the efforts in fighting against coronavirus, governments and their central-run banks have provided numerous policies to help people and businesses.
Revival hinging on consistency of rules

Revival hinging on consistency of rules

A smart, consistent model is needed for economic recovery, as economists argue for sustainable growth in Vietnam after the heavy impact of the global health crisis.
Stricter rules ahead for environment

Stricter rules ahead for environment

In July, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment released a draft decree on the implementation of the Law on Environmental Protection (LoEP) for public comment. The draft decree outlines details on the law’s new concept of environmental permits, which will govern the environmental implications of specific investment projects.
Sustainable employment under digital transformation and the pandemic

Sustainable employment under digital transformation and the pandemic

Simon Matthews, regional manager of ManpowerGroup Vietnam, Thailand and Middle East discussed workforce trends and skills under the digital age and COVID-19.
The need for social housing in industrial zones is vital

The need for social housing in industrial zones is vital

In the context of the pandemic, manufacturing activities in industrial zones (IZs) became nearly impossible in some southern areas, which led to the disruption of the supply chain and a shortage of labour. One reason for this situation is that localities were not interested in developing social housing for workers.
Can COVID-19 serve as force majeure?

Can COVID-19 serve as force majeure?

Global difficulties have forced businesses in Vietnam to delay implementation of export contracts with overseas partners. Tony Nguyen, senior partner, and Son Nguyen, associate of legal consultancy firm EPLegal write about the dilemma for local exporters, with contract delays inducing damages or waiver liabilities.
Vietnam holds potential for robot, AI development: insiders

Vietnam holds potential for robot, AI development: insiders

Vietnam holds huge potential in the application and development of new technologies amid the wide utilisation of robot and artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life activities.
Quick reversals expected as new normal gradually replaces lockdown gloom

Quick reversals expected as new normal gradually replaces lockdown gloom

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.
Tailored IFRS training for State Securities Commission employees

Tailored IFRS training for State Securities Commission employees

The SSC and KPMG hosted a training programme on IFRS for employees of SSC, HNX, HSX, and VSD.
E-contract rules need to address concerns

E-contract rules need to address concerns

Electronic contracts could further improve and speed up business activities. However, local enterprises seem hesitant as open questions remain. New amendments to the legal framework could remedy their doubts and boost the application of e-contracts in domestic business transactions.
Netherlands - Gateway for Vietnamese goods to enter EU

Netherlands - Gateway for Vietnamese goods to enter EU

The Netherlands, one of the leading partners of Vietnam in the EU, is a gateway for Vietnamese goods to enter the EU market, experts have said.
PwC report: Time needed to implement IFRS 17 has increased

PwC report: Time needed to implement IFRS 17 has increased

PwC’s IFRS 17 Health Check Survey 2021: Asia-Pacific shows fewer respondents think they can fully implement the reporting standard by the effective date.
Supporting policies in Vietnam’s social insurance

Supporting policies in Vietnam’s social insurance

Currently, many enterprises face difficulties due to having to suspend business, reduce labour, or change business structure entirely in order to ensure production and maintain operations, and the problem of social insurance is often one of the more painful issues for them.
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