By Paul Nguyen
October 18, 2024 | 16:05
Vietnam’s economic growth over the past few decades has been nothing short of remarkable. In addition, the poverty rate in the country dramatically decreased from over 70 per cent in the 1980s to around 5 per cent by 2020. This significant reduction has lifted millions of people out of poverty and improved living standards across the country.
By Tra My
October 17, 2024 | 17:26
Phan Thanh Hien, director of Product and Engineering at Navigos Group, spoke with VIR’s Tra My on how AI is impacting Vietnam’s IT industry, potentially replacing certain roles while creating new opportunities.
By Thomas Zagler
October 17, 2024 | 16:02
Thomas Zagler, partner in Vietnam for Asian Insiders, shares his analysis on what foreign investors seek in this field and offers recommendations for enhancing investment into logistics.
By Thanh Van
October 17, 2024 | 15:38
Mergers and acquisitions activity saw a decline during the first nine months of 2024, as rising inflation and economic slowdowns affected dealmaking confidence. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about how this trend is expected to be temporary.
By Thanh Van
October 13, 2024 | 10:00
Green and digital transitions offer numerous opportunities for European companies and investors. Myriam Ferran, deputy director-general for International Partnerships at the European Commission, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about the trend of European funding in Vietnam’s sustainable development.
By Phong Nha
October 13, 2024 | 09:00
Technology is constantly evolving, with AI continuing to shape the way businesses operate, interact, and innovate. According to Tractica, AI is poised to generate nearly $11 billion annually for telecommunications companies in 2025 and is forecast to grow further as the AI application space continues to expand.
By Bich Thuy
October 13, 2024 | 08:00
Vietnam’s digital ecosystem is increasingly attractive to businesses thanks to more favourable policies, but additional refinements are needed to increase regional and global competitiveness.
By Luong Ngoc
October 10, 2024 | 17:09
The draft amendment to the Law on Pharmacy plays a crucial role in promoting innovation and modernisation of the Vietnamese healthcare sector, especially in the context of international integration and the growing demand for improved healthcare quality.
By Bich Thuy
October 08, 2024 | 10:55
Vietnam is becoming one of the pioneering markets in rapidly adopting advanced technologies such as 5G and generative AI. Eric Yeo, country general manager of AWS Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the market prospects ahead.
By Ngoc Yen
October 04, 2024 | 11:37
International experiences hint that applying an excise tax on sugary beverages is not an effective measure in controlling and reducing the rate of overweight, obesity, and non-communicable diseases.