Evaluation necessary to ensure business development
By Khoi Nguyen
November 03, 2024 | 10:00
Continued difficulties facing enterprises have prompted the need for the government to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their performance, which will help formulate policies to help them.
US policy concerns can still be navigated
By Dominic Scriven
November 01, 2024 | 13:00
Vietnam’s economic resilience will be tested in 2025 as it navigates risks of US trade protectionism under the “Trump 2.0” administration, allegations of currency manipulation, and global economic recovery, while leveraging its strong trade surplus and recovering domestic sectors.
The need for efficient carbon market plans
By Phuong Anh and Tony Foster
November 01, 2024 | 10:00
The recent COP29 developments highlight the urgent need for a functioning carbon market in Vietnam to simplify the buying and selling of carbon credits.
Weak governance means significant consequences
By Luu Huong
November 01, 2024 | 09:00
Corporate governance for Vietnam’s listed companies is evolving, with significant efforts focused on aligning with global standards. Phan Duc Hieu, a standing member of the National Assembly Economic Committee, spoke with VIR’s Luu Huong about the progress, challenges, and the legal landscape shaping corporate governance in Vietnam.
Smarter urban planning for more resilient cities
By Shanmuga Retnam
November 01, 2024 | 08:00
The 2023 edition of a report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change underscored the consequences of continued greenhouse gas emissions, warning that if current trends persist, global temperatures could increase by 1.5°C by 2030 and 2°C by 2050.
Robust fundamentals underpin growth outlook
By Jubin Alphonse
October 31, 2024 | 17:20
Vietnam’s real GDP growth accelerated to 7.4 per cent on-year in the third quarter of 2024, from 7.1 per cent in April-June, according to data from the General Statistics Office. This was higher than both EIU and market expectations.
Future trends and benefits in Vietnam’s logistics sector
By Melissa Cyrill
October 29, 2024 | 14:00
Vietnam’s logistics sector is experiencing rapid evolution, driven by its strategic geographical location, robust manufacturing capabilities, and more. Melissa Cyrill, an expert at Dezan Shira and Associates, covers Vietnam’s role in the global logistics ecosystem and how it is expanding.
A stronger digital economy ecosystem for Vietnam
By Thuy Nguyen
October 29, 2024 | 10:11
The country is developing its digital economy with four key pillars: the ICT industry, digitalisation of economic sectors, digital governance, and digital data.
Transit-oriented vision more than simply policy
By Le Net and Vu Thi Thinh
October 24, 2024 | 18:00
As Hanoi advances with its ambitious plan to develop a mass rapid transit (MRT) system integrated with transit-oriented development (TOD), the city aims to transform itself into a more connected, liveable metropolis.
Japanese groups accelerate their M&A activities in Vietnam
By Phi Hoa
October 24, 2024 | 16:26
In recent years, dealmaking activities between Vietnam and Japan have grown significantly. Japan has become one of the leading countries investing in Vietnam, with billions of US dollars poured on an annual basis.
A trio of policies to improve securities transparency
By Le Van Duong
October 23, 2024 | 16:50
The Ministry of Finance is proposing amendments and supplements to certain provisions of seven pieces of legislation, including the Securities Law.
More improvements urged in health innovation approach
By Viet Nhung
October 21, 2024 | 16:25
Vietnam is rapidly adopting global innovations, particularly in the development of new drugs, vaccines, and cell-based products to enhance healthcare services and treatment outcomes.
Urban mobility to support the nation’s net-zero drive
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.
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