ESG promises must be backed up by genuine progress
By Celine Luu
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.
Keeping on top of crypto legislation
By Luu Huong
September 26, 2022 | 10:00
The growth of central bank involvement in the digital currency sector has significantly been increased in recent years, with many central banks considering launching a central bank digital currency.
Empowered consumers prepared to make changes
By Mai Dang
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
By Luu Huong
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.
Key questions business leaders need to address
By Blair Sheppard
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.
2022 outlook: Solid path to growth
By Nguyen Luong Hien
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.
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
By Ong Tiong Hooi - Partner of Deals Services PwC Vietnam
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.
PwC report: Time needed to implement IFRS 17 has increased
By Anh Duc
September 27, 2021 | 22:14
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.
Managing the challenges in internal audit in accordance with Decree 05
By Xavier Potier - Risk assurance partner, PwC Vietnam
July 12, 2021 | 07:00
Three months after the end of the transitional provisions of Decree No.05/2019/ND-CP on April 1, enterprises covered by the decree have implemented internal audit functions and gradually improved their internal audit work.
Upskilling for growth – Vietnam angle
By David Tay - New World New Skills leader, Markets director, PwC Vietnam
July 05, 2021 | 07:00
In recent years, the world has seen technology develop at an unprecedented pace. Coupled with the ongoing pandemic, this acceleration in digital transformation is creating a skills imbalance unlike any we have seen before. In order for digital transformation to happen, upskilling needs to keep up at an even faster pace.
Navigating the transition from LIBOR
June 07, 2021 | 07:00
The transition from the London interbank offered rate to the risk-free rate will have a wide-ranging impact on banks globally. In the Asia-Pacific region, a significant number of banks will be affected by the transition as most floating rate loans are denominated in USD. Japanese yen loans also make up a significant portion of total exposures.
Focusing on compliance of social-led governance criteria
By Celine Luu
May 15, 2021 | 08:00
Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria are internationally seen as the foundation of long-term sustainable growth. Robust ESG initiatives could thus help companies access a larger pool of high-quality capital, especially from value
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