CEO confidence in growth down

CEO confidence in growth down

A majority of CEOs say global economy to remain stalled this year, according to PwC’s 16th Annual Global CEO Survey.
Re-tooling for globalisation

Re-tooling for globalisation

As Vietnam integrates deeper into globalisation, the use of information technology (IT) collaboration solutions will help enterprises improve their competitiveness.
NA thumbed-up 2013 targets

NA thumbed-up 2013 targets

A national plan for Vietnam’s socio-economic development for next year has taken shape. The National Assembly last week adopted a resolution on this plan, with 457 out of 459 delegates at the gathering agreeing on it.
US bank ready to help local enterprises

US bank ready to help local enterprises

US Export-Import Bank’s Asia-Pacific Export Finance Division senior business development officer James Lewis  updates VIR’s Trinh Trang about the bank’s financing programme to provide $1.5 billion for Vietnam-based enterprises.
Korean and Vietnam look to more prosperous times

Korean and Vietnam look to more prosperous times

This year, Vietnam and South Korea mark 20 years of diplomatic relations. South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Ha Chan-ho talks with VIR’ Kieu Linh about the significant developments in bilateral economic, investment and trade cooperation over the past few years.
Towards a united, strong and open  ASEAN Community

Towards a united, strong and open ASEAN Community

As Vietnam celebrated ASEAN’s 45th anniversary and the country’s 17-year ASEAN membership last week, Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh outlines ASEAN’s 45-year journey towards one vision, identity and community.
EuroCham Business Climate Index falls to record low

EuroCham Business Climate Index falls to record low

Business confidence and outlook among European businesses in Vietnam has fallen to an all-time low, according to results of the eighth quarterly EuroCham Business Climate Index (BCI) survey released on Thursday.
The ten best destinations in Vietnam

The ten best destinations in Vietnam

Globalgrasshopper, a popular site for international tourists, has listed the top ten must-see destinations in Vietnam.
Proper discussion will lead to right decision

Proper discussion will lead to right decision

Las Vegas Sands Corp. has shown keen interest in developing casinos in Vietnam.
GE fires up production engine

GE fires up production engine

General Electric (GE) is planning to expand its wind turbine production in Vietnam for meeting the global rising demand.
Spirit of free enterprise to flourish in Vietnam

Spirit of free enterprise to flourish in Vietnam

Vietnam should get behind its entrepreneurs and accept failure as an essential part of the business learning curve if it wants to consolidate its position as a long-term growth market, Ernst & Young Global Limited chairman and CEO James Turley tells VIR’s Nguyen Hanh during his first ever trip to Vietnam.
VinaLiving offers quality across the housing market

VinaLiving offers quality across the housing market

‘VinaLiving believes young buyers of mid-range townhouses today will be buyers of luxury products in the future. We will give them a quality product now and will be more than happy to deliver higher-end residences to them in the future. Our brand will grow alongside our clients.’
US and others plan biggest release of reserve oil

US and others plan biggest release of reserve oil

The United States and other nations that depend on oil imports will release and sell 60 million barrels of crude from emergency stocks in an effort to ease the strain of high oil prices on the global economy.
Economy fast approaching its moment of truth

Economy fast approaching its moment of truth

“The expected results will depend on the persistence of the government’s policies in the next three years to restore the macroeconomic balances which were lost during 2007-2010”
TPP offers Vietnam two sides of the coin

TPP offers Vietnam two sides of the coin

“But at the same time, we’re sitting on $2 trillion worth of cash. And let me tell you, the companies are investing not in our own country, unfortunately, but more overseas”
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