Scandinavia’s positive view of business

Scandinavia’s positive view of business

Companies from Scandinavia and neighbouring markets are ramping up their expansion in Vietnam to unlock the potential of an emerging economy in Asia.
Banking support to back up business development

Banking support to back up business development

Vietnam’s central bank is taking swift action on interest rate movement to align with the government’s commitment towards supporting the business community.
Fresh mindset for sustainable groups

Fresh mindset for sustainable groups

The green transition is both pressure and a compelling force for Vietnamese businesses.
Doing business in a sustainable manner

Doing business in a sustainable manner

Businesses are trying to embrace higher standards and values like environmental, social, and governance (ESG), but they need good practices to learn, and the right tools and reports to monitor and evaluate.
Overseas listings require caution amid many pitfalls

Overseas listings require caution amid many pitfalls

Vietnamese businesses have been increasingly showing interest in listing their stocks on foreign exchanges, yet there are certain caveats to note. Dr. Ho Quoc Tuan, senior lecturer at the University of Bristol, spoke with VIR’s Lan Huong about factors Vietnamese companies should know when aiming for international listings.
Positive signs abound for business operation lift

Positive signs abound for business operation lift

Confidence among the business community is slowly bouncing back, supported by government efforts to provide a more business-friendly climate.
Efficient and reliable planning at forefront of digital evolution

Efficient and reliable planning at forefront of digital evolution

As the number of Vietnamese businesses recognising the importance of data rises, they prioritise developing a data-driven culture and foundation in digital transformation, addressing challenges in aligning metrics, and enhancing financial education.
Central bank issues policies to support businesses

Central bank issues policies to support businesses

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently issued two circulars to support businesses and the real estate market in particular.
Hanoi moves to help firms join foreign distribution systems

Hanoi moves to help firms join foreign distribution systems

Hanoi recently issued a project on promoting Vietnamese businesses to directly participate in foreign distribution networks by 2030.
Net-Zero: Challenges and opportunities for Vietnamese businesses

Net-Zero: Challenges and opportunities for Vietnamese businesses

The process of the net-zero green transformation is urgent for Vietnamese enterprises, yet many are still mulling over where to start.
Vietnamese businesses in UK boost cooperation with companies at home

Vietnamese businesses in UK boost cooperation with companies at home

The Vietnam Business Association in the UK (VBUK) will host and attend trade activities and fairs to promote tourism, cuisine and goods of Vietnam, and create more opportunities for businesses in the UK and the homeland to enhance business cooperation, its President Phuong Hoang has said.
Businesses can show the way with ESG compliance

Businesses can show the way with ESG compliance

The importance of sustainability to the bottom line, particularly a stronger corporate governance foundation, has risen to the top of the agenda for businesses large and small.
Implement ESG criteria–or lose out on investment

Implement ESG criteria–or lose out on investment

Internal auditing in Vietnamese businesses has historically consisted of little more than making financial projections and keeping an eye on the company’s own internal control mechanisms. Anthony Pugliese, president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors, talked with VIR’s Celine Luu about how the modern internal audit could play a pivotal role in risk management and other wider concerns.
Assortment of firms take on IPO dreams

Assortment of firms take on IPO dreams

Besides ample private funding, some major Vietnamese businesses are trying to gain scale as listed companies to strategically accelerate growth.
Businesses lining up for IFRS conversion

Businesses lining up for IFRS conversion

Vietnamese businesses’ conversion and adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards are among the most significant measures towards pushing for greater transparency, particularly for publicly traded entities, according to a number of senior executives.
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