Music producer and educator Thanh Bui has coordinated with a Singaporean university to help young people get rich, contribute to society, and find ways to solve difficult social problems. Australian-Vietnamese artist and educator Thanh Bui has brought Singapore's start-up training model to Vietnam to help young people start their businesses. "Many years ago, when I participated in a workshop on entrepreneurship for thousands of students, I realized that there is an extremely strong wave of start-ups in Vietnam. Everybody wants to start a business. When I asked students why they wanted to start a business, their answer was to make a lot of money," said Thanh Bui. But only 3-5% of start-ups are thriving. The reason is that they still lack the soft skills to develop their potential. Thanh Bui, founder of the Education Embassy and representative of the Singapore University of Social Sciences. "For me, success is not just about getting rich and having a lot … [Read more...] about Thanh Bui joins hands with Singapore’s leading university to help start-ups
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Giants lead green packaging future
Giants lead green packaging future, illustration photo/ Source: freepik.com About 450 businesses from more than 30 countries and territories will gather for the 16th edition of ProPak in Ho Chi Minh City in November to establish a panorama of equipment and new technology in future food processing and packaging. The exhibition will offer a dynamic business platform that is shaping the future of the processing and packaging industries, particularly in an industry closely impacting the environment like packaging. Food packaging currently accounts for 30-50 per cent of the total packaging industry space, according to statistics from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, leading to a strong symbiotic relationship between the two fields of food and packaging. According to German data provider Statista, the packaging sector has been growing on-year with an average rate of 15-20 per cent, in parallel with the average increase of about 10 per cent of the food and beverages market over … [Read more...] about Giants lead green packaging future
Prime Minister meets leader of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference
The two sides shared delight at the positive progress in the relations between the two parties and countries over the years, while discussing and agreeing on measures to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and China in all fields, including collaboration between the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and the CPPCC. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conveyed regards from Vietnamese high-ranking leaders and VFF Central Committee President Do Van Chien to Wang, underlining that Vietnam and China have enjoyed a close neighborliness, and the two parties, countries and peoples have given each other priceless support during the past struggle for national independence and current socialism building cause. Vietnam always attaches great importance to maintaining and developing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China, taking it as a consistent, strategic and long-term policy as well as the leading priority in the country’s external policy. Prime … [Read more...] about Prime Minister meets leader of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference
PM meets US Treasury Secretary, leaders of economic groups
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen . (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in New York on September 20 (local time) to discuss cooperation between Vietnam and the US in economy and finance, and to share views on other issues of shared concern. The meeting took place as part of the Vietnamese leader’s trip to the US for the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and bilateral activities in the country. Chinh affirmed that Vietnam considers the US a leading important partner, and stands ready to work together with the country to promote the bilateral relationship intensively, extensively, stably, and practically. Vietnam also regards cooperation in economy, finance, trade and investment as a priority of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, and highly valued substantive contributions by Yellen and the US Department of the … [Read more...] about PM meets US Treasury Secretary, leaders of economic groups
Vietnam-France ties grow strong: Ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) - Since the establishment of a strategic partnership a decade ago (September 25, 2013-2023), Vietnam-France ties have been growing rapidly both in width and depth, Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang told the Vietnam News Agency in a recent interview on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of bilateral strategic partnership. The ambassador said France has always been one of the leading partners of Vietnam in Europe and the world, adding that France places great importance on Vietnam's position in the region, as evidenced by its ongoing strategies and policies in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific. According to him, the traditional friendship with deep-rooted historical and cultural connections and the warm sentiments between French and Vietnamese people continue to be fostered and developed among people of all walks of life and circles. The locality-to-locality ties have also expanded, with four … [Read more...] about Vietnam-France ties grow strong: Ambassador
Gamuda awards scholarships to support outstanding Vietnamese students
Representatives of Gamuda Land award a scholarship to a student in HCM City. Gamuda scholarships have been awarded in Malaysia since 1996. — VNS Photo Thu Ngân Malaysian real-estate developer Gamuda Land recently presented scholarships to five young Vietnamese talents across the country. The Gamuda scholarship award 2023 received more than 100 applicants nationwide and after the selection process, five students who meet the scholarship criteria were selected. “As a responsible developer, we know how quality education remains a privilege for many. This is why Gamuda Land aims to empower talented, economically-disadvantaged students. For the past 27 years, Gamuda has granted scholarships in Malaysia, and this is the first year it is being extended in Việt Nam. We also wish to now make this an annual programme to continue providing a nurturing platform for future talent in Vietnam," said Angus Liew, chairman of Vietnam operations of Gamuda Land. The Gamuda Scholarship has … [Read more...] about Gamuda awards scholarships to support outstanding Vietnamese students
Defining the role of the press in business
Keijo Norvanto, Ambassador of Finland to Vietnam On behalf of the Embassy of Finland to Vietnam and the Finnish business communities in Vietnam, I would like to congratulate Vietnam Investment Review on its 32 nd anniversary. I would like to express our appreciation to the VIR editors and its dedicated and talented reporters for their continuous work, introducing the Vietnam business environment and opportunities to Finnish businesses. Moreover, VIR ’s continuous cooperation with us provides the audience with Finnish experiences and know-how in education, circular economy, and other advanced technologies. The Vietnamese government committed to net-zero by 2050 and recently joined the Just Energy Transition Partnership declaration that aims to contribute to Vietnam’s sustainable development. In that, Finland possesses globally competitive technology and expertise in many areas, which will help Vietnam achieve the country-set targets. Additionally, our proven … [Read more...] about Defining the role of the press in business
PM highlights five measures to elevate Vietnam – Brazil ties
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers a policy speech at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 25. (Photo: VNA) Brasilia (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a forum and delivered a policy speech at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 25 as part of his official visit to the Southern American country. Spotlighting the similarities that Vietnam and Brazil share, which include the struggle for national independence, development model and people’s values, PM Chinh said that since the diplomatic relations were set up nearly 35 years ago, both nations have enjoyed robust ties, which have been intensified and developed into a deep, stable, effective and sustainable fashion. He went on to lay stress on the five orientations to boost bilateral collaboration as well as elevate the bilateral ties into a new high in the time ahead. Firstly, both sides should enhance relations between leaders through high-level visits and meetings … [Read more...] about PM highlights five measures to elevate Vietnam – Brazil ties
Practical power direction can propel SOE fortunes
Practical power direction can propel SOE fortunes At a seminar last week co-hosted by VIR and the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC), Pham Van Son, head of the CMSC’s General Department, said that the 19 groups and corporations under it have undergone significant changes in the past few years. As of the end of 2022, the total consolidated ownership capital of these groups and corporations accounted for approximately 63 per cent of the total equity and 65 per cent of the total assets of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). “In comparison to 2018, the total consolidated equity increased from over $45.6 billion to more than $49.6 billion, and the total consolidated assets rose from over $98.5 billion to $103.8 billion. Key production and business indicators achieved annual growth,” he said. Notably, these 19 groups and corporations have received approval, implemented, and completed investments in 185 group A projects and 455 group B projects. Since … [Read more...] about Practical power direction can propel SOE fortunes
Vietnam, China enhance communications work on special ties
At the reception, Mon stressed Vietnam always values the relations with China, which have been fostered by generations of leaders from both sides, adding Vietnam, on the basis of its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralization, wants to promote the bilateral ties with stronger political trust, more effective and practical cooperation across the fields of mutual concern in the new stage. He also briefed the Chinese guest on Vietnam’s achievements after more than 35 years of Doi moi (Renewal), and results of work in the first half of the tenure of the 13th Party Central Committee. Sun said he is impressed by the achievements that Vietnam has attained under the leadership of the CPV, and expressed his hope that the Vietnamese Commission for Information and Education and the Chinese Publicity Department will enjoy more effective and practical cooperation in the time ahead. The two sides discussed and highly valued the development of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China enhance communications work on special ties