Proactively managing risk in volatile times
Consulting - Thu, June 19, 2025 | 7:47 am GTM+7
For business leaders, the question is not whether the next disruption will come, but whether your organizations will identify and adjust the risks that it brings, writes Douglas Matheson, chief risk and compliance officer at HSBC Vietnam.
Resolution 68: A new dawn for Vietnam’s private sector
Resolution 68, issued last week by the Politburo, Vietnam's highest decision-making body, is a landmark directive poised to redefine the landscape for private enterprises in the country. It outlines a clear vision for a rapidly developing, sustainable, and globally competitive private sector, write VinaCapital analysts.
Consulting - Wed, May 14, 2025 | 8:53 pm GTM+7
Vietnam’s solar strategy for trade-tense times
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 15 issued Decision 768 approving Vietnam's Amended National Power Development Plan VIII for 2021-2030, with vision to 2050. The decision reaffirms the government's commitment to renewable energy and positions the country as a regional frontrunner in the global energy transition, writes Dr Nguyen Vinh Khuong, a lecturer in electronic and computer systems engineering at RMIT Vietnam.
Consulting - Mon, May 12, 2025 | 2:36 pm GTM+7
How much is your identity worth?
With 87% of Vietnamese adults having bank accounts and approximately 95% of transactions conducted via online channels, how banks can protect their customers’ personal data has become important more than ever, writes Phillip Wright, chief operating officer at HSBC Vietnam.
Consulting - Wed, May 7, 2025 | 4:01 pm GTM+7
Insights into Decision 768 amending Vietnam's power development plan VIII
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 15 issued Decision 768 approving Vietnam's Amended National Power Development Plan VIII for 2021-2030, with vision to 2050. Anh Dang, a senior partner at Vilaf law firm, offers an insight into the principal amendments to PDP VIII.
Consulting - Tue, April 29, 2025 | 4:36 pm GTM+7
Scammed in paradise: Facebook fraud hits Vietnam’s tourism industry
As Vietnam gears up for the public holidays from April 30 to May 4, and with the summer travel season just around the corner, online scams targeting tourists are likely to spike, writes RMIT tourism and hospitality management lecturer Dr. Daisy Kanagasapapathy.
Consulting - Thu, April 24, 2025 | 8:00 am GTM+7
Why brands should board space tourism hype
Vietnamese brands should see space tourism not as sci-fi, but as a real marketing launchpad, especially for Vietnam’s Gen Z, writes Dr. Alrence Halibas, a digital marketing researcher at RMIT Vietnam.
Consulting - Sun, April 20, 2025 | 8:00 am GTM+7
Rethinking the competitiveness of Vietnamese brands
To thrive in today’s global trade climate, Vietnamese brands must rethink what makes them competitive and adopt a resource-based approach, write associate professor of international business Abel D. Alonso and senior lecturer of international business Dr Oanh Vu at RMIT.
Consulting - Fri, April 18, 2025 | 9:44 am GTM+7
Advance pricing agreements: A solution to alleviate transfer pricing challenges
Advance pricing agreements (APA) can help prevent violations of transfer pricing and create more favorable conditions for businesses, writes Huong Vu, general director of EY Consulting Vietnam.
Consulting - Tue, April 15, 2025 | 11:04 am GTM+7
Hope for the better but prepare for the worst amid US tariff concerns: Maybank
A tariff of 20-25% is the best case, which puts Vietnam in line with Japan, South Korea, and the EU, and a 46% worst case would force the economy to undergo immediate structural changes, according to Maybank's release on Friday.
Consulting - Sun, April 13, 2025 | 12:41 pm GTM+7
Can Vietnam’s tech sector withstand US tariff shockwaves?
Vietnam’s technology sector has grown significantly, often capitalizing on trade tensions between the U.S. and China rather than being adversely affected, but this time it feels different, writes Dr Sam Goundar, a senior lecturer in IT, School of Science, Engineering & Technology, RMIT University Vietnam.
Consulting - Sat, April 12, 2025 | 12:16 pm GTM+7
HCMC office market net absorption to drop 50% in 2025: Knight Frank
Total net absorption in Ho Chi Minh City's office market might decrease by half to around 50,000 sqm in 2025, write Knight Frank Vietnam analysts in their latest market report for Q1.
Consulting - Tue, April 8, 2025 | 8:00 am GTM+7
Vietnam faces US tariff shock: What's next for exporters and the broader economy?
Vietnam finds itself at the epicenter of a trade policy earthquake with President Trump's policies, but with coordinated action and long-term vision, the country could turn crisis into opportunity, wrote Dr Chu Thanh Tuan, associate program manager of undergraduate business programs at RMIT University Vietnam.
Consulting - Mon, April 7, 2025 | 1:14 pm GTM+7
The impact of Trump's tariffs on Vietnam
Sources said that Trump administration officials appreciate Vietnam's initial efforts to reduce the trade deficit for the U.S, but they "will not be assuaged by promises to make purchases at some future date". It will be interesting to see how Vietnam engages with the U.S. to mitigate the impacts of the tariff, writes Michael Kokalari, chief economist at VinaCapital.
Consulting - Fri, April 4, 2025 | 12:05 pm GTM+7
How businesses in Vietnam can navigate newest US tariff reality
Market diversification and exploring production partnerships in countries that face lower tariffs are things that Vietnamese enterprises can do to navigate this new tariff environment, writes Dr. Scott McDonald, a lecturer of logistics and supply chain management at RMIT University Vietnam.
Consulting - Thu, April 3, 2025 | 5:01 pm GTM+7
Crypto tax policy: What model for Vietnam’s growth?
Vietnam is moving closer to legalizing cryptocurrency transactions, a crucial step that not only provides a clear legal framework for the market but also creates an opportunity to generate tax revenue, writes Dr Chu Thanh Tuan, associate program manager of undergraduate business programs at RMIT University Vietnam.
Consulting - Mon, March 31, 2025 | 3:56 pm GTM+7
Agentic AI is poised to revolutionize industries: RMIT lecturer
In healthcare, Agentic AI can monitor patient health metrics in real-time, identifying potential complications before they become critical and recommending preventive measures, writes Dr Thuy Nguyen, senior lecturer, artificial intelligence, school of science, engineering & technology, RMIT Vietnam.
Consulting - Sun, March 30, 2025 | 2:06 pm GTM+7
While the buzz around a market upgrade is back, who is this milestone for?
A key issue for the Vietnamese stock market is the underdevelopment of the institutional investor base. The dominance of retail investors can create heightened volatility, which, in turn, reduces the incentive for high-quality companies to list on the stock exchange, writes Gary Harron, head of securities services at HSBC Vietnam.
Consulting - Fri, March 28, 2025 | 10:31 am GTM+7
Three key trends to shape future of Vietnam’s marketing landscape: RMIT expert
Hyper-personalization, AI-driven localized content, and democratization of AI will shape the future of Vietnam’s marketing landscape, writes Dr. Soumik Parida, associate program manager for professional communication at RMIT University Vietnam.
Consulting - Tue, March 25, 2025 | 11:55 am GTM+7
How Vietnam can gain international success leveraging advancements in perishable goods logistics
As Vietnam’s perishable goods exports continue to grow, strengthening cold-chain logistics and infrastructure will be crucial to maximizing opportunities, writes Ee-Hui Tan, managing director, FedEx Express, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Consulting - Mon, March 24, 2025 | 2:33 pm GTM+7
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