Closer trade ties with friendly nations adds to Vietnam’s investment allure: expert

Closer trade ties with friendly nations adds to Vietnam’s investment allure: expert

Closer trade ties with friendly countries in the region will add to Vietnam’s attractiveness as an FDI destination, writes Dr. Daniel Borer, business school lecturer in management, RMIT University Vietnam.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Bosch Vietnam, RMIT University to foster tech-driven workforce development

Bosch Vietnam, RMIT University to foster tech-driven workforce development

Engineering firm Bosch Vietnam will collaborate with Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) to provide students with skills and knowledge to meet changing demands in a “technology-driven landscape.”

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnamese companies can elevate their brands by focusing on core values: RMIT experts

Vietnamese companies can elevate their brands by focusing on core values: RMIT experts

Branding through value addition is a strategic approach where brands enhance their perceived value by associating themselves with positive core values that resonate with their target audience. This can be achieved through various means, such as product/service quality, corporate social responsibility, and customer experience, to name a few, write RMIT experts.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam gold price soars to new high of $3,346 per tael

Vietnam gold price soars to new high of $3,346 per tael

Domestic SJC gold bar prices reached a record VND83.5 million ($3,346) per tael Tuesday, an increase of VND1.6 million ($64.1) in just two days.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Digital literacy skill enhancement for women entrepreneurs: RMIT experts

Digital literacy skill enhancement for women entrepreneurs: RMIT experts

If digitally trained, women who make up the majority of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) could hold the potential to accelerate national economic growth, write RMIT Vietnam experts.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

High gold prices increase level of risk in Vietnam: RMIT expert

High gold prices increase level of risk in Vietnam: RMIT expert

Considerable fluctuations in gold prices in Vietnam over the last two quarters have led to a high level of risk in the gold market, writes Dao Le Trang Anh, lecturer in finance at RMIT Vietnam.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam should ride new renewable technology funding trend: RMIT experts

Vietnam should ride new renewable technology funding trend: RMIT experts

Financing for “dirty” coal-driven energy projects is drying up and traditional funders like China, South Korea and Japan are shifting their focus to funding renewable technologies, write Richard Ramsawak and professor Robert Baulch from The Business School at RMIT Vietnam.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

What lies behind the success of record live stream in Vietnam?

What lies behind the success of record live stream in Vietnam?

A recent TikTok live stream in Vietnam which generated up to VND75 billion ($3 million) in sales revenue during a single session has been hailed as a success by simply targeting the right customer, utilizing the right channel, delivering the right message, and timing it effectively.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

A greener tomorrow with sustainable industrial parks

A greener tomorrow with sustainable industrial parks

Investing in sustainable industrial parks is not just an investment in the future; it is an investment in the collective wellbeing of our communities, our environment, and our shared tomorrow, writes RMIT lecturer Dr. Scott McDonald.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Will luxury brands stay loyal to Vietnamese market?

Will luxury brands stay loyal to Vietnamese market?

Though Vietnam is still considered to be a developing economy, luxury cosmetics, jewelry and fashion brands such as Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Cartier are making it one of their prime target markets in Southeast Asia, writes RMIT economics lecturer Dr Daniel Borer.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Bridging the skills gap in high-demand sectors to lure more foreign investment to Vietnam: RMIT expert

Bridging the skills gap in high-demand sectors to lure more foreign investment to Vietnam: RMIT expert

Collective efforts are required to fill the skills gap in human resources, thereby attracting more foreign investors in future, writes Dr. Divya Juneja, RMIT lecturer in human resource management. Photo courtesy of RMIT.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VinFast's move into Indian market a significant stride in global expansion: RMIT expert

VinFast's move into Indian market a significant stride in global expansion: RMIT expert

Indian-born RMIT senior lecturer Dr. Majo George hailed VinFast’s decision to open a manufacturing plant in India as a strategic manoeuvre that will not only leverage the potential of a burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market but also position the company favorably against future competitors.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

SMEs should strengthen cyber security with greater awareness of threats, risks: RMIT analysts

SMEs should strengthen cyber security with greater awareness of threats, risks: RMIT analysts

Better awareness of cyber threats and risks is crucial for Vietnam’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in avoiding losses and reputation damage, said RMIT analysts.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

HCMC river tourism can provide an alternative experience: academics

HCMC river tourism can provide an alternative experience: academics

Its network of rivers and waterways extend an “irresistible invitation for exploration” that Ho Chi Minh City is yet to tap fully, say academics with the RMIT University.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Immediate impact will be on products exported to the EU: RMIT expert

Immediate impact will be on products exported to the EU: RMIT expert

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) applies to six industries: iron and steel, cement, fertilisers, aluminium, electricity, and hydrogen, of which the first four are industries that Vietnam has the capacity to export in, writes Phan Minh Hoa, RMIT associate lecturer of economics.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam's wood industry: key export staple and recommendations for future growth

Vietnam's wood industry: key export staple and recommendations for future growth

Despite suffering a revenue dip from $16 billion in 2022 to $14.5 billion in 2023, Vietnam's wood industry still outperformed leading export products like seafood ($9.2 billion), steel ($8.3 billion), and coffee ($4.2 billion), but there remains room for improvement, write RMIT experts.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s workforce needs to elevate quality, quantity of R&D centers

Vietnam’s workforce needs to elevate quality, quantity of R&D centers

Dr. Chu Thanh Tuan, associate program manager of undergraduate business programs at RMIT Vietnam underscores the need for the country to acquire higher calibre human resources for R&D centers, as it is pivotal for fostering scientific and technological development and bolstering the competitive advantages of the economy.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Smart diversification an impressive feature of Vietnam's textile sector: RMIT lecturer

Smart diversification an impressive feature of Vietnam's textile sector: RMIT lecturer

What's really impressive about Vietnam's textile sector is how it's spread its wings across 104 countries and territories. This isn't just about selling more, it's about smart diversification – selling different products to different places, writes Dr Bui Duy Tung, economics lecturer at RMIT Vietnam.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam's talent tapestry: high-demand sectors, skills gaps, and FDI pathways

Vietnam's talent tapestry: high-demand sectors, skills gaps, and FDI pathways

Vietnam's labor market has taken on greater significance as more FDI flows into the country. Besides some advantages, skills shortages require attention to achieve long-term growth, writes Dr. Divya Juneja, RMIT lecturer in human resource management program.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

We foresee more high-end restaurants opening: RMIT expert

We foresee more high-end restaurants opening: RMIT expert

Vietnam has gained further prominence as a food destination thanks to the emergence of high-end dining, writes Justin Matthew Pang, a lecturer of the tourism and hospitality management program, RMIT.

Vietnam Tourism: Developing High-end Products - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Sustaining and navigating the dynamics of high-end tourism: Vietnam's appeal and strategies for enhancement

Sustaining and navigating the dynamics of high-end tourism: Vietnam's appeal and strategies for enhancement

Vietnam's unique blend of ancient traditions and modern amenities has created a distinctive appeal for luxury travelers seeking immersive experiences, write Jackie Ong, RMIT Vietnam’s senior program manager for tourism and hospitality management, and Trang Pham, a lecturer at the university.

Vietnam Tourism: Developing High-end Products - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Cultivating success in agritourism

Cultivating success in agritourism

The distinctive appeal of agritourism lies in the combination of natural and traditional cultural values in a rural setting. To ensure effective development, there needs to be an organized “servicescape” (the physical environment in which a service process takes place for agritourism activities), RMIT lecturer of tourism and hospitality management Dr Trang Pham writes.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Agritourism finds a ‘fitting home’ in Vietnam

Agritourism finds a ‘fitting home’ in Vietnam

The emerging global phenomenon of agritourism has found a “fitting home” in Vietnam, wrote RMIT Vietnam’s senior program manager for tourism and hospitality management Dr Jackie Ong.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Tet 2024: Is enthusiasm for shopping still prevalent?

Tet 2024: Is enthusiasm for shopping still prevalent?

'Focus’ and ‘caution’ are two key words that represent the shopping demand for Tet (Lunar New Year holiday) goods. Moreover, these also reflect consumer purchasing behaviour, as observed during the recent Black Friday sales, Dr Ai-Phuong Hoang, senior program manager for digital marketing at the Business School, RMIT Vietnam, wrote.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Going green a must for Vietnamese agriculture firms to bag more orders

Going green a must for Vietnamese agriculture firms to bag more orders

Vietnamese companies have reportedly lost orders to competitors because they have been slow in implementing sustainability commitments, a new report says.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

High-speed rail connection to elevate Vietnam's economy

High-speed rail connection to elevate Vietnam's economy

Vietnam is standing on the brink of a transformative breakthrough - the inception of a high-speed train network that bridges the economic divide between the northern and southern regions, writes Dr. Majo George, senior lecturer of logistics and supply chain management at the Business School of RMIT University Vietnam.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Green experience the future of Vietnam’s hospitality sector: RMIT expert

Green experience the future of Vietnam’s hospitality sector: RMIT expert

An increasing number of foreign tourists are concerned about sustainability and enjoying a green experience, which could contribute to the future of Vietnam's hospitality sector, writes Dr Jung Woo Han, senior program manager of the Business School, RMIT Vietnam.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Israel-Palestine conflict damages high-tech supply chains: RMIT expert

Israel-Palestine conflict damages high-tech supply chains: RMIT expert

The ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict has impacted global supply chains, wrote Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung, a logistics and supply chain expert at RMIT University Vietnam.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam's environmental emission fee - a substantial leap towards sustainability: RMIT

Vietnam's environmental emission fee - a substantial leap towards sustainability: RMIT

Vietnam's recent proposal to introduce an environmental fee for emissions is a commendable stride in this direction, says RMIT accounting lecturer Dr Samuel Buertey.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

What awaits AI in the banking and finance sector?

What awaits AI in the banking and finance sector?

The banking and financial sectors are in a transformative period with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), writes Dr Vo Hong Diem, lecturer in Blockchain Enabled Business, The Business School, RMIT Vietnam.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

New impetus for US investments in Vietnam after upgraded ties

New impetus for US investments in Vietnam after upgraded ties

The comprehensive strategic partnership between the U.S. and Vietnam is expected to bring diverse economic benefits to Vietnam, including increased foreign direct investments, writes Dr. Burkhard Schrage, senior program manager of MBA and EMBA programs at Business School, RMIT Vietnam.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Channel switching by omnishoppers: a retail strategy switch?

Channel switching by omnishoppers: a retail strategy switch?

The factors that make omnishoppers switch channels should prompt a rethink by retailers looking to win and retain this high-spending consumer segment, RMIT University Vietnam experts say.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

RMIT University Vietnam to expand HCMC campus with $166 mln fund

RMIT University Vietnam to expand HCMC campus with $166 mln fund

RMIT University Vietnam plans to expand its Saigon South campus in Ho Chi Minh City through a strategic investment fund of AUD250 million ($165.5 million).

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7