Leader Talk

The future of jobs in AI era

The future of jobs in AI era

While some jobs are expected to be replaced by emerging AI applications, the technology is broadly seen as a catalyst for positive transformation in the workforce.

Financing Southeast Asia’s energy transition

Financing Southeast Asia’s energy transition

The energy transition is bringing forth new challenges, particularly in refining financial systems.

Few countries are better placed than Vietnam for consistent robust growth

Few countries are better placed than Vietnam for consistent robust growth

Alex Hambly talks about investment opportunities in Vietnam following his appointment as chief investment officer (CIO) of VinaCapital.

The secret to employee retention

The secret to employee retention

As Furama-Ariyana Danang international tourism complex has just won the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” HR Asia Awards 2024, TheLEADER talked with its HR and training director Nguyen Thi Minh Tam to find out more.

Young leader of Timor-Leste: Vietnam offers valuable lessons for growth

Young leader of Timor-Leste: Vietnam offers valuable lessons for growth

The young leader of East Timor emphasizes that Vietnam has a lot of development experience that East Timorese businesses can learn and cooperate with.

May the draft amendment of VAT law demotivate Vietnam’s export growth?

May the draft amendment of VAT law demotivate Vietnam’s export growth?

Leader Talk  -  27/06/2024

A prominent issue for many Vietnamese businesses concerns the proposed narrowing of the 0 per cent VAT rate for export services.

Vietnam in a new FDI shift

Vietnam in a new FDI shift

Leader Talk  -  13/04/2024

HSBC discusses Vietnam's role in supply chain relocation and outlined essential strategies for the country to enhance its appeal for attracting and retaining FDI.

Businesses struggle amid surging coffee prices

Businesses struggle amid surging coffee prices

Leader Talk  -  29/03/2024

Coffee prices have been steadily increasing over the past few months, leading export businesses to incur significant losses in order to fulfill orders.

Leaders must embrace fear

Leaders must embrace fear

Leader Talk  -  14/03/2024

In the hospitality industry, leaders like general director of Furama Resort Danang Nguyen Duc Quynh recognize the necessity of prioritizing risk management amidst the unpredictable fluctuations brought about by pandemics, wars, competition,or policy changes, all of which shape the path to sustainable development.

Is corporate governance gendered?

Is corporate governance gendered?

Leader Talk  -  14/03/2024

Recently, many businesses have been established in Vietnam with women at the helm, demonstrating some level of effectiveness. Is it time for female leaders or a feminine management style to dominate in these businesses?

Boldness, big dreams and concensus at Vietnam’s largest hair salon chain

Boldness, big dreams and concensus at Vietnam’s largest hair salon chain

Leader Talk  -  13/03/2024

Bui Quang Hung, co-founder and chief marketing officer of 30Shine talks about how the country’s largest hair salon chain is repositioning itself to capitalise on the burgoening hairdressing industry.

TMG pursues sustainable tourism

TMG pursues sustainable tourism

Leader Talk  -  13/03/2024

TMG's sustainability manager Mallory Ewer-Speck talks about how the company has worked to become the country's first hospitality group to achieve the prestigious Travelife Gold Certification for its hotels and resorts.

The story behind Vietnam's recycled plastic bottles in America

The story behind Vietnam's recycled plastic bottles in America

Leader Talk  -  27/02/2024

Instead of importing scrap, a Vietnamese business is taking advantage of local waste, recycling it right in the country to produce high-quality products and then, to sell to the big market US and Europe.

ESG: A view from Becamex Hospitality

ESG: A view from Becamex Hospitality

Leader Talk  -  26/01/2024

Dr. Cheah Kuan Yean, General director of Becamex Hospitality, lecturer and coordinator of Hospitality Concentration in Eastern International University, Binh Duong, shares with TheLEADER his view on sustainable practices and what the hotels have done to achieve the mission on environment, social and governance (ESG).

Frasers Property commits to green path in expanding industrial development

Frasers Property commits to green path in expanding industrial development

Leader Talk  -  04/12/2023

Truong An Duong, General manager of North Vietnam and Residential at Frasers Property Vietnam, talks about the Singaporean developer's aggressive but sustainable expansion into industrial property in Vietnam.

ESG will influence every aspect of real estate industry, says Savills

ESG will influence every aspect of real estate industry, says Savills

Leader Talk  -  21/11/2023

According to Savills' expert, global investors are paying more attention to ESG so the formulation of a comprehensive development strategy that incorporates sustainable environmental measures is imperative.

Major threats to Phu Quoc's tourism appeal

Major threats to Phu Quoc's tourism appeal

Leader Talk  -  04/11/2023

Mauro Gasparotti, director of Savills Hotels points out problems Phu Quoc is facing and how to develop the island in a sustainable way.

CEO Intrepid: Mega sales must go beyond a discount-driven event

CEO Intrepid: Mega sales must go beyond a discount-driven event

Leader Talk  -  29/09/2023

Emmanuelle Gounot, CEO of Intrepid Vietnam, emphasizes that discounts undoubtedly play a crucial role in mega sales, but the true success and impact of the event extend beyond mere price reductions.

Could Vietnam become the world's tungsten recycling hub?

Could Vietnam become the world's tungsten recycling hub?

Leader Talk  -  31/07/2023

Craig Richard Bradshaw, CEO of Masan High-Tech Materials, shares the company’s ambition to turn Vietnam into the world's leading supplier of high-quality tungsten.

Vietnam powers ahead towards clean energy and green growth

Vietnam powers ahead towards clean energy and green growth

Leader Talk  -  04/07/2023

The energy storage technologies, including pumped-hydro and battery energy storage systems (BESS), are instrumental in integrating larger volumes of variable renewable energy generation into the power grid while ensuring its safety and reliability.

APAC corporate leaders call for clean energy coalitions

APAC corporate leaders call for clean energy coalitions

Leader Talk  -  16/06/2023

Frustrated by inconsistent government policy, companies in the APAC region are taking the lead and calling for intercompany coalitions to advance sustainability goals.

Leading the boardroom with flexibility

Leading the boardroom with flexibility

Leader Talk  -  30/05/2023

Having lengthy and strict workspace commitments can stifle a company’s growth strategy and inability to pivot when it needs to.

Resilient supply chains for Vietnam’s green transition

Resilient supply chains for Vietnam’s green transition

Leader Talk  -  13/05/2023

Overcoming supply chain woes could boost Vietnam's economy by $1.9 billion and strengthen businesses’ operations and their competitiveness on the global stage over the long term.

Conglomerates in Southeast Asia showing underperformance

Conglomerates in Southeast Asia showing underperformance

Leader Talk  -  27/03/2023

Conglomerates in Southeast Asia have historically outperformed their global counterparts in total shareholder returns but this outperformance has since been eroding, according to a recent EY-Parthenon report.

3M Vietnam's country leader embraces for gender equity

3M Vietnam's country leader embraces for gender equity

Leader Talk  -  27/03/2023

In her new role, country leader of 3M Vietnam Dang Thi Thanh Thuy will continue her predecessors’ efforts in maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where individuals are empowered to contribute their own perspectives and strengths.

Intrepid Vietnam CEO dwells on promoting woman participation in e-commerce

Intrepid Vietnam CEO dwells on promoting woman participation in e-commerce

Leader Talk  -  16/03/2023

Emmanuelle Gounot, CEO of Intrepid Vietnam, shares her views with TheLEADER about how to close the gap in e-commerce, and some advice for the young female generation to thrive in their career.