samsung sds issues strategic investment to cmc corporation

Samsung SDS issues strategic investment to CMC Corporation

Samsung SDS, which is a member of Samsung Group (South Korea) specialising in IT and logistics solutions, signed an in-principle agreement on strategic investment with CMC Corporation to enhance comprehensive co-operation in all areas of strength for both sides as part of its strategy to expand business in Vietnam.
vepr vietnams growth rate at either 656 per cent or 681 per cent

VEPR: Vietnam’s growth rate at either 6.56 per cent or 6.81 per cent

Vietnam's growth in 2019 is expected to reach either 6.56 or 6.81 per cent as growth in the first months of 2019 was slower than during the same period last year because internal and external forces were stifling economic growth.
novatek to develop lng project in vietnam

Novatek to develop LNG project in Vietnam

On May 22, Novatek signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ninh Thuan People’s Committee to develop an integrated energy-generating project using LNG in Vietnam. The signing ceremony occurred in the framework of the visit of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Russia.
foreign investment in first five months sees increase across the board

Foreign investment in first five months sees increase across the board

In the first five months of this year, there has been strong performance across all indices, with the total foreign investment capital reaching 16.74 billion, up 69.1 per cent on-year.  
right legislative approach for e sports in vietnam

Right legislative approach for e-sports in Vietnam

As electronic sports (e-sports) gain ground in Vietnam, they make for an exciting, and already tremendous segment of the entertainment industry – which is largely unregulated for now. Oliver Massman, general director of Duane Morris Vietnam LLC, talked with Kim Oanh about the segment and rising sports-related activities, such as betting.  
tael two partners to sell 55 million shares in gtnfoods

Tael Two Partners to sell 55 million shares in GTNfoods

Tael Two Partners Ltd.’s divestment from GTNfoods JSC is the first foreign shareholder to divest and may be followed by two others, potentially opening the doors to Vinamilk to increase its holdings in the firm which holds 51 per cent of Moc Chau Milk Company.
china reported largest newly registered capital in vietnam in first four months

China reported largest newly-registered capital in Vietnam in first four months

Offering hundreds million of dollar in newly-registered projects, China overcame South Korea and Japan to become the largest foreign investor in Vietnam in the first four months of the year in terms of newly-registered capital with $1.3 billion.
vafie commits to accompanying member enterprises

VAFIE commits to accompanying member enterprises

The new executive committee of the Vietnam Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises (VAFIE) commits to increasing support to member enterprises to deal with their difficulties while organising more investment promotion programmes.
vinamilk eager for ma with gtnfoods to expand market share

Vinamilk eager for M&A with GTNfoods to expand market share

Even though GTNfoods JSC has refused its previous proposal, Vinamilk is still eager to acquire more stakes in the firm (which holds 51 per cent of Moc Chau Milk Company as part of its M&A strategy to expand its market share in the dairy manufacturing sector.
the unmentioned cybersecurity risks in blockchain adoption

The unmentioned cybersecurity risks in blockchain adoption

Blockchain is quickly becoming an important tool not just for financial information, but also for managing and recording virtually all types of data, such as medical and other records, identity management, and transaction processing. However, every new technology has its risks, and blockchain is no exception. Matthew Kuan, solutions and marketing director in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong at Fortinet, told VIR about securing the future of blockchain in the region, including Vietnam.
women honoured at innovation festival

Women honoured at innovation festival

The Women Innovation Festival was an occasion to honour their talent and contributions to the country’s socio-economic development.
repair or renew heritage preservation

Repair or renew: heritage preservation

AkzoNobel last week held a seminar themed “Urban Heritage Preservation – a Key to ­Sustainable Development” in Hanoi for experts and ­architects with the aim of bringing added depth to ­heritage preservation.
solutions to prevent the development of black credit

Solutions to prevent the development of black credit

The increasing development of consumer finance, especially in rural areas, in collaboration with simplifying procedures for loan application would be effective solutions to prevent black credit.
1500 runners join kilo run hanoi 2019

1,500 runners join KILO RUN HANOI 2019

1,500 runners coming from eight countries participated in KILO RUN HANOI 2019, which is a part of the Asia Lifestyle Journey organised by Index Creative Village Pcl. in collaboration with AirAsia, marking an important opportunity to promote the culture and food of Hanoi to international friends, while simultaneously ending the 4th race in the journey after Bangkok, Bali, and Osaka.
foreign investment soars in first two months

Foreign investment soars in first two months

The appearance of billion-dollar project made Vietnam see soaring foreign investment inflows in the first two months of the year, with the total pledged capital of $8.47 billion, 2.5 times higher than the figure recorded during the same period of last year.