tech advancement to boost bank prospects

Tech advancement to boost bank prospects

Only banks with a knack for technology may be willing to shift towards sustainable development in an efficient manner, industry leaders say.
industry in need of strategic links

Industry in need of strategic links

With not everyone in Vietnam’s industrial landscape yet recovering from 2021’s troubles, many groups have no choice but to move from low-cost production to manufacturing higher-value products with the help of digital technology and foreign businesses.
vertiv launches guide to data center sustainability

Vertiv launches 'Guide to Data Center Sustainability'

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, on October 28 released its Guide to Data Center Sustainability, an online resource for data centre owners and operators seeking to reduce the environmental impact of their facilities.
growing the adoption of bnpl providers in vietnam

Growing the adoption of BNPL providers in Vietnam

The gaining popularity of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services has served as a spark for new trends in digital merchant adoption. Nguyen An Son, head of Project Development for the Centre for Informatics and Digital Technology at the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy, told VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the prospects for BNPL in Vietnam.
siemens xcelerator digital transformation made easy

Siemens Xcelerator: digital transformation made easy

Customers want an easy way to roll out digital solutions that are tailored to their needs. As Siemens, our mission is to meet that need. Our mission is to make digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale, to serve our customers and help them accelerate the IoT transformation in all their endeavours.
thailand desires to become asean digital centre

Thailand desires to become ASEAN digital centre

Recognising a need to increase the use of digital technology as a key tool in economic and social development, the government of Thailand has adopted a policy to promote the digital economy.
garmin asia eyes growth in vietnam and asia post pandemic

Garmin Asia eyes growth in Vietnam and Asia post-pandemic

With digital technology acceleration and new user behaviours, the smart wearable market is experiencing great growth. Scoppen Lin, assistant general manager at Garmin Asia, discussed with VIR’s Tuan Thuy the new market trends and the company’s future in Vietnam.
vietnam to work with us to develop start ups on climate change digital transformation pm

Vietnam to work with US to develop start-ups on climate change, digital transformation: PM

Vietnam expects for start-up collaboration with the US on issues of global concerns such as climate change, digital technology and supply chain diversification, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
indonesia digital technology likely to create 20 45 million new jobs

Indonesia: Digital technology likely to create 20-45 million new jobs

Digital technology has the potential to create new jobs for 20-45 million workers in Indonesia, according Indonesian National Development Planning Minister and Head of the National Planning and Development Agency (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa.
digital transformation goals set out

Digital transformation goals set out

Last year’s woes resulted in a huge amount of work for digital technology groups, and 2021 marked a strong development of the digital technology industry as a whole. Many digital solutions, applications, and platforms were developed by Vietnamese digital tech firms, thus contributing to the prevention and control of COVID-19.
the rise of tech for a planet friendly and sustainable economy

The rise of tech for a planet-friendly and sustainable economy

Shifting our economy to a sustainable state is the main objective of the 21st century, digital technology can play a part in the programme taking place at the scale of our civilisation.
rosier times ahead for vietnams startup scene in 2022

Rosier times ahead for Vietnam’s startup scene in 2022

According to Singapore venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures, Vietnam is a rising star in Southeast Asia’s start-up scene and will be the region’s third-largest startup ecosystem by 2022. VIR’s Nha Linh discussed with Ngo Dinh Dat, managing director of ITI Fund, the future of Vietnam’s startup environment, highlighting potential opportunities for entrepreneurs and investment funds.
vietnam has 64000 digital firms in total

Vietnam has 64,000 digital firms in total

About 5,600 digital technology firms were established in 2021, raising the total number of such firms in Vietnam to around 64,000, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.
the key to vietnams digital transformation

The key to Vietnam’s digital transformation

On Vietnam Digital Technology Business Day on December 12, it was announced that the community of 64,000 Vietnamese digital tech businesses made revenues of over $135 billion this year.
vietnam seeks to strongly develop digital business

Vietnam seeks to strongly develop digital business

Policymakers, businesses, and experts on December 11 gathered at the National Forum for Development of Digital Technology Businesses 2021 to discuss solutions that will enable digital transformation to be the driving force of economic recovery and development.