vietnams first smart martial arts training product enters spotlight

Vietnam's first smart martial arts training product enters spotlight

Tri Luc Master, Vietnam's first smart martial arts training product, was named the most impressive booth at the Vietnam International Innovation Exhibition (VIIE) 2023.
uber lyft to pay 328 mn to drivers after new york state probe

Uber, Lyft to pay $328 mn to drivers after New York state probe

Uber and Lyft will pay $328 million to settle a New York probe alleging that the companies "cheated" drivers, in an accord that also establishes paid sick leave, state officials announced Thursday.
green strategic partnership inked between vietnam and denmark

Green strategic partnership inked between Vietnam and Denmark

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen co-chaired a virtual ceremony on November 1, 2023, to jointly declare the establishment of a Green Strategic Partnership between the two governments.
nestle vietnam recognised for positive work culture

Nestlé Vietnam recognised for positive work culture

Le Thanh Khang, head of Organization Department & Talent Management of Nestlé Vietnam, told VIR's Thai An about efforts to ensure welfare and encourage employees to promote value in the working environment, contributing to helping Nestle be honoured four times as a top Typical Enterprise for Labour.
toyota ups north carolina ev plant investment by 8 bn

Toyota ups North Carolina EV plant investment by $8 bn

Toyota will significantly expand an electric battery plant in North Carolina, ramping up a bet on zero-emission vehicles in the United States, the automaker announced Tuesday.
chairman of dat xanh group a 20 year journey working in the entrepreneurial spirit

Chairman of Dat Xanh Group: A 20-year journey “working in the entrepreneurial spirit”

From the very foundation of Dat Xanh Group, entrepreneur Luong Tri Thin has been determined to build a business with a strong team, and has always strived for innovation and creativity to constantly develop and contribute to a powerful future for the country. After 20 years, all Dat Xanh group's achievements are the clearest demonstration of his ideals.
switch 2023 spotlights new game changers

SWITCH 2023 spotlights new game changers

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2023 opened on October 31, highlighting the transformative power of AI and advances in net-zero technologies.
nestle vietnam recognised as typical enterprise for labour for fourth consecutive year

Nestlé Vietnam recognised as Typical Enterprise for Labour for fourth consecutive year

Nestlé Vietnam has recently been recognised as a Typical Enterprise for Labour in 2023 thanks to its efforts to improve the material and spiritual lives of its employees, creating a workplace that can unlock the potential of each staff member and bring shared value to the community.
cop28 faces debate over controversy mired carbon credits

COP28 faces debate over controversy-mired carbon credits

Controversial credits bought by corporations to offset their carbon emissions will be in the spotlight at UN climate talks next month.
suitable policies mechanisms needed for green hydrogen development

Suitable policies, mechanisms needed for green hydrogen development

Vietnam needs to promptly adopt appropriate policies and mechanisms to build infrastructure and value chains related to hydrogen, experts recommended at the National Green Hydrogen Summit: Energy Transition and Development of Green Hydrogen Industry in Vietnam on October 28 at the National Innovation Centre (NIC) at the Hanoi-based Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park.
petrovietnam to reduce stake in pvcombank

PetroVietnam to reduce stake in PVcomBank

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) is set to significantly diminish its stake in PVcomBank as part of a broad restructuring scheme aimed at adapting to evolving market trends and enhancing its competitiveness.
singapores unemployment rate increases

Singapore’s unemployment rate increases

The number of retrenchments and unemployed residents in Singapore rose in the third quarter of 2023 as a weaker economic outlook dragged down sectors such as wholesale trade, according to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)'s statistics.
sci tech advances clear path for agricultural success

Sci-tech advances clear path for agricultural success

Science and technology are currently contributing more to the added value of agricultural production, improving exports and ensuring profits for farmers.
offshore developers frustrated at lack of pilot policy

Offshore developers frustrated at lack of pilot policy

There is still currently no legal avenue for foreign or domestic investors to take on offshore wind power pilots in Vietnam.
singapore vietnam spotlight 2023 a focus on youth and entrepreneurship

Singapore-Vietnam Spotlight 2023: A focus on youth and entrepreneurship

The Spotlight Singapore in Vietnam 2023 event marked a half-century of diplomatic relations, emphasising the nurturing of young entrepreneurs and addressing the complexities of cross-cultural business environments.