an unprecedented opportunity for it modernisation

​An unprecedented opportunity for IT modernisation

The end-of-support for Windows Server 2003 in less than three months is an unprecedented opportunity for organisations to modernise their IT infrastructure to harness cloud, mobility, IoT, Big Data and other disruptive technologies. The aging Windows Server 2003 is not equipped to safely operate in a new digital world filled with increasingly complex security threats. Tran Hung Vy, IT specialist of Microsoft Vietnam shares with VIR’s Hoang Mai about this issue.
honeywell sizes up vietnams burgeoning aviation market for new opportunities

Honeywell sizes up Vietnam’s burgeoning aviation market for new opportunities

Brian Davis, vice president of Honeywell’s Air Transport and Regional Aerospace Asia Pacific told VIR’s Hoang Mai that the US firm would vigorously  expand its business here from its current low share off the back of Vietnam’s ranking as the seventh fastest growing aviation market during 2013-2017.
vietnam in the crosshairs of 1b toshiba growth plan

Vietnam in the crosshairs of $1b Toshiba growth plan

Vietnam is anticipated to gain from Japanese leading electronic and electrical manufacturer Toshiba’s recently announced $1 billion investment fund in Southeast Asia over the next five years.
experience microsoft platform and cloud services to realise a better future

Experience Microsoft platform and cloud services to realise a better future

Microsoft Vietnam is organising the knowledge exchange and sharing session of Microsoft’s cloud services with the theme “The Future of Cloud” for media and IT influencers in forums and social networks throughout Vietnam in the central city of Danang.
ge appoints new gm for 110 million haiphong plant

GE appoints new GM for $110 million Haiphong plant

US industrial conglomerate GE last week announced the appointment of Vu Thu Trang as its new general director for the group’s $110 million GE Haiphong manufacturing facility.
ford teams compete in technical face off showdown

Ford teams compete in technical face-off showdown

Eighteen teams of the best service personnel from all authorised Ford dealers across Vietnam attended the 7th National Technician Skills Contest in Hanoi last week.
toshiba powering ahead on plant generators

Toshiba powering ahead on plant generators

Japan’s Toshiba Corporation last week received an order to supply two 600MW supercritical steam turbines and generators for the Vinh Tan 4 thermal power plant in the southern province of Binh Thuan.
responsible business forum to outline future growth plans for food and agriculture sector in southeast asia

Responsible Business Forum to outline future growth plans for food and agriculture sector in Southeast Asia

The “Responsible Business Forum on Food and Agriculture” opened this morning for the first time in Manila, bringing together over 250 leaders from business, government and civil society to agree on new approaches for increasing agricultural productivity, improve farmer livelihoods and reduce impacts on the environment.
vietnam moves towards sustainable agriculture

Vietnam moves towards sustainable agriculture

In the age of economic transition, agriculture will continue to be at the forefront of Vietnam’s economic growth. To realise its mission, the sector needs to shift from a quantity to a quality-based growth model. Natalie DiNicola, vice president of Sustainability and Signature Partnerships of the US’ Monsanto told VIR’s Hoang Mai that the Vietnamese government should look towards innovation and partnership in its vision for achieving strong growth and sustainability in the agriculture sector.
ge aviation eyes vietnam as global supply chain link

GE Aviation eyes Vietnam as global supply chain link

The world’s largest jet engine maker GE Aviation, an operating unit of US industrial conglomerate General Electric, is looking to incorporate Vietnam into its global supply chain, taking advantage of the group’s strong presence in energy manufacturing in Vietnam.
poland looks to ramp up trade with vietnam

Poland looks to ramp up trade with Vietnam

A business delegation of more than 50 Polish companies will visit Vietnam during June 10-14 to seek trade and investment opportunities with domestic counterparts.
ge keen to share sustainability secrets

GE keen to share sustainability secrets

Since its establishment in 1878 by the world famous inventor Thomas Edison, US giant GE has grown to become one of the world’s leading players in energy, infrastructure, aviation and healthcare.
gamuda gardens hosts kinderworld carnaval

Gamuda Gardens hosts KinderWorld carnaval

The second KinderWorld Spring Carnival was held at Hanoi’s Gamuda Gardens in Hoang Mai district last week.
azerbaijan courts stronger relations with vietnam

Azerbaijan courts stronger relations with Vietnam

Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Anar Imanov spoke to VIR’s Hoang Mai about prospects for relations between the two countries to develop in the future following the opening of the country’s new embassy.
btg begins work on 500m ip

BTG begins work on $500m IP

Slovakia’s leading industrial and energy conglomerate BTG Holdings last week started construction on its $500 million industrial park and related investment projects.