from veggies to cars rising ethical consumerism in asia

From veggies to cars: rising ethical consumerism in Asia

Climate change, water scarcity, and dwindling natural resources are just a few of the serious, long-term environmental challenges facing many countries across the Asia-Pacific, causing consumers to seek out eco-friendly goods and services.
samsung half of s8 s8 plus smartphones made in vietnam

Samsung: half of S8, S8 Plus smartphones made in Vietnam

A representative from Samsung Vietnam said its factories in Vietnam provide 50 percent of all the Galaxy S8/S8 Plus smartphones sold internationally.
samsung to update software over red screen galaxy s8 smartphone

Samsung to update software over 'red screen' Galaxy S8 smartphone

SEOUL: Electronics giant Samsung will this week offer an unusually early software update for its newly-released Galaxy S8 phone, it said Monday (Apr 24) after some consumers complained of red-tinted screens.
samsung to roll out galaxy s8 s8 in may

Samsung to roll out Galaxy S8, S8+ in May

Samsung will start selling its Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ phones in Viet Nam from May 5 at VNĐ18.49 and VNĐ20.49 million.
samsung galaxy s8 unveil 5 things to know

Samsung Galaxy S8 unveil: 5 things to know

SINGAPORE: Electronics giant Samsung on Wednesday (Mar 29) threw the covers off its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8, with much of its fortunes - at least in the mobile phone space - riding on it being a hit with consumers.
samsung eyes rebound with galaxy s8 phones virtual assistant

Samsung eyes rebound with Galaxy S8 phones, virtual assistant

NEW YORK: Samsung on Wednesday (Mar 29) unveiled its new Galaxy S8 smartphones, incorporating the virtual assistant Bixby, as the market leader seeks to rebound from a chaotic handset recall and a corruption scandal.
samsung faces biggest test with galaxy s8 launch

Samsung faces 'biggest test' with Galaxy S8 launch

SEOUL: The world's biggest smartphone maker Samsung will unveil its latest flagship, the Galaxy S8, on Wednesday (Mar 29) in New York as it seeks to move on from last year's humiliating recall crisis.
capitaland opens the oxygen mall in ho chi minh city

CapitaLand opens The Oxygen mall in Ho Chi Minh City

CapitaLand Vietnam on March 25 celebrated the grand opening ceremony of its mall, The Oxygen, at The Vista in District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City under the witness of hundreds of guests including the representatives from strategic business partners, tenants and the media.
samsung voice assistant bixby to debut with new phone

Samsung voice-assistant Bixby to debut with new phone

SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung announced on Monday (Mar 20) that a voice-powered digital assistant named "Bixby" will debut with a flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone set to be unveiled by the South Korean consumer electronics giant.
govt bans 24 d paraquat in vietnam

Govt bans 2,4-D, paraquat in Vietnam

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a diktat prohibiting the use of plant protection products containing paraquat and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) in Viet Nam.
samsung elec says to hold galaxy note 7 briefing on jan 23

Samsung Elec says to hold Galaxy Note 7 briefing on Jan 23

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it will announce on Jan. 23 the results of a probe on what caused some Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, as the firm seeks to recover from one of the biggest product safety failures in tech history.
mystery radio bursts traced to distant galaxy

Mystery radio bursts traced to distant galaxy

PARIS: A mysterious type of radio wave from deep space, discovered only a decade ago, has been traced to a precise source for the first time, astronomers said Wednesday (Jan 4).
samsung to reveal galaxy note 7 probe results this month joongang ilbo

Samsung to reveal Galaxy Note 7 probe results this month - JoongAng Ilbo

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday citing unnamed sources.
samsungs facilities suffer massive losses in third quarter

Samsung’s facilities suffer massive losses in third quarter

Samsung’s mobile manufacturing and trading facilities suffered massive losses after revenue took a plunge in the third quarter of this year due to the break-down of faulty Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units, according to newswire Cafef.
the oxygen elements of life

The Oxygen – Elements of Life

The Oxygen, a mall developed by CapitaLand Vietnam, is organising the Christmas festival – the first in the series of monthly event on December 10 and 11, at The Vista in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 2.