digital technology new future for vietnamese healthcare

Digital technology – new future for Vietnamese healthcare

Digitalisation has opened up exciting new possibilities in medical care and capacity building. Especially, in the case of uncertainties like the COVID-19 situation, the concept of healthcare provider and practice will undergo a significant shift from the conventional setting to a more fluid application that flexes with the needs of the community. Son Pham, country manager for GE Healthcare Vietnam and CEO of GE Vietnam, shares his ideas on the role of digital technology in the Vietnamese health sector and the future.
a strong vietnam by virtue of digital technology

A strong Vietnam by virtue of digital technology

Digital technology will be the key for Vietnam to realise the target of growing into a powerful nation with a thriving economy over the next quarter of a century. At a recent meeting with key members of the local IT community, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung, highlighted businesses’ decisive role in Vietnam’s journey to achieving its ambitious growth goals.
university hitachi systems vietnam ink deal for smart lab

University, Hitachi Systems Vietnam ink deal for smart lab

A smart laboratory using new digital technology will be developed at the Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) in order to help its students learn advanced industrial technologies needed for global economic integration.
japan deepens involvement in vietnam technology scene

Japan deepens involvement in Vietnam technology scene

In the wake of an ageing population and the narrowing domestic market, Japanese businesses are expanding to the new fields of digital technology, healthcare, the Internet of Things, and services across the ASEAN, including in Vietnam. Takeo Nakajima, the newly-elected chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization’s Hanoi Office, analyses the new trend in these tech-based sectors among Japanese corporations.
hanwha life accelerates network expansion and diversifies distribution channels

Hanwha Life accelerates network expansion and diversifies distribution channels

By the end of the first 11 months of 2019, Hanwha Life's total premium revenue reached VND917 billion, an increase of 20 per cent over the same period last year. This increase is attributed to Hanwha Life’s strategy of expanding its network and transforming its business model based on digital technology and focusing on improving the quality of service.
shaping connected enterprises to help attain effective growth

Shaping connected enterprises to help attain effective growth

Today’s Vietnamese customers are connected and growing more informed as they shoot towards unlimited information and choice – and are far more demanding, as a result. Yet, so many business leaders here in Vietnam do not appear to be leveraging digital technology to connect with their customers. That is somewhat surprising, considering the increasingly digital world we live in.
pwc releases latest survey on consumer behaviour

PwC releases latest survey on consumer behaviour

The latest survey by PwC – one of the world’s leading professional services firms – shows a ramp up in consumer preference to avail of digital technology prowess to feed their daily needs.
vnpay honoured at first ever vietnam digital awards

VNPAY honoured at first-ever Vietnam Digital Awards

The biggest QR code payment firm in Vietnam, VNPAY, had a good harvest of awards at the first-ever Vietnam Digital Awards 2018 with its VNPAY-QR and QR Merchant Management System as the most outstanding digital technology applications.
a stronger digital tie with indonesia

A stronger digital tie with Indonesia

Industry 4.0 has brought Vietnam and Indonesia closer, with the two countries having expanded their co-operation in the digital technology field.
sap se and hust sign mou on training cooperation

SAP SE and HUST sign MoU on training cooperation

Germany-headquartered SAP SE, the market leader in enterprise application software, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanoi University of Science and Technology on cooperation in the training of students in digital technology skills to help them adapt to automation and digitisation.
vice president urges japans fukuoka prefecture to increase investment in vietnam

Vice President urges Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture to increase investment in Vietnam

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has asked Governor of Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture, Hiroshi Ogawa, to boost its investment in Vietnam in auto manufacturing, digital technology, renewable energy, environmental protection, climate change adaptation, and clean agriculture.
scg to drive innovation through digital technology

SCG to drive innovation through digital technology

SCG will focus on developing innovations and delivering a full range of products and service solutions to address the needs of customers across the ASEAN to achieve sustainable growth.
guaranteeing cyber safety and security

Guaranteeing cyber safety and security

The 4th industrial revolution with the rapid advancement of the cyber network and digital technology has brought great changes.
thriving online lending carries potential risks

Thriving online lending carries potential risks

Along with the development of digital technology, online lending is getting more popular by inducing numerous benefits for both borrowers and lenders. However, it also contains some possible risks that all should be wary of. 
siemens lights the way to industry 40

Siemens lights the way to Industry 4.0

As Vietnam boosts its industrial capacity and modernises, a critical need for new digital technology presents itself. Industry 4.0 will have a significant positive impact on local firms, and they can expect comprehensive, ongoing support from Siemens. Thanh Dat reports.