non life segment leads the pack in insurance gains

Non-life segment leads the pack in insurance gains

The life insurance segment in Vietnam is struggling amid a confidence crisis, while non-life insurance has exhibited robust growth and lured in foreign investment.
vietnamese adaptation of chatgpt launched

Vietnamese adaptation of ChatGPT launched

VinBigdata, a part of the conglomerate Vingroup, on December 27 announced the official launch of ViGPT, the first Vietnamese adaptation of the ChatGPT application, targeting both end-users and businesses. This move is seen as a significant leap in the country's growing AI industry.
six dead in floods in southern thailand

Six dead in floods in southern Thailand

Floods in southern Thailand have killed at least six people and affected tens of thousands of households, authorities said on December 27.
13 dead 46 injured in explosion at indonesia nickel plant

13 dead, 46 injured in explosion at Indonesia nickel plant

At least 13 people were killed and 46 injured in eastern Indonesia on Sunday in an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant, the owner of the industrial park that hosts the facility said.
government leaders attend quang ngai planning ceremony

Government leaders attend Quang Ngai planning ceremony

On December 24, Quang Ngai People's Committee held a ceremony to announce the planning of the province towards 2030 as well as the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hoang Sa-Doc Soi road project.
liverpool host arsenal in battle for premier league christmas no 1

Liverpool host Arsenal in battle for Premier League Christmas No. 1

Liverpool and Arsenal will battle for the Christmas number one spot when they meet on Saturday, each with a golden chance to open up a significant lead over absent champions Manchester City.
the tools to withstand challenges in credit growth

The tools to withstand challenges in credit growth

The ability to repay debt and collateral assets is currently a tough landscape. Economist Le Xuan Nghia talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about the prospects of abolishing credit limits in creating economic efficiency.
quang ngais motivation for growth

Quang Ngai’s motivation for growth

Quang Ngai is setting itself up to become a well-developed locality that leverages its strategic orientations.
state bank of vietnam to keep policy rates steady in 2024 uob

State Bank of Vietnam to keep policy rates steady in 2024: UOB

With the pace of economic activities on the mend and inflation rates already easing below the target level, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will maintain its refinancing rate at the current level of 4.5 per cent to support economic recovery, the United Overseas Bank (UOB) said in a report.
quang ngai strives to become well developed locality

Quang Ngai strives to become well-developed locality

The central province of Quang Ngai province aims to become a well-developed locality of the country by the end of this decade, with per capita income at least equal to the national average.
green credit gaining traction at agribank

Green credit gaining traction at Agribank

Top agricultural and rural development lender Agribank remains unwavering in pursuing its green banking strategy to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam.
south korean ma investment leans towards green and digital transitions

South Korean M&A investment leans towards green and digital transitions

Energy and infrastructure, as well as tech-related businesses, are emerging as the main sectors for South Korean merger and acquisition (M&A) investment in Vietnam. Cha Sung Wook, deputy director of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency’s Hanoi Office, talked to VIR ’s Bich Thuy about the current interest in the domestic market.
rongviet securities goes live with new crm system on microsoft dynamics 365 platform

RongViet Securities goes live with new CRM System on Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform

RongViet Securities JSC (RongViet) on November 3 made a significant leap in its digital journey by implementing the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform, marking a major digital transformation initiative for the firm. This project, under the advisory and execution of KPMG in Vietnam.
mb summit to chart digital trajectory with global thought leaders

MB summit to chart digital trajectory with global thought leaders

On November 8, 2023, Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) will host an international forum, "Digitalise to Revolutionise – Shaping tomorrow’s business landscape," featuring a host of global experts poised to deliver actionable insights on digital transformation.
vnpt opens vietnams largest data centre

VNPT opens Vietnam's largest data centre

Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) inaugurated its eighth and largest data centre at the Hoa Lac High-Tech Park on October 25, marking a significant leap in Vietnam's data infrastructure capacity.