defining innovative startup enterprises in vietnam

Defining innovative startup enterprises in Vietnam

The state has provided special policies to encourage small- and medium-sized startup enterprises (SMEs) that primarily focus on tech advancement and research, and need the assistance of all resources for building their reputation and market status.
conforming to treaty via law on ip

Conforming to treaty via Law on IP

In the last few years, Vietnam has signed a certain number of international trade agreements which require Vietnam to accede to or approve the WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT) within a prescribed time period. Partner Nguyen Thi Hong Anh and junior associate Vu Hoang Ha Thu of Indochine Counsel take a look at amendments and supplements made in the Law on Intellectual Property in June.
vietnamese tourism on the rise

Vietnamese tourism on the rise

Diplomats and tourism leaders have shared with VIR’s Hong Anh their thoughts on Vietnamese tourism moving forward, with the skies now opened and favourable policies on offer to attract international travellers.
compulsory patent licensing for crucial vaccines in vietnam

Compulsory patent licensing for crucial vaccines in Vietnam

A controversy surrounds patent rights, particularly around much sought-after vaccines. Nguyen Thi Hong Anh, partner and head of the IP and Technology Practice Group at Indochine Counsel, provides a summary of the laws and regulations directed to compulsory licensing of patent rights in Vietnam.
vietnamese policy for emergency vaccine imports

Vietnamese policy for emergency vaccine imports

Amid growing coronavirus cases from the latest outbreak in the country, the Vietnamese government is taking measures to speed up the vaccine rollout for its population. The government has approved the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccine fund, which will receive, manage, and use voluntary financial and vaccine donations and assistance from domestic and foreign organisations and individuals, for vaccine procurement and import, research and production in Vietnam, and distribution of vaccines for the people.
dynamically growing ho tram strip in the grand plan for vietnams economic development

Dynamically growing Ho Tram Strip in the grand plan for Vietnam's economic development

On June 15, Ho Tram Project Company (HTP) announced the development of the third phase of its Ho Tram Strip project, a residential tower, condotel, and villa development, marking another milestone for the project as well as the company. Michael Kelly, HTP’s executive chairman, talked with VIR’s Hong Anh about HTP’s grand plan for Ho Tram Strip and the company’s work to turn the development into a major attraction in the south of Vietnam that also contributes to the economic growth of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, where the project is located, and the country in general.
vir reporters receive two national journalism prizes

VIR reporters receive two National Journalism prizes

Reporter Pham Anh Minh and the trio of Nguyen Phong Lan, Bui Thu Trang and Do Thi Men  received two national journalism awards at the 11th National Journalism Award 2016 ceremony on June 21.
nus study cybercriminals exploit pirated software to fuel malware infections in asia pacific

NUS Study: Cybercriminals exploit pirated software to fuel malware infections in Asia-Pacific

Cybercriminals are compromising computers by embedding malware in pirated software and the online channels that offer them, according to the result released today of the study “Cybersecurity Risks from Non-Genuine Software” conducted by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Engineering and commissioned by Microsoft.
mbland pan pacific sign contract on operation management of pan pacific danang hoi an resort

MBLand, Pan Pacific sign contract on operation, management of Pan Pacific Danang-Hoi An Resort

On June 20, developer MBLand Holdings, Tonkin Property and Pan Pacific Hotels Group officially signed the contract on the operation and management of the luxury Pan Pacific Danang - Hoi An Resort.
famous vietnamese brands scores lower this year

Famous Vietnamese brands scores lower this year

According to the results released on June 19 of the annual Asia’s Top 1000 Brands survey, the 11 Vietnamese brands featured last year remained this year, although most of them slipped down the ranking.
hp advances office of the future with next generation laserjet portfolio

HP advances office of the future with next-generation LaserJet portfolio

On June 15, HP Inc., the global leader in printing, launched its new HP LaserJet Enterprise 600 Series devices, with the industry’s most comprehensive security and enhanced productivity.
jw marriott phu quoc emerald bay named asias leading new resort

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay named Asia’s Leading New Resort

On June 4, the 2017 World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia named JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay—the first 5-star ++ resort in the south of Phu Quoc Island—as Asia’s Leading New Resort.
cio cfo should cooperate to push business innovation

CIO, CFO should cooperate to push business innovation

The upcoming conference titled “The CIO-CFO dialogue: Beyond budgets, leading business innovation together” organised by Softline is going to highlight the importance of a partnership between the chief information officer (CIO) and the chief financial officer (CFO) of a company in fostering innovation.  
la casta project opens at vnd47 million per square metre

La Casta project opens at VND47 million per square metre

Hi Brand Vietnam Company Limited has officially launched the La Casta project at Van Phu Urban Area in Hadong district of Hanoi at VND47 million ($2,000) per square metre and above.
landslide of orders at launch of sun premier village kem beach resort

Landslide of orders at launch of Sun Premier Village Kem Beach Resort

Sun Group’s five-star Sun Premier Village Kem Beach Resort in the south of Phu Quoc Island had an impressive launch at the end of last week.