at least 14 killed 3 injured in house fire in hanoi

At least 14 killed, 3 injured in house fire in Hanoi

At least 14 people were killed and three others were injured in a blaze at a house in an alley on Trung Kinh street in Trung Hoa ward of Hanoi’s Cau Giay district in the early morning of May 24.
indian tech legend inspires vietnamese it industry

Indian tech legend inspires Vietnamese IT industry

Narayana Murthy, known as "India's Bill Gates", is visiting Vietnam from May 19-23 for the first time to share his experience and inspirational stories with government leaders, IT managers, experts, and business leaders.
groundwork laid for the dual transition

Groundwork laid for the dual transition

Vietnam’s strategic focus on attracting high-quality foreign investment is being demonstrated through its emphasis on green and digital transformation projects, supported by robust legal frameworks and a strong commitment to sustainability and technological innovation.
commercial banks credit growth picture in q1 through expert lens

Commercial banks' credit growth picture in Q1 through expert lens

Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked with Hong Dung on the credit landscape in the first quarter of this year, its impacts on banking stocks' performance, and how some banks have tackled current challenges to achieve better growth.
consumer confidence in economic recovery reaches five quarter high

Consumer confidence in economic recovery reaches five-quarter high

Fuelled by a positive economic outlook, consumer confidence in Vietnam's economic progress has rebounded to its highest level in over a year, according to a report by Kantar Worldpanel Vietnam.
condotel sales at lowest level in six years

Condotel sales at lowest level in six years

Vietnam’s condotel market is facing liquidity issues, with sales hitting the lowest level in six years in the first quarter of 2024.
vietnam targets 10 billionaires and top asian business leaders by 2030

Vietnam targets 10 billionaires and top Asian business leaders by 2030

Vietnam has set ambitious targets to have at least 10 billionaires and five of Asia’s most influential entrepreneurs by 2030, according to a newly issued resolution by the Vietnamese government.
pathways the optimal route for senior professionals to become icaew chartered accountants

Pathways: the optimal route for senior professionals to become ICAEW chartered accountants

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales' (ICAEW) ACA course is a globally recognised qualification enabling professionals to perform at the highest levels of accountancy, business, and finance.
alibaba plans 1 billion data centre in vietnam

Alibaba plans $1 billion data centre in Vietnam

Chinese teach giant Alibaba Group Holding Limited plans to build a data centre in Vietnam to meet legal requirements for local data storage and to meet to increasing demand in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies, according to Nikkei.
samsung returns to top of the smartphone market industry tracker

Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: industry tracker

Samsung regained its position as the top smartphone seller, wresting back the lead from Apple as Chinese rivals close the gap on both market leaders, industry tracker International Data Corporation (IDC) reported Monday.
volleyballer thuy confirmed to make history with a deal playing in turkey

Volleyballer Thuy confirmed to make history with a deal playing in Turkey

Vietnamese most successful volleyball player Tran Thi Thanh Thuy will make a new high note in career as she will join the world’s strongest league in the next few weeks.
siemens holds first data centre day in vietnam

Siemens holds first Data Centre Day in Vietnam

Siemens Vietnam on April 9 held Vietnam Data Centre Day in Hanoi, attracting more than 130 delegates including industry experts, thought leaders, technology providers, and government representatives.
philippines warns of scorching heat

Philippines warns of scorching heat

The national weather bureau of the Philippines on April 8 warned of a scorching heat index of up to 51 degrees Celsius in at least nine areas across the country.
european business confidence at highest since 2022

European business confidence at highest since 2022

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam’s (EuroCham) most recent Business Confidence Index reached 52.8 points in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, which is its highest level since Q3 2022 and a clear sign of increased confidence within Vietnam’s European business community.
vietnams sand battery startup altern secures 15 million to cut carbon emissions in agriculture

Vietnam's sand battery startup Alternō secures $1.5 million to cut carbon emissions in agriculture

In a significant leap forward for agricultural climate solutions, Alternō on April 2 announced that it has successfully secured over $1.5 million in an oversubscribed round co-led by leading impact and VC funds The Radical Fund (Singapore) and Touchstone Partners (Vietnam).