Adopting smart manufacturing lines

Adopting smart manufacturing lines

Domestic enterprises are embracing robotics and advanced technologies in their production lines to boost smart manufacturing activities, but there is a long road ahead for those wishing to keep up with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Business shake-up set with Labour Code draft

Business shake-up set with Labour Code draft

The latest draft text to amend the Labour Code was released in August and includes substantial changes in numerous provisions compared to the current Labour Code and the second draft, which was issued in April.
Harnessing a digital future

Harnessing a digital future

With its vast potential of e-commerce development thanks to surging IT and wide smartphone coverage, Vietnam is trying to build its own digital economy fuelled by a hallmark strategy on Industry 4.0 that is expected to help the country improve its competitiveness, attract more high-quality investment, and ensure sustainable growth. Thanh Dat reports.  
Expanding the global role for Vietnam’s SMEs

Expanding the global role for Vietnam’s SMEs

Vietnam considers domestic private enterprises as an important driving force for the economy which is looking to become an integrated and modern one. Nguyen Minh Cuong, principal country economist from the Asian Development Bank, writes about how small and medium-sized enterprises can further join the regional and global value chains amid Industry 4.0 expansion far and wide.
Big expectations for Vietnam in sustainable smart city development

Big expectations for Vietnam in sustainable smart city development

In the context of the 4.0 era, Vietnam is aiming to build smart cities to promote sustainable development through the process of digital transformation. However, there are many issues that Vietnam and its cities should focus on.
Resolution to aid 4.0 breakthrough

Resolution to aid 4.0 breakthrough

With Vietnam’s latest bold moves to actively approach Industry 4.0, businesses are making the next steps to gain new opportunities with fresh business models and technology products. However, to make it a more relishing prospect, more concrete actions are required from the government. Bich Thuy reports.
Vietnam ready to embrace Industry 4.0

Vietnam ready to embrace Industry 4.0

Vietnam is taking strong actions from the central to the grassroots level to speed up the application of Industry 4.0 technology, making changes in fields of production, business, cultural and social life, as well as national defence and security.
E-government for 4.0 closer to reality

E-government for 4.0 closer to reality

Amid the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vietnam is seeking experience from a number of countries to develop its e-government in service of a facilitating economy which benefits investors, enterprises, and the public at large. Nguyen Thanh reports.  
Vietnam's dynamic  industrial future

Vietnam's dynamic industrial future

Vietnam's industrial future requires close collaboration among industry sectors, the government, and the educational sector. Tindaro Danze, head of digital industries and vice president of Siemens Vietnam, writes about how the country can exploit and adapt to Industry 4.0 and build up its dynamic future.
4.0 Summit driving digital transformation

4.0 Summit driving digital transformation

Successfully launched in 2018 and catching the attention of more than 2,000 visitors, the Industry 4.0 Summit has gained a reputation not only as one of the most prestigious industry events but also a premium platform for knowledge-sharing, discussion, and networking. Nguyen Van Anh, CEO of event organiser IEC Group, sheds light on the unique features this year’s event will have in order to benefit the diverse participant ecosystem.