Pay services can be smart city backbone

Pay services can be smart city backbone

Hanoi’s smart city progress, led by advanced payment integration, shows promise but still faces key regulatory and security challenges that need resolution for full success.
Urban mobility to support the nation’s net-zero drive

Urban mobility to support the nation’s net-zero drive

Vietnam’s economic growth over the past few decades has been nothing short of remarkable. In addition, the poverty rate in the country dramatically decreased from over 70 per cent in the 1980s to around 5 per cent by 2020. This significant reduction has lifted millions of people out of poverty and improved living standards across the country.
A rice value chain that can address climate change

A rice value chain that can address climate change

Tran Thu Ha, director of a project to transform the rice value chain to be more climate resilient, told VIR’s Oanh Do about the commitment from the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation to continue scaling up the model to help Vietnam craft a sustainab
Rice cultivation makes use of advanced tech

Rice cultivation makes use of advanced tech

Many agricultural businesses are intensifying the large-scale application of advanced rice production technologies to boost economic value, while also reducing emissions.
Vietnam Sport Economic Forum examines industry development

Vietnam Sport Economic Forum examines industry development

The Vietnam Sport Economic Forum 2024 examined issues related to the management and development of the sports economy on October 17.
Vietnam's cashback spending to reach $4.07 billion by 2029

Vietnam's cashback spending to reach $4.07 billion by 2029

Cashback spending in Vietnam is forecast to increase from $1.8 billion in 2023 to $4.07 billion by 2029, according to a report released by Research and Markets.
Vietcombank and MBBank to acquire Construction Bank and Ocean Bank

Vietcombank and MBBank to acquire Construction Bank and Ocean Bank

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced a decision for the mandatory transfer of CBBank and Ocean Bank to Vietcombank and MBBank, respectively, on October 17.
First steel cut for Murphy's Lac Da Vang oil platform in Vung Tau

First steel cut for Murphy's Lac Da Vang oil platform in Vung Tau

Murphy Cuu Long Bac Oil Co, Ltd. and PTSC Mechanical & Construction held the first-cut ceremony for the Lac Da Vang – A Platform in Vung Tau on October 16.
VIB launches Card Design On Demand powered by GenAI technology

VIB launches Card Design On Demand powered by GenAI technology

VIB announced on October 18 the official launch of its Card Design On Demand, powered by Generative AI technology from Fiza x Zalo AI.
Assessing Vietnam’s development landscape through 2024

Assessing Vietnam’s development landscape through 2024

Nguyen Thuy Hanh, Standard Chartered Vietnam’s CEO and head of banking and coverage, delves into Vietnam’s development this year.
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