pvcombank builds success on aws cloud

PVcomBank builds success on AWS cloud

PVcomBank, one of the fastest growing banks in Vietnam, is building a platform on AWS to deploy advanced technologies to promote innovation, enhance customer satisfaction, and increase operational efficiency. Trinh Vinh Hien, deputy IT director at PVcomBank, and Eric Yeo, country manager at AWS Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the partnership and moving forward.
thailand intensifies ai policy to transform economy

Thailand intensifies AI policy to transform economy

Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) is introducing its "MHESI for AI" policy, aiming to empower Thais to use artificial intelligence for national development.
innovation props up esg prospects

Innovation props up ESG prospects

Environmental, social, and governance policy is now a must-have and a major risk-reducing investment opportunity for modern businesses, according to experts.
digital innovation a top goal for banking

Digital innovation a top goal for banking

Vietnam’s digital transformation is being accelerated on the back of the supporting policies and market demands. Kalidas Ghose, chairman of UNOBank, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy how innovation in banking solutions can promote digital transformation.
dksh empowers vietnamese student innovations

DKSH empowers Vietnamese student innovations

DKSH Vietnam in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City Television CafeTek and the authorities of District 11 has successfully organised the finale of “The Next Innovator Contest 2024” to recognise 20 excellent innovative ideas proposed by young talented students aged 9 to 14.
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.
low code a powerful enabler for the digital transformation

Low-code: a powerful enabler for the digital transformation

The low-code development platform is emerging as a powerful enabler for digital transformation. Nguyen Ngoc Hoang, director and digital innovation lead at KPMG in Vietnam, explains how it empowers business users to quickly create and adapt applications without the need for specialised programming knowledge and experience.
vietnam and uk deepen science technology and innovation partnerships

Vietnam and UK deepen science, technology and innovation partnerships

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are set deepen science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) partnerships, with a focus on emerging technologies, the environment, and healthcare.
fdi takes on innovation focal point

FDI takes on innovation focal point

Nearly 40 years since opening the doors to the wider world, Vietnam’s development has witnessed great strides with major contributions from foreign investment, which is now leaning into new priorities such as semiconductor manufacturing and AI.
samsung and nic to train 200 students

Samsung and NIC to train 200 students

Samsung and the National Innovation Centre (NIC) kicked off the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on May 3, with six training courses for 200 students.
financial barriers still remain for true industrial symbiosis

Financial barriers still remain for true industrial symbiosis

Despite having great potential for implementing industrial innovation, Vietnam lacks financial incentives for businesses in executing industrial symbiosis model and preventing them from taping into a circular community.
529 million funneled into vietnams startup ecosystem in 2023

$529 million funneled into Vietnam’s startup ecosystem in 2023

The total capital invested in Vietnamese tech startups amounted to $529 million in 2023, marking a 17 per cent decrease from the previous year, according to the Vietnam Innovation & Tech Report 2024.
nab innovation centre vietnam expands with new office in ho chi minh city

NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam expands with new office in Ho Chi Minh City

National Australia Bank (NAB) opened a new office in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City on April 25 to support the growth of its investment in Vietnam and help to continue delivering great digital experiences for its customers.
promoting the widespread adoption of blockchain and ai to one million people

Promoting the widespread adoption of blockchain and AI to one million people

The Academy of Blockchain and AI Innovation, under the Vietnam Blockchain Association, aims to provide training and promote the adoption of blockchain and AI technologies to one million individuals by 2030, including 100,000 students from 30 universities in Vietnam.
southern policies help level up investment from east asia

Southern policies help level up investment from East Asia

East Asian investors continue to lead foreign investment inflows into Vietnam, with strong interest in green growth and innovation, driven by their governments’ expansion of new policies.