medici and fad merge to lead vietnamese insurtech business

Medici and FAD merge to lead Vietnamese insurtech business

Medici, a healthtech and insurtech platform funded by leading venture capital firms in Southeast Asia, has completed its acquisition of FAD Insurance Distribution and Consulting JSC (FAD), an insurance distribution company founded by former deputy general director of Hanwha Life that has shown impressive growth since its establishment.
hanwha life gives strength to the community through meaningful activities

Hanwha Life gives strength to the community through meaningful activities

Hanwha Life Vietnam has presented many meaningful gifts to those who have been severely affected by the pandemic in Binh Thanh and Binh Chanh districts, Ho Chi Minh City to support the community to overcome the pandemic.
sustainable employment under digital transformation and the pandemic

Sustainable employment under digital transformation and the pandemic

Digital transformation and the global health crisis are creating a double-disruption scenario to the global employment market, including Vietnam. Besides transforming and creating new roles with new in-demand skills, bringing more opportunities to create value, the scenario also challenges the employment security of local workforces. Simon Matthews, regional manager of ManpowerGroup Vietnam, Thailand and Middle East discussed the workforce trends and future of skills under the impact of the digital age and COVID-19, especially what employers can do to provide sustainable employment for a diverse workforce.
better but not good enough national climate pledges

Better, but not good enough: National climate pledges

Six years ago, nearly every country in the world set targets for reducing their carbon emissions -- but the sum total of their pledges fell far short of what was needed to keep the planet from dangerously overheating.
23 billion lng hai lang approved in quang tri

$2.3 billion LNG Hai Lang approved in Quang Tri

The first phase of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in Quang Tri province has received the official go-ahead from local authorities.
quick reversals expected as new normal gradually replaces lockdown gloom

Quick reversals expected as new normal gradually replaces lockdown gloom

The latest KPMG CEO Outlook for 2021 shows a revival in business confidence as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and life returns to a new normal. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, shared with VIR’s Tom Nguyen what changes the world can expect in the rebound.
riding the tidal wave of digital transformation

Riding the tidal wave of digital transformation

Over the past 18 months, many of us have experienced significant change, personally and professionally. As we embark on the “new normal” – or really the “next normal” because it, too, will evolve – it is important to internalise what has happened to the technology adoption cycle and the associated customer expectations.
dong thap swiftly gears up for economic rebound

Dong Thap swiftly gears up for economic rebound

As one of the provinces hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dong Thap in the Mekong Delta has worked out a well-conceived plan on containment, as well as social and economic rebound. Chairman of Dong Thap People’s Committee Pham Thien Nghia explained to VIR’s Huu Phuc what makes the plan so effective.
keeping it simple in order to match giants of the press

Keeping it simple in order to match giants of the press

One can take a wild ride down many alleyways when reading about the history of the press, particularly in regards to Britain’s famed print industry, but news always boils down to covering the essentials. VIR’s Ray McRobbie offers his take on what is the most important when it comes to publishing topical content.
top technology trends for 2021

Top technology trends for 2021

The current pandemic has forced people and businesses alike to rapidly adapt to a new reality. Advances in fields such as AI, e-commerce, and the Internet of Things were already well established on the tech trends radar. What we did not expect was that fields such as education and healthcare, among the most conservative in the adoption of new technology, would suddenly take centre stage – and progress in a matter of months in ways that would usually take years. There are some top technology trends from 2021 that experts believe are likely to remain relevant for years to come.
vietnam in global covid 19 fight and reopening strategy

Vietnam in global COVID-19 fight and reopening strategy

Associated Professor Dr. Vu Minh Khuong from National University of Singapore elaborates on the highlights of the current COVID-19 fight around the world and in Vietnam, focusing on the prerequisites for Vietnam to reopen the economy and what the first steps should entail.
whats the impact of the apple app store court ruling

What's the impact of the Apple app store court ruling?

Apple was forced to loosen the grip it holds on its App Store payment system, after US judge ruled Friday in a closely watched battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games.
tightening up the nations lawmaking for business

Tightening up the nation’s lawmaking for business

On August 20, the government issued Resolution No.94/NQ-CP on the process of lawmaking. Phan Duc Hieu, member of the National Assembly’s Economic Committee, explained to VIR’s Hai Van what the government’s plan is in amending a batch of different laws.
korean consortium close to winning 48 billion hai lang lng power plant

Korean consortium close to winning $4.8 billion Hai Lang LNG power plant

The consortium of Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), Hanwha Energy Corporation, Korea Southern Power, and T&T Group from Vietnam is currently awaiting the final nod from the Vietnamese government for its $4.8 billion bid for Hai Lang LNG power plant in Quang Tri province.
shaping the bright future of city life

Shaping the bright future of city life

How can we create strong ecosystems to ensure safe, sustainable, and liveable cities in the future? What are the best practices in this field and what can we learn from them? Dr. Thai Lai Pham, CEO for Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about Siemens’ answers for these challenges and the company’s unique digital offering for smart cities.
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