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.
balanced planning in the works for power

Balanced planning in the works for power

With the National Power Development Plan VIII still being scrutinised in various drafts, voices are being raised to even out the balance between a sustainable and affordable power supply and a steady grid structure.
farmers feeling the pinch of current supply chain obstacles

Farmers feeling the pinch of current supply chain obstacles

Without managing the ongoing pandemic soon, farmers are set to continue making losses, while small- and medium-sized feed facilities may even go bankrupt and supply chains will be broken with the imbalance of supply and demand.
excelsior capital vietnam pours capital into khoi nguyen education

Excelsior Capital Vietnam pours capital into Khoi Nguyen Education

Excelsior Capital Vietnam Partners, LP (ECVP) has recently announced its investment in Khoi Nguyen Investment and Education Development JSC, which four kindergarten to grade 12 (K-12) schools in Ho Chi Minh City.
india and vietnam team up in vaccine collaboration

India and Vietnam team up in vaccine collaboration

Vietnam is cementing a vaccine partnership with India with a view to increasing supply and putting an end to restrictions that have lasted through the summer.
plan needed to ensure livelihoods for people and businesses in economic rebound

Plan needed to ensure livelihoods for people and businesses in economic rebound

The COVID-19 pandemic is leaving devastating impacts on the economy both globally and in Vietnam. Nguyen Dinh Cung, former director of the Central Institute for Economic Management under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, elaborates the need to have in place an inclusive programme for economic rebound and development with the engagement of the whole political system.
global trends in sustainable ocean economy development

Global trends in sustainable ocean economy development

The ocean is the largest and most critical ecosystem on Earth and is inextricably linked with sustainable development of the planet. However, excessive pressure operating at multiple levels and scales has severely and negatively impacted the ocean. Over the last decades, key indicators from water and environmental quality to ecosystem diversity and productivity, as well as the status of natural resources across the planet have trended downwards.
net zero emissions strategy for tech sector

Net-zero emissions strategy for tech sector

The technology sector plays a vital role in developing long-term solutions to decrease climate-changing emissions. When companies take responsible action operationally and technologically, industry standards can be set for best practices and quality service provision that are realistic and aligned with the expectations of customers, investors, employees, and the needs of the natural environment.
nishi nippon railroad joins construction of nam long dai phuoc township

Nishi Nippon Railroad joins construction of Nam Long Dai Phuoc township

Nam Long Group has officially announced that its strategic Japanese investor Nishi Nippon Railroad will join the development of the Nam Long Dai Phuoc township in Dong Nai province.
steeper downturn in vietnamese manufacturing sector in august

Steeper downturn in Vietnamese manufacturing sector in August

The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 40.2 in August, down from 45.1 in July and signalling the worst deterioration in the health of the manufacturing sector since April 2020.
promising developments at hoan my thu duc covid 19 hospital

Promising developments at Hoan My Thu Duc COVID-19 Hospital

The COVID-19 treatment model employed at Hoan My Thu Duc COVID-19 Hospital has yielded timely and efficient results, as well as demonstrated the determination of private hospitals to control the pandemic.
vietnams covid 19 outbreak poses setback to recovery

Vietnam’s Covid-19 outbreak poses setback to recovery

An escalation in COVID-19 cases and deaths over July and August threatens to undermine Vietnam’s previously strong recovery and may temporarily set back positive rating momentum, according to Fitch Ratings.
existential crisis bearing down on ho chi minh city

Existential crisis bearing down on Ho Chi Minh City

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the worst human health and economic crises. In Vietnam, it has hurt tens of millions of families, both physically and mentally. Ho Chi Minh City, which is home to migrant workers across the country and a major contributor to Vietnam’s GDP, is suffering under the severe impact. The municipality has decided to add another month of social distancing until September 15 and vulnerable groups, especially low-middle workers, may be suffering from severe mental trauma, hunger, and exhaustion.
retailers committed to control rising food prices

Retailers committed to control rising food prices

A shortage of supply and difficulty in delivery by dint of social distancing requirements have caused price increases in many essential items in the past fortnight, but representatives of retailers and food producers said they are still looking for solutions to keep prices stable.
us chamber calls on us government to increase covid 19 support for southeast asia

US Chamber calls on US government to increase COVID-19 support for Southeast Asia

The US Chamber of Commerce has urged the US administration to increase vaccine supply and assistance to Southeast Asia in advance of Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Vietnam and Singapore.