education key for workforce 40

Education key for workforce 4.0

On the threshold of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 that will take place in Hanoi on September 11-13, VIR’s Bich Thuy spoke to Simon Matthews, country manager of ManpowerGroup Vietnam, Thailand, and Middle East, about how businesses should prepare their future workforce for the advent of new technologies in the era of  Industry 4.0.
siemens lights the way to industry 40

Siemens lights the way to Industry 4.0

As Vietnam boosts its industrial capacity and modernises, a critical need for new digital technology presents itself. Industry 4.0 will have a significant positive impact on local firms, and they can expect comprehensive, ongoing support from Siemens. Thanh Dat reports.
introducing smes to industry 40

Introducing SMEs to “Industry 4.0”

In light of Industry 4.0, big firms, particularly those in the automobile industry, are benefiting significantly from digital technologies, while small and medium-sized enterprises are also getting closer to the dawn the digital journey. And cloud solutions can serve as an excellent starting point. Pham Thai Lai, CEO of Siemens Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung.
growth with industry 40 what are the sufficient conditions

Growth with Industry 4.0: What are the sufficient conditions?

Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 are widely recognised as important stimuli for enterprise growth, yet what is really needed to make them work for Vietnamese businesses? RMIT University researchers reveal what insiders think.
sharing economy embracing 40 era

Sharing economy embracing 4.0 era

The sharing economy is a new business model taking advantage of digital technologies and connecting people. It is different from traditional business models because all transactions are carried out online via a third-party multi-dimensional platform. Such multi-dimensional platforms allow direct interaction between different user groups, and the more partners are involved, the more value is created.
vietnam startup 40 connecting for new opportunities

Vietnam startup 4.0 – connecting for new opportunities

The Vietnam Startup 4.0 Forum was held on October 19, bringing an opportunity to increase connectivity and cooperation in the future.
tying high tech criteria to industry 40

Tying high-tech criteria to Industry 4.0

Vietnam has taken a new course designed to add value to its high-tech sector. It is moving toward a deeply rooted, vertically integrated industry that puts a higher premium on research and development (R&D). The main idea, ultimately, is to move away from the encouragement of simple assembly work and to create a global hub of true high-tech research, innovation, and development.
increasing business readiness for 40 era

Increasing business readiness for 4.0 era

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is now bringing immense prospects to Vietnamese enterprises to conduct digital transformation and smart production. Kieu Nguyen Viet Ha, vice head of the Planning and General Affairs Division under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Science and Technology, writes about the businesses’ opportunities in this hallmark revolution and support from the state.
meeting industry 40 workforce demands

Meeting Industry 4.0 workforce demands

Human resources is considered a key factor for a country in the process of digital transformation and trying to catch up with Industry 4.0. Adrien Bizouard, country manager of Robert Walters Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Nguyen Huong the high demand for talent in technology, digitalisation, and manufacturing across the nation.
industry 40 to triple performance of soes

Industry 4.0 to triple performance of SOEs

Industry 4.0 is creating opportunities for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to increase revenue, dominate the market, renew their business model, and improve their competitiveness.
sandbox a path to industry 40

Sandbox - a path to Industry 4.0

Finding a sandbox mechanism that is appropriate for the socio-economic and science-technology development of the country is necessary to develop the sharing economy and catch up with Industry 4.0.
40 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.  
e government for 40 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 ready to embrace industry 40

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.
ericsson drives industry 40 in vietnam

Ericsson drives Industry 4.0 in Vietnam

As a world technology giant, Sweden’s Ericsson has been supporting Vietnam’s vision of leveraging science, technology, and innovation to drive the next wave of hi-tech foreign direct investment. With recent new agreements, the group is looking to fuel the Vietnamese government’s aim of growing the digital economy and driving the next wave of socio-economic development in 2020-2030. Bich Thuy reports.