kone vietnam and hung thinh corporation enhance smart and sustainable cities

KONE Vietnam and Hung Thinh Corporation enhance smart and sustainable cities

KONE Vietnam – the strategic arm of one of the leading players in the elevator and escalator industry KONE Corporation – has signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Hung Thinh Corporation to stimulate technological innovation in the development of smart and sustainable cities to improve urban life in Vietnam.
vietnam excited for top city summit

Vietnam excited for top city summit

Vietnam’s aspirations to develop smart cities in the near future will be featured at the upcoming World Cities Summit 2022 in Singapore.
localities focus on digital overhaul to boost trade

Localities focus on digital overhaul to boost trade

A series of cities and provinces up and down Vietnam are rushing to accelerate digital transformation in order to increase business and trade facilitation.
hoi an phu quoc listed among worlds leading destinations by us magazine

Hoi An, Phu Quoc listed among world’s leading destinations by US magazine

The ancient Hoi An town in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Nam has found itself voted to the 20th place in a new global listing of 25 best cities chosen by readers of US magazine Travel + Leisure.
local presence backing up citis ability to support all

Local presence backing up Citi’s ability to support all

Through its relentless efforts in accelerating the growth of sustainable finance, multinational financial services corporation Citigroup has solidified its position. Peter Babej, CEO of Citi Asia-Pacific, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how the bank is advancing on its path towards sustainability with novel services for corporate clients, in this country and beyond.
vietnam considered an awakening dragon in the e commerce space

Vietnam considered an awakening dragon in the e-commerce space

With this strong foundation, Vietnam is seen as one of the most exciting e-commerce markets in the region, offering an untapped potential to international investors seeking to expand their digital ecosystems and create value in the digital economy.
vinfast signs 4 billion usd deals with credit suisse citigroup for ev factory in us

VinFast signs 4-billion-USD deals with Credit Suisse, Citigroup for EV factory in US

Automaker VinFast on July 13 announced that it has signed agreements with Credit Suisse (Singapore) Ltd and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. to raise at least 4 billion USD to develop an electric vehicle factory in North Carolina, the US.
world set to reach eight billion people in mid november

World set to reach eight billion people in mid-November

On the occasion of World Population Day July 11, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs released the World Population Prospects 2022, citing that the global population is projected to reach eight billion on the forthcoming November 15.
new wave of covid 19 in singapore may peak this week

New wave of COVID-19 in Singapore may peak this week

The current COVID-19 wave in Singapore may reach its peak at the end of this week or even sooner, in the next one or two days, The Strait Times said, citing medical experts.
cash flows into eco smart aqua city

Cash flows into eco-smart Aqua City

The east of Ho Chi Minh City continues to be one of the most exciting growth dimensions of the city's real estate market this year with large-scale projects benefiting from arterial roads and receiving great attention from investors.
high class outdoor party at emeralda ninh binh

High-class outdoor party at Emeralda Ninh Binh

From around $18 per person for a special dinning menu, the Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh prepares an exciting outdoor gala dinner, promising to create one of the most remarkable nights.
ensuring both clean and profitable agricultural energy

Ensuring both clean and profitable agricultural energy

Farming in Vietnam is changing and has to change for many reasons. It must adapt to the effects of climate change, such as sea-level rise, extreme heat, flood, and drought risks. Agro-chemicals and straw burning lead to pollution, and drainage water from aquaculture ponds can be treated and re-used. Groundwater is often used unsustainably, so water-use efficiency has to improve. In addition, farmers’ incomes are often too low, and young people are migrating out to cities because they may have a better future there.
amata to play a part in smart sustainable cities of the future

AMATA to play a part in smart sustainable cities of the future

AMATA will contribute to global efforts in tackling climate change. It voluntarily took action in 2020 when it set targets to reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by a total of 5 per cent in 2022 and 7 per cent in 2025.
culture and food festival welcomes back nightlife lovers

Culture and food festival welcomes back nightlife lovers

The Saigon Night festival revived the long-awaited nightlife of many cities and provinces across the country after a long time of slumber due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
citi vietnam organised several activities for global community day 2022

Citi Vietnam organised several activities for Global Community Day 2022

As part of the Citi Vietnam Community Week, Citi Vietnam organised tree planting events and blood donation programmes in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from June 10 to June 18.