eu backs telecom firms ad tech plan

EU backs telecom firms' ad-tech plan

The European Commission on Friday backed a plan for the continent's four biggest telecoms firms to move into the ad-tech industry dominated by Google and Facebook owner Meta.
vietnam collects 78 million in tax from foreign tech giants in 2022

Vietnam collects $78 million in tax from foreign tech giants in 2022

Vietnam collected VND1.8 trillion ($78.26 million) in tax from cross-border platforms, such as Google, Meta, Netflix, and TikTok in 2022, according to the General Department of Taxation.
metaverse could generate 9 17 billion per year in vietnam by 2035

Metaverse could generate $9-17 billion per year in Vietnam by 2035

A recent analysis performed by Deloitte estimated that the potential 2035 economic impact of the metaverse in Vietnam is $9-17 billion per year, or 1.3-2.4 per cent of overall GDP.
digital transformation accompanying smes for viability and growth

Digital transformation accompanying SMEs for viability and growth

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and Meta just organised the Forum on Accompanying SMEs with Digital Transformation.
meta discusses latest report on southeast asian digital consumers

Meta discusses latest report on Southeast Asian digital consumers

On October 14, Meta and Bain & Company published important findings on the digital economy and the future of e-commerce in the region through the annual SYNC Southeast Asia study. The research examined over 16,000 digital consumers and covered interviews with 20 customer experience managers in six Southeast Asian countries. Meta's country director for Vietnam Khoi Le talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the report’s focus and the implications for Vietnam.
lenovo unveils innovations at tech world 2022

Lenovo unveils innovations at Tech World 2022

Lenovo’s flagship annual event Tech World 2022 opened on October 18, showcasing innovations across form-factors, hybrid work technology, and Metaverse to improve life, work more productive, and render the planet more sustainable.
meta and bain company release report on southeast asian digital consumers

Meta and Bain & Company release report on Southeast Asian digital consumers

Meta and Bain & Company have just published important findings on digital consumers in the context of the e-commerce boom across Vietnam and the region.
mta hanoi 2022 welcomes hundreds of local and international exhibitors

MTA Hanoi 2022 welcomes hundreds of local and international exhibitors

The eighth international precision engineering machine tools and metalworking Exhibition & Conference – MTA Hanoi – organised by Informa Markets Vietnam on October 12-14, attracted hundreds of local and international exhibitors.
upcoming mega expos to shape future of supporting industries

Upcoming mega expos to shape future of supporting industries

Two mega expos, METALEX Vietnam 2022 and Vietnam Supporting Industry 2022, are expected to shape the future of Vietnam's supporting industries.
moh and astrazeneca partner on care for non communicable diseases

MoH and AstraZeneca partner on care for non-communicable diseases

The Medical Services Administration (MSA), under Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MoH), and AstraZeneca Vietnam signed an MoU on September 20 to partner on the CaReMe – Love Yourself programme for the 2022-2025 period, aiming to enhance the quality of care for cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases.
google meta face record fines in south korea over privacy violations

Google, Meta face record fines in South Korea over privacy violations

South Korea has fined Google and Meta more than $71 million collectively for gathering users' personal information without consent for tailored ads, regulators said Wednesday, the country's highest-ever data protection fines.
indonesia considers imposition of tax on nickel exports this year

Indonesia considers imposition of tax on nickel exports this year

Indonesia may impose a tax on nickel exports this year, as the country, the biggest producer of the electric-vehicle battery metal, looks to refine more at home, according to President Joko Widodo.
nurturing the next talents in blockchain

Nurturing the next talents in blockchain

Although Trinh Ngoc Duc, president of D.lion Group and CEO of Fight of the Ages, was not initially technologically savvy, he remains confident in his abilities to lead his crew to accomplish the goal of bringing a pure Vietnamese metaverse project to the world as soon as possible.
metalex vietnam and supporting industry exhibition 2022 shape the new normal

METALEX Vietnam and Supporting Industry Exhibition 2022 shape the new normal

Vietnam continues to be a safe destination for foreign investors as a result of its adaptable economic policies and successful vaccination campaign.
outlining the meteoric rise of metaverse development up and down the country

Outlining the meteoric rise of metaverse development up and down the country

Metaverse is one of the hottest buzzwords in technology today. Given its potential impact on both the real and virtual worlds, developments are being made to accommodate this new technology in multiple ways globally. Notably, countries in Asia are experiencing strong incentives for the initial exploitation of the metaverse. For example, investments in Thailand relating to the metaverse are seen in the public and private sectors.