indonesia to allocate 4 billion usd for free school meals

Indonesia to allocate 4 billion USD for free school meals

The Indonesian government and President-Elect Prabowo Subianto have agreed to allocate 71 trillion IDR (approximately 4 billion USD) for a free school lunch programme in the 2025 state budget, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati told a press conference in Jakarta on June 24.
solutions to promote sustainable livelihoods in mekong sub region

Solutions to promote sustainable livelihoods in Mekong sub-region

It is necessary to quickly apply new regulations of the Land Law 2024 on agricultural land use to effectively transform farmers' livelihoods in the Mekong delta; identifying climate change and rising sea levels as inevitable trends to have flexible adaptation solutions, helping to turn challenges into opportunities.
apple faces pressure to deliver on ai at developer conference

Apple faces pressure to deliver on AI at developer conference

Apple is expected to make the case next week that it is not being left behind as tech world rivals blaze ahead with artificial intelligence.
vietnam fukuoka conference provides fresh opportunities for vietnamese tech firms

Vietnam-Fukuoka conference provides fresh opportunities for Vietnamese tech firms

Vietnamese tech enterprises have been given a boost by an MoU signed by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and Fukuoka city at the Fukuoka Investment Promotion Conference.
cashless payment develops rapidly in vietnam

Cashless payment develops rapidly in Vietnam

Non-cash payments continue to grow rapidly in Việt Nam, requiring a focus on ensuring payment security, a representative of the State Bank of Việt Nam said at a press conference on Cashless Day 2024 held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 28.
accountants need not fear ai

Accountants need not fear AI

During a press conference on May 28 at JW Marriott hotel, as part of the Asia-Pacific Dialogue, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) leaders predicted that the integration of AI into the accounting and auditing profession is inevitable.
bm windows attended zak world of facades conference in toronto

BM Windows attended Zak World of Facades conference in Toronto

Aluminium and glass supplier BM Windows was the first Vietnamese enterprise joining the flagship event Zak World of Facades 2024 in Toronto.
thai binh seeks belgian investment partnerships

Thai Binh seeks Belgian investment, partnerships

A conference promoting the trade and investment climate of the northern province of Thai Binh, one of Vietnam's major hubs for ago-fishery exports, took place at the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, on May 23.
businesses reap benefits from esg practices

Businesses reap benefits from ESG practices

Although environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing requires much effort and capital, businesses can enjoy numerous benefits from adopting ESG practices.
esg conference aims to change mindsets

ESG conference aims to change mindsets

The Sheraton Hotel in Hanoi was host to an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) conference on May 23 with the participation of policymakers and the business community, and in collaboration with VIR and WBS Solution and System Co., Ltd.
esg investor conference discusses need for inclusive partnerships

ESG Investor Conference discusses need for inclusive partnerships

The 2024 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference saw industry leaders and investors converge at New World Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City on May 16-17 to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change and chart a course towards a more equitable future.
riser 24 event taking place at sheraton hanoi hotel on may 23

RIS.ER 24 event taking place at Sheraton Hanoi Hotel on May 23

The RIS.ER 24 conference themed around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues will take place on May 23 at the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, organised by Worldbasesys Co., Ltd in collaboration with Vietnam Investment Review.
vib honoured at digital transformation conference

VIB honoured at digital transformation conference

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) participated in an event on digital transformation in the banking sector hosted by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) at the National Convention Centre on May 8.
pm chairs meeting on southeastern regional development

PM chairs meeting on southeastern regional development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also Chairman of the Coordinating Council for the Southeastern Region, chaired the council’s third conference in the southern province of Tay Ninh on May 5.
indonesias first thermal power plant stops operating

Indonesia"s first thermal power plant stops operating

Indonesia's Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has held a press conference to inform about the country’s progress in the early decommissioning of the Cirebon-1 thermal power plant.