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Qualified manpower – the key to logistics development in Industry 4.0

With the fresh advantages from free trade agreements, Vietnam’s logistics sector is facing a lack of qualified manpower. Chairwoman of IMG Logistics, Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh how logistics talent contests contribute to improvements in human resources in the era of digital transformation.
bw industrial enters into strategic partnership with shopee and best

BW Industrial enters into strategic partnership with Shopee and BEST

BW Industrial Development JSC (BW) has recently inked a strategic co-operation with e-commerce platform Shopee and China's smart logistics service provider BEST Inc. to create modern logistics platforms.
ceva logistics expands presence in ho chi minh city

CEVA Logistics expands presence in Ho Chi Minh City

CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, officially opened its new facility in Ho Chi Minh City, doubling the size of its local operations in order to exploit the potential of the local logistics market.
grab pushes ahead with 500 million expansion plan in vietnam

Grab pushes ahead with $500 million expansion plan in Vietnam

Grab will invest $500 million more over five years to tap into opportunities in fintech, new mobility solutions, and logistics. The investment follows strong growth in the first half in Vietnam in transport, food delivery, and payments. Jerry Lim, country head of Grab Vietnam, talks with VIR’s Thanh Van about Grab’s next investment in Vietnam.
escalating the use of tech through startups

Escalating the use of tech through startups

Vietnamese logistics startup Logivan is one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic startups with a rapid growth trajectory. Founder and CEO Linh Pham talked with VIR’s Thanh Van how she started the platform to help trucks connect with potential customers.
grab and sovico group sign comprehensive strategic partnership

Grab and Sovico Group sign comprehensive strategic partnership

Grab Holdings Inc. and Sovico Group today announced a comprehensive strategic partnership to collaborate on mobility and logistics solutions to remove bottlenecks and improve the first and last-mile delivery networks of Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
grab to inject 500 million into vietnam in next five years

Grab to inject $500 million into Vietnam in next five years

Grab Holdings Inc. announced that it will invest $500 million into Vietnam over a period of five years to tap into opportunities in fintech, new mobility solutions, and logistics in order to spur the development of the country’s digital economy and create millions of income-opportunities that will elevate the quality of life for all Vietnamese.
smarter manufacturing in full swing

Smarter manufacturing in full swing

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is giving rise to smart factories where robotics, Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics are used to link production and logistics processes and make manufacturing more efficient and sustainable. Their increasing numbers are also offering chances for international tech giants and increasing competition. Nguyen Thu reports.
mekong delta needs logistics investment officials

Mekong Delta needs logistics investment: officials

A trade representative has called for the construction of more deep-water ports in the Mekong River Delta to save money and time for seafood exporters.
the keys to advance central region growth

The keys to advance central region growth

A conference of the central region’s economic development took place last week in Quy Nhon city of Binh Dinh province, with the overriding focus on seeking viable solutions to help the central ­region breakthrough further in the near future.
5th vcca offering unparalleled networking opportunities

5th VCCA offering unparalleled networking opportunities

About 200 booths of nearly 100 enterprises from 10 countries like Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Singapore will participate in the Vietnam International Conference and Exhibition on Control and Automation (VCCA) 2019.
jll vietnam investors look for ma property in vietnam

JLL Vietnam: Investors look for M&A property in Vietnam

Investors are looking for industrial and logistics assets through joint ventures with local industrial developers and/or acquisition of land and operating real estate, Jones LaSalle Vietnam Co Ltd (JLL Vietnam) said in a statement.
logistics market sees wave of investment from japan rok

Logistics market sees wave of investment from Japan, RoK

The logistics market has become more vibrant in recent times with large merger and acquisition (M&A) deals between Vietnamese businesses and foreign investors who have strong financial and technological potential, especially those from Japan and the Republic of Korea.
real estate ma attractive to investors

Real estate M&A attractive to investors

Investors are looking for industrial and logistics assets via forming joint-ventures with local industrial property developers or purchasing land and operating real estate, according to Jones LaSalle Vietnam Co. Ltd. 
dhl global forwarding supports decathlons international supply chain

DHL Global Forwarding supports Decathlon’s international supply chain

DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea, and road freight services, partners Decathlon, the French sporting goods giant, to provide comprehensive services for its international supply chain operations.