how businesses are embracing ai

How businesses are embracing AI

The rising tide of AI redefines how businesses operate and make decisions. Nguyen Hoang Nhan, director of Technical & Digital Innovation and IT Advisory at KPMG in Vietnam, explores vital AI trends that businesses can apply to enhance performance, save costs, and elevate the customer experience.
na chairman attends binh dinh industrial park township opening

NA Chairman attends Binh Dinh industrial park, township opening

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended the inauguration of the first phase of the Becamex VSIP Binh Dinh Industrial Park and Township in the central province of Binh Dinh on March 4.
south korean diplomat outlines strategies to enhance vietnams stock market

South Korean diplomat outlines strategies to enhance Vietnam's stock market

In a conference on February 28 to outline the objectives for the development of Vietnam's securities market in 2024, Sang Key Yoon, Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of South Korea in Vietnam, detailed a vision for bolstering the Vietnamese stock exchange.
thai police crackdown on major online gambling network

Thai police crackdown on major online gambling network

Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Bureau police have announced the successful crackdown on a major illegal online gambling network, with more than 200,000 gamblers registered as members. They also seized assets worth about 320 million THB (8.9 million USD).
vietnam to join in more phygital sports events spokeswoman

Vietnam to join in more phygital sports events: Spokeswoman

Vietnam will continue taking part in sport competitions, especially the ones combining electronic and traditional sports in the future, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang told the ministry’s regular press briefing on February 29.
ba ria vung tau authorities hand over 11 saved foreign sailors to consulates general

Ba Ria - Vung Tau authorities hand over 11 saved foreign sailors to consulates general

Ten Indonesians and one Malaysian who are crewmembers of vessel Samudra Indah II in distress off the coast of Vietnam were handed over to representatives of the two countries’ consulates general in Ho Chi Minh City on February 29.
over 100kg bomb successfully deactivated in binh dinh

Over 100kg bomb successfully deactivated in Binh Dinh

A 115kg bomb that remained intact and had high dangerousness has been successfully deactivated in the central province of Binh Dinh.
indonesia asks social media platform x to remove gambling ads

Indonesia asks social media platform X to remove gambling ads

Indonesia’s Communications and Information Ministry (Kominfo) summoned representatives from the Singapore office of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to address concerns regarding online gambling advertisements on the platform.
ifc considers 150 million investment in ocb

IFC considers $150 million investment in OCB

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is considering investment of up to $150 million in Vietnam-based OCB.
acca report outlines sme agendas for esg

ACCA report outlines SME agendas for ESG

In 2024, the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises is both promising and challenging. In the heart of Southeast Asia, Vietnam stands at the forefront of economic growth, and has set ambitious growth targets for 2024.
fb still attractive for players old and new

F&B still attractive for players old and new

The food and beverages market in 2024 is expected to become more competitive, with the appearance of a number of foreign brands and the rankings of domestic brands ever-changing.
vinfast sets sights on 100000 evs in 2024

VinFast sets sights on 100,000 EVs in 2024

VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has set an ambitious target of selling 100,000 EVs in 2024, following the announcement of its Q4/2023 financial statements in mid-February. This announcement was made by VinFast's chairwoman of the Board of Directors Le Thi Thu Thuy.
vietnam invests 376 billion in clv development triangle

Vietnam invests $3.76 billion in CLV development triangle

The 13th Joint Coordination Committee Conference of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area, alongside its associated Trade, Investment and Tourism Promotion Conference, underscored the burgeoning synergy among these Southeast Asian neighbours during a gathering held from February 26 to March 1 in Attapeu province, Laos.
fpt is ascends to crest membership for penetration testing services

FPT IS ascends to CREST membership for penetration testing services

FPT Information System Corporation (FPT IS) has officially became a member of the CREST organisation for penetration testing services (Pentest).
the factors to building enduring businesses

The factors to building enduring businesses

Japanese investment in Vietnam has persisted, with a focus on merge and acquisition activities. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, talked with VIR’s Luu Huong how the Year of the Dragon symbolises strength and optimism for Vietnam-Japan relations.