flagship product showcase and industrial knowledge base for the engineering and manufacturing community

Flagship product showcase and industrial knowledge base for the engineering and manufacturing community

Taking place between July 6 and July 9 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, MTA Vietnam 2022 - the 18th International Precision Engineering, Machine Tools, and Metalworking Exhibition and Conference - is anticipated to deliver many unexpected developments.
stakeholders seek to improve cardiovascular renal metabolic care in vietnam

Stakeholders seek to improve cardiovascular-renal-metabolic care in Vietnam

On May 15, more than 150 healthcare experts in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City – including representatives from departments and agencies of the Ministry of Health, associations, doctors, and leading specialists in clinical research – gathered at a conference to discuss cardiovascular-renal-metabolic (CVRM) care.
masan high tech materials making growth through sustainability

Masan High-Tech Materials: making growth through sustainability

Masan High-Tech Materials has asserted its position in the industrial mineral and metal processing lines as a trailblazer in sustainable development through its tireless efforts in adopting the three R’s of reduce, reuse, and recycle on both a national and global scale. Masan High-Tech Materials CEO Craig Richard Bradshaw and deputy CEO Hady Seyeda shared with VIR’s Le Luu on how the corporation is moving forward on its sustainability journey with its innovative solutions in line with the circular economy.
six strategies for digital growth in southeast asia

Six strategies for digital growth in Southeast Asia

The digital economy is booming in Southeast Asia. With 350 million digital consumers, the region is set to leapfrog China, outpacing that country at a 1.6x growth rate and becoming the fastest-growing digital economy in Asia-Pacific. According to research conducted by Bain & Company and Meta, 78 per cent of consumers in Southeast Asia are now digital consumers.
meta accompanies vietnam in its digital transformation

Meta accompanies Vietnam in its digital transformation

The digital economy accounts for more than 8 per cent of the country’s GDP, and tech giants like Meta continue to play a crucial role in the country’s digital acceleration. Rafael Frankel, director for Public Policy for South and Southeast Asia, Meta, talked with VIR’s Linh Le about Meta’s recent talks with the government and the country’s digital development.
idg capital to lead nft empowered real estate trend in vietnam

IDG Capital to lead NFT-empowered real estate trend in Vietnam

IDG Capital Vietnam – the leading venture capital firm with a strong focus on high-quality tech startups – confirmed its investment in METAIN, the first co-investment platform based on blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFT) in Vietnam. The partnership is expected to foster the development of NFT real estate and attract more global investors.
asean cultural heritage digital archive portal launches first e exhibition

ASEAN cultural heritage digital archive portal launches first e-exhibition

The ASEAN Cultural Heritage Digital Archive (ACHDA) project has kicked off an e-exhibition, themed “Forging History: Metals in the Crucible of ASEAN’s Transformation”, on its website.
experts seek to optimise treatment of metastatic her2 positive breast cancer in vietnam

Experts seek to optimise treatment of metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer in Vietnam

K Hospital and Roche Vietnam on August 21 held a scientific conference to discuss ways to optimise treatment strategy for patients with metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) positive breast cancer in Vietnam.
uncertainty clouds knock on effects of silicone fire

Uncertainty clouds knock-on effects of silicone fire

An explosion at a silicone packaging workshop owned by Hoshine Silicon – one of the largest silicon metal and silicone producers in China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region – could put further pressure on the solar industry that has already seen price hikes because of shortages in polysilicon.
lazada puts pedal to the metal in e commerce revolution

Lazada puts pedal to the metal in e-commerce revolution

As online shopping thrives in Vietnam, the e-commerce landscape is evolving quickly. In this context, e-commerce player Lazada Vietnam is stepping up its game to catch up with the trends.
foreign company fined 335 million vnd for environmental violations

Foreign company fined 335 million VND for environmental violations

The authorities in the central province of Thanh Hoa has fined a foreign-funded limited company 335 million VND (14,527 USD) for its violations of environmental protection regulations.
vietnams delivery e commerce startup loship raises funds from skype co founder

Vietnam's delivery e-commerce startup Loship raises funds from Skype co-founder

Loship, Vietnam’s fast-growing one-hour-delivery e-commerce startup, has announced its latest investment from Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn, who participated through his investment vehicle MetaPlanet Holdings. This capital injection marks Loship as the first portfolio company of MetaPlanet in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, the world’s next tech hubs.
germanys bayern state seeks to expand trade bond with vietnam

Germany’s Bayern state seeks to expand trade bond with Vietnam

An online workshop on opportunities brought about by the European Union –Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) for industrial enterprises in Germany’s Bayern state was held by the Bavarian Industry Association (VBW) and the Bavarian Metalworking and Electrical Associations (Bayme VBM) on October 28.
metalex vietnam 2020 kicked off

METALEX Vietnam 2020 kicked off

The leading joint virtual exhibitions for manufacturing, metalworking, and supporting industries, METALEX Vietnam – Supporting Industry Show 2020 is now officially open. Taking place today and tomorrow, the event promises to serve as an effective networking platform for local and international manufacturers.
banks put pedal to the metal in digital transformation

Banks put pedal to the metal in digital transformation

The banking industry has been recently abuzz with digital transformation as lenders embark on their journey to become more tech-enabled to keep pace with disruptive technologies. Notwithstanding, many are still unsure about what digital transformation entails, and whether customers would welcome innovations.