asean makes great technological achievements wef president

ASEAN makes great technological achievements: WEF President

President of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Børge Brende has highlighted ASEAN’s recent technological achievements in an interview given to Vietnam News on the occasion of the WEF on ASEAN 2018 taking place in Hanoi on September 11-13.
shaping the fourth industrial revolution published in vietnamese

Shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution published in Vietnamese

The World Economic Forum on ASEAN organised in Hanoi this morning released the Vietnamese-language version of the new book of its founder and executive chairman Klaus Schwab, entitled Shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
survey asean youth bullish about impacts of technology on employment

Survey ASEAN youth bullish about impacts of technology on employment

The youth of the ASEAN are highly optimistic about the impacts of technology on their job prospects and incomes, according to a survey from the World Economic Forum.
agriculture leaders call for asean food system to embrace industry 40

Agriculture leaders call for ASEAN food system to embrace Industry 4.0

Today, over 170 senior leaders and decision-makers in the agricultural industry gathered at the Grow Asia Forum 2018, co-hosted by the Grow Asia Partnership and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. The event took place alongside the World Economic Forum on ASEAN.
joining hands in building the asean community in the fourth industrial revolution era

Joining hands in building the ASEAN Community in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era

Politburo member and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc penned an article on the 2018 World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN Summit (2018 WEF-ASEAN) which opened in Hanoi on September 11.
three vietnamese startups to be featured at wef asean

Three Vietnamese startups to be featured at WEF ASEAN

Up to 80 of the most innovative startup firms from the ASEAN region will be featured at the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN), of which, three are from Vietnam.
wef asean 2018 opens in hanoi

WEF ASEAN 2018 opens in Hanoi

The World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) themed “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution” kicked off in Hanoi on September 11.
wef drives vietnam to an industry 40 future

WEF drives Vietnam to an Industry 4.0 future

Boasting great growth potential, a favourable geographical location, and a large network of free trade agreements, Vietnam is emerging in the region as a key player, majorly attractive to foreign investment. This week’s World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 in Hanoi shows how the country can harness digital disruption for its future development in the era of Industry 4.0. Khoi Nguyen reports.
abb powers industry 40 ambitions

ABB powers Industry 4.0 ambitions

As leaders from business, politics, science, and civil society convene at the World Economic Forum on ASEAN gathering to discuss what the future in the region may look like, ABB’s managing director for Southeast Asia Johan de Villiers told VIR’s Phuong Thu how the company’s position at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, as well as how ABB’s offerings for the energy revolution can address the challenges being discussed.
keeping your business ahead in the digital age

Keeping your business ahead in the digital age

Vietnam is on the rise, with its growth poised to outperform the global average in 2018. However, there are still many concerns about the sustainability of this growth, especially as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is being hugely influenced by Industry 4.0 impacts.
wef and vietnam put asean in focus

WEF and Vietnam put ASEAN in focus

The World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 (WEF ASEAN 2018), which will take place in Hanoi this week, will be the biggest event in Vietnam’s external activities this year.
wef puts focus on ideas for asean

WEF puts focus on ideas for ASEAN

With Industry 4.0 on the rise, Vietnam is emerging as a dynamic economy with high growth potential. The World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 in Hanoi next week will put a spotlight on this perspective, with vast opportunities for businesses and investors to meet and exchange business and investment ideas. Khoi Nguyen reports.
local firms to tap in global investors

Local firms to tap in global investors

Next month’s Viet Nam Business Summit 2018 is a chance for domestic companies to mingle with potential global investors as they gather for the upcoming World Economic Forum event.
wef launches global centre for cybersecurity hopes for international collaboration

WEF launches Global Centre for Cybersecurity, hopes for international collaboration

The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Thursday (Jan 25) announced the launch of a new Global Centre for Cybersecurity to "help build a safe and secure global cyberspace".
ceo optimism booms despite increasing anxiety over threats to growth

CEO optimism booms despite increasing anxiety over threats to growth

A record-breaking share of CEOs are optimistic about the economic environment worldwide, at least in the short term. This is one of the key findings of PwC’s 21st survey of almost 1,300 CEOs around the world, launched on January 22 at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.