microsoft ceo defends openai partnership after eu uk probes

Microsoft CEO defends OpenAI partnership after EU, UK probes

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday defended his company's multi-billion-dollar investment in ChatGPT developer OpenAI after the EU and Britain launched probes into whether it resembles a merger.
tobacco use shrinking worldwide who

Tobacco use shrinking worldwide: WHO

The number of adult tobacco users has dropped steadily in recent years, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday but it warned Big Tobacco was working hard to reverse that trend.
eurocham vietnams latest whitebook proposes recommendations to boost green investment

EuroCham Vietnam's latest Whitebook proposes recommendations to boost green investment

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) announced its 15th annual Whitebook on January 16, providing European insights into Vietnam's business policies.
pro business landscape heads industrial production wishlist

Pro-business landscape heads industrial production wishlist

Despite a slowdown in industrial production, confidence among the business community is expected to continue climbing, which is backed by government efforts to provide a more friendly business environment.
nghe an woos five foreign led projects worth 311 million

Nghe An woos five foreign-led projects worth $311 million

At a conference on December 13 to announce Nghe An province's planning for the period towards 2030, six new projects in Southeast Nghe An Economic Zone worth a combined $390 million were granted investment policy decisions and registration certificates. The decision included five foreign-invested projects valued at $311 million.
vietnams telehealth market continues its upward trend

Vietnam's telehealth market continues its upward trend

According to a report released by IMARC Group on January 11, Vietnam's telehealth market size is projected to exhibit a compound annual growth rate of 21.85 per cent between 2024-2032, with a number of factors affecting the growth of the industry.
vietnamese economy likely to expand by 65 per cent in 2024 economist

Vietnamese economy likely to expand by 6.5 per cent in 2024: Economist

The Vietnamese economy is likely to expand by 6-6.5 per cent in the base scenario, with even recovery recorded in all sectors of agriculture, industry, construction and services, Dr. Can Van Luc, a member of the National Financial-Monetary Policy Advisory Council, has predicted.
cpv eyes 200 million in annual export value

CPV eyes $200 million in annual export value

C.P. Vietnam (CPV) has set ambitious goals for its factory in Binh Phuoc for 2024 and beyond to grow its annual export value to $200 million by expanding its reach to markets such as Europe, the United States, and Middle East.
citi executive elected chairman of amcham vietnam in ho chi minh city

Citi executive elected chairman of AmCham Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City

Ramachandran A.S (RamC), Citi country officer for Vietnam, has been elected chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam) in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2024 term.
banks remain prudent about 2024 targets

Banks remain prudent about 2024 targets

Major state lender Vietcombank has just released its 2023 figures, with results across a variety of areas exceeding expectation. The Hanoi-headquartered bank saw $59.5 billion in deposit volume, up over 12 per cent on-year, and outstanding balances amounting to $53.58 billion, showing a 10.6 per cent jump on-year.
timber industry in vietnam awaits fsc certification drive

Timber industry in Vietnam awaits FSC certification drive

Strict Forest Stewardship Council certification regulations pose both challenges and opportunities for the Vietnamese timber industry.
financial association of industrial parks to be launched

Financial Association of Industrial Parks to be launched

The Vietnam Financial Consulting Association (VFCA) released a resolution in December to establish the Financial Association of Industrial Parks (FAIP), with Dr. Phan Huu Thang, former director of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, appointed as interim president.
c aseans members give water filters to schools in central vietnam

C asean’s members give water filters to schools in Central Vietnam

C asean and Vietnam Beverage, in collaboration with other two entities, are implementing a programme to provide water filters for 15 schools in Central Vietnam on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2024.
sboevn shines at the 2023 sme100 asia awards

SBOEVN shines at the 2023 SME100 Asia Awards

Schoeller Bleckmann Vietnam Oilfield Equipment Co., Ltd. (SBOEVN) was one of the recipients at the 2023 SME100 Asia Awards on December 14.
aes vietnam president joseph uddo to chair amcham hanoi

AES Vietnam president Joseph Uddo to chair AmCham Hanoi

The board of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Hanoi) announced the election of Joseph Uddo as its new chairman for 2024 on January 4.