vietnams position in the new world order

Vietnam’s position in the new world order

Senior economist Nguyen Mai has a look at the international standing before and after US President Donald Trump took office and shares his views on what Vietnam should do to capitalise on the new situation.
shifting approaches to educating kids

Shifting approaches to educating kids

International bilingual education models will remain one of the best options for Vietnamese students in the coming years. Marcel van Miert, executive chairman of Vietnam Australia International School, analyses what investors in international schools in Vietnam should do to differentiate themselves from their peers.
denmark could be first country to name a digital ambassador

Denmark could be first country to name a 'digital ambassador'

Denmark could soon be the first country in the world to appoint what it calls a digital ambassador, saying that tech giants like Google, Apple and Microsoft now have more economic strength and influence than many countries it has traditional ties with.
growth remains without tpp

Growth remains without TPP

Vietnam was the country with the most to gain from the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Increased market access, especially to the US, would have supported an export manufacturing boom and outsized GDP growth in what is already one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy. 
500 years of robots go on show in london

500 years of robots go on show in London

LONDON: Why do humans build machines that resemble them - and what does that say about us? A London exhibition opening on Tuesday (Feb 7) is surveying 500 years of simple to sophisticated robots to find out.
bracing for the era of connectivity

Bracing for the era of connectivity

Innovations have come to be commonplace, measured in every phone upgrade. But what will happen when truly disruptive technologies make their way to the market, and change how we work and live? Vo Quang Hue, managing director at Bosch Vietnam, explains how the fourth industrial revolution is set to change everything.
penal code gets reboot in new year

Penal Code gets reboot in new year

To keep up with the times, even the bedrocks of society must adapt to stay relevant – which is why the newly updated Penal Code should give hope to new-generation businesses. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer managing partner Tony Foster, and associate Nguyen Viet, explain what the business community has to look forward to in the new law.
the year of the rooster

The year of the rooster

2017 is the year of the rooster in the Vietnamese traditional zodiac. VIR’s Bich Ngoc analyses what  that means for people and how the rooster is important in Vietnam’s life and culture.
whats left for vietnam after us withdraws from tpp

What’s left for Vietnam after US withdraws from TPP?

US President Donald Trump yesterday signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP).
samsung elec says to hold galaxy note 7 briefing on jan 23

Samsung Elec says to hold Galaxy Note 7 briefing on Jan 23

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it will announce on Jan. 23 the results of a probe on what caused some Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, as the firm seeks to recover from one of the biggest product safety failures in tech history.
brexit what we know

Brexit: What we know

LONDON: Britain is set to become the first European Union member to leave the bloc following a referendum last year in which a majority voted for Brexit.
kpmg international survey details what really matters to online shoppers

KPMG International survey details what really matters to online shoppers

Understanding and keeping pace with what drives people to shop and buy online is critical to succeeding in the digital world.
us group pvep sign gas project development framework agreement

US group, PVEP sign gas project development framework agreement

The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam)’s Exploration Production Corporation (PVEP) and the Exxon Mobil Vietnam Company signed a framework agreement on the Blue Whale project development and gas sale in Hanoi on January 13.
dancing with classical

Dancing with classical

From the very start it was uncertain what Dancing with Classical at the Saigon Opera House recently would entail. There was no credit for the ballet in the advance publicity, so would it just be an evening of orchestral music with a dance flavor?
what were the best investment channels in 2016

What were the best investment channels in 2016?

People are investing their money in five main channels of stocks, gold, foreign currencies, property assets and savings but which of these offered the highest returns in 2016?