mfast scoops sme100 asia 2023 award

MFast scoops SME100 Asia 2023 award

On December 14, SME Asia magazine honoured MFast at the “SME100 Fast-Moving Companies Awards” ceremony.
proper handling of data paramount for digital aims

Proper handling of data paramount for digital aims

The banking industry is prioritising environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, focusing on reducing infrastructure carbon footprint and innovating with ESG-aligned products. Hong Yea Chee, senior executive vice president for Customer Engagement at digital banking solutions provider Silverlake Axis, discussed with VIR’s Trung Duong the sector’s evolution towards integrated services and embedded finance.
pm visits northern regions first semiconductor chip factory in bac giang

PM visits northern region's first semiconductor chip factory in Bac Giang

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 23 visited Hana Micron Vina Ltd., a company invested by the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the first semiconductor chip manufacturer in the northern region, which is located in Van Trung industrial park, Viet Yen district , the northern province of Bac Giang.
over 1500 runners compete at son tra run challenge 2023

Over 1,500 runners compete at Son Tra Run Challenge 2023

Over 1,500 runners, both professional and amateur, participated in the Son Tra Run Challenge 2023 which took place in the central city of Da Nang on December 24.
100 dishes drinks made from sweet potatoes set vietnamese record

100 dishes, drinks made from sweet potatoes set Vietnamese record

The making and performance of 100 dishes and drinks made from Binh Tan sweet potatoes have set a Vietnamese record at a cooking competition held within the framework of the 3rd Tourism Festival in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long on December 23 - 25.
indonesia marapi volcano eruption shuts minangkabau airport down

Indonesia: Marapi volcano eruption shuts Minangkabau airport down

Volcanic ash spewing from Indonesia’s Mount Marapi forced airports on Indonesia's Sumatra island to shut down and locals to evacuate to safer places on December 22.
trung nguyen legend launches g7 gold instant coffee product

Trung Nguyen Legend launches G7 Gold instant coffee product

Trung Nguyen Legend, dubbed a pioneer in the Vietnamese caffeine revolution by Discovery, has launched its G7 Gold products. As the first generation of instant coffee combines the flavours of the world's three coffee civilisations, Trung Nguyen Legend affirms its innovation efforts.
government leaders attend quang ngai planning ceremony

Government leaders attend Quang Ngai planning ceremony

On December 24, Quang Ngai People's Committee held a ceremony to announce the planning of the province towards 2030 as well as the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hoang Sa-Doc Soi road project.
diageo launches drink driving campaign

Diageo launches drink-driving campaign

Diageo, a global player in the alcoholic beverage market, and home to premium spirit and beer brands, launched a drink-driving campaign in November with the tag line, ‘Be Smart, Don’t Drink and Drive’.
bosch vietnam plant launches rooftop solar system

Bosch Vietnam plant launches rooftop solar system

In mid-December, Bosch Vietnam, in collaboration with Tona Syntegra Solar Company, celebrated the inauguration of a 1,540kWp Solar Power System at the Bosch Plant (HcP). This event represents a major step for HcP in its transition to green energy for production, aligning with the Bosch Group's commitment to sustainability.
securities firms see more account closures than openings

Securities firms see more account closures than openings

In November 2023, individual investors opened close to 150,000 securities accounts, but more than 340,000 accounts were closed due to their inactivity for a long period of time.
proposal on minimum wage to be submitted for government approval

Proposal on minimum wage to be submitted for Government approval

After two negotiation sessions, the National Salary Council on December 20 reached a consensus to finalise the proposal to increase the regional minimum wage by 6 per cent starting from July 1, 2024, to submit for Government for approval.
flower show being held in hanoi over new year

Flower show being held in Hanoi over New Year

To celebrate Christmas and welcome 2024, Thien Dieu Company, a member of the Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform, is organising a flower show in Hanoi from December 21 to January 1.
thai huong honoured for her sustainable development work

Thai Huong honoured for her sustainable development work

The Le Fonti Global Awards took place in Dubai on December 14, where Thai Huong, the founder and chairwoman of TH Group’s Strategy Council, and general director of Bac A Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (BAC A BANK), was honoured under the category of 'Global Sustainable Development'.
singapore recommends people maintain covid 19 booster shots

Singapore recommends people maintain COVID-19 booster shots

Singapore's latest spike in COVID-19 cases may be starting to peak but the public needs to stay up to date on vaccinations, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on December 21.