vietnam among top five in the world for street food infographics

Vietnam among top five in the world for street food (infographics)

Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam ranks fourth among the world's 50 best cities for street food, according to a new survey by US business magazine CEOWorld.
thousands of chileans strike as protest death toll hits 18

Thousands of Chileans strike as protest death toll hits 18

Thousands of Chileans flooded the streets of Santiago and other cities in a general strike on Wednesday, upping the pressure on beleaguered President Sebastien Pinera after days of social unrest that left 18 dead.
hover taxi whizzes over singapore firm eyes asian push

Hover-taxi whizzes over Singapore, firm eyes Asian push

A drone-like flying taxi whirred over Singapore's waterfront Tuesday, with the firm behind the test hoping the aircraft will revolutionise travel in traffic-choked Asian cities.
german farmers stage tractor protest over climate measures

German farmers stage tractor protest over climate measures

Thousands of farmers drove their tractors into German cities on Tuesday (Oct 22), in protest at the government's new agricultural policies which they say will hurt their livelihoods and make them scapegoats for climate change.
siemens technologies help preserve cultural and historic landmarks

Siemens technologies help preserve cultural and historic landmarks

Siemens technologies for smart cities went the extra mile in turning historical buildings smarter and more friendly.
ai drives urban management future

AI drives urban management future

The fast growth of Vietnam’s economy has seen an increase of the urban population, posing significant challenges to the country’s major cities, particularly in terms of transport and urban planning management. Nguyen Duc Kien, director of the Solutions and System Integration Centre for Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), gives out solutions for these issues by using artificial intelligence.
strong points of ncb in the eyes of investors

Strong points of NCB in the eyes of investors

A bank having an average asset scale, charter capital, and operational network, National Citizen Bank (NCB) is appearing on investors’ radar by virtue of its safe and effective operation, and buoyant potential for retail bank development.  
danang to host smart city summit 2019

Danang to host Smart City Summit 2019

The Danang People's Committee and Vietnam Software and IT Services Association will jointly organise a series of important international IT activities in the city from October 21-24.  
naomi osaka giving up us citizenship to play for japan in 2020 olympics

Naomi Osaka giving up US citizenship to play for Japan in 2020 Olympics

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has decided to choose Japanese over American nationality with an eye on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Japanese media reported Thursday (Oct 10).
adopting smart manufacturing lines

Adopting smart manufacturing lines

Domestic enterprises are embracing robotics and advanced technologies in their production lines to boost smart manufacturing activities, but there is a long road ahead for those wishing to keep up with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. VIR’s Phuong Thu reports.  
business shake up set with labour code draft

Business shake-up set with Labour Code draft

The latest draft text to amend the Labour Code was released in August and includes substantial changes in numerous provisions compared to the current Labour Code and the second draft, which was issued in April. One of the substantial amendments is the recognition of the evolution of labour relationships under the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Minh Nguyen, senior associate of ACSV Legal, pointed out the remarkable changes of the latest draft, and how it will affect operating enterprises.
harnessing a digital future

Harnessing a digital future

With its vast potential of e-commerce development thanks to surging IT and wide smartphone coverage, Vietnam is trying to build its own digital economy fuelled by a hallmark strategy on Industry 4.0 that is expected to help the country improve its competitiveness, attract more high-quality investment, and ensure sustainable growth. Thanh Dat reports.  
expanding the global role for vietnams smes

Expanding the global role for Vietnam’s SMEs

Vietnam considers domestic private enterprises as an important driving force for the economy which is looking to become an integrated and modern one. Nguyen Minh Cuong, principal country economist from the Asian Development Bank, writes about how small and medium-sized enterprises can further join the regional and global value chains amid Industry 4.0 expansion far and wide.
big expectations for vietnam in sustainable smart city development

Big expectations for Vietnam in sustainable smart city development

In the context of the 4.0 era, Vietnam is aiming to build smart cities to promote sustainable development through the process of digital transformation. However, there are many issues that Vietnam and its cities should focus on.
global extinction rebellion protests begin in australia

Global Extinction Rebellion protests begin in Australia

Extinction Rebellion activists began gathering in cities across Australia and New Zealand on Monday (Oct 7) to kick off a fortnight of global civil disobedience demanding governments take urgent action on climate change.