vnida conference debates future of independent directors in vietnam

VNIDA conference debates future of independent directors in Vietnam

Nearly 250 experts from prominently listed, unlisted, and foreign-invested firms across Vietnam and the region converged at the July Independent Directors Forum, hosted by the Vietnam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA). The conference marked a significant milestone in Vietnam's corporate governance landscape.
laos to implement qr code transactions with vietnam thailand cambodia

Laos to implement QR code transactions with Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia

Laos plans to start using QR code transactions with neighbouring countries – Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia – from the fourth quarter of this year, according to Lao media.
super typhoon grazes philippines on its way to china

Super typhoon grazes Philippines on its way to China

Strong winds and rain lashed the northern Philippines as Typhoon Doksuri made landfall on July 26, causing rivers to overflow and leaving thousands without power.
dutch companies seek partners at vietnam international sourcing 2023

Dutch companies seek partners at Vietnam International Sourcing 2023

A delegation of Dutch entrepreneurs is expected to come to Vietnam to seek partners and attend Vietnam International Sourcing 2023 which is slated to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from September 13 to 15, according to the Vietnamese Trade Office in the Netherlands.
key milestones being hit for lng prospects

Key milestones being hit for LNG prospects

To utilise the promising land of liquefied natural gas, developers are awaiting supportive policies for infrastructure to help save project costs and contribute to green energy goals.
gamuda land acquires 315 million project in ho chi minh city

Gamuda Land acquires $315 million project in Ho Chi Minh City

Gamuda Land, a property arm of Malaysian Gamuda Bhd, is continuing to expand its portfolio in Vietnam by acquiring a third project in Ho Chi Minh City after two acquisitions done last year.
thai exporters concerned about price hikes after indias rice export ban

Thai exporters concerned about price hikes after India’s rice export ban

Thai rice exporters are concerned about India's announcement that it will ban the export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect, saying the move could potentially impact Thailand's rice industry, leading to a possible 10% increase in domestic prices.
taste of japan culinary culture experience

Taste of Japan culinary culture experience

The "Taste of Japan" culinary culture event runs from July 24-28 at Hatoyama restaurant in Hanoi, as a way to honour the traditional culinary culture of the land of the rising sun and contribute to connecting the two countries on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.
women football vietnam us match draws impressive viewer number

Women football: Vietnam-US match draws impressive viewer number

The July 22 game between Vietnam and the US during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in New Zealand drew 6.26 million viewers, making it the most-watched football telecast in the US since last year’s men’s World Cup final, according to Fox Sports.
thailand reveals plan to raise tourism revenue

Thailand reveals plan to raise tourism revenue

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed a plan to boost its revenue from foreign tourists and the “Thais Travelling in Thailand” campaign.
hyosung vietnam to invest nearly 1 billion in carbon fiber plant

Hyosung Vietnam to invest nearly $1 billion in carbon fiber plant

Hyosung Vietnam has announced plans to invest approximately $1 billion in a carbon fiber manufacturing facility, solidifying its strategic position in Vietnam's industrial landscape.
vietnams tokenised property platforms fade highlighting transparency concerns

Vietnam's tokenised property platforms fade, highlighting transparency concerns

Shared property investment platforms, known as tokenisation in Vietnam, are quietly disappearing from the market after a period of much hype, highlighting the challenges of these models in the local landscape, and raising questions over transparency.
fpt smart cloud and home credit harness ai innovation lab

FPT Smart Cloud and Home Credit harness AI Innovation Lab

Through the transformative power of the AI Innovation Lab, FPT Smart Cloud and Home Credit Vietnam have dramatically reshaped the financial sector's customer service landscape, achieving remarkable strides in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and employee workload reduction by harnessing the potential of AI and cloud applications.
navigating a stricter data privacy legal landscape

Navigating a stricter data privacy legal landscape

As the first comprehensive personal data protection legal framework in Vietnam is about to become effective, businesses are scrambling to comply. Michael Beckman, partner at EY Law Vietnam, and Robert Tran, partner at EY Vietnam Cybersecurity Services, discover the impact of the regulations on the financial sector and what to do to build a culture of personal data privacy.
the amazing race is the most exciting experience this summer

The 'Amazing Race' is the most exciting experience this summer

Season 4 of the 'Amazing Race - Mega Version', is an event exclusively for children from 6 to 12 years old, and will be held at Muong Thanh Green Land Dien Lam Eco-Resort Complex in Nghe An on July 22, 2023.