abb and danang take on smart city network initiative

ABB and Danang take on smart city network initiative

Pioneering technology leader ABB has agreed to invest more into transforming the central city of Danang into a smart city within a year, with a view to helping the city become the first in Vietnam to join the ASEAN Smart Cities Network by 2030.
draft alcohol law at odds with confusing regulations

Draft alcohol law at odds with confusing regulations

Foreign trade associations and business groups continue to raise concerns over Vietnam’s new draft alcohol and beer law, citing potentially-discriminatory regulations that may put consumers at higher risk of low-quality or outright fake products.
vietnamese dutch firms seek bond in sustainable urban development

Vietnamese, Dutch firms seek bond in sustainable urban development

A seminar on the sustainable development of cities was held in Hanoi on April 9 between enterprises of the Netherlands and the Vietnamese capital.
investment to focus on localities outside the big cities

Investment to focus on localities outside the big cities

Investment inflows into the real estate sector are expected to shift from big cities like Hanoi and HCM City to other localities in the second quarter of the year, attendees heard at a conference held in Thanh Hoa Province on Saturday.
hanoi ranks first in online business registrations

Hanoi ranks first in online business registrations

Hanoi continues to rank first among the 63 cities and provinces in Vietnam in online business registrations in the first quarter of 2019, showing the city’s strong efforts to improve its business climate.
undp and citi foundation drive youth social entrepreneurship movement

UNDP and Citi Foundation drive Youth Social Entrepreneurship Movement

Youth Co:Lab, a project co-led by the UNDP and Citi Foundation, is the largest youth-led social entrepreneurship movement in the region driving the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
rising thai political star faces fresh legal woes after election

Rising Thai political star faces fresh legal woes after election

The telegenic leader of a Thai political party who rode to prominence during last month's election on a wave of millennial support stands accused of inciting unrest, he said Wednesday (Apr 3), blaming his latest legal woes on a "dark influence".
asias pollution exodus firms struggle to woo top talent

Asia's pollution exodus: Firms struggle to woo top talent

From smog breaks to pollution bonuses, Asia's businesses are promising increasingly inventive perks in a desperate bid to lure executives to a region where toxic air engulfs major cities for much of the year.
abb fia formula e championship racing for the future

ABB FIA Formula E Championship: Racing for the future

The roads in Hong Kong got even more exciting with the ABB Formula E race taking place last week, attracting the attention of many fans. This was the 5th of 13 rounds of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. The race has inspired a new generation of people who love speed and the environment.
ncb scales up co operation deals

NCB scales up co-operation deals

Privately-held National Citizen Bank (NCB) sets to continually expand its market share by approaching new customers, striving to meet the ever-burgeoning demand from domestic and foreign partners.
danang international firework festival 2019 the stories of rivers

Danang International Firework Festival 2019: The Stories of Rivers

Danang International Firework Festival 2019 (DIFF 2019) will begin on June 1, 2019 with the participation of eight famous firework teams from around the world, including Russia, Brazil, Belgium, Finland, Italy, England, China, and the host Vietnam, promising to bring Danang an exciting and colourful festival.
adidas pureboost go encourages runners to discover the city

adidas PureBOOST GO encourages runners to discover the city

Targeting running enthusiasts who live in crowded and busy cities, adidas has released two new colourways of the PureBOOST GO, which are designed specifically to elevate the street running experience: the black with ivy/orange and clear mint colourways – both materially inspired by military and industrial rawness.
giving back to the local community

Giving back to the local community

Enjoying a day of sun and sea, exploring the pristine Central Coast’s azure waters with exciting water sports, challenging the championship golf course designed by golf legend Sir Nick Faldo right next door, indulging your senses at award-winning spas, having a fun Family Eco-experience with a Vietnamese cooking class and taking part in one of community activities to give back to the local communities are the must tried experiences at Banyan Tree & Angsana Lang Co.
e portal about cptpp launched

E-portal about CPTPP launched

The Ministry of Industry and Trade recently debuted a new website available at cptpp.moit.gov.vn where citizen and enterprises can learn more about the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
transport survey outlines future cash conditions

Transport survey outlines future cash conditions

In the face of challenges in public transportation and parking, driven by population growth and urban migration patterns, the development of cashless services and digital commerce is expected to ­improve daily travel and ­create smarter and more ­efficient cities.