pwc global revenues up 7 per cent to 424 billion

PwC global revenues up 7 per cent to $42.4 billion

For the 12 months ending on June 30, 2019, PwC firms around the world had gross revenues of $42.4 billion – up 7 per cent in local currency and 4 per cent in US dollars. Revenues grew across all lines of business and major markets, boosted by the power of the PwC brand and continued significant investments in quality, technology, and people.
scg cement and ho chi minh city university join for innovation

SCG Cement and Ho Chi Minh City University join for innovation

The co-operation between SCG Cement – Building Materials Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology aims to leverage both organisations’ advantages to create sustainable products and solutions that serve the needs of Vietnamese consumers.
5g to proliferate to more smartphone tiers device classes next year

5G to proliferate to more smartphone tiers, device classes next year

With 5G coverage expected to expand strongly in the near future, new 5G NR devices and networks are being launched at a rapid rate to address the world’s insatiable demand.
vietnam and singapore expand co operation in innovation and technology

Vietnam and Singapore expand co-operation in innovation and technology

Vietnam and Singapore will expand co-operation in innovation and technology, particularly through the former’s National Innovation Centre, a new area of partnership to sit alongside more traditional avenues.
grab sets 2025 goals to use tech for good in southeast asia

Grab sets 2025 goals to use tech for good in Southeast Asia

Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading everyday super app, today announced its "Grab for Good" social impact programme that aims to empower people in Southeast Asia to gain critical access – some for the first time – to technology, upskilling, and digital services. This will allow more people to be part of the fast-growing digital economy and have more choices and opportunities to improve their livelihoods.
vrdf 2019 leveraging innovation to overcome the middle income trap

VRDF 2019: Leveraging innovation to overcome the middle-income trap

Speakers at Vietnam Reform and Development Forum (VRDF) 2019 suggested calling for more investment into tech startups to leverage innovation and overcome the middle-income trap, entering a new stage of development.
vrdf 2019 six development orientations for vietnams prosperity

VRDF 2019: six development orientations for Vietnam's prosperity

Vietnam Reform and Development Forum (VRDF) 2019 issued six development orientation that would help Vietnam become a prosperous nation by 2030 and vision to 2045.
true digital park opens as largest digital innovation hub in sea

True Digital Park opens as largest digital innovation hub in SEA

True Digital Park, developed by Charoen Pokphand (C.P. Group), aspires to be the most complete and open startup ecosystem that powers Thailand to become a global hub for digital innovation.
vrdf 2019 more investment in startups via venture capital funds

VRDF 2019: more investment in startups via venture capital funds

Experts at the Vietnam Reform and Development Forum (VRDF) 2019 suggested the government to use the state budget to invest in technology startups through venture capital funds, arguing that it would create fresh momentum for the fledgeling startup ecosystem.
vietnamwood underway in ho chi minh city

VietnamWood underway in Ho Chi Minh City

The 13th edition of Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair (VietnamWood 2019) and Vietnam International Furniture Accessories, Hardware & Tools (Furnitec 2019) are taking place in tandem on September 18-21 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
schneider electric introduces masterpact mtz power circuit breaker

Schneider Electric introduces Masterpact MTZ power circuit breaker

The next generation Masterpact MTZ low-voltage power circuit breaker developed by Schneider Electric will deal with the critical changes in the electrical industry, requiring more stringent regulations, tighter sustainability goals, increased safety requirements, and the need for more reliability and flexibility.
abb breaks ground on its advanced robotics factory in shanghai

ABB breaks ground on its advanced robotics factory in Shanghai

ABB announced that it has started construction of its new robotics manufacturing and research facility in China, the world’s largest robotics market. The facility is expected to open during 2021 and represents a total investment of $150 million.
ge healthcare aims to support healthcare development in vietnam

GE Healthcare aims to support healthcare development in Vietnam

Studying holistic solutions such as hospital planning and capacity development and emerging technologies such as AI are considered keys for GE Healthcare to expand healthcare access in the world, including Vietnam.
restructuring wood processing sector an urgent mission

Restructuring wood processing sector: an urgent mission

Vietnamese wood processing companies need to rethink their production models and upgrade technology lines to increase their competitive capacity in face of the upcoming challenges.  
ai transforming data into knowledge for better care

AI: Transforming data into knowledge for better care

Increasing patient numbers, shrinking reimbursement rates, and the shift to result-oriented remuneration models – the healthcare industry is facing constant change. Digitalising the market and rapid technological progresses are accompanied by changed regulatory demands, cost pressure, and growing customer expectations.