10-09-2018 12:09
Vietnam is driving its cities towards being smarter and going cashless with the aid of digital payments that will play a key role in the transformation of these cities, benefitting individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. Trang Nguyen reports.
07-09-2018 14:00
Today, more than half of the world lives in cities and urban developments, which is projected to grow to 68 per cent by 2025. In Vietnam alone, the urban population grows at an average rate of nearly 3 per cent per year – the fastest in the Southeast Asian region – with Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi growing at 4.0 and 3.8 per cent, respectively. Although managing densely populated urban areas has become one of the most imperative challenges to sustainable development in the 21st century, Vietnam has made some substantial progress to push for sustainability in the urban landscape.
07-09-2018 14:00
Giant foreign and domestic retailers like Lotte Mart, Big C, Fivimart, and Citimart reporting consecutive losses has raised suspicions about widespread tax evasion – or is competition really that fierce in the retail market? Huong Oanh investigates.
04-09-2018 10:01
The Fourth Industrial Revolution brings new operational risks for connected smart manufacturers and digital supply networks. Malicious cyber activity targeting the nation’s critical infrastructure is particularly worrisome as the interruption of essential services can have devastating effects on the economy and the well-being and safety of the citizens. On the occasion of his working visit to Vietnam, Phil Quade, chief information security officer of Fortinet, Inc. told Kim Oanh about cyberattacks, cybersecurity and how Fortinet’s solutions can help prevent them.
28-08-2018 10:27
The exciting movement of the market on Monday morning was extinguished by selling pressure increasing in the afternoon, affecting many large-cap stocks.
27-08-2018 15:24
As urbanisation has progressed rapidly in the country’s big cities, overloaded transport infrastructure is increasing the risk of traffic accidents and worsening environmental pollution.
20-08-2018 17:46
Citi has been named by Global Finance as Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank in 16 markets where it operates, including Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
18-08-2018 07:12
In a joyful atmosphere of Quang Nam rural market and the exciting music performance of the Reinhardt Reissner Big Band–Brass Music From Bavaria, a variety of specialties and seafood, your Saturday night will be more happy with family and friends.
14-08-2018 11:20
Ninja Van, a leading logistics and last-mile delivery company in Southeast Asia, has announced a new five-day promotion programme providing complimentary in-city delivery services in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Thu Dau Mot (Binh Duong), and Bien Hoa (Dong Nai).
13-08-2018 09:39
With constant research and the development of new, innovative paint products, AkzoNobel has been moving towards sustainable development in many cities in the world in order to affirm its position as the world’s leading paints and coatings company. Pamela Phua, general director of AkzoNobel Paints Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Hoang Anh her views on the company’s development orientation in high-potential markets, such as Vietnam.
10-08-2018 15:16
Flash floods have claimed at least 27 lives in the southern Indian state of Kerala, officials said Friday (Aug 10), prompting the US to advise its citizens to stay away from the tourist hotspot.
10-08-2018 12:12
It’s easy to satisfy your stomach when you are traveling in Hanoi, one of the most popular cities in Vietnam for cuisine.
10-08-2018 10:33
SHB Finance has just launched its new unsecured cash loan to match consumer demand in the five cities and provinces of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, An Giang, and Kien Giang after a period of trial and perfecting the system.
09-08-2018 08:54
Thailand Wednesday (Aug 8) granted citizenship to stateless members of the football team rescued from a cave last month in a saga which gripped the world.
07-08-2018 15:20
Citi has reported over 1 million new mobile banking clients across its Asia-Pacific consumer banking network in the last 12 months, adding to some 4.3 million mobile users on record as of June, 30.