cities must go cashless to go smart

Cities must go cashless to go smart

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.
sustainable urbanisation a vital goal

Sustainable urbanisation a vital goal

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.
retail losses raise taxing questions

Retail losses raise taxing questions

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.
fortinet offers much needed comprehensive cyber security solutions

Fortinet offers much-needed comprehensive cyber security solutions

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.
vn index struggles to maintain rally

VN-Index struggles to maintain rally

The exciting movement of the market on Monday morning was extinguished by selling pressure increasing in the afternoon, affecting many large-cap stocks.
roads for cyclists pedestrians needed to ease urban traffic

Roads for cyclists, pedestrians needed to ease urban traffic

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.
citi vietnam wins best corporate digital bank

Citi Vietnam wins Best Corporate Digital Bank

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.  
quang nam welcome the reinhardt reissner big bands music performance

Quang Nam welcome the Reinhardt Reissner Big Band's music performance

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.  
ninja van launches free logistics services in four cities

Ninja Van launches free logistics services in four cities

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).
akzonobel heads towards sustainability

AkzoNobel heads towards sustainability

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.
flash floods kill 27 in south india prompting us travel alert

Flash floods kill 27 in south India, prompting US travel alert

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.
nem chua ran the soul of street food in hanoi

Nem chua ran – the soul of street food in Hanoi

It’s easy to satisfy your stomach when you are traveling in Hanoi, one of the most popular cities in Vietnam for cuisine.
shb finance inaugurates new headquarters and new unsecured loan

SHB Finance inaugurates new headquarters and new unsecured loan

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.
stateless footballers rescued from thai cave granted citizenship

Stateless footballers rescued from Thai cave granted citizenship

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.
citi welcomes 1 million new mobile banking users across asia pacific

Citi welcomes 1 million new mobile banking users across Asia-Pacific

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.