10-06-2019 08:55
With policies to encourage investment in the innovative projects of small- and medium-sized enterprises and startups, Vietnam expects to welcome a strong wave of venture investment.
04-06-2019 07:45
The World Circular Economy Forum 2019 ( WCEF), which is the global initiative of Finland and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, has been kicked off on June 3, 2019 in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland.
29-05-2019 18:00
At the heart of all activities by AkzoNobel, the leading global paint and coating company, is the goal to keep our planet cooler and more circular.
24-05-2019 14:26
The event targets startups with products or ideas to tackle finance and business challenges facing the Vietnamese and ASEAN economies. Bringing together KBank’s expertise in regional banking, $245 million of funding from KVision, local know-how of VIISA, and innovative ideas from local startups, the aim is to drive synergies that will spur cutting-edge solutions that create value and drive growth in Vietnam and the wider region.
23-05-2019 10:46
Vietnam is seeking for opportunities to grow its fintech market from foreign direct investment (FDI), and South Korea is by far one of the most promising strategic partners to boost fintech innovation thanks to its large number of commercial banks operating in Vietnam.
18-05-2019 07:16
The Paint the Future startup challenge has accomplished after three exciting days of face-to-face collaboration with AkzoNobel experts. This programme has opened doors for international startups to “Paint the Future” with their innovations.
10-05-2019 10:21
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is knocking at the doors of every business including the country’s private sector. With Colorbond® – the high-class pre-painted steel brand under Australia-based BluseScope® and NS BlueScope Vietnam, innovation and sustainability are considered the keys to enhance its competitive edge.
02-05-2019 14:23
3M, one of the US Fortune 500 multinational corporations, has continuously been listed among Vietnam’s top 100 places to work over in recent years thanks to its unique culture of flexibility, innovation, and a focus on ethics and sustainability.
01-05-2019 22:00
Vietnam is now considering the manufacturing industry as a key pillar for growth. Caitlin Wiesen, United Nations Development Programme resident representative in Vietnam, looks at the productivity and competitiveness of the domestic manufacturing enterprises as the country sets a course towards renewal and innovation.
01-05-2019 21:00
In the context of Industry 4.0, Vietnam is trying its best to promote a digital economy, with an initiative to promote a national innovation centre. VIR’s Phuong Hao takes a look into which incentives are expected to be offered to investors that wish to be involved in the initiative.
01-05-2019 18:00
In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the global economy is entering a period of growth mainly based on technology and innovation. Asian Development Bank economist Dominic Mellor writes on how Vietnam needs a more dynamic and innovative private sector fuelled by home-grown entrepreneurship.
30-04-2019 13:00
Since its inception in 1994, German group Bayer has grown rapidly and contributed significantly to the growth of Vietnam, with two production sites in Dong Nai and Binh Duong provinces. This year, Bayer celebrates 25 years of development in the country, with its strong commitment to supporting the government’s aim of achieving sustainability and innovation. Thanh Van reports.
30-04-2019 09:00
Schneider Electric – the leading company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation – has just celebrated its 25th anniversary in Vietnam. For the momentous occasion, the corporation held Innovation Day, where it not only reminisced of a successful quarter century, but looked into the next 25 years.
30-04-2019 08:00
Very soon Chinaplas 2019 will open its door in Guangzhou, China for international exhibitors and visitors. The annual event, which alternates between the two Chinese cities of Shanghai and Guangzhou, will run from May 21 to 24, 2019 at China Import and Export Complex, Guangzhou. With the theme of “Innovation is Key to the Future,” more than 3,500 exhibitors will be showcasing their cutting-edge products and solutions. Among them, 140 will be making their debuts in China, Asia or globally.
29-04-2019 10:42
Samsung requested the Hanoi People’s Committee to accelerate the approval process so that it can begin the construction of its research and development (R&D) centre.