venture investment for innovation

Venture investment for innovation

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.
wcef 2019 seeking solutions for sustainable development

WCEF 2019 seeking solutions for sustainable development

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.
doing more with less by akzonobel innovations

Doing more with less by AkzoNobel innovations

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.
kvision launches hackathon to co innovate with vietnamese startups

KVision launches hackathon to co-innovate with Vietnamese startups

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.
south korea a strategic partner for vietnams fintech development

South Korea, a strategic partner for Vietnam's fintech development

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.
akzonobel announced six winners of the first challenge of paint the future

AkzoNobel announced six winners of the first challenge of “Paint the Future”

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.
ns bluescope vietnam focuses on innovation and sustainability in cptpp

NS BlueScope Vietnam focuses on innovation and sustainability in CPTPP

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.
3m vietnam provides creative working environment

3M Vietnam provides creative working environment

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.
a productive and innovative vietnam

A productive and innovative Vietnam

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.  
nic incentives entice entrepreneurs

NIC incentives entice entrepreneurs

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.
innovation must power the next growth phase

Innovation must power the next growth phase

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.
bayers contributions to a sustainable vietnam

Bayer’s contributions to a sustainable Vietnam

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.
schneider electrics 25th anniversary

Schneider Electric’s 25th anniversary

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.
140 technologies to debut at chinaplas 2019

140 technologies to debut at Chinaplas 2019

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.
samsung eager to develop rd centre in hanoi

Samsung eager to develop R&D centre in Hanoi

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.