canon third quarter net profit nearly doubles

Canon third quarter net profit nearly doubles

Japanese high-tech giant Canon Inc. said Wednesday its third quarter net profit nearly doubled to $812 million year-on-year on stronger office equipment and consumer product sales.
safety net for workers left in the lurch

Safety net for workers left in the lurch

Relevant government agencies are  moving to support labourers losing jobs at enterprises with employers who have absconded.
bp plunges into net loss in second quarter

BP plunges into net loss in second quarter

British energy giant BP said Tuesday that it plunged into a net loss in the second quarter of 2012, hit by lower oil prices and a vast $5.0-billion (4.1-billion-euro) writedown on the value of assets.
a giant net to harvest investment

A giant net to harvest investment

In 2012, southern growth engine Ho Chi Minh City will prioritise attracting investment into hi-tech, supporting industries and information technology projects. Investors from key markets the US and Japan will also be targeted.
wincommerce posts net profit in third quarter

WinCommerce posts net profit in third quarter

WinCommerce, the retail operator of WinMart and WinMart+ stores, recorded a profit for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a pivotal achievement for Masan Group's retail ambitions.
green transportation paves path to net zero

Green transportation paves path to net zero

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibilities create competitive advantages and a sustainable development path for business as Vietnam aims to electrify 50 per cent of its public transport by 2030 and 100 per cent by 2050.
sustainability can be a net positive for businesses

Sustainability can be a net positive for businesses

Experts across a raft of sectors have agreed that while sustainable development demands substantial initial capital, it is essential to recognise it not as an expense, but an investment in the future.
daimler net profit falls in third quarter

Daimler net profit falls in third quarter

German automaker Daimler said Thursday that its net profit fell by 16 per cent in the third quarter due to writedowns on its investments in French and Russian groups Renault and Kamaz.
viva land joins smartland and the one land on vivian le jardin project

Viva Land joins Smartland and The One Land on Vivian Le Jardin project

On August 27 in Ho Chi Minh City, Viva Land Management and Development JSC (Viva Land) announced a strategic partnership with Smartland Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Smartland) and The One Real Estate Business Investment JSC (The One Land) – two specialising in the distribution, investment, and consultation of high-end property projects in Vietnam.
innovating towards net zero energy rice and transportation in vietnam

Innovating towards net zero: energy, rice, and transportation in Vietnam

Vietnam is striving to hit its net zero targets by 2050, and there are certain industries which should be focused on.
surveying the legal landscape of net neutrality in vietnam

Surveying the legal landscape of net neutrality in Vietnam

With the development of new digital services, especially ones consuming large amounts of bandwidth, such as high-quality video streaming, some internet service providers (ISP) have started prioritising certain traffic – such as their own services or the services of their business partners – based on their business needs and plans. They justify this a discriminatory approach by citing the need to raise funds to further invest in their networks. Net neutrality proponents strongly fight back against such plans arguing that this could limit open access to information and online freedoms, and stifle innovation.
disbursement kick to offer safety net for businesses

Disbursement kick to offer safety net for businesses

Implementation of the national fiscal and monetary initiative has seen a quicker step forward, making it more favourable for enterprises and people to relieve their difficulties.
net cast for juicy seafood import favours

Net cast for juicy seafood import favours

Customs procedures are being eased towards seafood material imports which are used to produce for exports.
unilever vietnam on net zero commitment in the context of cop26

Unilever Vietnam on net zero commitment in the context of COP26

In the context of the United Natons' Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Hoang Anh talked with Do Thai Vuong, vice president of Sustainable Development and Communications at Unilever Vietnam about the company's plastic management strategy to reach its net-zero target by 2030.
holes in net as state fishes for tax boost

Holes in net as state fishes for tax boost

Complicated tax laws and a shortage of auditors are hurting the state’s ability to hit up enterprises for tax contributions.