us semiconductor firms double down on investments in vietnam

US semiconductor firms double down on investments in Vietnam

Vietnam's growing significance in the global semiconductor supply chain was the focus of a recent seminar in Hanoi, led by the US Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). The event, organised by Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment on December 7, underscored the nation's expanding influence in the high-tech sector.
vietnams infrastructure ready for semiconductor industry

Vietnam’s infrastructure ready for semiconductor industry

A roundtable on Vietnam’s infrastructure readiness for semiconductor industry in Vietnam was organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) in collaboration with the National Innovation Centre (NIC) and the US Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) in Hanoi on December 7.
thailand announces new tax refund scheme to boost consumption

Thailand announces new tax refund scheme to boost consumption

Thailand has announced a new tax refund scheme to stimulate domestic spending and encourage the use of electronic invoices.
ai can reshape vietnams payment landscape

AI can reshape Vietnam’s payment landscape

Vietnam's payment landscape is set to undergo significant transformation through the use of generative AI, according to Visa.
cargill unveils three new schools in late 2023

Cargill unveils three new schools in late 2023

The US-backed Cargill proudly announced the expansion of its flagship Cargill Cares programme on November 29 with the establishment of three new schools in Vietnam’s northern mountainous areas.
th group treasuring mother nature through action

TH Group Treasuring Mother Nature through action

TH Group has made major moves towards net-zero emissions through the use of state-of-the-art technologies in its projects.
us and vietnam crack on with partnerships

US and Vietnam crack on with partnerships

The US and Vietnam are utilising their freshly forged comprehensive strategic partnership with several initiatives, with growing interest from US investors in the Southeast Asian market.
us state of oregon seeks investment opportunities in binh duong province

US state of Oregon seeks investment opportunities in Binh Duong province

A delegation from the US state of Oregon led by Commissioner at Port of Portland Katherine Lam on November 21 paid a working visit to the southern province of Binh Duong to learn about the investment environment in the locality.
indonesia deploys investment plan for 20 bln usd energy transition pact

Indonesia deploys investment plan for 20 bln USD energy transition pact

Indonesia on November 21 launched an investment plan to attract 20 billion USD pledged by the US and Japan in a renewable energy transition pact agreed last year for the archipelago to slash emissions and wean itself off coal.
vietnam seeks 5g investment increase from apple

Vietnam seeks 5G investment increase from Apple

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong held strategic meetings with Apple's CEO Tim Cook on November 15 during his visit to the US for the 2023 APEC High-Level Week.
mcdonalds uk boss says fast food chain faces weekly sex abuse claims

McDonald's UK boss says fast-food chain faces weekly sex abuse claims

McDonald's boss in Britain said Tuesday the US fast-food giant faces "one to two" sexual harassment allegations from workers every week, as he vowed to tackle the issue recently exposed by the BBC.
associations work to stamp out use of dog and cat meat

Associations work to stamp out use of dog and cat meat

The Ha Nam Traditional Medicine Association, Soi Dog International Foundation, and Social and Behaviour Change Science Agency Intelligentmedia brought together 30 provincial Traditional Medicine (TM) practitioners to provide coaching on November 10 on the negative impact of the use of dog and cat meat for public health.
key sustainability areas to drive supply chain groups

Key sustainability areas to drive supply chain groups

Following developed markets like the EU and the US where sustainability has been put forward into actionable plans across industries, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has started planning and putting in place the necessary strategies to realise the market’s commitment towards cutting emissions to net-zero by 2050.
vietnam is the dfcs largest market in southeast asia

Vietnam is the DFC's largest market in Southeast Asia

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Scott Nathan arrived in Ho Chi Minh City in November for his second trip to Vietnam in two months, a firm demonstration of the importance of the country to his organisation and to the United States.
eu opens probe into tiktok youtube over child protection

EU opens probe into TikTok, YouTube over child protection

The EU announced investigations on Thursday into YouTube and TikTok to find out what action the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors.