the measure of success for a green thinking retailer

The measure of success for a green-thinking retailer

The difficulties on the journey of digital and green transformation do not hinder AEON’s determination in its role as a retailer that prioritises sustainable activities. Corporate sustainability and external relations manager of AEON Vietnam, Nguyen Bang Lang, explained more to VIR’s Oanh Do.
wide ranging support can ensure green digital wins

Wide-ranging support can ensure green-digital wins

Digital transformation and the green transition are no longer a choice, but implementation is still a headache for both businesses and the government. Bui Thu Thuy, deputy director general of the Agency for Enterprise Development under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, told VIR’s Nguyen Huong about government support for businesses, and the benefits for them.
green digital concepts not yet grasped

Green-digital concepts not yet grasped

Vietnam’s business community still faces challenges in the green-digital transformation due to the lack of investment, awareness, and a high-quality labour force.
uob becomes bank of choice for aspiring asean consumers

UOB becomes bank of choice for aspiring ASEAN consumers

United Overseas Bank (UOB), Southeast Asia’s third-largest bank by assets, is tapping into megatrends in the region to drive its growth, positioning itself on capturing the rising ASEAN consumer spend and cross-border payments.
widespread adoption of digital payments taking hold

Widespread adoption of digital payments taking hold

Vietnam’s payment sector is rapidly growing, with significant advancements in mobile money, QR code transactions, and e-wallet services led by dozens of payment intermediary organisations.
innovative solutions bridge startup ecosystem between taiwan and vietnam

Innovative solutions bridge startup ecosystem between Taiwan and Vietnam

Startup Island Taiwan, the territory's startup brand, led 18 innovative startups to co-host the Taiwan Tech Solution Day at the National Innovation Centre (NIC) in Hanoi on August 13.
malaysia loses 700 million usd due to online scams

Malaysia loses 700 million USD due to online scams

Malaysia lost a total of 3.18 billion RM (700 million USD) due to online scams that involved more than 95,800 victims between 2021 and April 2024, said Malaysian Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
astar to team up with vietnam superport to drive digital logistics

A*STAR to team up with Vietnam SuperPort to drive digital logistics

Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) discussed a strategic collaboration with Vietnam SuperPort on August 12 to add advanced tech to improve the connectivity of Vietnam’s logistics sector.
leading businesses key to spurring dual transformation

Leading businesses key to spurring dual transformation

The role of pioneering businesses, alongside government policies, is essential for driving systematic and effective dual transformation.
aeon vietnam strives to promote green consumption

AEON Vietnam strives to promote green consumption

Retail corporation AEON Vietnam has significantly contributed to promoting green consumption through various activities related to green transformation and accelerating digital methods.
businesses embrace dual transformation to drive growth

Businesses embrace dual transformation to drive growth

Digital transformation is a prerequisite for businesses to achieve faster green transition, and green transformation itself is pressuring businesses to select the right tools for digital transformation.
hanoi promotes it application to ensure food safety

Hanoi promotes IT application to ensure food safety

Advancing digital transformation and applying science and technology in agricultural management will help cooperatives and businesses leverage land advantages and potential, reduce chemical use, and produce safe, high-value products.
dual transformation an essential choice for business

Dual transformation an essential choice for business

Accelerating digital and green transformation is expected to help Vietnam enhance the efficiency of attracting foreign investment.
thai government urged to tighten oversight on e commerce

Thai government urged to tighten oversight on e-commerce

The government of Thailand is intensifying its oversight of foreign e-commerce platforms, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin instructing the Revenue Department and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to ensure that the Chinese online retailer Temu adheres to Thai laws and tax regulations.
deputy pm wants renewed efforts on preventing trade fraud smuggling counterfeit goods

Deputy PM wants renewed efforts on preventing trade fraud, smuggling, counterfeit goods

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang on August 8 urged ministries, sectors, and localities to enhance the use of digital technology to promptly detect and address smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods in the context of the rapid development of e-commerce.