south korean ma investment leans towards green and digital transitions

South Korean M&A investment leans towards green and digital transitions

Energy and infrastructure, as well as tech-related businesses, are emerging as the main sectors for South Korean merger and acquisition (M&A) investment in Vietnam. Cha Sung Wook, deputy director of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency’s Hanoi Office, talked to VIR ’s Bich Thuy about the current interest in the domestic market.
5g subscriptions to reach 550 million in sea and oceania by 2029

5G subscriptions to reach 550 million in SEA and Oceania by 2029

5G subscriptions will reach around 550 million in Southeast Asia and Oceania by the end of 2029, according to the November 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report.
hospitals proactive in supply status

Hospitals proactive in supply status

While central-level hospitals in Vietnam are taking drastic measures to ensure the supply of drugs and medical equipment amid growing number of patients, more solutions are needed to tackle these issues.
legal and policy corridors needed to develop national innovation startup ecosystem

Legal and policy corridors needed to develop national innovation startup ecosystem

"Vietnam needs to have full legal and policy corridors to develop a national innovation startup ecosystem," said Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh at a policy forum in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24.
three winners of national innovative startup competition 2023 announced

Three winners of National Innovative Startup Competition 2023 announced

BUYO Bioplastics, AIRX CARBON, and CENERGY become the three winners of the National Innovative Startup Competition 2023 at Techfest Vietnam 2023 held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24.
final round of techfest vietnam 2023 held in ho chi minh city

Final round of Techfest Vietnam 2023 held in Ho Chi Minh City

Techfest Vietnam 2023 aims to promote innovative solutions in the technology sector while attracting experts, intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and overseas Vietnamese to ignite creative thinking in the innovative startup ecosystem.
fpt becomes saps regional strategic services partner

FPT becomes SAP’s regional strategic services partner

Global IT services provider FPT announced on November 21 that it has joined the SAP Regional Strategic Services Partner (RSSP) initiative, established by SAP Asia-Pacific Japan (APJ) to expand the capabilities and reach of established partners in the APJ region that are on a rapid growth trajectory.
the correct path to a low carbon market for vietnam

The correct path to a low-carbon market for Vietnam

Vietnam is striving to build a carbon credit market, attracting interest among stakeholders. Marc Stuart, founding partner and CEO of clean energy advisors Allotrope Partners, spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about how various partnerships can support this mission.
vietnam regional specialities fair 2023 opens in hanoi

Vietnam regional specialities fair 2023 opens in Hanoi

Hanoi Centre for Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion (HPA) held a ceremony on November 22 to open the Vietnam regional specialities fair 2023, aiming to promote trade between different regions. The event in Hanoi will run until November 26.
winners of 2023 garmin health awards announced

Winners of 2023 Garmin Health Awards announced

Digital health solutions provider Garmin Health announced the winners of the 2023 Garmin Health Awards at its fifth annual summit held in Singapore on November 13.
an epidemic of exclusion that must be cured

An epidemic of exclusion that must be cured

Albert Bourla, chairman and CEO of Pfizer, gave a speech on inclusion at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Week hosted in San Francisco on November 16-17.
health innovation network launched in vietnam

Health Innovation Network launched in Vietnam

The Vietnam Young Physicians Association (VYPA) and AstraZeneca Vietnam hosted a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on November 19 to launch the Health Innovation Network and kick-start its first programme called Digital Lung Health.
the game changers in pharmaceuticals

The game-changers in pharmaceuticals

Innovative pharmaceuticals are emerging as a game-changer reshaping the industry, which is urging Vietnamese authorities to have supporting policies to tap into new potential.
astrazeneca vietnam partners with can tho city to improve health services

AstraZeneca Vietnam partners with Can Tho city to improve health services

AstraZeneca Vietnam and Can Tho city officials signed an agreement on November 14 to work together on health projects and create a lasting healthcare system.
technology startups betting big on vietnamese landscape

Technology startups betting big on Vietnamese landscape

Tech startups in Singapore are eyeing the burgeoning Vietnamese market to tap into local growth potential, showing Vietnam’s promising landscape and Singapore’s emerging as part of a new wave of deep-tech attraction.