meta risks fines over pay for privacy model breaking eu rules

Meta risks fines over 'pay for privacy' model breaking EU rules

The EU accused Facebook owner Meta on Monday of breaching the bloc's digital rules, paving the way for potential fines worth billions of euros.
business messaging in vietnam continues to grow

Business messaging in Vietnam continues to grow

Vietnam is one of the leading countries in the region in terms of Business Messaging adoption rates with an average of one in three Vietnamese consumers sending messages to businesses weekly. Dan Neary, vice president of Asia-Pacific, Meta, spoke with VIR's Thanh Van about the impressive growth momentum of Business Messaging.
industrial metaverse and digital twins a new era of innovation

Industrial metaverse and digital twins: a new era of innovation

The industrial metaverse - an amalgamation of AI, the Internet of Things, and augmented reality (AR) - is ushering in a new era of industrial transformation.
thailand fears growing population with metal health problems

Thailand fears growing population with metal health problems

Mental health problems in Thailand are on the rise while the number of people seeking treatment rose to 2.9 million in 2023 from 1.3 million in 2015, according to the country’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
electric vehicle growth to accelerate over the longer term

Electric vehicle growth to accelerate over the longer term

A recent Citi Research report sees electric vehicles’ global volume growing modestly this year but after that, it’s pedal to the metal.
meta sued in japan over celebrity investment scams

Meta sued in Japan over celebrity investment scams

Four scam victims in Japan sued Facebook on Thursday after being hoodwinked by fraudulent online investment ads that used images of celebrities without their consent, their lawyer said.
malaysia urges meta tiktok to curb harmful content

Malaysia urges Meta, TikTok to curb harmful content

Malaysia on April 9 required tech giants Meta and TikTok to come up with plans to counter harmful content online.
fies to further explore metal mining

FIEs to further explore metal mining

Foreign-invested enterprises expect to engage in mining metals using modern technology, providing the country with the opportunity to develop downstream high-tech manufacturing.
thaco raises the bar for steel industry

THACO raises the bar for steel industry

THACO Industries has significantly intensified its investment in steel structures and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, aiming to become the top general contractor in Vietnam.
smes face barriers to joining global supply chain

SMEs face barriers to joining global supply chain

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the mechanical sectors face difficulties in joining the supply chain of large-scale manufacturers due to a lack of capital and incentive policies, according to Luu Van Dai, director of Metal Heat Vietnam JSC, speaking at the 2024 Vietnam Global Manufacturing Forum in Hanoi on March 26.
apple google and meta set to face probes under new law source

Apple, Google and Meta set to face probes under new law: source

Apple, Google and Meta are set to face the EU's wrath next week as Brussels prepares to hit the tech giants with probes into potential violations of a landmark law, sources close to the matter said Friday.
ho chi minh city a rising hub for high tech manufacturing

Ho Chi Minh City: a rising hub for high-tech manufacturing

Vietnam is currently one of the most attractive destinations for investors in the semiconductor sector due to advantages such as a large reserve of silica and rare earth metals (used for chip manufacturing), low labour costs, favourable geographical location, and government incentives.
businesses must bravely make bolder moves in order to reach growth goals

Businesses must bravely make bolder moves in order to reach growth goals

Consumer product companies and brands are beginning to regain their footing following several difficult quarters. Praneeth Yendamuri, partner at Bain & Company, Dhruv Vohra, managing director for APAC Global Business Group at Meta, and Sameer Mehta, head for Southeast Asia at DSG Consumer Partners, explain how the macro forces are ripe for long-term growth.
meta vietnams khoi le on the wave of disruptors in vietnam

Meta Vietnam's Khoi Le on the wave of disruptors in Vietnam

The growth of 'insurgent disruptors' in Southeast Asia is reshaping the way businesses operate, and tech firms like Meta are playing a crucial role in helping businesses gain a competitive edge and expand their market. Khoi Le, country director of Meta Vietnam, spoke to VIR's Thanh Van about these new rising stars and their potential impact on the Vietnamese business landscape.
metalex vietnam 2023 is the must see event for metalworking industry

METALEX Vietnam 2023 is the must-see event for metalworking industry

The premium event for global technology suppliers and Vietnamese companies in the metalworking industry, METALEX Vietnam 2023, is scheduled for the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City from October 4-6.