Policymakers, insurers, and experts gathered at the Vietnam Actuarial Conference 2022 on November 24 to discuss solutions to provide better insurance access.

Unfortunately, Vietnam will be considered a risk to the majority of foreign banks and therefore they will have strict lending criteria, requiring the developer to demonstrate they have a strong track record and the financial muscle.”- Stephen Wyatt Country director of Knight Frank

Microsoft Corp. today announced Windows 8has reached Release to Manufacturing (RTM), the latest milestone in the launch of the highly anticipated Windows 8 operating system.

LG Electronics (LG) unveiled a series of new smart appliances at this month’s 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that reflect the company’s vision for a more connected, eco-friendly lifestyle, according to a company statement in early January 2012.

Vietnam Satellite Digital Television (VSTV), operator of a Pay-TV platform called K+, has officially announced its 3 new packages named Access+, Premium+ and HD+, making the high quality of Pay-TV more affordable to all consumers in Vietnam.

A number of seaports in Ho Chi Minh City’s outskirts are underperforming, causing a huge waste of infrastructure and undermining the city’s competitive advantage.

ECI Telecom, a global provider of next-generation network solutions, has introduced a new addition to its access portfolio – the end-to-end 1Net fiber access solution, featuring a next-generation integrated OLT (I-OLT) platform.

Vietnam has more than five million people living with disabilities, only a very small number of whom have access to work. The limited labour market and low self esteem are the main obstacles hindering the employment prospects of people with disabilities and while legislation and policies are in place to improve the situation, more needs to be done. VIR paid a visit to some of the local authorities who are providing assistance to people with disabilities to help them access work.