Adopting smart manufacturing lines

Adopting smart manufacturing lines

Domestic enterprises are embracing robotics and advanced technologies in their production lines to boost smart manufacturing activities, but there is a long road ahead for those wishing to keep up with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Business shake-up set with Labour Code draft

Business shake-up set with Labour Code draft

The latest draft text to amend the Labour Code was released in August and includes substantial changes in numerous provisions compared to the current Labour Code and the second draft, which was issued in April.
Harnessing a digital future

Harnessing a digital future

With its vast potential of e-commerce development thanks to surging IT and wide smartphone coverage, Vietnam is trying to build its own digital economy fuelled by a hallmark strategy on Industry 4.0 that is expected to help the country improve its competitiveness, attract more high-quality investment, and ensure sustainable growth. Thanh Dat reports.  
Expanding the global role for Vietnam’s SMEs

Expanding the global role for Vietnam’s SMEs

Vietnam considers domestic private enterprises as an important driving force for the economy which is looking to become an integrated and modern one. Nguyen Minh Cuong, principal country economist from the Asian Development Bank, writes about how small and medium-sized enterprises can further join the regional and global value chains amid Industry 4.0 expansion far and wide.
Big expectations for Vietnam in sustainable smart city development

Big expectations for Vietnam in sustainable smart city development

In the context of the 4.0 era, Vietnam is aiming to build smart cities to promote sustainable development through the process of digital transformation. However, there are many issues that Vietnam and its cities should focus on.
Resolution to aid 4.0 breakthrough

Resolution to aid 4.0 breakthrough

With Vietnam’s latest bold moves to actively approach Industry 4.0, businesses are making the next steps to gain new opportunities with fresh business models and technology products. However, to make it a more relishing prospect, more concrete actions are required from the government. Bich Thuy reports.