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“While applications of 4IR technologies will help the country move up the value chain in products and services, Vietnam should consider new approaches to ensure inclusion and social protection for entry-level workers, especially those at risk of job displacement, and those who need upskilling,” said Andrew Jeffries, country director for Vietnam of ADB. “Adequate and timely investments in skills development can help the country not only to harness the potential of 4IR to increase productivity but also ensure that 4IR will benefit workers at large.” … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21

Revenues jump by up to 37 percent In recent days, many supermarkets have seen lots of footfalls. At certain times of the day, customers have to wait in line for their turn to pay. Ms. Nguyen Minh Ha, a customer of Co.opmart Nguyen Dinh Chieu in District 3, shared that this year her family decided not to travel but to stay in the city to celebrate the Tet holidays. So, when she had free time, she visited supermarkets to buy decorative products for her house and food to make many delicious dishes for her family. Mr. Nguyen Anh Duc, CEO of Saigon Co-op, said that in the first week of January this year, the purchasing power of the whole network surged by 37 percent compared to the previous week. Revenues surged robustly in a wide range of essential commodities, from fresh and processed foods, cosmetics, kitchen appliances to garments. The purchasing power at supermarkets in other provinces and cities has also increased well, especially at newly-opened supermarkets, such as Thap Muoi … [Read more...] about Purchasing power for Tet goods flourishes

Hanoi’s police begin the task of ensuring security for the 13th National Party Congress Addressing the conference, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh asked the police force to strictly implement directions from the Party Central Committee, the Government, the Ministry of Public Security, and the sub-committee for ensuring security, order, and safety for the congress. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21

Ha Ngoc Truong, vice chairman of the HCMC Bridge, Road and Port Association, shared Nam’s view, saying that the development of minibus routes in HCMC is necessary. All vehicles must be operated in line with the localities’ urban traffic system, which will be adjusted to match the traffic organization and infrastructure of each period. … [Read more...] about HCMC insists on proposal to open minibus services

“Long-established airlines may take a good amount of time to integrate digital transformation onto old-fashioned systems. Being ‘born’ in the era of advanced technology and learning from success in operating experience of the industry, Bamboo Airways is capable of upgrading and finalizing technology in every activity of the Airline more quickly and conveniently,” Mr. Thanh, representative of Bamboo Airways, shared. … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways implements automatic check-in service in kiosks, accelerating digital transformation