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Technology Many local firms yet to embrace digital transformation By Van Ly Friday,  Nov 22, 2019,15:49 (GMT+7) Many local firms yet to embrace digital transformationBy Van Ly Participants at FPT Tech Day 2019, organized by FPT Corporation. The number of Vietnamese enterprises that have paid little or no attention to digitalization is higher than in other countries – PHOTO: VAN LY HANOI – Digitalization is considered a global trend, but the number of Vietnamese enterprises that have paid little or no attention to it is higher than in other countries, heard attendees at FPT Tech Day 2019 on November 21. Speaking at the event, which attracted some 3,000 participants, Nguyen Van Khoa, general director of FPT Corporation, said that in Vietnam, only a few firms have started taking their first steps toward digitalization. “Most firms (that are lagging behind) said they did not know where to start in … [Read more...] about Many local firms yet to embrace digital transformation

At the event (Source: VNA)   HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam-based AsiaInvest sealed a deal with Singapore’s MoolahSense Group in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15 to develop a digital lending platform for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam. The signing was part of events for the 48th CFO World Congress held in the southern economic hub from November 14-16 under the theme of “Transforming Finance in the Digital Age”. This year’s CFO World Congress is held by the International Association of Financial Executives Institutes (IAFEI), the Vietnam Chief Financial Officer Club (VCFO), and the Japan Association for CFOs (JACFO). It will bring together about 500 business leaders, global CFOs, financial directors and other finance executives from around the world. The agreement has outlined a roadmap for the establishment of a joint venture between AsiaInvest and MoolahSense to bring together each side’s strengths in providing high-tech … [Read more...] about Digital lending platform to be developed for Vietnamese SMEs

Mai Thuy Linh, 32, has received several spam messages and at least two spam calls each day over the past week, which makes her very annoyed. How digitalization transforms Vietnam? Local cybercrime threats on the rise Chip cards may minimise bank card crime in Vietnam MIC urges on customer information protection Illustrative image — Photo cafef.vn The spam messages and calls are about different things, from real estate and insurance packages to gymnastics memberships and hotels. “The thing I worry about the most is how they get my number,” Linh said. Linh is not alone. Many have experienced their private information being leaked, with more of our lives migrating online. Statistics from the Ministry of Information and Communications show that the ministry received 21,888 complaints from mobile subscribers about spam messages and calls in the first six months of this year. The number is about 48.7 per cent lower than the same period last year. Reasons and risks … [Read more...] about Personal data leaks carry high risks

The world has around 50 megacities now. Megacities and rapid urbanisation are putting pressure on infrastructure, housing, the services sector, and the environment to meet the living requirements of current and future generations. These cities have been experiencing large-scale change regarding innovative building solutions, adjusting living space and infrastructure to accommodate changes in the economy, environment, technology, society, and culture. How can innovative building solutions during this transformation not only bring convenience but also sustainability and humanity, to create cities that are worth living for everybody? Large Infrastructure Project Conference 2019: Rethinking Construction, which will be held on November 22 at Landmark 81, Ho Chi Minh City, will endeavour to answer some of these questions. For the second time, this Large Infrastructure Project Conference is organised by INSEE Vietnam (an affiliate of Jardines), in partnership with SIKA and DOKA and in … [Read more...] about INSEE conference on rethinking construction from the ground up