Ecosystem

To Thi Thu Huong, deputy head of the information technology department under the Ministry of Information and Communications, speaks at the summit (Photo: Forbes Vietnam) HCM City (VNA) – Technology opens up new development opportunities for startup businesses by translating their ideas into products and services, experts said at the recent Tech Summit 2019 held in Ho Chi Minh City. With a population of more than 93 million people, including many youngsters, Vietnam has the capacity to take advantage of new technology trends such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain.  Besides the Governments’ macro policies to boost corporate restructuring, entrepreneurial ideas will promote the financial ecosystem and boost leverage for business development. Vietnam is among the 10 most attractive countries for software outsourcing in the region and the world, according to To Thi Thu Huong, deputy head of the information technology department … [Read more...] about Technology helps create breakthrough for start-up development

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 14 November 2019 - Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics today hosted an Internet of Things (IoT) technology seminar that exhibited a wide range of IoT and sensing technology solutions at the Hilton Hanoi Opera, Vietnam.  Arrow Electronics Showcases Latest IoT and Sensing Technologies for Accelerating Smart City Transformation in Hanoi Hanoi is among one of three major Vietnamese cities that are being transformed into digital and interconnected urban areas by 20201. With the launch of Vietnam's first IoT Innovation Hub in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi earlier this year, the city has intensified efforts in accelerating research and development as well as establishing a platform to support entrepreneurial innovation in IoT technologies. "As one of the fastest-growing economies in ASEAN, Vietnam is now progressing into a smarter IoT nation. We look forward to working with global companies such as Arrow to … [Read more...] about Arrow Electronics Showcases Latest IoT and Sensing Technologies for Accelerating Smart City Transformation in Hanoi

Việt Nam tourism rises in the international arenaWyndham Soleil Danang officially launches Nimbus TowerTHE MARQ – A PEACEFUL OASIS IN THE HEART OF DISTRICT 1BIM Land has signed 2 offshore loan agreements worth USD 137.5 millionBamboo Airways welcomes first Airbus A320neo aircraft in “Fly Green” livery In just a few short years, Vietnam has started to achieve worldwide fame thanks to a new generation of architectural masterpieces and tourist attractions, strengthening the country’s reputation for luxury travel. Discovering heaven on earth — InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort Officially opening its doors in 2012, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort was the first project to mark the successful cooperation between Sun Group and renowned architect Bill Bensley. The stunning design, first and foremost, was lauded for how it showed great respect for the natural environment and preserved the precious ecosystem of Son Tra Peninsula. … [Read more...] about A new generation of iconic resorts and attractions help Vietnam receive global recognition

Started from 2008, this annual HCMC ICT contest has proved its success by attracting a growing number of participants each year. Held by the HCMC People’s Committee, it is used to honor typical ICT products and solutions in the fields of economy, society, and administration reform, actively contributing to the sustainable development of the city, especially the transform of HCMC into a smart city in the period from 2017 – 2020, with a vision to 2025. This year’s contest prioritizes the exploitation of all possible resources for the socio-economic growth of HCMC and the living standard upgrading of citizens. There are six categories, namely business with exceptional software solution; business with outstanding hardware solution; business with excellent value-added service; unit with most effective implementation of ICT; unit or individual with exceptional contribution to ICT development in HCMC; and ICT student with outstanding learning or researching result. The … [Read more...] about ICT contest in HCMC aiming at developing smart city

This HCMC ICT Awards 2019 aims at discovering and honoring spectacular ICT products, solutions that have positive effects on the project ‘Transforming HCMC into a Smart City from 2017 – 2020, with Vision to 2025’. The awards are divided into six categories of business with exceptional software solution; business with outstanding hardware solution; business with excellent value-added service; unit with most effective implementation of ICT; unit or individual with exceptional contribution to ICT development in HCMC; and ICT student with outstanding learning or researching result. Nominations are submitted from August 8 to September 30, 2019, followed by the evaluation process until November 11, 2019. The award ceremony is supposed to be held in this December. The winner of each category is expected to receive the prize of VND100 million (approx. $4,300). After 18 months carrying out the project ‘Transforming HCMC into a Smart City’, certain encouraging … [Read more...] about HCMC ICT Awards 2019 officially kicks off