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The move marks the first cooperation model on the market. Accordingly, B e join hands with FWD to raise public awareness about life insurance. The tie-up will increase customers' access to online insurance products that are simple, easy to understand, and easy to buy with just a few simple steps. The initiative is suitable for the dynamic lifestyle of the modern Vietnamese. In the initial stage of cooperation, Be's customers can explore and participate in the online insurance product "FWD Triple Protection," a specialised solution to protect customers against three serious diseases at the same time: cancer at any stage, strokes, and heart attacks up to age 80. Customers will also soon be able to participate in the "FWD Modern Woman" product at the next stage of implementation. In addition, customers will have the opportunity to learn about diverse insurance solutions which combines protection and long-term investment on the platform of Be. They will also receive consulting from … [Read more...] about Be Group partners with FWD to deliver insurance on multi-service consumer platform

This collaboration aims to provide UOB Vietnam’s cardholders and Vietnam Airlines' Lotusmiles members with great travel benefits and access to exclusive offers and privileges. As the bank with the largest ASEAN consumer footprint and the top card issuer in the region, UOB aims to do right by customers wherever they are by offering deals and rewards for every lifestyle and life stage. The bank has continuously expanded its partnership ecosystem with established brands to offer its customers the very best deals that align with their preferences and desires. In Vietnam, UOB has a strong focus on establishing partnerships with industry leaders across key sectors such as travel, dining, and retail, which include Lazada, Shopee, Starbucks, CGV, Be, GrabFood, and top-notch restaurants to provide customers with the best deals and offers. Paul Kim, head of Personal Financial Services at UOB Vietnam shared, “Our partnership with Vietnam Airlines marks another milestone for us … [Read more...] about UOB Vietnam forms strategic partnership with Vietnam Airlines

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) meets with British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Paris on June 7. (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son met with the UK’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of China’s Hong Kong Algernon Yau Ying-wah, and Foreign Minister of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis in Paris on June 7. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023. Talking to British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, Minister Son expressed his delight at the progress in the two countries’ relations in multiple spheres, and suggested both sides increase mutual visits at all levels. He called on the British Government to continue financial and technological support, and assist Vietnam with capacity building within the framework of the Just Energy Transition Partnership to help the country realise the commitments announced at the 26th UN Climate Change … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to reinforce ties with UK, Hong Kong, Lithuania

Malaysia n Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chairs the National Science Council Meeting at the National Science Centre on June 7. (Photo: bernama.com) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Through the implementation of the Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap ( HETR ), Malaysia will be well positioned to profit from the global green hydrogen market, which is forecast to reach 189.19 billion RM (41 billion USD) in 2050. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the market value for Malaysia can reach 3.1 billion USD in 2030. The HETR implementation is expected to generate up to 12.1 billion RM in revenue with an estimated contribution of between 49 billion RM and 61 billion RM to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030. Besides, HETR will also be able to provide many socio-economic benefits to the country by generating up to 45,000 job opportunities. Anwar said HETR will support the country’s Low Carbon Nation Aspiration 2040 under the National Energy Policy 2022-2040, … [Read more...] about Malaysia bolsters development of clean energy market

VPBank's EDA Division was established from the restructuring of its Business Intelligence Competency Center (BICC) and the transfer of compliance reporting systems and data architecture from the IT Division. It will also have several new functions such as driving data strategy and innovation, data governance, and leveraging data science and machine learning. The EDA division comprises six functions, namely Data Platform, Data Governance, Business Intelligence, AI, Data Strategy and Innovation as well as Data Ecosystem. In 2013, VPBank sought to maximise the benefits that data brings to both the bank and its customers, and so, established the BICC that year as one of the first business analysis centres in Vietnam. The EDA Division will expand its oversight on data strategy, architecture and advanced analytics across VPBank's subsidiaries. Within two years, VPBank had been awarded the Best Enterprise Data Management Strategy by The Data Warehousing Institute … [Read more...] about VPBank launches Enterprise Data and Analytics Division

The meetings took place on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023. Talking to British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, Minister Son expressed his delight at the progress in the two countries’ relations in multiple spheres, and suggested both sides increase mutual visits at all levels. He called on the British Government to continue financial and technological support, and assist Vietnam with capacity building within the framework of the Just Energy Transition Partnership to help the country realize the commitments announced at the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26). He also asked for the U.K.’s coordination with and support for Vietnam to successfully serve as co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Program, with priority to promoting economic recovery, helping with economic reform, and aiding Southeast Asian countries to further approach OECD standards. Agreeing on Minister Son’s suggestions, Cleverly expressed the respect for Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to reinforce ties with U.K., Hong Kong, Lithuania

The match at the 75,000-seat Ataturk Olympic Stadium, kicks off at 10:00 p.m. (1900 GMT) in the Turkish metropolis and brings the curtain down on a season that has stretched almost into mid-June after the long interruption for the World Cup. City have spent the last decade chasing this trophy having been transformed following an Abu Dhabi-backed takeover in 2008. Also-rans before Sheikh Mansour arrived, they are now England's dominant force, fresh from winning a fifth Premier League title in six seasons. Guardiola, chasing the third Champions League crown of his coaching career, has built a side that is playing arguably the finest football of any team since his great Barcelona of a decade ago. Now they are through to their second Champions League final in three seasons, two years after losing to Chelsea in Porto, and are hoping to complete a treble after securing the Premier League and FA Cup. The last English team to win that treble was Alex Ferguson's Manchester United, … [Read more...] about Man City and Inter Milan set for Champions League final showdown

Catch up on the news in Vietnam today: Society -- The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has set up an inspection team to oversee the power management and supply at state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and other relevant units between early 2021 and June 2023 in a bid to clarify the cause of the ongoing shortage of electricity. The team was told to fulfill the duty within 30 days. -- Former Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam was forced to resign as a disciplinary measure for bribery charges by the prime minister. -- Police in Thua Thien Hue Province in central Vietnam said on Friday that they had teamed up with police in neighboring Quang Tri Province to detain a 47-year-old Chinese national for allegedly stealing gold necklace worth VND31 million (US$1,320) at a jewelry shop. -- The Education and Training Division of Ho Chi Minh City’s outlying district of Nha Be suspended a male teacher after he had been accused of sexually harassing a student in class … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – June 10

The administration of Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam plans to pour VND76 billion (US$3.2 million) into a project for conserving and raising 100 red-crowned cranes in the next decade in an attempt to protect the area’s biodiversity. A flock of red-crowned cranes will live in their natural habitat at the Tram Chim National Park in the province’s Tam Nong District, with at least 50 of them living there for the 2023-33 period, according to data released at a meeting held by the provincial administration on Thursday. Of the project’s total funding, nearly VND13 billion ($555,687) will be used for improving the habitat of the flock of cranes, while organic agricultural production and tourism promotion will account for almost VND6 billion ($256,100) and VND8 billion ($341,900), respectively. Tran Tiet, director of the Southeast Asian Crane Program, said the project is aimed at not only restoring the flock of cranes, but also protecting biodiversity, recreating their natural … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Dong Thap earmarks $3.2mln for red-crowned crane conservation project