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Three parties signed a strategic cooperation agreement On May 13, C.P. Vietnam announced at its head office in Bien Hoa that it has kick-started its digital transformation journey with SAP SuccessFactors solutions. The move will help the company enhance its HR capabilities and leverage real-time analytics for better business decisions and capabilities. C.P. Vietnam expects not only to reduce costs and drive greater operational efficiency but also to deliver an enhanced employee experience consistent with its mobile-first, cloud-first philosophy that attracts and retains talent, fosters employee engagement, and drives improved business outcomes. The company is a foreign direct investment enterprise that operates in the closed agro and food industry. Established in 1993, it has steadily grown to become Vietnam’s leading food conglomerate, covering both livestock and aquaculture businesses. The company’s food products not only meet the needs of the domestic market but are also … [Read more...] about C.P. Vietnam’s digital transformation with SAP SuccessFactors

Ensuring cybersecurity for digital platforms must be considered a top priority associated with the development of national digital platforms in Vietnam. Vietnam's priority is ensuring cybersecurity for national digital platforms to protect national cyberspace, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung said at Vietnam Security Summit 2022 held in Hanoi on June 23. The summit themed “Cybersecurity for national digital platforms: Creating a sustainable digital future” was organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and IEC Group with the participation of around 800 delegates in charge of cyber and information technology security. Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung speaks at the event. Photo: Le Hoang Deputy Minister Nguyen Huy Dung said that the event’s topic shows the urgency of the issue as the National Digital Transformation Program, Digital Government Development Strategy, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam prioritizes cybersecurity for digital platforms

Attending the ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the development of Vietnam’s revolutionary press over the past 97 years, stressing that it has contributed greatly to the struggle for national liberation and the national construction and defense cause. The PM congratulated 115 authors and groups of authors who have won prizes in the 16th National Press Awards, stressing that the awards honored and expressed thanks to journalists who had made important contribution to the country’s success in 2021, a year with unprecedented difficulties and challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The press has built trust and helped consolidate the great solidarity, consensus and support  of the people and businesses for the Party’s and State’s sound policies on a vaccine strategy and COVID-19 prevention and control program, enabling Vietnam to become one of the few countries leading the world in the vaccination rate,” he said. The Governmental leader also applauded the press … [Read more...] about Winners of 2021 National Press Awards honored

Addressing the event, Assistant Foreign Minister and Head of SOM Canada Paul Thoppil affirmed that his country always attaches great importance to 45-year-ties with ASEAN, and underlined that ASEAN and the Southeast Asian region play a core role in the Indo-Pacific Strategy that Canada is going to announce. He said Canada hoped to engage deeper into regional cooperation through ASEAN-led mechanisms. In order to celebrate the 45-year partnership between the two sides (1977-2022), Thoppil proposed organizing an ASEAN-Canada Commemorative Summit in late 2022 in Cambodia and lift up their ties to a strategic partnership. The ASEAN member countries lauded Canada’s cooperation and support to the association over the years, including a commitment of contributing 3.5 million CAD (2.7 million USD) in five years to the ASEAN Fund for COVID-19 Response, 2 million CAD (1.54 million USD) to the ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management, and 8.5 million CAD … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Canada seek ways to foster partnership

Binh Duong smart city in the namesake southern Vietnamese province was listed in the world’s top seven intelligent communities for the second consecutive year. The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) and Binh Duong People’s Committee organized a ceremony in the southern province on Tuesday evening to announce the 2022 Top 7 Intelligent Communities of the Year. Binh Duong smart city was named in the Smart21 Communities for the fourth year in a row and Top 7 Intelligent Communities for the second consecutive year in 2022. In order to get recognized as one of the Smart21 Communities, Binh Duong smart city and other cities around the world had to meet strict criteria including broadband coverage, equality in digital access, innovative workforce, and support for sustainable development, said Louis Zacharilla, co-founder of the ICF. The ICF gathers nearly 200 prosperous smart cities in the world, Zacharilla continued, adding that it offers a chance for organizations and businesses in … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Binh Duong among world’s top seven intelligent communities

Through the "Doctor for Everyone" online platform, health station in Bản Phùng Commune (the northern mountainous province of Hà Giang) is connected to Hoàng Su Phì District's health centre. — Photo courtesy of UNDP/Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI — Technology in remote health centres is helping improve the quality of life for patients living in mountainous areas. Medical staff can instantly talk to other professionals across the country to seek consultation and guidance using the telemedicine system. It’s also helping to reduce overcrowding at health facilities. The system was put in place by the UNDP and Electronic Health Administration under the Ministry of Health (EHA-MOH), the departments of Health of Hà Giang, Bắc Kạn, and Lạng Sơn provinces two years ago. Called “Doctor for Everyone”, the system runs through a smartphone application and has a secure video conferencing. It helps improve the quality of grassroots health service and complements the existing telehealth programme … [Read more...] about Grassroots telemedicine prove effective in mountainous areas

Hanoi has 141 models of farm chain, according to the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Hanoi is extending support to local businesses and cooperatives in putting agricultural products on the e-commerce platforms, as well as boosting trade promotion activities, according to the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. A staff is guiding a Bac Giang's farmer to post lychees on the e-commerce site. Photo: Vietnam Post In Chuong My District, the Thang Long High-tech Agriculture JSC faced difficulties with selling Solanaceae, so it turns to new sales channels such as Facebook and Zalo for better consumption. Phan Trung Kien, Director of the Thang Long High-tech Agriculture JSC said: “Since the company put its products on online sales sites and e-commerce platforms, they are better known and easily approached by a huge number of local consumers.” The company grows solanum Hainanese hance in an area of 20ha, the largest in the … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes consumption of agricultural products on e-commerce sites

According to the report, as more network deployments take place over the next few years, 5G mobile subscriptions are expected to grow at an annual rate of 83 per cent, reaching 570 million in 2027. This figure will almost equal to the total regional number of 4G subscriptions at that time. Denis Brunetti, head of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos states, "With our global scale and expertise, we look forward to continuing our journey in supporting Vietnam with expanded deployments of 4G and 5G networks moving forward. 4G and 5G are enabling Vietnam to unlock the full potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and will be the foundation upon which Vietnam can further build on its digital transformation journey.” The latest Ericsson Mobility Report forecasts that North America will lead the world in 5G subscription penetration in the next five years with 90 per cent of mobile subscriptions in the region expected to be 5G by 2027. The report also predicts that current … [Read more...] about 5G subscriptions in Southeast Asia and Oceania expected to double in 2022

International School Ho Chi Minh City featured in Queen’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album Dan Truong set to excite audiences at Sun Fest concert Schneider Electric launches inaugural Global Partner Recognition Program Dettol joins hands with HCMC University Medical Center to celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day Capella Hanoi Hotel ranked among top 100 in the world Marc-Antoine Lucchini, Head of Foundation and General Medicines at Sanofi , recently had a business trip to several Asian countries. Among those countries, Viet Nam was highly evaluated for its potential market for healthcare development. The effort of digital transformation and sustainability commitment from Sanofi Like many countries, Viet Nam is facing heavy burdens of morbidity and mortality caused by non-communicable diseases. Being able to control risk factors, improve disease prevention, make early diagnoses and manage treatments of such … [Read more...] about “Viet Nam is a promising market for healthcare,” Senior global leader of Sanofi shared of his business travel to Asia.

VASEP proposed practical solutions to decrease logistics cost in the near future Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Association Vu The Binh stated that to promote the recovery of this industry in the near future, there must be new interesting tour packages to attract international tourists, along with favorable conditions to welcome them to Vietnam. He proposed a working session between the tourism and aviation industries to introduce the most reasonable prices for these new packages. Deputy General Secretary of Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers Nguyen Hoai Nam shared that the high fuel prices have created pressure on many businesses, and many fishermen have stopped their work. He suggested some solutions to reduce logistics cost, including digital transformation among member businesses, which was wholeheartedly welcomed by Minister Dung with the promise to support any needy enterprises in order to increase their competitiveness. Vice Chairwoman of Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam collecting feasible solutions to boost production, trading, investment