Htng asia pacific conference 2019

If local stakeholders, whether they be governmental or non-governmental, adopt these methods or press for near-real time reporting from Eyes on Earth or another research institution, then these findings could become commonly held knowledge and used for the betterment of the Mekong at large. … [Read more...] about Chinese dams withhold water, worsen 2019 drought in Mekong Delta: researchers

Tokyo (VNA) – Sakai, a leading prestigious newspaper in Japan’s Kansai region, recently carried an article expressing trust in Vietnam’s success in its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020. The article pointed to challenges facing Vietnam this year, including the widespread impacts of the COVID-19, protectionism, competition between powerhouses, and complicated developments in the East Sea. However, it said that Vietnam will overcome all difficulties to fulfil its role, given its experience of working as the ASEAN Chair in 2010 and the successful organisation of the East Asia Summit. The article suggested Vietnam share its experience in disease response with other countries. An expanded conference with the participation of big countries will not only benefit Vietnam, but also contribute to stabilising security in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region at large. The article said that 2020 is the year for ASEAN member states to reaffirm the central role of ASEAN. It … [Read more...] about Japan newspaper weighs Vietnam’s opportunities, challenges in 2020

“Vietnamese policymakers should take it really seriously in this regard since finance is a sensitive sector. The new approach, though a bit cautious, is appropriate,” explained Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, director of the WTO Centre at the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The new move is slated to bring more consolidation in the banking sector, though it has also raised concerns of valuations and conflicts arising along the way. Some experts believe that private lenders such as Techcombank, ACB, HDBank, VIB, or VPBank, could be the most promising candidates. However, each has its own praiseworthy aspects and shortcomings. … [Read more...] about Upcoming EVFTA to fortify lenders

Asia Pacific Smart TV market is witnessed with strong growth rate due to increasing disposable income of people and initiatives taken by leading manufacturers in Asia Pacific region. In SEA and particularly in Vietnam, TV brands have been changing from analog TV to smart TV and AIoTV (Artificial Intelligence - Internet of Things -- TV). On the first half of 2020, smart TV market became one of the most popular trending of digital device market with many options ranking from cheap to high-end qualities. … [Read more...] about Coocaa S6G TV breaks e-commerce live streaming record on Lazada Vietnam with 1000 in sales

Hanoi (VNA) -  Vietnamese agricultural, fishery and food businesses were updated on the Singaporean market at an online conference held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and the Vietnamese Trade Office in Singapore on May 29. The event, which saw the participation of over 100 representatives of agencies, organisations and businesses of the two countries, offered Vietnamese firms a good chance to directly interact with Singaporean partners, thus introducing their products. According to head of the Vietrade Vu Ba Phu, Singapore, one of the countries with the most dynamic economy in Asia - Pacific, is playing an important role in trade cooperation with Vietnam. The country considers Vietnam as one of the key markets to help it offset the shortage of goods, especially agricultural products, fisheries, food and construction products. Addressing the event, Chairman of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation and the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese companies seek business opportunities in Singapore