Organisation 2023

Thousands of suppliers and visitors join "Food Ingredients Asia 2023" and "Vitafoods Asia 2023" According to information from the organiser-Informa Markets, over 1,000 local and international food entrepreneurs from more than 45 countries around the globe joined “Fi Asia 2023” (Food Ingredients Asia 2023), as well as "Vitafoods Asia 2023". Vitafoods Asia 2023 is Asia’s No.1 exhibition on dietary supplements and ingredients. The event covers the the entire supply chain for the 'nutraceutical' industry. Vinafood Asia was inaugurated in 2011, in Hong Kong with the goal to promote the 'nutraceutical' industry for people’s better health through science and innovation. In 2022, Vitafoods Asia was held in Thailand for the first time. Meanwhile, Fi Asia 2023 looks to heighten the reputation of an event that unlocks opportunities for entrepreneurs to share and update global food trends, aiming at amplifying potential and ensuring local raw material and beverage operators are … [Read more...] about Thousands of suppliers join Food Ingredients Asia 2023, Vitafoods Asia 2023

PNJ has won a Vietnam Technology Excellence Award in the Cloud-Retail category at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2023 hosted by Asian Business Review. — Photo courtesy of the company Phú Nhuận Jewellery Joint Stock Company (PNJ) has won a Vietnam Technology Excellence Award in the Cloud-Retail category at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards hosted by Asian Business Review. The Asian Technology Excellence Awards honour the most outstanding technological projects and innovations, and recognise exceptional companies that are riding the digital disruption wave to lead digital transformation journeys in their respective industries. The awards are judged and given on a country-level basis. PNJ has developed a cloud computing strategy to meet the needs of its retail operations, especially during peak season, and to get closer to its customers to provide a more complete, multi-faceted and seamless shopping journey. Using the most advanced cloud platform solutions, the … [Read more...] about PNJ cloud computing strategy wins at Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2023

RYNAN Technologies JSC wins the first prize in the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2023 for its smart insect monitoring system. — Photo courtesy of the organiser Qualcomm Technologies Inc, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc, has announced the top three winners of the third season of the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC). RYNAN Technologies JSC, which designs and makes a smart insect monitoring system, won first prize. XB Technology Company Limited won second prize with its drone delivery based on cellular connectivity, and Benkon Corp, with its energy saving solution for air conditioners, won third prize. They won cash prizes of US$100,000, $75,000 and $50,000, respectively. QVIC 2023 attracted the participation of 141 companies around the country, which was the highest number of applicants in the programme's history. A jury of experts chose 10 shortlisted companies in February this year based on unique innovation, technology differentiation and localisation, … [Read more...] about Winners of Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2023 announced

Attendees were keen to divulge their ideas on what is needed to fulfill Vietnam’s commitments, photo Le Toan Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said at the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2023 that green transformation and green growth may create many new opportunities but also require large resources for relevant technologies, efficiency, and to minimise production and waste treatment costs. Highly qualified human resources, both in terms of knowledge and skills, are also a key factor for businesses to implement green economic initiatives and solutions. “In addition to the role of banks and financial institutions, Vietnam needs the participation and cooperation of international financial organisations in mobilising green finance,” Khai said. The move towards renewable energy sources, green transportation, and a supply chain of green goods from production to consumption are creating many attractive cooperation opportunities for both domestic and foreign businesses, he … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City urged to double down on green goals

A representative from an Italian company introduces its products to visitors at VietnamWood 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City . (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Italian Trade Commission (ICE) in Vietnam and Italia ’s National Association of Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leathergoods and Tanning Technologies (ASSOMAC) opened a pavilion to introduce the latest wood products and technologies. The pavilion is part of the 15th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair (VietnamWood 2023) and the Vietnam International Furniture Accessories, Hardware & Tools Exhibition (Furnitec 2023) that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20 and will run until September 23. ICE Director Fabio De Cillis said that his office supports Italian enterprises in seeking Vietnamese partners who have the potential to import wood processing machines and equipment from Italy. ICE also strives to build cooperative relationships with organisations and agencies to better connect the … [Read more...] about Italian wood products, new technologies introduced in HCM City

Phu Nhuan Jewelry transforms its business operations with a cloud computing strategy Vietnam-based company, Phu Nhuan Jewelry (PNJ), has been consistent in its commitment to providing the highest quality products and services to customers whilst also being sustainable. To maintain its competitiveness in the market, the company has been implementing its retail strategies to get closer to its customers and provide a more complete, multi-faceted, and seamless shopping journey. Its cloud computing strategy, in particular, has accelerated the company's goals for the past two years. Before implementing the cloud computing strategy, PNJ had difficulty meeting the actual needs of the company's retail operations, especially during the peak season. For instance, on God of Fortune Day, many Vietnamese people would go to PNJ to buy gold, but heavy shopping made the experience inconvenient. PNJ has resolved this situation with comprehensive cloud-based solutions. Using the most advanced … [Read more...] about Phu Nhuan Jewelry embraces cloud computing strategy

At a working session between Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan and EC representatives (Photo: VNA) Binh Phuoc (VNA) – The People’s Committee of the south-eastern province of Binh Phuoc, dubbed as Vietnam’s “capital” of cashew and rubber trees, has issued a document on the implementation of an action plan framework in response to the European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR). The regulation, approved by the European Commission (EC) on May 16, 2023, is the latest by the EU regarding green, sustainable development, specifically deforestation-free agricultural products. It sets mandatory due diligence rules for all operators and traders who place, make available or export the following commodities from the EU market: palm oil, cattle, wood, coffee, cocoa, rubber and soy. The rules also apply to a number of derived products such as chocolate, furniture, printed paper and selected palm oil based derivatives (used for example as components in … [Read more...] about Binh Phuoc takes action to comply with EU’s anti-deforestation regulations

Deputy Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Ho Thu Anh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Hau Giang (VNA) – A gathering to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan (September 21, 1973- 2023) was held in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang on September 21. Deputy Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Ho Thu Anh thanked the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association and Japanese partners for their supports to the province over the past time. She said that after nearly two decades since its establishment, the province has achieved significant socioeconomic development outcomes. In 2022, for the first time, the province's economic growth rate topped the Mekong Delta region and ranked fourth in the country, reaching 13.94%. In the first half year of 2023, the province’s economic growth ranked first in the country with 14.21%. The results are based on countless efforts of the entire political system, consensus of the … [Read more...] about Hau Giang marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (2nd from left) and other delegates at the photo exhibition . (Photo: VNA) Dhaka (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick off a photo exhibition on the five-decade long Vietnam-Bangladesh diplomatic relations in Dhaka on September 21, as part of his official visit to the South Asian nation. The exhibition, organised by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), displayed 20 large-format photographs carefully selected from the VNA’s archives. They showcase significant and prominent moments in the bilateral relationship, high-level reciprocal visits between Vietnamese and Bangladeshi leaders, and Vietnam's landscape, people, and culture. Among them, there are those capturing the events of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong receiving visiting Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in Vietnam, and of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his Bangladeshi … [Read more...] about NA Chairman attends opening ceremony of photo exhibition on Vietnam-Bangladesh ties

View of the conference. — Photo dangcongsan.vn The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) and Vietnam Blockchain Association on Wednesday jointly organised a conference to promote legal regulations on anti-money laundering in cryptocurrency transactions. Addressing the conference, Nguyễn Quốc Hùng, Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), said the Law on Anti-Money Laundering was passed by the National Assembly and has taken effect since March 2023. The Government and the State Bank of Vietnam also issued Decree 19/2023/NĐ-CP and Circular No. 09/2023/TT-NHNN to guide the implementation of the law. According to Hùng, the law, decree and circular were issued with many contents suitable to practice so that relevant organisations and individuals can implement them effectively. However, Hùng said, under the context of increasingly deep integration and the explosion of information technology, Việt Nam has to face many forms, methods, and tricks of … [Read more...] about Agencies promote anti-money laundering in cryptocurrency transactions