Smart city 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

Social, health, and environmental issues are a constant struggle in Vietnam, where a rapidly expanding economy has led to a boom in consumerism.  The following are some opinions from expats living in Vietnam who responded to a request from Tuoi Tre News for comments on the trend. The difference between owning lots of things and liking beautiful things Though fashion design is an industry often maligned for rampant consumerism, I often find myself making changes with the hope of positively impacting consumers and redirecting my brand towards a more positive direction. Our business in Hanoi does not produce fast fashion.  Instead it focuses on quality, natural fibers, handcrafted garments that are made to last, and ensuring everyone involved in the production process is paid fairly and respected for the skills they bring to the table. Of course I love beautiful things, but I don't have to own a lot of them to make me happy. Hence, it is important to distinguish between gaining … [Read more...] about Expats in Vietnam chime in on smart consumption

US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink said that issuing energy policies and relevant decisions is not always easy for many countries. Like the US and some other nations, Vietnam needs to make some important and difficult decisions in the energy sector. At the seminar He added Vietnam’s investment choices will affect its energy security, environmental quality, and capability of sustaining growth. Therefore, the readiness of the business community and the US Government to assist the Southeast Asian nation will help them to achieve sustainable development. The US Government will promote bilateral cooperation within the framework of the Asia Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy (EDGE) initiative, through which it will provide both financial and specialised aid. The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has assisted Vietnam with millions of US dollars to implement feasibility studies on wind power, solar power, and smart power grids. … [Read more...] about Vietnam US bolster ties in gas power LNG infrastructure development

A MB Securities Co's trading room. The company was among the top three underwriters for corporate bond issuance in the January-October period. — Photo thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn The total value of corporate bonds was VND178.7 trillion (US$7.7 billion) in January-October this year, according to SSI Retail Research. Commercial banks remained the biggest bond issuers with VND79.4 trillion worth of bond issuance, accounting for 44.4 per cent of the total figure. Real estate companies issued VND61.27 trillion worth of corporate bonds, accounting for 34.3 per cent of the total. The remainders were infrastructure developers, securities firms and other types of business. In 2010, more than VND17 trillion worth of corporate bond notes was issued with about 55 per cent of the total belonging to real estate firms. The biggest issuers included Vinametric Co Ltd, the owner of Saigon Prince Hotel in HCM City. The company issued VND3.7 trillion worth of two-year bonds with yield rate set at … [Read more...] about Firms issue total US$7.7 billion worth of bonds in 10 months

SHENZHEN, CHINA - EQS Newswire - 14 November 2019 - As a global leading manufacturer of Smart TV brand, TCL Electronics (the Company, 1070.HK) currently has obvious competitive advantage on businesses such as Smart TV, Internet services, Smart home and commercial display, among which TV business is the most prominent. In the first half of 2019, TCL Electronics ranked No.2 in the global market share, only after Samsung in terms of global TV shipments. More importantly, in recent years, the continuous breakthroughs in overseas markets have become an important stimulus for the development of the Company's TV business. Among them, North America, as one of the most important markets for the Company's overseas development, its TV sales volume has increased remarkably by 75% year-on-year in the first half of 2019. Moreover, NPD, an authoritative consultancy focusing on consumer shopping trends research, pointed out that market share in terms of TCL brand TV sales volume … [Read more...] about TV Sales Volume of TCL Electronics Remains No.2 in US Market