Smart-phones are changing consumer behavior: Google Hoang Phi By Hoang Phi - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Smart phones are inducing drastic changes in the consumer behavior and thus enterprises need to make changes as well to better approach their customers, Google experts told a press conference in HCMC on Tuesday. At the press conference, Google experts said smart-phones had become an indispensable part of life and that a smart-phone revolution was going on. According to a survey conducted by Google in the first quarter this year, the number of smart-phone users accounts for up to 20% of the total population of Vietnam. The report shows that up to 70% of the respondents said they used smart-phones to access the Internet while 50% said they wouldn’t leave home without taking the gadget along. This indicates enterprises could connect and approach new consumers if they know how to combine smart-phones into their business strategies. Simon Kahn, chief marketing officer … [Read more...] about Smart-phones are changing consumer behavior: Google
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Prepaid or postpaid?: The fight for your cell phone dollars
No-contract carriers can slice your smartphone bill over the course of two years. But you may still opt for a pricier contract instead. The question is: How much do you really gain by going prepaid, and what do you lose from the subscriber experience? Without a doubt, no-contract carriers like MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, and Cricket Wireless can dramatically cut your monthly cell phone bill, but there are trade-offs. I'm not going to dive into every carrier's pricing structure and phone offerings, so for the sake of comparison, I'm going to break down the cost of ownership over a two-year span for two carriers: Verizon, which has the most U.S. subscribers, and MetroPCS, the country's largest prepaid network. Samsung's Galaxy S3 makes a good model device thanks to its ubiquity across seven carriers; the 16GB version has a $199.99 base price for most contract providers. Now, that $200 charge isn't the phone's true cost; it's the price that Verizon and the … [Read more...] about Prepaid or postpaid?: The fight for your cell phone dollars
Nokia Lumia 822 review: the pride of Espoo returns to Verizon Wireless
Apple's tablets made up 55 per cent of third-quarter shipments, but it lost 14 per cent to Android competitors, according to new research. Three years. That's how long it's been since Nokia has offered a phone for the largest carrier in the US: a unique (and yet wholly forgettable) device known as the Twist. Needless to say, the arrival of the Lumia 822 at Verizon Wireless comes at a crucial time for Nokia, which must quickly establish itself in the United States if it hopes to remain a legitimate contender in the smartphone realm. That's a lot of weight to carry on one's shoulders -- even for a mighty Finn. … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 822 review: the pride of Espoo returns to Verizon Wireless
New homes for people in the north-west
Some communities of people in the north-west of Viet Nam have been used to very hard lives. They have even lived in caves. Soldiers have decided to help these people live more comfortable lives by building them houses. They are also teaching them farming and giving education to the children. by Kim Giao Gone are the days when the La Hu ethnic group lived in caves or thatched huts covered in foliage from the forest. In the past, once these leaves turned yellow, the nomads would move on, travelling wherever the search for a livelihood would take them. Today, these people are reaping the benefits of stability, having moved into more permanent structures: wooden houses with corrugated iron roofs. "My family and I used to live in a small cave. When it rained, we had to cover the mouth of the cave with leaves to prevent the rainwater from entering. It was extremely dark inside, and my children would cry bitterly all night long," Po Ga Xi, a villager, recalled. His is one of many households … [Read more...] about New homes for people in the north-west
VN banks playing catch-up to online buyers
As the country moves toward deeper integration, banks are striving to improve their information and technology systems in order to catch up with new trends and to ensure customer safety. Globalisation and interconnectivity come with information and technology risks. In addition, the presence of financial technology (fintech) also has reshaped the financial services sector. Experts told media about fintech and cyber security in the sector during the annual banking seminar held in Ha Noi on Tuesday. Jan Bellens, Global Emerging Markets Leader, Banking and Capital Markets, EY Singapore What does fintech mean? How is the fintech developed in Vietnam? Fintech is the combination of innovative business models and technology to enable, enhance and disrupt financial services. Fintech has been a prevalent phrase in the past 10-20 years. However, Fintech has recently become a hot isuse for the world's developing markets. A survey conducted by EY over the last six months in some big cities … [Read more...] about VN banks playing catch-up to online buyers