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Many companies still store and manage data on-premises servers to ensure the fast access speed and meet the essential compliance regulations for data storage systems. — Photo courtesy of Schneider Electric Digital transformation forces many businesses to take advantage of the strength of cloud computing, moving infrastructure to the platforms of service providers. According to the Annual report on business transformation in 2022 published by the Department of Business Development under the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in February 2023, only 36.7 per cent of businesses have a budget to cover their digital transformation expenses, while 43.3 per cent of businesses have a budget for investments but are unable to cover the costs. Many companies still store and manage data on-premises servers to ensure the fast access speed and meet the essential compliance regulations for data storage systems. Moreover, there are many … [Read more...] about Schneider Electric releases new White Paper

To improve project readiness and provide opportunities to attract investment from Vietnamese and international investors, the schemes will receive tailored one-to-one and group support. This will include advice on technical aspects, financial models, materials, and advice on enhancing gender equality and social inclusion. The CFA is part of the UK government’s efforts to help Vietnam meet the commitments made by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at COP26 in Glasgow two years ago, and offer support to implement the Vietnam Just Energy Transition Partnership (V-JETP) that was agreed upon in December last year. “The exciting and innovative projects selected to be part of CFA Vietnam underline the significant potential of the Vietnamese private sector to help tackle the climate crisis," British Ambassador to Vietnam, Iain Frew, said. "The expertise shared with these projects will help move them closer to finding investment, leading to reductions in carbon emissions for communities across … [Read more...] about Innovative low-carbon projects join UK’s climate finance scheme

The CFA is part of the UK Government's efforts to help Vietnam meet the commitments made by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at COP26 in Glasgow in 2021. Nine low carbon projects from across Vietnam have been announced to be part of the first cohort of the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Vietnam. The selected projects come from diverse sectors including renewable energy, resource and energy efficiency, electromobility, AFOLUs (agriculture, forestry and other land uses), decarbonised construction, circular economy and waste management, and have the potential to benefit communities across Vietnam. Deep C Green is one of the first nine low-carbon projects in Vietnam to join the CFA. Photo: Deepc.vn Projects will receive tailored one-on-one and group support to improve project readiness and chances of attracting investment from Vietnamese and international investors. This will include advice on technical aspects, financial models, and pitch materials, as well as … [Read more...] about UK-funded CFA to support nine low-carbon projects in Vietnam

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast, a subsidiary automaker of conglomerate Vingroup, held a series of ceremonies on May 27 in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City to deliver its first batch of 27 VF 9 EVs to customers. The handover of the EVs just after over a year of debuting affirms the company’s production capacity and speed as part of the global automobile market. The VF 9 model has a six-seater design that has been inspired by business class aircraft cabins, with two captain seats in the second row, combined with a large armrest. These features aim to provide customers with a feeling which is both luxurious and spacious. Furthermore, the VinFast VF 9 also has two trims, the Eco and Plus. It is integrated with an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and a set of smart entertainment and utility applications (Smart Services). After the handover ceremony took place in the three major cities, VinFast will deliver the EVs nationwide according to … [Read more...] about VinFast hands over first 27 VF 9 cars to customers

COPENHAGEN -- A Danish artist famous for his towering wooden trolls sent fans on a worldwide quest Monday to find his latest creation. Thomas Dambo has created a complex treasure hunt to find "Moon Mother", his 100th troll sculpture, who he said has "crawled into the most secret spot in the forest" to give birth. His giant figures inspired by Scandinavian folk tales are often located off the beaten track to tempt children and adults to venture out into nature, and to show what you can do with recycled materials. To find "Moon Mother", fans will have to piece together codes placed near his existing trolls across the world. A troll sculpture by Dambo. Photo: AFP "I decided to make a super secret one and make it an intricate treasure hunt that leads you around all the other ones I've made through the years," Dambo told AFP . His giant troll sculptures are dotted around the globe from a German forest to a South Korean mountain. But most are in the United … [Read more...] about Danish artist hatches epic global troll hunt

Visas, service quality, and technology were all part of discussions on a better-performing tourism sector Photo: Cuong Minh May’s National Assembly session is likely to help push ahead a revamp of the country’s rules on entry and exit for foreign visitors, after the Ministry of Public Security crafts amendments to the current law. The development will be an important basis for the issuance of new regulations related to the visa policy, removing difficulties for the tourism industry, and creating conditions to attract more international visitors this year, according to most observers. Dang Tuan Viet, deputy director of the Ministry of Public Secrutity’s (MoPS) Vietnam Immigration Department, said that the proposal emphasised two major areas related to unilateral visa exemption and electronic visa policy. The MoPS also proposes to expand the number of countries that can issue e-visas from 80 countries to the maximum. The MoPS will also ask to increase the temporary stay … [Read more...] about Visa upgrade at heart of fresh approach to tourism

The reception was held on March 23 at the Philippines' luxurious Shangri-La The Port Hotel with about 500 guests from all over the world. The wedding hall was gorgeously decorated with bamboo and fresh flowers in designs that combined Vietnamese and Filipino culture. Instead of choosing signature Filipino plates, Linh and Phillip selected a sophisticated and delicate European menu with dishes usually only found in fine dining establishments. Phillip Nguyen and Linh Rin at the wedding reception in Manila, Philippines on March 23, 2023. Photo courtesy of the couple The first appetizer was an assortment of entirely handmade artisanal breads prepared traditionally and served with butter. The second appetizer was braised duck leg with apricots and pistachios made into a terrine, which is similar to but more complicated than a pate. The third appetizer was apple pie and mustard greens served with sourdough bread. The main course consisted of pan-seared seabass fillet … [Read more...] about Fine dining menu wows Manila wedding of heir to Vietnam luxury retailer

The Vietnamese government will seek the lawmaking National Assembly (NA)'s approval for a proposal that visitor e-visa validity would be increased to three months from one month for foreigners who want to enter Vietnam. The Government Office has released conclusions of the government’s Standing Committee on visa exemptions for foreign citizens and a number of immigration policy changes. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh earlier chaired a meeting over the issue, during which the Standing Committee asked the Ministry of Public Security to team up with relevant agencies to complete proposals on e-visa validity extension and immigration policy changes to be submitted at an upcoming NA session, scheduled for May this year. According to these proposals, Vietnam would extend the validity of e-visas granted to foreigners entering the country to three months from no more than 30 days for single entry or multiple entries. Besides, the Southeast Asian country would grant e-visas to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese gov’t to seek legislative nod on 3-month e-visa validity

Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos Vietnam is piloting 5G with the support of Ericsson. Is the country still slow in 5G rollout, or keeping up with regional countries? Today, various countries are in different stages of 5G rollout. Every country and market has its own path, and Vietnam is very well-placed as one of the most dynamic and attractive investment destinations in the world, with a fast-growing digital economy and strategic focus on nationwide digital transformation and Industry 4.0, enabled by 5G as a critical national infrastructure. Ericsson fully supports and endorses this vision, and we are committed to helping Vietnam achieve this important and strategic ambition. Today there are 235 5G networks in the world in commercial service, with 5G having over 30 per cent population coverage globally. Vietnam is well poised to commercially expand 5G later this year and derive the benefits of the latest, most advanced 5G products … [Read more...] about 5G commercialisation – a must to drive the digital vision of Vietnam

UK travel magazine Expedia has listed the nation among its Top 5 international destinations that visitors should visit this summer. Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the famous tourist attractions in Hanoi According to information given by the UK outlet, Vietnam represents one of the countries that saw a significant hike in terms of searches and bookings for the summer. The capital city of Hanoi reached a search and book rate of up to 298%, while Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City were at 439% and 219%, respectively. Expedia noted that these searches prove that there is more to the world than stereotypical destinations that people tend to visit every year. “Hanoi is the country’s capital and is known as its art capital. You can find some of the city’s most exciting architecture and centuries-old culture,” the magazine revealed. Rounding off the list of the Top 5 is Japan, New Zealand, Italy, and France. … [Read more...] about Vietnam named among world’s Top 5 destinations to visit this summer