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Medigo's staffs. Medigo successfully raises 2 million USD in a series A funding round. (Photo courtesy of Medigo) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Medigo , a Vietnam-based telehealth platform that provides on-demand medicine prescription and delivery services, has successfully raised 2 million USD in a series A funding round led by East Ventures, with the participation of Pavilion Capital and Touchstone Partners. With the added capital, Medigo plans to strengthen its services and develop a healthcare ecosystem in Vietnam. “East Ventures’ investment is a powerful vote of confidence in Medigo’s vision, business model, and direction. We greatly appreciate the trust and commitment they and our other investors have placed in us and we look forward to working with them as we continue to scale up our business,” said Medigo CEO and co-founder Ha Le. Medigo’s platform connects customers with the nearest trusted pharmacies, providing on-demand medicine delivery services. The … [Read more...] about Telehealth platform Medigo bags 2 million USD in series A funding

Participants at the talks (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – Economic cooperation should continue to be the focus of bilateral ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai said at his talks with Deputy Assembly Speaker of the RoK Chung Woo-taik in Seoul on March 20. Hai, who is making an official visit to the RoK, noted that the political trust between the two countries has been continuously strengthened, and they have maintained a regular exchange of delegations at all levels. The most recent visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of the RoK Kim Jin-pyo in January opened practical and effective activities between the two nations in 2023, he stressed. The NA Vice Chairman said the two sides need to work closely to effectively implement the Vietnam - Korea Free Trade Agreement (VKFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. The goal is to lift two-way trade to 100 … [Read more...] about Vietnam-RoK cooperation should continue to focus on economy: NA official

Rang Beach, a popular destination in Binh Thuan province. (Photo: www.binhthuan.gov.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2023 with the theme “Binh Thuan - Green convergence” will be held at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Phan Thiet city in the central province of Binh Thuan on March 25 evening, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Nearly 600 artists, actors, and actresses will perform in an artistic musical show at the ceremony with the script written by Meritorious Artist Tran Ly Ly, Director of the Department of Performing Arts, and writer Hoang Cong Cuong. The 85-minute show has three parts, namely the “Convergence of earth and sky”, the "Green Tour", and the "Green convergence - Binh Thuan destination of friendship". Mui Ne sand dune. (Photo: baobinhthuan.com.vn) According to VNAT, Visit Vietnam Year is a both a national and international cultural, economic, social, and tourist event. It is also the biggest … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs expected for Binh Thuan tourism with Visit Vietnam Year 2023

At the event (Photo: MoMo) HCM City (VNA) - Vietnamese digital payment firm MoMo and American multinational financial services company Western Union on March 20 announced a strategic collaboration enabling customers to receive Western Union money transfers on the MoMo app. It is the first time a money transfer operator’s services have become available on a leading super app in Vietnam. Accordingly, it takes MoMo users about one minute to receive international money transfers from relatives in over 200 countries and territories. The recipient only needs to access MoMo and enter the 10-digit Money Transfer Control Number provided by the sender to receive the money immediately from their relatives abroad. With an ecosystem of nearly 50 partner banks, in just a few simple steps through the international money transfer service supported by MoMo, the money will be transferred to the recipient's account. Exclusive insights from Western Union research showed that a staggering … [Read more...] about MoMo, Western Union partner for money transfer in Vietnam

Reviewing the country’s socio-economic recovery and development achievements in 2022, the PM said the macro economy remained stable, major economic balances were ensured, and notably the domestic investment and business environment was improved significantly. During the post-COVID-19 period, the foreign investment disbursement went up 13.5% as compared with 2021, which reflected Vietnam’s attractiveness in the regional and global investment maps, he said. Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the Vietnamese Party and State advocate green growth in order to ensure rapid, effective and sustainable economic development, contributing to implementing the 2021-2030 socio-economic development strategy. However, green growth needs a suitable roadmap, with conditions and capacity of each region, locality and business taken into consideration, he noted, encouraging the engagement of all, particularly businesses and people, in this regard. The Government will work to consolidate institutions, … [Read more...] about Prime Minister pledges to further support enterprises at Vietnam Business Forum 2023

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Malaysian Government will focus on three main issues this year to achieve high-income nation status by 2026, including fiscal strengthening by focusing on increasing revenue and spending rationalisation. According to the country’s Ministry of Economy, Malaysia will identify new sources of growth including high-tech industries and prioritise digitisation such as electrics and electronics, aerospace, smart agriculture and biomass and reform the economic structure towards a higher value chain. The ministry said that the country’s government will identify new sources of growth including high-tech industries and prioritise digitisation such as electricity and electronics, aerospace, smart agriculture and biomass, along with reforming the economic structure towards a higher value chain. It will also focus on developing an economy based on the service sector, empowering micro, small and medium enterprises and encouraging research, development, … [Read more...] about Malaysia focuses on three issues to become high-income nation by 2026

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN-Japan friendship and cooperation under the theme of Golden Friendship, Golden Opportunities , the ASEAN Youth Organisation is organising the first and largest ASEAN Youth Economic Forum in Southeast Asia. (Photo: aseanyouth.net) Jakarta (VNA) – A blueprint that sets the future direction of the ASEAN-Japan economic partnership for the next decades is now under discussion. Speaking at the recent ASEAN Youth Economic Forum 2023 held in Jakarta, Japanese Ambassador to ASEAN Kiya Masahiko said that his country has always been  and will always be with ASEAN to overcome challenges. ASEAN and Japan are entering their 50th year of relations this year. However, their relationship has dramatically changed over the past decades, not to mention the common challenges that both sides face. Japan supported ASEAN's industrialisation and economic development. However, it is today facing economic stagnation and an aging population. ASEAN, on … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Japan economic partnership in next decades discussed

This year, the World Water Day’s theme is “Accelerating Change” which aims to raise awareness and provide education about the global water crisis.(Photo: baovemoitruong.org.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has asked other ministries, agencies, sectors, localities, and organisations to take practical and effective activities to mark the World Water Day (March 22), the World Meteorological Day (March 23), and the Earth Hour 2023 (March 25). This year, the World Water Day’s theme is “Accelerating Change” which aims to raise awareness and provide education about the global water crisis. Meanwhile, the World Meteorological Day is themed “The future of Weather, Climate, and Water across Generation” and the Earth Hour 2023 “The Biggest Hour for Earth” emphasises the stronger changes that the world need to take to ensure global goals on environmental preservation and biodiversity. A campaign to respond to the Earth Hour 2023 will be … [Read more...] about Practical effective activities urged to mark World Water Day

Ca Mau Cape - a tourist attraction in Ca Mau (Photo: VNA) Ca Mau (VNA) – The People’s Committee of the southernmost province of Ca Mau is planning a wide range of activities within the framework of the “Ca Mau – Destination 2023” Programme to promote the locality’s tourism potential. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Minh Luan said that the programme aims to create chances for businesses to meet, connect and cooperate in developing trade and tourism. The plan aims to help Ca Mau boost socio-economic growth, develop tourism associated with trade and services, and stimulate the sale of local products, particularly local specialties and OCOP (One commune-one product) products. Accordingly, the province will organise a ceremony to mark the death anniversary of Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam (the 10th day of the third lunar month), a Ca Mau Cape Marathon, and a southern traditional cake festival, and a Ca Mau shrimp festival. A … [Read more...] about Various activities to be held in “Ca Mau – Destination 2023” Programme

Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh and Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long cleared up questions regarding asset recovery in corruption cases , at a Q&A session in Hanoi on March 20 as part of the 21st meeting of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee. Binh admitted that the work has yet to be done strictly although 40% of the assets were recovered over the past decade. The roadblock lies with the process to prove that the assets are acquired from corruption cases, he said, stressing the need to raise the efficiency of investigations and quickly seal off the assets to speed up the work. For his part, Long reported that as from October 2022, competent forces recovered 17 trillion VND (720.87 million USD), up nearly 12 trillion VND year-on-year. He, however, pointed to a host of obstacles such as the assets in major … [Read more...] about Legislators scrutinise corrupt asset recovery