Ford Vietnam has recently shipped the 20,000th Ford EcoSport from its factory in the northern province of Hai Duong, marking the significant development of the model that has been leading the SUV segment since its entry to Vietnam four years ago. Since its launch in Vietnam in 2014, Ford EcoSport was welcomed and created a new trend for urban SUV vehicles. Making up more than 20 per cent of Ford Vietnam’s sales, Ford EcoSport has contributed significantly to the growth of this brand, and expanded to the segment of young customers. Particularly in 2018, as many as 4,220 EcoSport vehicles were sold, increased 18 per cent over the same period last year. “We are proud of EcoSport, which has successfully approached a new segment and created a new trend for compact SUV vehicles in Vietnam’s urban areas, while maintaining constant growth. Not only featuring the global brand of Ford, EcoSport is also designed with modern, personalised features, energy saving, flexible … [Read more...] about Record sales driven by localised cars
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Translating challenges into radical innovation
Pamela Phua, general director of AkzoNobel Vietnam As an instrumental expert with more than 20 years’ experience in the paint and coatings industry, you have taken part in various United Nations Climate Change Conferences such as COP23 and COP24 both as a business leader and an innovator. What role can business and innovation play in addressing climate change? Business has a key role to play in addressing the challenges of climate change. It is the world’s most powerful economic force, and it is responsible for the majority of spending, wealth creation, and investment. Where business goes, others will follow. Innovative initiatives from business are part of the global shift that will open the floodgates to large-scale opportunities that can combat climate change and change the lives of millions around the world. The report published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) showed that by 2030, businesses will cut CO2 equivalent … [Read more...] about Translating challenges into radical innovation
Soi Sim Island
Soi Sim, a small island in Ha Long Bay, is becoming an attractive destination due to its wilderness and many kinds of plants and animals. Although the Soi Sim island has only recently been put into operation for the last ten years, it has quickly become an attractive place for foreign tourists. The island is roughly 12km from Bai Chay Tourists Wharf and 700m from Titop Island. Soi Sim is one of the rare islands that preserves very rich flora and wildlife; along with the smooth white sand and clear blue water. Soi Sim possesses primeval forest on a special geological structure, with two thirds of its area covered by Feralit and weathering soils, and as a result, the fauna and flora are diverse, with many endemic species, which is characteristic of the ecosystem of Ha Long Bay. On the island in the season of Tomentose rose myrtle, the island is covered with the flowers and fruit of Tomentose rose myrtle, which is why the local people called it Soi Sim. Although the island has … [Read more...] about Soi Sim Island
Siemens takes the world on the “digital silk road”
The Belt and Road Initiative is China’s ambitious project to boost trade and infrastructure investment in about 90 countries along the ancient Silk Road trade routes from Asia to Europe and Africa. At the Belt and Road International Summit held in Beijing in early June, Siemens presented the opportunities created by China’s Belt and Road Initiative On the sidelines of the Belt and Road International Summit held by Siemens AG in Beijing in early June, VIR’s Bach Quang spoke to Cedrik Neike, Siemens AG board member, on business opportunities for the German firm from the initiative engagement. Siemens has just entered into more than ten agreements with Chinese partners to explore opportunities from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). How are the deals going? Cedrik Neike BRI is all about infrastructure and bridge building. It is about bridges connecting societies, economies, and cultures, but also about bridges between the physical infrastructure and … [Read more...] about Siemens takes the world on the “digital silk road”
Davao City exerts of beguiling charm
Walking curve: Part of a 700-metre suspension bridge at Hijo Resorts Davao. — VNS Photo Trần Văn Giáp Viet Nam News It is easy to “get lost” in the many attractions that the largest city in the Philippines offers, discovers Xuân Hương. I have to confess that despite being a fellow ASEAN member, my knowledge of the Philippines was relatively scant, and impressions limited. Of course, I knew the Philippines and Việt Nam shared recent experiences of devastation wrought by natural disasters. My curiosity was piqued therefore, when I got the opportunity to visit a city that I heard was naturally protected from disasters and which enjoyed stable weather all year round. Another confession I have to make is that despite doing some research before going on the familiarisation trip organised by the Philippines Department of Tourism and sponsored by Philippine Airlines, I was more than pleasantly surprised by Davao City. What … [Read more...] about Davao City exerts of beguiling charm