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Read More »MoIT promotes use of IT in trade activities
A ship of export rice bags. Import-export turnover between Việt Nam and the US reached more than US$100 billion last year for the first time, with the contribution of e-commerce activities. VNA/VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam will continue to promote the application of information technology (IT) in …
Read More »Small and medium-sized enterprises approach cyber-secure future
As a partner in the national digital transformation, G Group offers free solutions for local SMEs on its GapoWork platform. Photo courtesy of the firm, HÀ NỘI — While Việt Nam develops its digital economy, local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should build better cybersecurity infrastructure, capabilities and culture, experts have said. Attending a recent event on cybersecurity awareness for …
Read More »Leading business conglomerate FLC sees profits plummet
The FLC conglomerate with real estate, aviation and other interests earned pre-tax profits of more than VND162.7 billion ($7.18 million) in 2021, down nearly 2.6 times year-on-year. The group, founded by Trinh Van Quyet, posted fourth quarter sales and service revenues of nearly VND1,190 billion, down 67 percent year-on-year, it …
Read More »Economic growth prospects brighter in 2022
ON THE UP: Việt Nam’s GDP growth rate over years. VNA Inforgraphic By Ngọc Bích It’s been two years since the world economy first suffered the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – one of the most unprecedented events since World War II. As an open economy, Việt …
Read More »How would you like your coffee? With a landmark on top
A Hanoi café serves egg coffee topped with a drawing of a Hanoi monument of choice – Turtle Tower, Temple of Literature, etc. And it’s proving to be a top draw. How would you like your coffee? With a landmark on top How would you like your coffee? …
Read More »Rising consumer demand drives up CPI in January
A fashion shop at Big C Thăng Long Supermarket in Hà Nội. VNA/VnExpress News Photo Hoàng Hiếu HÀ NỘI — The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January posted a year-on-year rise of 1.94 per cent and inched up by 0.19 per cent compared to the previous month, announced the General …
Read More »Việt Nam sees trade deficit of US$500 million in January
Goods are handled at Cát Lái Port in HCM City. VNA/VnExpress News illustrative photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam posted a trade deficit of US$500 million in the first month of 2022, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). The country’s imports expanded 11.5 per ent year on year to …
Read More »Vingroup reports first-ever loss
Vingroup made after-tax losses of over VND7.5 trillion ($326 million) in 2021, its first ever loss, citing funding for the pandemic fight and heavier investments in electric car development. Vietnam’s biggest private conglomerate’s net revenues stood at VND125.306 trillion last year, up 13 percent over 2020. Vingroup said some of …
Read More »Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks imminent in Southeast Asia: Kaspersky
More data breaches, advanced scams, and cryptocurrency and the non-fungible token attacks are among the top trends to look for in 2022 in Southeast Asia. — Photo courtesy of Kaspersky HCM CITY — More data breaches by unidentified attackers, increasing advanced scams, and more attacks on cryptocurrency businesses and …
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