Asian cities vow to combat climate change
By By Nam Phuong
December 08, 2017 | 14:00
Regional experts and policymakers gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on December 5-8, to discuss how cities in the Asia-Pacific can stay resilient in the face of climate change.
New Zealand’s holistic education model for the future 1
By By Ha Vy
December 06, 2017 | 14:48
In the 4.0 age, while many countries are still discussing what Industry 4.0 will entail, New Zealand has been preparing its education system to fully leverage the opportunities on offer.
APEC impacts and Japanese wave post impressive investment figures
By By Nguyen Duc
December 02, 2017 | 08:00
Foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the first 11 months this year has exceeded forecasts by hitting $33 billion, up over 82 per cent compared to the same period last year. This figure comes from the impressive surge of Japanese investment and the positive impacts of the APEC event in the central city of Danang in early November.
GE’s digital transformation surfs the Industry 4.0 wave
November 20, 2017 | 09:59
As the world is speeding ahead with the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 applications, a radical transformation is taking place in factories.
How machines and minds can reboot manufacturing
November 20, 2017 | 09:58
Five Asian countries – Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Thailand, and Indonesia – are predicted to be among the 15 most competitive manufacturing countries in the world by 2020, according to the 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index report, published by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and the US Council on Competitiveness.
Hanoi promotes investment at APEC 2017
By By Bich Thuy
November 17, 2017 | 17:46
Hanoi had a succcessful round of promoting its imgae as a leading investment destination at the APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2017 in the central province of Danang, highlighting potential opportunities and engaging world-leading businesses.
Vietjet CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao makes an impression at APEC Vietnam 2017 1
By By Anh Duc
November 17, 2017 | 12:18
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, CEO of fledging local budget carrier Vietjet and the first female billionaire of Vietnam and Southeast Asia, made a memorable stage appearance at the APEC Vietnam 2017, side-by-side with top politicians and business leaders from around the world.
Bosch looks to grow its name in Viet Nam 1
November 14, 2017 | 12:33
The picture of Bosch in Viet Nam is a multi-faceted one, which people may fail to grasp in a single glance...
Aging population: Opportunities and challenges to APEC economies
By By Anh Duc
November 14, 2017 | 11:04
Demographic changes and the rapidly-growing aging population are among the key contents on the APEC 2017 agenda.
Towards market integration
November 14, 2017 | 10:37
In its three decades, APEC has helped enrich its member economies through increased trade. Now, the time is right for the grouping to move to greater economic integration, through developing a common bond market, says Dr. Christian Kamm, president of a US-backed investment firm Kamm Investment Inc.
Vietjet and Pratt &Whitney sign aircraft engine deal
By By Bich Ngoc
November 13, 2017 | 11:43
On the occasion of the APEC Vietnam 2017 and first state visit to Vietnam by US President Donald Trump, Vietjet and Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units announced the selection of the PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine to power the airline’s ten new aircrafts.
Vietnam: A land of milk, honey, and concrete
November 12, 2017 | 18:05
Vietnam’s infrastructure has come a long way in the past few decades, but navigating the path forward is by no means a cakewalk. With all the bumps and potholes to look out for, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s Tony Foster guides us through his views on Vietnamese infrastructure.
APEC week boosts Vietnam’s appeal
November 12, 2017 | 17:56
Vietnam’s hosting of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in the central city of Danang from November 6-11 earned the country high prestige in the international community, with a new wave of APEC investments hitting the Southeast Asian economy. Thanh Tung reports.
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