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In the first phase, Vsmart Joy 1 is priced at VND2,490,000 ($108.2), Vsmart Joy 1+ at VND3,390,000 ($147.4), Vsmart Active 1 at VND4,990,000 ($217), and Vsmart Active 1+ at VND6,290,000 ($273.5). The launching ceremony of the four Vsmart devices At the launching ceremony yesterday (December 14), VinSmart announced the price of its four Vsmart phones, the Joy 1, Joy 1+, Active 1, and Active 1+. Of these, low-end smartphone Vsmart Joy 1 runs on a Snapdragon 435, with 3GB of RAM, 32GB of memory, and a 5.5 inch screen and will cost VND2,490,000 ($108.2). The larger model Vsmart Joy 1+ (Snapdragon 430, 3GB RAM, 32GB memory, 6.2 inch screen) will be a tad more expensive at VND3,390,000 ($147.4). Meanwhile, in the mid-end segment, Vsmart Active 1 with Snapdragon 660, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, and a 5.5 inch screen will be sold for VND4,990,000 ($217) and Vsmart Active 1+ with 6.2 inch edge-to-edge screen, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, and 64GB ROM will be sold for VND6,290,000 ($273.5). All … [Read more...] about Four Vsmart phones to be sold over the world

Tran Bao Toan, director of Pavo Capital Asset Management, issued a warning about a fake Facebook account and fan page to avoid misunderstandings about him and his enterprises.   Tran Bao Toan business man extorted and has fake facebook In the document submitted to the Vietnam Journalists Association and media agencies, Toan said that during the past days, a Facebook account and fan page using the name Tran Bao Toan and using his images appeared to issue wrong and fabricated information about him as well as the enterprises in which Toan is their legal representative. In the past, several fake Facebook accounts were set up to impersonate famous people and artists, including Dam Vinh Hung singer and Lai Van Sam journalist, to collect “likes” or to issue negative or inflammatory comments about social incidents. In Toan's case, an impostor not only issued false and fabricated information about him, but also took advantage of his/her relationship with famous … [Read more...] about Tran Bao Toan, businessman under attack by Facebook impostor

Pham Anh Duong, co-chairman of APH and AAA A youthful entity acquiring controlling stake in AAA An Phat Holdings (APH) has recently been making headlines in local media. Right after the acquisition of Hanoi Plastic JSC, APH shook hands with VinFast of leading local conglomerate Vingroup, on establishing an enterprise producing plastics and auto components right at VinFast’s headquarters in Haiphong city’s Dinh Vu-Cat Hai Economic Zone. Earlier, APH was the chief factor helping to re-start the $325 million Dinh Vu Polyester Plant which suspended production for years due to capital distress. APH was founded by the leadership team of An Phat Plastic and Green Environment JSC (AAA) in March 2017 with the initial target of taking control of AAA as a long-term investment and receiving dividend. From late May 2017, APH started to buy AAA stocks from its key leaders, then acquiring AAA’s warrants in a bid to possess at least 51 per cent of the company’s charter … [Read more...] about An Phat Holdings’ landmark deals in 2018

As a leading global paints and coatings company with a strong commitment to sustainability, AkzoNobel – represented by Pamela Phua, general director of AkzoNobel Vietnam, former  director of research, development & innovation (RD&I) – has recently taken part in the 24th annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland to share about its innovation solutions towards addressing some of the most pressing challenges of pollution and over-consumption of energy, especially in the urban communities of developing countries. Pamela Phua, general director of AkzoNobel Vietnam The UN Climate Change Conference global summit held annually to create a forum in which action for climate change is discussed and negotiated. In December 2018, the climate summit was held in Katowice with the attendance of about 20,000 delegates from 190 countries, including politicians, representatives of non-governmental organisations, the scientific … [Read more...] about AkzoNobel joins COP24 on addressing ecological challenges

Japan's Hitachi is moving to purchase the power grid business of Swiss engineering giant ABB for a deal worth as much as US$7.05 billion, local media reported Wednesday (Dec 12). The deal would make Hitachi the world's second-largest heavy electrical equipment maker by revenue AFP/YOSHIKAZU TSUNO The electronics giant is in "the final stage of talks" to acquire the ABB unit for up to an estimated ¥800 billion, the Nikkei business daily and Jiji Press said. Hitachi confirmed at its board meeting Wednesday the plan to move forward with the deal and the two firms are expected to reach a final agreement as early as this week, according to the Nikkei. A Hitachi spokeswoman declined to comment, while ABB said it is "in discussions with Hitachi to expand and re-define the existing strategic power grid partnership between the two companies." "There can be no certainty that any transaction will occur, or as to the timing, structure or terms of any transaction," ABB said in a … [Read more...] about Hitachi moves to buy ABB”s power grid unit for US$7 billion: Report