According to the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization, pork prices "have begun to soar", rising by up to 50 percent both in China and on the Chicago futures exchange. In Europe, the rise has been 18 percent since the beginning of March as Japan and South Korea, two major importing nations, have started to build up reserves in cases of disruptions to supplies, according to commodities markets research firm Cyclope. In France and Germany, pork prices have "risen by 30 percent since the start of year due to China," said Jean-Paul Simier, an agricultural market analyst at French bank Credit Agricole who authored the meat section of the latest Cyclope annual report. Home to nearly half of the world's pigs, China is both the world's largest consumer and producer of pork, which is a staple of its cuisine. African Swine Fever, a virus that is not dangerous to humans but fatal to pigs and wild boar, began sweeping across China last year. Chinese officials have said hundreds of thousands of … [Read more...] about Swine fever sending pork prices higher
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The smart home future on the horizon
People are now gaining access to more innovations involving their daily lives, from air quality monitors to doorbells that can produce images Late last month, domestic property investor Vinhomes JSC under Vingroup officially launched Vinhomes Smart City in South Tu Liem district of Hanoi. According to the information released by the company, Vinhomes Smart City will be based on four core pillars, including smart security, smart management, smart community, and smart homes. Accordingly, the company will build a security network with multi-layered surveillance cameras which integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI). In addition, intelligent elevator and fire protection systems in the township will help monitor air quality and warn of environmental pollution. Residents will be able to update on traffic status in the wider city and the township via a user-friendly smartphone app. There will be a centralised operating centre applying AI and the Internet of Things … [Read more...] about The smart home future on the horizon
Czech’s Home Credit interested in Vietnam’s banking sector
The Hanoitimes - Thanks to Vietnam’s favorable business environment, Home Credit has decided to expand its investments in the country, said its executive chairman. South Korea’s leading corporations tap into Vietnam’s finance - banking sector Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui invited to take part in Vietnam's banking revamp Vietnam March consumer prices slide 0.21% m/m as demand weakens More Vietnamese consumers shift to shop premium goods online: Nielsen Czech-based Home Credit, one of the leading consumer finance providers in Vietnam’s market, is interested in tapping into the country’s banking sector, according to Jiri Smejc, Home Credit’s executive chairman. Overview of the meeting. Source: VGP. Thanks to Vietnam’s favorable business environment, Home Credit has decided to expand its investments in the country, said Smejc in a meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 16. Home Credit made its first … [Read more...] about Czech’s Home Credit interested in Vietnam’s banking sector
Petroleum stocks gain on higher oil prices
Investors during a trading session at Sài Gòn Securities Inc in Hà Nội. — VNS Photo Trương Vị Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Petroleum and industries such as food and beverage and home appliance advanced on Monday but their growth was not enough to save the stock market from falling. The benchmark VN Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange was down 0.28 per cent to close at 955.89 points. The southern market index stepped down from its weekly growth of 3.45 per cent made last week. The HNX Index on the Hà Nội Stock Exchange dropped 0.30 per cent to end at 106.82 points. The northern market index gained 2.21 per cent in the previous trading week. Shares of the petroleum companies advanced as oil futures were lifted after a deal was reached last weekend between the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and a Russia-led company to cut production. On global trading, Brent crude rose nearly … [Read more...] about Petroleum stocks gain on higher oil prices
BKAV introduces 1st home security equipment with AI
The BKAV SmartHome company has launched security equipment integrating artificial intelligence for the first time in the country at a price of VND50 million (US$2,200). The BKAV SmartHome company has launched security equipment integrating artificial intelligence for the first time in the country at a price of VND50 million (US$2,200). It eradicates wrong warnings by distinguishing between owners and illegal intruders and auto shifts security levels based on need. BKAV SmartHome Security includes central security equipment, an electronic fence, sensors and an Internet Protocol camera system to monitor the home in real time. When the system discovers an illegal entry or a threat of fire or explosion, it will send various kinds of warnings such as turning on the light at site of the illegal entry, turning an alarm on and sending messages to or calling the home owners.– VNS … [Read more...] about BKAV introduces 1st home security equipment with AI