The Hanoitimes - In addition to outsourcing, fintech, blockchain or AI are now among notable trends of Vietnam’s IT industry. Vietnam’s top 5 most-funded fintechs in2 018 67 fintech companies compete for Vietnam’s US$4.4-billion market Google supports Vietnam startups to access global markets Vietnam Silicon Valley provides US$20,000 seeding fund for early stage startups Vietnam-based edtech firm raises US$50m in funding A fast-changing world fueled by new technologies from the Fourth Industrial Revolution has transformed Vietnam’s IT sector tremendously, the latest report “Vietnam IT Landscape 2019” released by recruitment network TopDev provides insights in the new seven trends of the sector. Fintech Experts at Asia-focused consulting firm Solidiance forecast Vietnam’s fintech market to reach US$7.8 billion by 2020. Since 2015, fintech has been developed strongly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, while some local fintech … [Read more...] about Top 7 trends for Vietnam’s IT sector in 2019
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3M, Amazon, Qualcomm seek cooperation on technology and innovation with Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - US enterprises are interested in Vietnam’s policies and initiatives towards developing a digital economy and the innovative startups. Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park capable of attracting major investors worldwide Vietnam needs proper approach on science and technology: DPM Global manufacturers speed up FDI diversion and relocation from China to Vietnam Taiwanese tech giant ASUS ponders Vietnam for production relocation Major US high-tech corporations including 3M, Dow, Amazon and Qualcomm are seeking cooperation in technology and innovation with Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST). Deputy minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy and Michal Michalak, former US aAmbassador to Vietnam and current regional managing director for the US – ASEAN Business Council. Source: MST. Such information was given at the meeting between Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology and the a delegation of US … [Read more...] about 3M, Amazon, Qualcomm seek cooperation on technology and innovation with Vietnam
Vietnam, India boost defense, trade relations
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau (middle) introduced Vietnamese goods at the 38th Indian International Trade Fair (IITF 2018) in New Delhi in November 2018 Could you share with us your feeling as Vietnamese Ambassador to India? I’m very happy and proud to be the Vietnamese Ambassador to India and my tenure is significant, as Vietnam and India have a comprehensive strategic partnership. Such a partnership allows the two countries to regularly exchange delegations at all levels, especially high-ranking levels, leading to active, busy bilateral diplomatic activities. National defense and security cooperation is a very important part of the bilateral partnership. The two countries have cooperated in all military aspects, from training to equipment procurement and other activities. This shows very high confidence in bilateral political relations. India supported Vietnam when Vietnam was in its most difficult periods, and vice versa. I will try my best to contribute … [Read more...] about Vietnam, India boost defense, trade relations
PM supports Apple”s plan to build database center in Vietnam
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said he supports Apple's plan to build a database center in Vietnam during his meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Davos, Switzerland on January 23. Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with Apple CEO Tim Cook, January 23, 2019 - Photo: VNA PM calls for establishment of public-private forum on climate change in Davos PM Phuc congratulated the group on its successful investment and business operation in Vietnam. He also voiced his backing for the plan on database center establishment. Three years ago, domestic and international press reported about a US$ 1 billion database center of Apple in Vietnam. Accordingly, Apple had two options of Ha Noi or Da Nang. The establishment of the database center is part of the group’s bid to reduce its reliance on third partners namely Amazon and Microsoft. This will be the second project of Apple in Vietnam. Earlier, in October 2015, Apple invested US$ 673,000 to set a company named Apple Vietnam LLC in … [Read more...] about PM supports Apple”s plan to build database center in Vietnam
Vietnam’s mobile network operators start R&D activities on eSIM
iPhone Xs and Xs Max are supported with 2 sims (Subscriber Identity Module), but there is only one physical sim, while the other is eSIM. Simcard is the ‘bridge’ between user and network operator. Like traditional SIM cards, eSIM has the function of storing information of the subscriber and helps smartphone access mobile networks. However, the difference is that eSIM is integrated directly into smartphone’s hardware. Experts predicted that mobile network operators will, sooner or later, have to support eSIM, because this is a trend all over the world. A representative of Viettel, one of the three largest mobile network operators, said right after Apple launched its products integrated with eSIM, Viettel planned to work with its partners and Apple on implementing the integration and declaration of eSIM for Viettel’s subscribers. As for VinaPhone, another large network, its representative said VinaPhone has taken the initiative in developing and experimenting eSIM … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s mobile network operators start R&D activities on eSIM