Two years after its launch, in addition to conquering the Vietnamese market, akaBot’s products are also exported to Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United States, Europe, and Chinese Taipei. Among its major clients are companies such as Thinkpower, HSBC, Panasonic, TPBank and Mizuho, Giap says. … [Read more...] about “Make in Vietnam” digital platforms unleash local creativity
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Vingroup to launch Vietnam’s first powerful authentication cloud service
On January 26, VinCSS LLC (a member of Vingroup) introduced VinCSS FIDO2 Cloud as a passwordless powerful authentication cloud service following the announcement of a series of FIDO2-certified products and services with powerful authentication in compliance with international standards. This is the first powerful authentication cloud service in Viet Nam that helps customers integrate and apply powerful passwordless authentication into their digital ecosystem quickly and easily at the most reasonable cost. … [Read more...] about Vingroup to launch Vietnam’s first powerful authentication cloud service
Thailand looks to export 6 million tonnes of rice this year
Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand is planning to ship 6 million tonnes of rice abroad in 2021, higher than the figure of 5.27 million tonnes last year. Of the targeted volume, white rice will make up 2 million tonnes, followed by Thai hom mali rice at 1.5 million tonnes and parboiled rice at 1.5 million tonnes. Meanwhile, Pathum Thani fragrant rice, provincial fragrant rice, and sticky rice would account for the remainder, said Keerati Rushchano, Director-General of the Foreign Trade Department under the Ministry of Commerce. Local media quoted Keerati as saying that Thailand's rice exports still have to brave a spate of challenges, including a strong baht, container shortage or relatively higher prices than those of competitors. Weak purchasing power of rice-importing countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact will also affect rice purchase demand, he said, adding that natural disasters in rice exporting countries and importers, if they occurred, may trigger … [Read more...] about Thailand looks to export 6 million tonnes of rice this year
Investment in technology in Southeast Asia: focus shifts to Vietnam
Vietnam received 109 investors in the technology sector in 2019. In the first half of 2020, only a modest number of new investors joined the market. Instead, the investments last year mostly came from domestic companies and foreign investors who had worked in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Investment in technology in Southeast Asia: focus shifts to Vietnam
V-pop star joins Garena Free Fire as playable character
Tung released his first single in 2013 at the age of 19 and has since become one of the biggest pop stars in Vietnam. His music is a fusion of traditional Vietnamese music, K-Pop and U.S.-U.K. pop. … [Read more...] about V-pop star joins Garena Free Fire as playable character
