The Hanoitimes - Vietnam somehow will take advantage of the escalation of the US-China trade conflict, although the world`s economy in general may suffer from it. Vietnam's electric and garment industries may benefit from the escalating US - China trade war, Hanoi-based Bao Viet Securities Corp (BVSC) has analyzed. Illustrative photo. FDI rerouting to Vietnam In 2017, eight out of China's top ten export categories to the US were in the groups of mobile phones, electronic devices and telecommunication equipment. Total export value of these eight groups were about US$256 billion, accounting for 50% of China's total export turnover the US. From BVSC's point of view, the Trump administration's expansion of trade war to all these Chinese imports could be counterproductive and the US companies and consumers would suffer the most. In the near future (about five years), hardly can any countries in the region completely replace China in processing electronic … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s electronics and garment may benefit from trade war: Brokerage
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Electronic waste poses risks to Vietnam environment: auditor general
The Hanoitimes - The issue would impact Vietnam`s effort towards sustainable development. Vietnam will not harm the environment in exchange for economic benefits, while electronic waste is posing risks to the country's environment, said Ho Duc Phoc, auditor general of the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV). Overview of the press meeting. Source: ASOSAI. Importantly, the process of sustainable development is facing numerous challenges due to environmental issues, Phoc said at a press meeting on the 14th Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (the 14th ASOSAI Assembly) held on September 17. According to Phoc, polluted environment will act as an economic headwind, therefore "Environmental Auditing for Sustainable Development" was chosen to be the symposium of the assembly. In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vietnam has been attracting international projects, for which Phoc expressed concern that much of the world's electronic … [Read more...] about Electronic waste poses risks to Vietnam environment: auditor general
Trip to the Moon electronic music festival to take off
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Young Hanoians can enjoy a music banquet when they participate in "Trip to the Moon"—an outdoor electronic music festival to be held in the capital city’s Hồ Tây (West lake) Water Park this weekend. The event—part of the Vietnam Electronic Weekend 2018—will present a series of electronic music performances with a combination of traditional and modern features, the organiser, Connected Agency, said on Facebook. The festival seeks to combine traditional elements such as the lion dance, starlight procession and ethnic musical instruments with the young and modern spirit reflected in electronic sounds—the music that is dominating music charts over the world. Entitled VIEW 2018, the third annual Trip to the Moon festival this year will take place on Sunday, with three stages representing the hottest electronic dance music genres in 2018. Electronic dance music, also known as EDM, … [Read more...] about Trip to the Moon electronic music festival to take off
Vietnam accepts registration domain name ‘.vn’ via electronic records
The Hanoitimes - Registration for domain name ".vn" in Vietnam will become simpler and faster, still comply with the registration regulations. The Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) has allowed domain name registrars to test registration for domain name ".vn" via electronic records. Vietnam accepts to register domain name '.vn' via electronic records This is a fundamental improvement in the direction of transactions in processing and filing dossiers in the service of registration and maintenance of ".vn" domain names which are completely implemented in the internet environment. Thus, registration for domain name ".vn" in Vietnam will become simpler and faster, but still comply with the registration regulations. To register a domain name electronically, the customer will create an account with the correct information by answering the question system in the available form. After that, the customer will check the information of the domain name intended to … [Read more...] about Vietnam accepts registration domain name ‘.vn’ via electronic records
Nearly 1,000 vehicles using electronic tags
Nearly 1,000 vehicles have been equipped with e-tags.Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Nearly 1,000 vehicles have been equipped with e-tags since electronic toll collection systems (ETC) were installed at toll stations on the HCM City – Long Thành – Dầu Giây Expressway in August last year. The ETC will collect tolls by scanning e-tags installed in vehicles passing through toll gates, helping vehicle owners save time and fuel as they do not have to stop to pay fees at the toll booths. Through e-tags, the system will identify the vehicle and transmit its image and information to a data centre at high speed. Confirmation of the vehicle’s information and deduction of the required amount from the account will be almost immediate, so the barrier will lift without the vehicle having to stop. Enterprises and transport units can also control the monthly circulation route of their automobiles as well as get support in invoicing from the Việt Nam … [Read more...] about Nearly 1,000 vehicles using electronic tags