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The business platform makes the digital transformation easier, faster, and more scalable. Siemens Xcelerator includes a curated portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware, software, and digital services of Siemens and certified third parties; a growing ecosystem of partners; and an evolving marketplace to facilitate interactions and transactions between customers, partners, and developers. “Siemens Xcelerator will make it easier than ever before for companies to navigate digital transformation – faster and at scale. By combining the real and the digital worlds across operational and information technology, we empower customers and partners to boost productivity, competitiveness, and scale-up innovations,” said Roland Busch, president and CEO of Siemens AG. "Our portfolio is transformed towards more open applications, with more cloud-based and as-a-service solutions and IoT-enabled hardware that can be constantly upgraded. At the same time, the collaboration will reach a new level with a … [Read more...] about Siemens launches flagship business platform to accelerate digital transformation

Talking to Prudential Chairwoman Shriti Vadera, the N.A. leader congratulated the firm on its successes in the world as well as in Vietnam, expressing his hope that it will continue operating successfully in the country and fulfill its social responsibility. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Government and N.A. are ready to consider and deal with the problems facing businesses, including those from the U.K., when operating in Vietnam. Vadera said Prudential is delighted to be part of the country’s development, and it can help with this process by issuing long-term bonds. The insurer pledges to cooperate with the Vietnamese Government in green investment, insurance technology, and development of Ho Chi Minh City into an international financial center, she noted, affirming that it will concurrently develop its business and fulfill social responsibility. At the meeting with Chairman of Standard Chartered Jose Vinals, Hue thanked the enterprise for helping the Vietnamese Ministry of … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman receives leaders of British enterprises in London

Ascend Vietnam Ventures has exceeded its US$50 million target for its flagship early-stage venture capital fund, AVV Alpha. Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV), the fund led by Binh Tran and Eddie Thai, is seeking the next wave of globally iconic startups emerging from Vietnam. Eddie Thai is speaking at a growth event for founders. Photos: AVV The team has increased its investments in startups in Vietnam, seeding up to US$2 million into 25 startups next year and following on with checks of up to $5 million. With the new fund, AVV has been exploring a broad range of tech opportunities including those in financial inclusion, education, and future of work. AVV Alpha is backed by a mix of investors from Asia, Europe, and the US, including development finance institutions, funds, corporate VCs, and high-net-worth individuals from leading local and regional companies. It has picked ten startups in the past nine months, including Kilo (SaaS & wholesale … [Read more...] about Ascend Vietnam Ventures seeks building global startups in Vietnam

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on July 1. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on July 1 afternoon, successfully wrapping up his official visit s to Hungary and the United Kingdom from June 26 – 30. Hue held talks with top legislators, met with government leaders and ministers of Hungary and the UK and witnessed the signing of a number of memoranda of understanding on cooperation between ministries and localities. He took the occasion to thank Hungarian and British leaders and people for donating COVID-19 vaccines and test kits to help Vietnam combat the pandemic. The NA Chairman also met with heads of friendship parliamentary groups, friendship associations, corporations and universities in the two countries; attended high-level forums on trade, economy, investment and education; and visited Vietnamese communities … [Read more...] about Top legislator arrives in Hanoi, concluding visits to Hungary, UK