This is the right time to be in Vietnam Keith Lie Vietnam’s information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is now ready for further development. But video services and applications are still in their infancy, so there is a lot of potential here, according to Keith Lie, the CEO of Vcast (Asia). Lie, who is also an Executive Commission Member of the Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association, was in HCMC last week with a Hong Kong ICT Mission. The Saigon Times Daily spoke with him. The Saigon Times Daily: What is the purpose of the visit? - Keith Lie: As we all know, Vietnam has been growing very fast admist the current economic crisis. We can see a growth potential here while other markets may still be under recession. Vietnam’s ICT infrastructure is also more ready than ever. So this is the right time to be here. And in a country like Vietnam, being the first mover can be very rewarding. This is unlike what happens in an open market like Hong Kong, … [Read more...] about This is the right time to be in Vietnam
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Festival for E-entertainment industry planned
The Vietnam Software Association (Vinasa) and the Vietnam Game and Digital Content Business Club (VGB) have announced the organisation of a series of 13 significant events of the e-entertainment and digital content industry in Vietnam. The International Software and Game Fair will feature: PCs, online games, wireless, mobile, PDA games, video and console games, equipment for game development, entertainment and educational equipment on the Internet, entertainment and educational software products, embedded software, ERP, visual technology, etc. VietGames 2008 Awards aims to encourage the development of the computer game industry in Vietnam. The organisers hope to see good games created by Vietnamese firms at this contest. VietGames Tournament 2008 is the first official online game contest for Vietnamese gamers. Pham Tan Cong, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of Vinasa, said these are the most important events in the year of the software, digital content and e-entertainment industry … [Read more...] about Festival for E-entertainment industry planned
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/3
Fate of Ban Phuc Nickel remains murky The fate of Ban Phuc Nickel mine invested by Ban Phuc Nickel Mines Limited Liability Company (BPNM) remains uncertain. A representative of the Son La Department of Industry and Trade told VIR that the mine’s operation has been suspended since October last year. To date, the department has yet to receive any specific plans to resume the mine’s operation from the investor. Previously, in October 2017, BPNM officially decided to suspend the operation of Ban Phuc Nickel mine until September 30, 2018 due to the company’s massive losses. In 2007, Asian Mineral Resources Limited (AMR), a global mining group listed on the bourse in Toronto, Canada, was granted the licence to exploit and process ores in the Ban Phuc nickel ore mine, which has a reserve of more than 200,000 tonnes of nickel and 18,000 tonnes of copper. According to the initial plan, AMR will co-operate with domestic enterprise Son La Mechanical Engineering JSC to establish … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/3
QUALCOMM with the Growth Of The 3G CDMA Industry In Vietnam
On the occasion of Mr. Jing Wang, Senior Vice President and Chairman, QUALCOMM Asia Pacific, visit Vietnam, Ms Kim Phuong - Journalist of ViB Forum had an interview with him. Mr. Jing Wang was elected by major media in mainland China and Hong Kong, China to be one of the "Ten Most Valuable CEOs" in China in 2005. He currently serves as senior vice president of QUALCOMM and chairman of QUALCOMM Asia Pacific. He is responsible for managing QUALCOMM's operations in Greater China, South East Asia and Pacific regions, and is also responsible for QUALCOMM's overall strategies across Asia Pacific. He defines and implements strategic plans to promote the adoption of 3G CDMA across Asia Pacific and also develops initiatives that create synergies across QUALCOMM's Asia Pacific operations, bridging the gap between the vendor and carrier communities and enhancing the 3G CDMA ecosystem. What do you think of the potential of 3G in Vietnam? QUALCOMM is very excited about the potential of 3G in … [Read more...] about QUALCOMM with the Growth Of The 3G CDMA Industry In Vietnam
VTech hack exposes ID theft risk in connecting kids to Internet
Parents who gave their child a Kidizoom smartwatch or a VTech InnoTab tablet may have exposed them to identity theft after Hong Kong-based VTech said hackers stole the personal information of more than 6 million children. The breach underscores how digital products aimed at kids often have far weaker security than other computer products, and may pose a threat to a booming industry. Shipments of toys that connect to the Internet will rise 200 percent over the next five years, according to estimates by UK-based Juniper Research. It's not clear what the motive was for the VTech breach nor whether it has resulted in any identity theft so far. Still, it's a warning for people who don't understand how much data and sensitive information is in a child's toy. "The last thing you would ever imagine is that a toy manufacturer would lose your child's identity," said Liam O'Murchu, a Symantec Corp (SYMC.O) researcher known for his work dissecting complex malware produced by nation states. … [Read more...] about VTech hack exposes ID theft risk in connecting kids to Internet