According to Mr. Diep, founders with experience and user insight have the conditions to succeed, and there are other advantages to develop in Vietnam. Research from Google, Temasek, and Bain released in October noted that Vietnam’s internet economy is booming, as it heads towards $12 billion in 2019, for 38 per cent annualized growth rate since 2015, and a projected increase to $43 billion by 2025. A number of foreign investors have poured large sums into MoMo and Sendo over the last few months, contributing to growth. … [Read more...] about Tech companies looking global
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Digital platforms improve competitiveness
Viet Nam had been adapting to the development of the global economy as well as science and technology in recent years, but the country was still facing issues such as laws, cyber security and privacy, as well as a shortage of expert IT staff. Vietnamese management agencies remained “confused” about new transport models such as Grab and Be, the seminar heard. … [Read more...] about Digital platforms improve competitiveness
Hanoi tops the world’s most air polluted cities
Hanoi’s Minh Khai Street is engulfed by haze. — VNS Photo Khoa Thu As of 1.30pm on Friday, Hanoi’s air quality index was recorded at 293 by tracking app AirVisual, meaning all people, regardless their age and physical conditions, can be affected. … [Read more...] about Hanoi tops the world’s most air polluted cities
Wildlife massacre: forest rangers do little to prevent it
In Dong Thap province, after discovering the illegal trade of rare and precious wild animals such as rua ba go (Malayemys subtrijuga), rua rang (Heosemys annandalii) and many species of snake and birds, reporters gave the images they captured at wildlife markets to the head of the provincial forest rangers’ unit. … [Read more...] about Wildlife massacre: forest rangers do little to prevent it
VN ministries set up TikTok account about COVID-19
TikTok will publish at least one to two videos per day and keep users updated with all the latest news as well as share recommendations and health protection knowledge from authorities. Equipped with the proper information, users will be able to better protect themselves and their communities. … [Read more...] about VN ministries set up TikTok account about COVID-19
