The cloud computing market in Viet Nam will see a boom in the next two or three years and become an important factor for the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the country. — VNS Photo The cloud computing market in Viet Nam will see a boom in the next two or three years and become an important factor for the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the country, according to Nguyen Tien Dung, Viettel IDC’s director. He spoke at a conference entitled “Cloud computing: a foundation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution” held in Ha Noi on Monday. He said Viet Nam is spending on cloud computing in the country in 2010-16 period rose by 64.4 per cent – the highest rate in the ASEAN region. In 2018, Viet Nam’s Cloud Readiness Index (CRI) reached 41 out of 100 points, taking 14th position in the ranking of cloud service coverage in Asia. “This has shown that the cloud computing model has become popular and will gradually … [Read more...] about Bright future for cloud computing
HSBC launches app to track transactions
HSBC has launched a tracker on its app that allows customers to track the real-time status of trade transactions wherever they are in the world and at any time of day. — Photo thailand4.com HSBC has launched a tracker on its app that allows customers to track the real-time status of trade transactions wherever they are in the world and at any time of day. The mobile tool, the first of its kind in Viet Nam, provides customers with access to an overview of their import and export documentary credits and collections and payments across markets with just one click. “As an innovative mobile tool that allows businesses to better manage their global trade flows, the HSBCnet trade transaction tracker is a game changer for our corporate clients and partners,” Winfield Wong, country head of wholesale banking, HSBC Viet Nam, said. “Today, entrepreneurs and managers use mobile phones to run international businesses, and we know how important it is for them to keep track of … [Read more...] about HSBC launches app to track transactions
Party leader receives visiting vice chairman of Lao parliament
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for Vice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Sengnouane Xayalath in Hanoi on July 17. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives Vice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Sengnouane Xayalath on July 17 - Photo: VNA Sengnouane Xayalath, who is also Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee Secretariat, expressed his delight at the growing special solidarity between the two countries while appreciating the enormous, timely and effective assistance Vietnam has given to Laos throughout history. He briefed his host about recent activities of the Lao NA, particularly the outcomes of its fifth session, cooperation between the two parliaments, and the outcomes of the talks and working sessions with representatives of the Vietnamese NA. The Lao NA will coordinate closely with its Vietnamese counterpart to effectively carry out … [Read more...] about Party leader receives visiting vice chairman of Lao parliament
India to hold fiber exhibition
Yarn produced for export at Dong Phat Joint Stock Company in the Thach That Industrial Zone, Ha Noi. — VNA/VNS Photo Danh Lam Source India 2018, India’s largest manmade fiber exhibition, is expected to provide opportunities for Vietnamese textile firms to network and strengthen business relationships, Shri P Harish, Ambassador of India to Viet Nam, said at a business meeting on Tuesday in HCM City. The event, to be held in Surat, India from September 21-23, is expected to attract the participation of around 200 international suppliers of man-made fiber and 200 global buyers in the textile and garment industry, according to India’s Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council. Exports of cotton, fabric, yarn and other textile materials from India to Viet Nam in 2017 was around US$550 million, Harish said. He said that Indian textile companies are capable of satisfying Viet Nam’s demand for textiles and urged India’s export promotion council to … [Read more...] about India to hold fiber exhibition
Thailand hosts regional conference on climate change
The Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (TGO) has been organising its fourth regional conference on climate change for ASEAN member countries (Source: thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (TGO) has been organising its fourth regional conference on climate change for ASEAN member countries. TGO’s Climate Change International Technical and Training Center (CITC) is holding the fourth CITC Regional Conference from July 17-19 under the theme "Accelerating The Paris Agreement Implementation Through Climate Finance, Technology And Capacity Building”. Key topics include how to leverage financial mechanisms, technological developments and capacity building to help ASEAN member countries achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. One of the goals is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20-25 percent by 2030. Permanent Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment, Wijarn … [Read more...] about Thailand hosts regional conference on climate change