Zebra’s RFD40 UHF RFID sled has picked up a win in the industry/tools product category of the iF Design Award 2022 while the CS60 Series companion scanner scored a double win at both the iF Design Award and Red Dot Award this year. The award-winning products are supported by Zebra Technologies’ service centre in Ho Chi Minh City. “Zebra is truly honoured to be recognised by two of the most important design prizes in the world,” said Christanto Suryadarma, vice president for Sales Southeast Asia at Zebra Technologies Asia-Pacific. “Zebra’s Innovation & Design team is constantly creating solutions that offer compelling, intuitive experiences that put our end-users, both globally and in Vietnam, at the centre.” The iF Design Award is organised by Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, the world’s oldest independent design organisation, while participants in the Red Dot Award include over 18,000 design professionals, companies, and organisations from more … [Read more...] about Zebra Technologies wins design awards
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Chairman of 36 Corporation honoured at Asia-Pacific Entrepreneur Award 2021
In his more than 50-year journey, he has gone from a soldier on an arduous battlefield to a fierce marketplace with a legal corridor of shortcomings and a tempting corporate environment. Thanks to his strong courage, bravery, and wisdom, Giap has been publicly respected to be a leader of morality, vision, intelligence, and bravery, who has improved the brand of the 36 Corporation to become a leading reputable enterprise in construction. With outstanding achievements throughout his career, Giap has been awarded many noble titles and awards by the Party and the state. In 2010, he was the only individual in the country awarded the title of Hero of Labour. Most recently, he was honoured with the 3-year Asia-Pacific Entrepreneur Award by Enterprise Asia. Colonel and Hero of Labour Nguyen Dang Giap, chairman of the Board of Directors of 36 Corporation With the bravery of a soldier who gained a lot of battle experience and possesses the quality of keeping cool to cope … [Read more...] about Chairman of 36 Corporation honoured at Asia-Pacific Entrepreneur Award 2021
Sacombank wins 5 JCB card awards
Sacombank wins five awards from Japanese international card organisation JCB. — Photo courtesy of the bank Sacombank has won five awards from Japanese international card organisation JCB for 2021 for Leading Licensee in New Products and Solution, Leading Licensee in Merchant Sales Growth, Leading Licensee in Merchant Sales, Leading Licensee in Balance of Credit Card, and Leading Licensee in Credit Card Retail Spending Volume. It is for the sixth year in a row the bank has been honoured with these awards. It is highly appreciated for its continuous implementation of new business initiatives, launching impressive card payment products, staying ahead of technology trends, and improving the customer experience. The bank has in collaboration with JCB launched Sacombank JCB Platinum Debit card, the Japanese company’s most advanced payment card line in Viet Nam with outstanding privileges and incentives. Cardholders are entitled to free use of VIP lounge services at more than 60 … [Read more...] about Sacombank wins 5 JCB card awards
Techcombank shining at ABF Retail Banking Awards 2022
The ABF Retail Banking Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious banking awards honouring outstanding retail banks that offer innovative products and services and have a positive impact on customers and the banking industry. Techcombank was selected by an esteemed panel of judges based on its achievements during the year and the unique and innovative initiatives the bank introduced. The award for Domestic Bank of the Year Vietnam recognised Techcombank for its new cutting-edge retail banking app that was launched in later 2021 that enables customers to conduct everyday banking on the go. The mobile app also offers a wide range of other outstanding capabilities including instant credit card approvals, automated bill payments, and features that enable customers to track their daily spending habits. Techcombank’s Spark Card is an all-in-one card that can adapt to meet the changing needs of customers all year round and at any stage in life. The award for Credit … [Read more...] about Techcombank shining at ABF Retail Banking Awards 2022
Pop singer to compete at MTV Europe Music Awards
Ngan’s MV, Em Nghi Sao Ve Viec Yeu Anh? (What Do You Think About Loving Me?), will compete for the title Best Southeast Asia Act at MTV EMA 2022. He will be competing with singers from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Ngan won the title Favourite Artist at MTV Fan Choice 2022 in Vietnam for the MV Em Nghi Sao Ve Viec Yeu Anh? released in February. He received 300,000 votes from MTV Vietnam fans. The MV has attracted more than 838,138 views on YouTube. Ngan composed and wrote the lyrics for the song Em Nghi Sao Ve Viec Yeu Anh? , which combines pop with dance music. The 29-year-old Ngan began his career in HCM City in 2014 after competing at The X Factor Vietnam, a Vietnamese version of the UK-based TV music talent show called The X Factor. He become a phenomenon after singing soundtracks for the blockbuster titled Mat Biec (Dreamy Eyes) by Vietnamese-American director Victor Vu. The film was listed among the industry’s top 10 blockbusters … [Read more...] about Pop singer to compete at MTV Europe Music Awards
Mekong Institute awarded ASEAN Prize 2021
In its statement released on August 3, the ASEAN Secretariat said Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and the Secretary-General of ASEAN Dato Lim Jock Hoi presented the prize trophy to Executive Director of the Mekong Institute Dr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn at the 55th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and Related Meetings in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on the same day. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the official announcement on the award was made separately during the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Bandar Seri Begawan last year. Mekong Institute - a research institute and community development center based in Khon Kaen, Thailand, also received a monetary prize of 20,000 USD sponsored by the Temasek Foundation and Yayasan Hasanah. Established in 1996, the institute has been acknowledged as one of the region’s driving forces in accelerating and promoting prosperous and harmonious sub-regional development, particularly in the areas of capacity … [Read more...] about Mekong Institute awarded ASEAN Prize 2021
Building cities fit for human needs
The eighth edition of the biennial World Cities Summit returned to a fully in-person conference format at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands after a largely virtual summit last time out. At the event, numerous examples were outlined of global cities responding to urban challenges in terms of how to be more resilient, sustainable, and cohesive. The theme of this year’s summit, “Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Emerging Stronger”, was crafted to reflect the urgent and important imperative that economic growth can no longer be pursued at the expense of climate change and environmental degradation. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, executive director of the UN Human Settlements Programme said at the summit that the world has had enough policies, strategies, and innovations. “What we are lacking are actions and we need to act now. This is the time to support multilateralism,” Sharif said. “The pandemic woke us up to really look at the design and focus on housing, climate … [Read more...] about Building cities fit for human needs
ABB and Audi cooperate to drive e-mobility adoption in Viet Nam
ABB DC Fast Charger at Audi Tan Binh Centre in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of ABB ABB E-mobility was selected to deliver its market-leading electric vehicle chargers in Viet Nam to launch the new all-electric Audi e-Tron GT Quattro, Audi’s first electric car to hit the Vietnamese market. To deliver a premium charging experience for Audi, ABB had a range of charging solutions for Audi Tan Binh, the most extensive service centre of Audi in the country, which serves customers in the south. ABB charging solutions include AC wall box chargers ranging from 7kW to 22kW and DC chargers ranging from 24kW to 180kW. Located outdoors for easy access, the Terra 184 DC fast charger is a modular DC fast charging system with high output current capabilities. The CCS2 charge post offers a wide range of output voltage from 150-920VDC and can deliver up to 375A and 180kW continuously, making it a highly flexible solution. The Terra 184 DC charger can add 100 miles of range in as little as 10 … [Read more...] about ABB and Audi cooperate to drive e-mobility adoption in Viet Nam
Vietnamese striker present in FIFA Women’s World Cup poster
This is described as a recognition of the Vietnamese team’s first-ever advance to the finals of a FIFA Women’s World Cup . The tournament will take place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, 2023. Nhu is one of the most prominent players in Vietnamese women's football. She has won the Golden Ball award four times. She also made important contributions to the Vietnamese women's team to win gold medals at the SEA Games 2017, 2019 and 2022, along with the AFF Cup 2019 championship. She is the best scorer in the history of Vietnamese women's football with 59 goals for the national team./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese striker present in FIFA Women’s World Cup poster
Mastercard celebrated its Customer Forum 2022 for Vietnamese partners
With the theme A World Beyond Cash – Accelerating, Innovating, Connecting you to Priceless Possibilities , the forum has helped sketch the big picture of the current payment landscape, drawing the ways how Mastercard and its key partners join hands to increase the capability of payment and better serve the population in Vietnam. Vietnam is now among the fastest-growing economies in Asia-Pacific, experiencing the fourth payment revolution and showing great growth potential, thanks to a young population with a digital mindset. Despite the negative impacts brought by the pandemic, the Asian Development Bank forecasts that the country’s GDP will reach 6.5 per cent in 2022, increasing 2.5 times from 2021’s figure and reflecting the most impressive economic recovery across Southeast Asia. In 2021, apart from maintaining a positive GDP figure, Vietnam recorded a 13 per cent increase in credit growth and a 9 per cent increase in foreign investments, alongside the $21 billion valued … [Read more...] about Mastercard celebrated its Customer Forum 2022 for Vietnamese partners