Denis Brunetti, President of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos Denis has been involved in the global ICT industry for twenty six years having held numerous international management roles with Ericsson across a range of countries, including Australia, Hong Kong, Sweden, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.Prior to this most recent appointment, Denis was Country Manager for Ericsson in Sri Lanka & Maldives for three years, after having previously served as Vice President of Ericsson Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos from 2008 to 2014. During his previous role in Vietnam, Denis was responsible for establishing and expanding Ericsson's long term strategic partnership with state owned Operator, VNPT Group. Denis was subsequently awarded the Campaign Medal by the government of Vietnam in March 2014 for his contribution to the development of the ICT industry in the market.In Sri Lanka as Country Manager, Denis worked closely with the country’s leading Operators and the … [Read more...] about Ericsson appoints Denis Brunetti as President of Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos
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Cambodia goes all-in on China in casino port city
Between Sihanoukville's beaches and its multiplying casinos, "Lao Qi" and Bun Saroeun run restaurants barely a hundred dusty metres apart. But their fortunes could not be more different.For while Lao Qi is riding the Chinese boom that brought him and thousands of others from China to the Cambodian resort, Bun Saroeun's business was built on low-budget Western visitors. It is far less profitable and now he faces eviction.Sihanoukville starkly illustrates how Cambodia's ever tightening relationship with China is transforming the country. Just as China's aid and investment have helped Prime Minister Hun Sen defy Western criticism of a crackdown on his opponents, they are also binding Cambodia's economy ever more closely to China's.Sihanoukville, which has Cambodia's only deep-water port, was carved out of the jungle in the 1960s and named after former King Norodom Sihanouk. Once a playground for Cambodia's elite, it fell on hard times during the Khmer Rouge genocide and conflicts of the … [Read more...] about Cambodia goes all-in on China in casino port city
Vietnam – Cambodia Friendship Memorials in Cambodia to be built or repaired
The Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Memorial in Koh Kong province (Photo: VNA)During the meeting, leaders of the two sides appreciated the implementation of the project, considering it a vivid reflection of the friendship and neighbourly relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia. They confirmed its strict coordination in the repairs and upgrades, with 15 projects having been inaugurated, 12 of which having been completed. To successfully realise the project, the Vietnamese side has supported Cambodian localities with capital. While the Cambodian side will continue to recheck the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Memorials in Cambodia which are in need of repairs, and make proposals on the repairs and capital for submission to the two Governments./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Cambodia Friendship Memorials in Cambodia to be built or repaired
Ericsson appoints president of VN, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos
Ericsson has appointed Denis Brunetti as president to lead Ericsson’s business in Viet Nam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos.Denis has been involved in the global ICT industry for 26 years, having held numerous international management roles with Ericsson across several countries, including Australia, Hong Kong, Sweden, Viet Nam and Sri Lanka.“I’m proud to again be involved with the Viet Nam market, as well as Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos. Viet Nam is brimming with youthful entrereneurial drive and innovation, and I’m excited to join hands with the Ericsson team and our local customers and partners to explore opportunities for sustainable socio-economic growth and inclusion as we together welcome and embrace Industry 4.0, fuelled by emerging 5G, IoT and Cloud technologies and capabilities,” Brunetti said.Previously, Brunetti served as vice president of Ericsson Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos from 2008 to 2014. During his previous role in Viet Nam, he was responsible … [Read more...] about Ericsson appoints president of VN, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos
Cambodia upgrading monuments to friendship with Việt Nam
HCM CITY — All 17 Việt Nam-Cambodia friendship monuments in Cambodia will see their repairs and upgrades completed by the first quarter of next year, the Cambodian side reported to the Vietnamese military, which is funding the work. Speaking at the third review meeting in HCM City on Tuesday, Nhem Valy, vice chairman and general secretary of the National Council of the Solidarity Front for Development of Cambodian Motherland, said: “These monuments are not only dedicated to Cambodians and Vietnamese volunteers who laid down their lives for Cambodia’s liberation, but are also an everlasting symbol of the time-honoured solidarity and friendship between the two countries. “We are very grateful to receive support fund from the Vietnamese Ministry of Defence to upgrade the monuments and make them public spaces for local residents.” The work began late last year at a cost of US$7.8 million to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the … [Read more...] about Cambodia upgrading monuments to friendship with Việt Nam