The latest survey by PwC – one of the world’s leading professional services firms – shows a ramp up in consumer preference to avail of digital technology prowess to feed their daily needs. PwC's latest survey about consumer behaviour Consumers are increasingly using digital technology for more than just shopping. There is a revolution occurring in how consumers access entertainment and media, for example. 38 per cent of global consumers stream entertainment at least daily, and among Gen Z consumers, cord-cutting for entertainment is at more than 50 per cent. The findings are published today in PwC’s Global Consumer Insights Survey, which assesses behaviour, habits, and expectations of over 21,000 online consumers in 27 territories. PwC’s research reveals rapidly-changing consumer behaviour in a host of areas other than entertainment and media. When it comes to news, 25 per cent of consumers now go to social media first to hear about current … [Read more...] about PwC releases latest survey on consumer behaviour
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Media in race for latest news on DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit
Thousands of reporters from around the world have come to Hanoi to cover the second summit between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), creating a race for the latest updates about this high-profile event. Reporters at the International Media Centre for the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hundreds of reporters of Vietnamese and foreign media agencies have always stayed ready at the areas expected to be the venues for the summit’s activities for several days now. Each agency has its own way to get the best-quality images and information on the event. MBC News, a TV channel of the Republic of Korea (RoK), has stationed their studio on the roof of the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel to make an aerial view of the Vietnamese capital the background of their programme. Others like Yonhap of the RoK, NHK of Japan and CNN of the US have also brought along all necessary equipment so as to make updated reports anywhere and at any time. Eun … [Read more...] about Media in race for latest news on DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit
ODA report: debts heaped on debts
VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has been asked to explain to the National Assembly why ODA (official development assistance) loans have reached a total of VND600 trillion, twice as much as the amount approved by the NA. ODA loans have reached VND600 trillion The amount is the total sum of capital Vietnam has signed to borrow, but a part of it has not been disbursed and will be taken into account for the next period, according to MPI. However, Dang Dinh Dao, an economist, said agencies signed ODA contracts when they had not analyzed the projects thoroughly. It is alarming that agencies try to borrow as much more ODA capital as possible, viewing this as a great achievement, he said. Affirming that ODA capital is not non-refundable aid, Dao said MPI has to report in detail which projects Vietnam has borrowed capital for, which localities have capital allocated, and if the projects have been programmed for medium- and long-term development. MPI … [Read more...] about ODA report: debts heaped on debts
Vietnam man claiming to have run nearly 1,800km in a month addresses doubts
A Vietnamese man who claims to have run 1,750 kilometers from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in 30 days have addressed his skeptics after a state TV documentary about his feat was postponed due to controversy. Cao Duc Thai, 30, said he had run the distance in 2014 in an attempt to inspire others to take up reading, a source of motivation that had helped him achieve ‘the unbelievable’. His feat was made into a documentary ‘Hanh trinh truyen lua’ (The Inspiring Journey), which had been scheduled to air on state-run Vietnam Television (VTV) from Saturday. However, skeptics began questioning whether covering the distance in such a short time was humanly possible after a trailer for the documentary was uploaded on social media earlier this week. Many asked to see photos and GPS track logs of Thai’s run as evidence of his achievement, and demanded that VTV postpone airing the documentary until it was proven that Thai had run between the two cities in 30 days. … [Read more...] about Vietnam man claiming to have run nearly 1,800km in a month addresses doubts
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More Swing for the Kids scholarships go out to excellent students in Hung Yen province By By Anh Duc 11:02 | 17/08/2017 In the lead-up to the 2017-2018 school year, Vietnam Investment Review, the press agency of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, has ... Swing for the Kids 2017 hands out 160 scholarships By By Duc Hanh 08:00 | 19/05/2017 Vietnam Investment Review honours 160 disadvantaged students who produced stellar results in the previous academic year with scholarships worth VND80 ... Swing for the Kids 2017 a fun and meaningful competition By By Hong Anh 18:39 | 22/04/2017 The 11th Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament, co-organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency, Vietnam Investment ... VIR's Swing for the Kids 2017 teed off By By … [Read more...] about Society, The latest news about Society