ICFAA 2019 was organised under the theme "Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Auditing and Finance” Following the success of the first organisation in 2018, ICFAA 2019 is now an established event, attracting global participants around the world. The aim of the conference is to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, experiences, and concerns in the field of accounting, auditing, and finance. Speaking at this conference, Nguyen Thu Thuy, deputy director general of the Higher Education Department of the Ministry of Education and Training, shared, “Accounting, auditing, and finance have always been a very important sector of the economy, and of the education system as well. This sector has been rapidly changing around the world, together with the changes in technologies and governance structures. The new developments in this area have been serving the competitiveness of the whole … [Read more...] about ICFAA 2019: Contemporary issues in accounting, auditing, and finance
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Thuy Linh set to perform special dance for grand final of Miss World 2019
Luong Thuy Linh The grand final of Miss World 2019 will see each representative perform a traditional dance from the contestant’s respective nation in the Dances of The World segment. Vietnamese entrant Thuy Linh has been hard at work preparing a bespoke dance sequence that involves a golden tray. The dance requires plenty of technique and has given the beauty difficulty to learn. During the performance she will wear an outfit by local designer Thuy Nguyen. Thuy Linh is a 19-year-old from Cao Bang province. She was crowned Miss World Vietnam 2019 in August and stands at 1.77 metres tall. She is currently a student at the Hanoi Foreign Trade University. Earlier in the competition the Vietnamese beauty was named in the Top 10 of the Top Model and Beauty with a Purpose segment. The grand final of Miss World 2019 is scheduled to be held in London, the UK, at 9pm on December 14 (Vietnam time), with 120 contestants from around the world taking part. Source: VOV … [Read more...] about Thuy Linh set to perform special dance for grand final of Miss World 2019
KPMG No.1 in Source Global Research 2019 Financial Services report
KPMG improved remarkably on its weaker points since 2018 to take the pole position in Source Global Research’s 2019 Financial Services report A rise of eight points compared with its 2018 performance in the survey placed KPMG squarely at the top of the table and marked the biggest uptick in client opinion of individual firms in the period. Every year, Source Global Research asks senior end-users of consulting firms to rate the quality of consulting firms' work in 13 different financial services specialisms. KPMG came first in business strategy, financial management, risk management, regulatory-driven work, and robotics, as well as working with legacy technologies and managing non-digital transformations. The firm also ranked in the top three for taking advantage of artificial intelligence, data and analytics, operational improvement, and sales and marketing consulting, including customer experience. The firm also ranked in the top three for taking advantage of artificial … [Read more...] about KPMG No.1 in Source Global Research 2019 Financial Services report
AEONMALL wins customers’ heart in finals of Role Play Contest 2019
Iwamura Yasutsugu, general director of AEONMALL Vietnam Continuing the success of last year’s Role Play Contest in Vietnam, the 20-year-old Japanese Role Play Contest is back to honour passionate and hard-working staff who embody AEONMALL’s philosophy: Customer First. Role Play Contest 2019 was organised to encourage tenant staff to showcase their knowledge, understanding of customers, and professional skills in service. With the slogan “Touch the heart – Spread the smile”, Role Play Contest 2019 attracted nearly 400 contestants from four AEONMALL Vietnam shopping malls. The event featured the presence of general director of AEONMALL Vietnam Iwamura Yasutsugu and chairwoman of the Vietnam Retailers Association Dinh Thi My Loan. The event also included many activities for spectators, such as musical performances and minigames, bringing a lively atmosphere to the event. Role Play Contest consists of three rounds, and to reach the finals, contestants had … [Read more...] about AEONMALL wins customers’ heart in finals of Role Play Contest 2019
HCM City International Music Festival opens
At the event (Source: nhandan.org.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival 2019 (HOZO 2019) kicked off at the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, District 1, HCM City on December 13. According to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, its organiser, the three-day festival is part of HCM City’s strategic investment plan to develop the city’s cultural industry until 2020. HOZO 2019 offers a precious opportunity for traditional music to merge with modern music, spreading the value of national music and culture to the world. A variety of performances are offered during the festival, from jazz and pop to traditional music. The event sees the presence of artists from France, Belgium, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Greece, Spain, India and Mongolia. Locals will have a chance to enjoy music activities as well as exhibitions and food fare at the festival. Two seminars on world music trends and the … [Read more...] about HCM City International Music Festival opens