The National FinTech Day will be held in May. — Photo cafef.vn The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) will organise the National FinTech Day in May. This is the first major event of FinTech in the country, with the participation of FinTech management agencies, the start-up community, commercial banks, experts from Viet Nam, as well as foreign countries. Speaking at the Viet Nam-Korea Financial Co-operation Forum on March 22, SBV’s governor Le Minh Hung stressed that the industrial revolution 4.0 is causing a boom in technology, bringing many opportunities, creating added value and is a great driving force for economic development. Banking and finance is a pioneer sector in rapidly adopting and applying the superior features of technology solutions to enhance innovation, improve products and services, and reduce costs, thereby bringing benefits to customers, he said. "On the other hand, the financial and banking system may face many challenges due to the presence of machines and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam National FinTech Day in May
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Viet Nam and Oman look to foster cooperation
Viet Nam and Oman are seeking to boost co-operation to reach its full potential, heard attendants of the third meeting of the Joint Committee on Economic and Technical Co-operation (JCETC) between Viet Nam and Oman held in Ha Noi on Friday. The two sides reviewed the socio-economic development of each country as well as progress towards implementing the plans made at the second meeting in 2014. Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Omani Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy attended. Viet Nam and Oman agreed to focus on negotiations to sign a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports to facilitate travel between the two countries. In addition, they pledged to enhance co-operation between the two ministries to help businesses of each country access their markets. Viet Nam and Oman also plan to increase co-operation between the Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Omani Chamber of Commerce … [Read more...] about Viet Nam and Oman look to foster cooperation
Viet Nam Futsal League to begin on March 31
VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Futsal League season is scheduled to kick off on March 31 and will conclude on April 22, the event’s organising board has announced. Six players of six teams taking part in the Viet Nam Futsal League. — Photo thethaovanhoa.vn Six teams from four cities will participate in the League. They include Thang Long Warriors, Hanoi Buffaloes, Danang Dragons, Saigon Heat, HCM City Wings and Can Tho Catfish. Teams will compete in a round-robin format in the qualifying and knock-out rounds. There will be a total of 19 matches in Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang. In the opening matches on March 31, Thang Long Warriors will meet Danang Dragons and Hanoi Buffaloes will face HCM City Wings. The best players of the event will be selected to join the national team to compete in international events in preparation for the World Cup Futsal. Source: VNS … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Futsal League to begin on March 31
Viet Nam, Australia issue Joint Statement on setting up strategic partnership
JOINT STATEMENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM AND THE GOVERNMENT OF AUSTRALIA 15 March 2018 1. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973, Viet Nam and Australia have built strong and substantive relations on the basis of mutual respect and interest. Converging security and economic interests and deepening people-to-people links anchor our bilateral relationship and cooperation. 2. The Viet Nam-Australia Comprehensive Partnership, announced in 2009 and enhanced in 2015, underlines the concerted efforts of the governments and peoples of the two countries to advance bilateral relations. 3. Recognising that 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Australia, we jointly decide to elevate the bilateral relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership, on the occasion of the Official Visit to Australia by H.E. Nguyen Xuan … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Australia issue Joint Statement on setting up strategic partnership
Nha Trang to host Viet Nam Renewable Energy Summit 2018
VRES 2018 will be a match-making platform for key stakeholders in Viet Nam’s renewable energy sector to source potential partnership in renewable sectors. — VNA Photo The Viet Nam Renewable Energy Summit 2018 (VRES 2018) will take place on March 26 to 28 in InterContinental Nha Trang in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa’s Nha Trang City. VRES 2018 is organised by Neoventure Corporation, an energy advisory firm which helps international investors identify investment opportunities in the energy sector of emerging markets. The event will be a match-making platform for key stakeholders in Viet Nam’s renewable energy sector to source partnerships in renewable sectors. It is expected to gather some 30 local developers, including TTC Energy, KN Group, Phu Cuong, Ocean Group and Hado Group, together with international developers and investors like Tata Power, Mainstream and Blue Circle. Government bodies and State-owned Electricity of Viet Nam together with its … [Read more...] about Nha Trang to host Viet Nam Renewable Energy Summit 2018