Economy
Vietnam's Investment Environment Attractive to Chinese Businesses
In 2023, China ranks 4th among countries and territories investing in Vietnam, with a total of more than US$3 billion, leading in the number of new investment projects.
Economy
Potential For Economic Cooperation Between Vietnam And Indonesia
Vietnam-Indonesia still has much potential to promote economic cooperation. To utilize this market well, domestic businesses need to make good use of incentives from free trade agreements (FTAs).
Economy
Economic Uncertainties Continue to Plague Pakistan and GDP Growth Projected to be Less than 2 Percent
Amid an uncertain economic outlook with high downside risks, the private sector’s participation in economic growth remains unnoticeable as it is not borrowing from banks for business expansion.
Advanced Energy Unveils 48-Volt DC-Input Power Supply for Telecom and Computing Applications
DENVER, COLORADO - Media OutReach - 4 March 2021 - Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) -- a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions -- today unveiled a new 48-volt DC-input power supplies designed for compute, storage and networking applications. The new Artesyn CSU2000ADC-3 joins the company's market-leading CSU series of AC-DC power conversion solutions and broadens AE's product portfolio to meet data center power supply needs for telecommunications, data communications, cloud infrastructure and enterprise IT customers. The CSU2000ADC-3 has 48 V input and 12 V
Kinaxis Named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions Report
OTTAWA, CANADA - Media OutReach - 4 March 2021 - Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), the authority in driving agility for fast, confident decision-making in an unpredictable world, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions. The company is recognized for both the ability to execute and its completeness of vision. Kinaxis is positioned furthest on the Completeness of Vision axis amongst those in the Leaders quadrant 1. A complimentary copy of the report can be downloaded from Kinaxis. This is the seventh consecutive time Kinaxis has been named a
Design Spectrum of Hong Kong Design Centre Presents PLAY LIVES Exhibition
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 March 2021 - Play Attention! One may "recognise play when one sees it", yet one may not be able to describe it. Many still harbour the preconception that play is a waste of time for adults. Design Spectrum, the public-facing platform of Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, has launched its latest exhibition under the theme PLAY LIVES at 7 Mallory Street. Opens to the public for free from now to 30 April 2021, the exhibition takes visitors on a playful journey for them to rediscover the fundamental
Domestic plastics sector takes up opportunities from EVFTA
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has brought a host of opportunities that the local plastics industry can take advantage of to expand export markets and attract additional foreign investment, according to Insiders.
Cloud-based Email Threats Capitalized on Chaos of COVID-19
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 March 2021 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cloud security, today revealed that it blocked 16.7 million high-risk email threats that slipped past webmail providers' native filters. This amounts to an increase of nearly a third on 2019 figures. The new statistics are provided by Trend Micro's Cloud App Security (CAS), an API-based solution that provides second-layer protection for Microsoft Exchange Online, Gmail, and a host of other services.[i] To read the full Trend Micro Cloud App Security Threat Report 2020, please visit here. "COVID-19 forced
Three main trends for Vietnam's e-commerce in 2021
Innovation in Vietnam’s e-commerce industry this year will focus primarily on payments, logistics, and digital technology.
Vietnam willing to offer optimal conditions for foreign investors
Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung has stated the nation’s readiness to create favorable conditions locally for foreign investors seeking to do business in the country, including those from the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Make This International Women's Week Unforgettable with iShopChangi's Exclusive Discounts and Promotions
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 March 2021 - For the latest International Women's Week, iShopChangi is celebrating in style with a fresh campaign offering a wealth of sitewide discount codes and promotions. Featuring your favourite local and international brands at unbeatable prices, our online store is the ideal place to shop for a treasured loved one. Running until March 14, 2021, load up your shopping cart with some much-loved gifts today. Incredible Sitewide 8% Off Discount Codes It doesn't matter what kind of gift you want to purchase this International Women's Week, iShopChangi has a special deal
International Women's Day during the pandemic is actually more special – Little Flower Hut to celebrate all the nurses in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 March 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic affects the world and leaves millions of individuals devastated due to health downfall and other problems caused by the virus infection. As the risk factor increases, there are women who lead the way to provide immediate and untiring health responses. They are the brave and selfless nurses who remained focused on doing their duties just as how they vowed to do it no matter what. They put their lives at the front line with the aim to win the battle against the deadly virus. Celebration in the midst of a pandemic is quite different this year, but it
US becomes largest importer of Vietnamese agricultural products during Jan-Feb
With an export turnover of $2.04 billion, the US surpassed China to become the largest consumer of Vietnamese agricultural products in the first two months of 2021.
Spackman Entertainment Group’s Upcoming Musical Film THE BOX, Starring EXO’s Chanyeol, Scheduled To Be Released In The Spring Of 2021
Following the art film STONE SKIPPING, THE BOX is the next film production of the Company's wholly‐owned indirect subsidiary, Studio Take, founded by veteran movie producer, Mr. Song Dae‐chanTHE BOX will be EXO's Chanyeol's first lead acting role in a filmDirected by Yang Jung Woong, the Executive Producer of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, THE BOX is set to be screened in Korea in the spring of 2021 SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 3 March 2021 - Spackman Entertainment Group Limited ("Spackman Entertainment Group" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), one of
A New Vision: ‘Elevating the Everyday’ with Nina Hospitality
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 3 March 2021 - L'hotel Group, a member of Chinachem Group, today unveils its brand transformation to Nina Hospitality. The new identity reflects the brand's promise of 'Elevating the Everyday' through personalised experiences that blend top-notch service with a friendly and approachable ambience throughout their properties. Nina Hospitality's service from the heart, across their hotels, serviced apartments and residences, creates memorable moments that feel like home. Guests are invited to discover new brand touchpoints through an array of offerings, such as the 'Hello Nina' staycation package
Cityneon to Tour Egyptian National Treasures Globally - Ramses The Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs
Titled " Ramses The Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs", this spectacular exhibition will feature 183 rare Egyptian artefacts; the largest collection of artefacts on Ramses II to ever leave EgyptThe exhibition was approved by the Egyptian Cabinet and the decree was signed by Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly in December 2020Supported by Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the world-class Houston Museum of Natural Science will launch the exhibition with the support of World Heritage Exhibitions this November in Houston, followed by 4 other major citiesStrong historical track record with the previous Ramses II
The Economist Group and The Nippon Foundation launch a new initiative to promote ocean health
TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 3 March 2021 - Back to Blue, a new initiative from The Economist Group and The Nippon Foundation, launches today at the 8th annual World Ocean Summit. With an initial focus on ocean pollution, the three-year collaboration is a response to the escalating challenges posed by plastic pollution and, less visibly, pollution from nutrients and chemical contaminants that are damaging ocean life and ecosystems, and in turn human health. The programme, now under development, has been supported by findings from a Back to Blue global survey* which place plastic pollution (59.6% of respondents) and
New shorter-term and micro-insurance products enter Singapore to combat increased risk aversion: Aon Global Market Insights Report
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 3 March 2021 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, has released its Q4 2020 Global Market Insights Report, which indicates increased insurance pricing across most business lines globally. In Singapore, the reopening of businesses and optimism over the vaccination programme has boosted investor confidence and an economic rebound is expected in 2021. Besides pricing increases, the Singapore insurance market is moderately challenged when compared to the global market. Aon's report finds that
Cordlife launches OptiQ: A first-of-its-kind corneal lenticule banking service in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 3 March 2021 - Cordlife Group Limited, a consumer healthcare company announced today that the Ministry of Health has issued a license permitting the Company to launch OptiQ, a corneal lenticule banking service in Singapore. Cordlife is the first company in Asia to let patients undergoing refractive eye surgery using lenticule extraction method (e.g. SMILE) for myopia or astigmatism to cryopreserve their corneal lenticules for potential treatment of presbyopia and other ocular conditions in the future. The technology behind OptiQ was invented by Professors Donald Tan and Jodhbir Mehta
State Bank Deputy Governor: Bitcoin is not legal in Vietnam
Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu affirmed that Bitcoin and other virtual currencies are completely not considered as cryptocurrencies, and not allowed to function as legal currencies in Vietnam.
Made-in-Vietnam satellite to be launched into orbit this September
Vietnamese micro-satellite NanoDragon will go through a final test this month before it is put into orbit this September.
Vietnamese e-commerce market predicted to continue thriving in 2021
The Vietnamese e-commerce market is predicted to continue booming in 2021, with the revenue exceeding last year's figure.
Exceeding China, US becomes Vietnam's biggest importers on agricultural products
With an export turnover of 2.04 billion USD, accounting for 33.05% of the market share, the US surpassed China to become the largest customer of Vietnamese agricultural products for export in the first two months of this year.
