Long-term vision on economic recovery
GDP growth in the first quarter of 2021 was estimated at 4.48%, not as high as expected, but demonstrating economic recovery in accordance with forecasts and the government's scenario, contributing to maintaining and improving people's sense of confidence.
Vietnam aims to become world leading forest product trading centre
The Prime Minister has recently approved the Vietnam Forestry Development Strategy for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.
Common Ground Launches On-Demand, Pay-As-You-Go Workplace Services
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 6 April 2021 - Common Ground, Malaysia's largest leading coworking space, has launched an on-demand, pay-as-you-go service called the Corporate Flex Solution that allows users to drop in to use their award-winning spaces and fully-equipped facilities for as low as RM2.50 per half-hourly blocks. The service piloted in February and gives users access to Common Ground's fully-equipped workspaces, meeting rooms, and also photocopying, printing and courier services across all its retail outlets. "As companies have started reopening up their businesses, we see a
Algeria, Senegal, Vietnam explore stronger trade and investment ties
More than 200 businesses from Algeria, Senegal and Vietnam operating in various sectors joined an online trade exchange among the three countries on April 5 and 6.
73% of Companies in Malaysia to Maintain or Increase Employment Headcount in 2021: Survey
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 5 April 2021 - Professional recruitment services firm Michael Page Malaysia launched the Talent Trends 2021 Report, with a keen eye on Hong Kong's job market. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn has had a significant impact across the Asia Pacific, and Malaysia was not spared. With that said, optimism is already starting to show, with about 33% of companies in Malaysia looking to increase their headcount and 40% maintaining status quo in 2021. Paul Cooper, Managing Director of Michael Page Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam, says, "From July 2020 onwards,
Vietnam - a fertile market for international fashion brands
Both budget and luxurious brands in the fashion industry are present in the Vietnamese market.
JustCo Strengthens Asset-Light Strategy with Asia Green Signing in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 April 2021 - JustCo, one of the Asia Pacific's fastest growing workspace experience providers today, signed a landmark agreement with T-Grande Property Holding Pte. Ltd. The agreement is in line with the company's asset-light strategy and will see it manage the real estate space at Asia Green in Tampines, Singapore from the third quarter of 2021. "With 30% of global office inventory projected to become flexible by 2030, corporations are looking to landlords to offer more than just an empty office space," said Kong Wan Sing, Founder and CEO of JustCo. "The signing is in tandem with our
Kenanga Investors Collaborates With MFPC to Launch Financial Planning Programme
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 6 April 2021 - Kenanga Investors Berhad ("Kenanga Investors") today announced its collaboration with the Malaysian Financial Planning Council ("MFPC") to offer programmes for the purpose of the professional qualification for the Registered Financial Planner (RFP) and the Shariah Registered Financial Planner (Shariah RFP) certifications.From left to right: Vincent Kwo Shih Kang, President of Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) & Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of Kenanga Investors Berhad. The Programmes are set to improve the
Match dating launched a one-on-one relationship class to provide students with psychological counseling, relationship information, and personal love during the Easter season.
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 5 April 2021- Match dating is a company based in Hong Kong. During the Easter holiday, Match dating is encouraging single people to sign up for one-on-one relationship classes. These emotional analysis classes will provide members with psychological counseling and single-pair love counseling.A sentiment analysis class helps members determine whether a piece of writing is positive, negative, or neutral. With Match dating, the sentiment analysis class will help analyze how individual people think about potential partners, love, and relationships. After gathering vital information, the instructors
Bright prospects ahead for Vietnam-Canada trade cooperation
Alongside the enforcement of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), there remains plenty of room to boost economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Canada in the future.
Quang takes over Vuong’s position in retail market, renaming VinMart as Winmart
Billionaire Nguyen Dang Quang will build The CrownX into a $10 billion firm and change the name of VinMart to WinMart.
Vietnam is 'top priority' for Siam Cement in coming years: CEO
Siam Cement Group, one of Thailand's top industrial companies, sees bright prospects for growth within Southeast Asia beyond its home market, particularly in Vietnam.
Kumho to invest $305 million to double Vietnamese plant capacity
Kumho, one of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers, has announced it that is investing $305 million (Rs 2,257 crore) on the expansion of its Vietnamese plant, with the aim of doubling its capacity by 2023, by which time output should be at least 9.3 million tyres per annum.
Vietnamese Thieu lychee granted certificate of geographical indication in Japan
For the first time, Thieu lychee grown in Luc Ngan District in the Northern Province of Bac Giang has been granted a certificate of geographical indication from Japanese authority offering opportunity for export and consumption of the fruit in the world markets.
Upgrade Your Gadgets with iShopChangi’s High-Tech Fair
Scoring the latest technology is made easier than ever with iShopChangi's High-Tech Fair. Running from now until 11 April, there's a myriad of great deals on personal and household electronics that'll take your lifestyle to the next level. Browse the High-Tech Fair's special deals, vouchers and promotions today. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 April 2021 - The holiday season might be over, but that doesn't mean you can't grab yourself another treat. At iShopChangi, we keep the good times flowing throughout the year by offering attractive prices and a wide range of sought-after electronics. With vouchers, daily
UK-Singapore Bond Strengthens with launch of Tech Nation International Growth Programme
The inaugural Tech Nation International Growth programme is part of the UK Government Digital Trade Network12 UK companies forms the first cohort to set up shop in Singapore SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 April 2021 - 12 UK tech scale-ups formally undertake the Tech Nation International Growth Programme in Singapore today. The programme, led by Tech Nation, the UK tech scale-up experts, is part of the Digital Trade Network, a newly commissioned initiative by the UK Government, to assist innovative British tech companies access trade and investment opportunities and forge new international partnerships across Asia Pacific,
Vietnam improves ranking on the intellectual property index
Vietnam has earned a higher score in the International IP Index 2021 for reaching a trade agreement with the E.U. last year.
Team ProTag from New Zealand and Team Threeotech from Thailand from Asia advance to Microsoft’s Imagine Cup World Championships in May
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 April 2021 - Microsoft today announced the top 4 World Finalists of the 2021 Imagine Cup competition, including 2 teams from Asia, Team ProTag (New Zealand) winning the Earth category and Team Threeotech (Thailand) emerging top in the Lifestyle category. This was following an exciting two rounds of the World Finals where 12 shortlisted teams gave a 3-minute project pitch followed by a Q&A session with judges to compete for a spot in the World Championships in May. This year's 2021 Imagine Cup virtual competition saw tens of thousands of teams from 163 countries using innovative
How H&M does business in Vietnamese market?
Entering the Vietnamese market in 2017, H&M has initially reaped successes. In 2019, the clothing-retail company earned VND 1,116 billion ($48.5 million), with a profit of VND 57 billion ($2.4 million).
imoo Singapore Leverages on Technology to Enhance Children Safety With Upcoming Launch of Watch Phone Z6
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 April 2021 - In this day and age, smart devices are everywhere, even amongst children. The struggle to maintain a balance between early technological adoption versus increasing worries of security and safety is real, and imoo Singapore is extending help in the form of the upcoming imoo Watch Phone Z6. With the team comprised of many parents, the overarching goal of the company's product innovation was to give parents a viable alternative to the smartphone. According to a Straits Times report, "two-thirds of children aged seven to nine in Singapore use smartphones every day, and are