Economy
The Baloch people are alienated: Today so are the Pashtuns in Pakistan
Returning to the alienation of Pashtuns it may be mentioned that today they need to carry special travel documents to move across the border which was once a free movement zone
Economy
ADB: GDP Growth is Proof of Vietnam's Resilient Economy
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty said that ADB is optimistic about Vietnam's economic prospects.
Economy
Green Economic Cooperation Connects Ho Chi Minh City with Australia
On April 15, Vice Chairman Vo Van Hoan of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee met Professor John Thwaites, chair of Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Climateworks Center, and an Australian business delegation for green economic cooperation between Vietnam and Australia.
Samsung Vietnam proposes to directly purchase renewable energy from producers
Samsung Vietnam has asked the government for a renewable energy pilot project that will enable the company to buy electricity directly from producers, instead of through the monopoly distributor Vietnam Electricity.
Driving Competitiveness by Closing Skills Gaps – Over Half of Employers Need External Help
75% of employers see the importance of carrying out regular training needs analysis for their workforce to drive the competitiveness of their business.55% of employers agree that they need external help to assess the skills gaps of their employees. 52% of employers believe that external assessments provide reliable and more accurate results.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 May 2021 - To remain competitive in Singapore's recovering economy, three- quarters (75%) of employers in Singapore see the importance of carrying out regular training needs analysis for their workforce to drive the competitiveness of their
Etiqa Launches AMBER – A Holistic Retirement Ecosystem That Supports Customers with Their Physical, Mental and Financial Health for Better Quality of Life
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 May 2021 - Today marks the launch of AMBER by Etiqa ("AMBER"), a retirement ecosystem by Etiqa Insurance Singapore. The new platform complements the insurer's growing range of financial solutions tailored to savings and retirement planning, by offering customers a more holistic approach to life in retirement.A recent retirement study1 conducted by Etiqa in collaboration with YouGov in October 2020 revealed inadequacies in the retirement planning landscape, namely with regards to retirement planning guidance, with 3 in 10 Singaporeans unsure how to begin, and solutions, with only 3 in 10 confident
Largest global survey analyzing healthcare leaders, Philips’ Future Health Index 2021 report reveals APAC’s ambitions for digital transformation, but staff shortages and inexperience could hinder progress
Findings indicate that APAC's healthcare leaders are championing predictive analytics, but staff's lack of experience with new technologies is impeding planning for more than halfAnticipation of care delivery outside the hospital in the future, but some in the region are not prioritizing virtual care nowLargest global survey of its kind features critical insights from almost 3,000 healthcare leaders across 14 countries on meeting the demands of today and their vision for healthcare three years from nowSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 May 2021 - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology,
US, European buyers diversify buying away from China, towards Vietnam
A traditional first choice for buyers diversifying away from China, Vietnam saw its popularity among Western buyers grow by leaps and bounds over the past few years – a trend that has remained in effect so far in 2021, a survey has found.
Vietnam overtakes China to become largest furniture exporter to US
Vietnam has overtaken China as the largest furniture exporter to the U.S. as tariffs drive manufacturers out of the world’s second largest economy.
Chubb report reveals the risk and uncertainty faced by small and mid-sized businesses as they increasingly conduct business digitally
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Media OutReach - 6 May 2021 - Chubb has released a new report, "Digital Business Accelerated," which explores how small and mid-sized businesses are managing their digital transformation – a transition that has accelerated in the wake of COVID-19. Chubb partnered with Accenture to survey small and mid-sized businesses in nine markets around the world, including Australia. Through a survey of 1,350 respondents across diverse industries, the results revealed four mega-trends that impact businesses pursuing digital transformation. These are: navigating digital customer demands, harnessing
Largest global survey analyzing healthcare leaders, Philips’ Future Health Index 2021 report reveals Singapore’s ambitions for digital transformation, but staff shortages and inexperience could hinder progress
Findings indicate that Singapore's healthcare leaders are prioritizing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and are highly ambitious about shifting care delivery to the home over the next three years, but staff's lack of experience with new technologies is impeding planning for more than half49% of Singapore's leaders expect implementing sustainable practices in healthcare will be among the primary priorities of their role in three years' timeLargest global survey of its kind features critical insights from almost 3,000 healthcare leaders across 14 countries on meeting the demands of today and their vision for
Local business supports NGO in community development activities
The Korean non-governmental organization Good Neighbors International (GNI) in Vietnam has signed a cooperation agreement with Tam Dat Huu Co, an organic vegetables retailer, for community development activities in Vietnam.
Trend Micro Announces Next Generation ICS Endpoint Security Solution
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 5 May 2021 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a first-of-its-kind OT-native endpoint security solution, provided as part of its total security solution for smart factories. Developed by TXOne Networks, TXOne StellarProtectTM is designed to secure all OT endpoints, regardless of environmental conditions, for any mission-critical ICS environment. The massive number of ICS endpoints in these working environments provides a large variety of attack surfaces, as they often include many unpatched or otherwise vulnerable devices.
4ARTechnologies - Market Leader in Art Security and Digitization Develops the World's First Secure NFT for Physical and Digital Artworks
ZUG, SWITZERLAND - Newsaktuell - 5 May 2021 - 4ARTechnologies, the market leader in art security and digitization announces the next sensation: "We give art creators and collectors the exclusive opportunity to create the world's only secure NFT with our technology." - CEO Niko Kipouros. CryptoPunk 4ARTechnologies. 4ARTechnologies - Market Leader in Art Security and Digitization Develops the World's First Secure NFT for Physical and Digital Artworks We are witnessing the next chapter in art history with NFTs- Beeple sold a digital work for nearly USD 70 million. Cryptopunks, initially generated for free, are now worth
Experience a Special Loving Mother’s Day with JMC Wild Forest and Watoto
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 5 May 2021 - Local health food brand JMC Wild Forest collaborates with African childcare ministry organization Watoto, hoping to awaken the public's attention to vulnerable women and orphans in Africa. Jannie, the founder of JMC, hopes to awaken more people to care about the needs of disadvantaged women and children in Africa through the collaboration with Watoto.JMC Wild Forest is a local shop in Hong Kong that offers delicious healthy and natural foods from Europe. The initial idea for Jannie to start JMC is originated from her experiences in sharing natural food from Europe with
Vietnam lures USD 12.25 billion in FDI since beginning of 2021
As of April 20, foreign investors had pumped USD 12.25 billion into Vietnam this year, equal to 99.3 percent of the amount recorded in the same period last year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Vietnamese market remains attractive to Austrian firms amidst COVID-19
Exporters and Austrian firms operating in mechanical engineering, food and pharmaceuticals will enjoy many chances when navigating the Vietnamese market, according to an article run by the portal of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.
Microsoft unveils immersive education solutions to inspire educators in reimagining learning experiences
New technological solutions including Reading Progress, Minecraft Education and Supervised Chat in Teams will support educators in keeping students engaged and safe in digital classrooms.71% of K-12 educators say technology has helped them improve their instruction and expanded their teaching capacity. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 May 2021 - Microsoft today introduced new technological tools and updates designed to support the 5 key areas educators require to create a holistic learning environment and move education forward: student
E-commerce platforms bring new opportunities for Hai Duong lychees sellers
Fresh lychee of the northern province of Hai Duong is planned to be sold in several e-commerce platforms.
Coffee, anyone? Buying the one-and-only coffee at the CPA Australia pop-up café & museum!
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 May 2021 - In celebration of CPA Australia's 135th anniversary and 65 years in Hong Kong – CPA Australia assembled a pop-up café & museum at the celebrated heritage site – Jao Tsung-I Academy. At the opening ceremony, business magnate and iconic leaders like Dr Allan Zeman, Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, Dr George Lam, Chairman of Cyberport Management and Chairman of the United Nations ESCAP Sustainable Business Network and Mr Tim Lui, Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission, came together to try out their barista skills by making their first cup of latte! The lattes were
Vietnamese company wins international quality award
Viglacera, a Vietnamese ceramic and tile producer, has won the World Class Award of the 2019-2020 Global Performance Excellence Award (GPEA) awarded by the Asia-Pacific Quality Organisation.
London Property Buying Agent UK Holmes: Advice on How to Minimize Risks for Prime Working-Class Migrants Moving to UK with BNO Visa
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 May 2021 - UK government projections for its British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa scheme to attract 150,000 applicants in the first 12 months and 300,000 within five years are firmly on track. In mid-April, just ten weeks post launch, 35,000 Hongkongers had applied for the visa. The scheme is open to 5.4 million Hong Kong residents in total. The scheme's popularity is consistent with the 2020 research findings of UK Holmes, a London property search agent, on the subject of UK property investment. Of the 1,000 survey respondents, 80% indicated that they intended to apply for the
Cellini Unveils Antibacterial Mattress As Singapore Celebrates World Sleep Day
Cellini launches antibacterial mattresses as part of its Nightingale product line-up exclusively for customers in Singapore. In conjunction with World Sleep Day hosted by the World Sleep Society, this latest edition mattress acts as a catalyst for conversations revolving around quality sleep. Tapping on both the global study that ranked Singapore as the fourth most sleep-starved population and the raised awareness of hygiene, Cellini aims to redefine sleep care.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 May 2021 - Released to coincide with World Sleep Day 2021, the global sleep survey conducted by Philips, a prominent health
