After a Vietnam-Australia Artificial Intelligence Forum was held in late October, ministries from both countries have been encouraging companies to join an AI network. The idea is that, by sharing joint experiences and initiatives, Vietnam and Australia will benefit from increased AI technology development. This will serve the respective domestic markets, boosting particular sectors. But which industries will be affected by the Forum? And how will the agreement impact them positively? Here are three examples that shine a light on the deal. AI & eCommerce Amazon is an eCommerce leader, but the trillion-dollar company hasn’t rested on its laurels. Currently,…
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The country welcomed over 15,000 foreign tourists in November, up 42.4 percent from October, the data from General Statistics Office (GSO) showed. The rise is attributed to the Government’s decision to allow a pilot programme to welcome back international tourists who join package tours via either charter flights or international commercial flights to designated places and tourism facilities in Phú Quốc island of Kien Giang province, Khanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Da Nang and Quang Ninh. ###: Vietnam will welcome the first group of Thai tourists this month According to the GSO, in the first 11 months of this year, the number of…
A representative of the National Office of Intellectual Property hands over the certificate of the Đắk Nông geographical indication for pepper to a Đắk Nông Province representative on Tuesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Hưng Thịnh ĐẮK NÔNG — The Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Đắk Nông has been granted the Đắk Nông geographical indication for pepper. It is the first time the province has received a geographical indication for an agricultural product. The Đắk Nông geographical indication for pepper is for black, red and white pepper planted in the province. The province’s Department of Science and Technology is in charge of managing the geographical…
Vingroup tapping global investors for car unit’s $1 bln funding, according to Reuters. Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup (VIC.HM) is in talks with investors, including Qatar’s sovereign fund and BlackRock (BLK.N), to raise about $1 billion in equity for its car unit, three sources aware of the matter said. The fundraising exercise comes as VinFast, Vingroup’s automobile arm, is betting big on the U.S. market, where it hopes that its electric SUVs and a battery leasing model will be enough to woo consumers away from the likes of Tesla (TSLA.O) and General Motors (GM.N). read more If successful, it is likely…
Marcus Lamb, co-founder and CEO of the conservative Christian Daystar Television Network who vocally opposed Covid vaccines, has died at age 64, weeks after contracting Covid-19, according to the network. “It’s with a heavy heart we announce that Marcus Lamb, president and founder of Daystar Television Network, went home to be with the Lord this morning,” said a tweet Tuesday from the network. “The family asks that their privacy be respected as they grieve this difficult loss. Please continue to lift them up in prayer.” The Christian broadcaster’s son, Jonathan Lamb, filled in for his father on a Nov. 23…
Football The national women’s football team train in Hà Nội ahead of the Asian Cup Finals in India in January. Photo of VFF Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI A mixture of experienced players and newcomers will be the perfect formula to help Việt Nam be successful at the Indian 2022 Asian Cup Finals. The Southeast Asian champions hope their performance at the tournament will gain them a place in the 2023 World Cup for the first time in history. Việt Nam are in Group C with Japan, South Korea and Myanmar, with the two first…
Deputy Head of the Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control Pham Duc Hai revealed that the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the city has remained high. Therefore, the southern largest city has increased its level of preparedness and response action for new Covid-19 cases. More stories at Vietnam Insider’s homepage. He added that the number of hospitalizations is always higher than the number of discharges. Besides, the new Covid-19 Omicron variant is a cause for concern. However, he affirmed the city has put the disease under control. Mr. Hai said that people should not neglect preventative cautions…
The new General Manager of Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers – Mr. Julian Wong – Vietnam Insider Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers announce the appointment of Mr. Julian Wong as the new General Manager. As the property’s strategic business leader taking responsibilities for every aspect of its overall performances, Julian will add benefits to the continuing reputation of Sheraton Saigon, driving commercial growth and strengthening the brand position. Source: Vietnam Insider
Đỗ Hùng Dũng (right) stretches during a national team training session over the weekend. Photo courtesy of VFF Peter Cowan Đỗ Hùng Dũng is back from injury, but in the immortal words of LL Cool J, don’t call it a comeback. There was great fanfare over the weekend as the Hà Nội FC midfielder made his return to national team training in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province, eight months after suffering a horrific leg break in V.League 1 action. Considering how traumatic Dũng’s injury was it’s hard to begrudge anyone getting excited over the photos that…
A regular non-stop flight from Ho Chi Minh City touched down in San Francisco Monday morning, the first operated by a Vietnamese carrier to the U.S. The flight carrying over 30 passengers, mainly Vietnamese Americans, took off from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC and landed at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday (local time), after a 13,000-kilometer journey. “The success of the inaugural commercial direct flight to the U.S. marked a new milestone for Vietnam Airlines in particular and Vietnam’s aviation in general,” said President and CEO of Vietnam Airlines, Le Hong Ha, in a statement. Ivar C.…