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Startups seek to change game in smart agritech
While many people scoff at the thought of working in agriculture, said to come with low productivity and low added value, a slew of local youths are pursuing smart farming support methods with the hope of making meaningful changes in the agricultural sector.
Global powerhouses to back circular economy
Vietnam’s ambition to build a circular economy – aimed at combating pollution and achieving more sustainable development by reusing and recycling defunct products – has attracted the participation of several foreign firms. However, in order for this new economic model to grow, state support is needed.
Ninh Van Bay Travel’s losses keep mounting
Ninh Van Bay Travel Real Estate JSC’s accumulated losses increased to VND480 billion ($21.1 million) due to the ineffective liquidation and transfer of two investment projects in 2017.
ROK investors eye renewable energy sector in Vietnam
Thanks to Vietnam’s issuing incentive policies to lure investment into the renewable energy sector, more and more foreign investors, especially those from the Republic of Korea, have expressed ambitions to join the field.
Vietnamese people journey home for the eve of Lunar New Year
With the traditional Lunar New Year around the corner, Vietnamese townspeople rush back to their hometowns where they were born and raised, to spend a fulfilling holiday with their loved ones after a long year of work.
AkzoNobel expands sustainable community footprint in Vietnam
AkzoNobel, the world-leading paints and coatings company as well as the manufacturer of the well-known paint brands Dulux and Maxilite, has sponsored a meaningful wall painting project that seeks to boost the beauty of Vietnamese seas and islands.
Seven investors registered to buy all Vinasugar II shares at auction
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) estimates to earn VND664 billion ($29.25 million) after the auction of Vietnam Sugarcane and Sugar Corporation II JSC (Vinasugar II).
Nafoods and new major shareholder shoot for high growth in 2018
Vietnam-focused activist investment company Endurance Capital Vietnam I Ltd. recently decided to increase its ownership in local partner Nafoods by adding a total of 753,958 shares to its current holding, and thereby becoming the latter’s major shareholder with a total of 5.5 per cent of the shares.
Pyn Elite increases holdings in a series of companies
Pyn Elite Fund (Non-Ucits) has announced increasing its holdings in a series of companies where it still holds a partial stake, namely JVC, HBC, CMG, VCG, and CII.
Vietnam’s first certified PCI DSS Data Centre
In January 2018, Crossbow Labs has issued the PCI DSS v3.2 certificate to CMC Telecom, Vietnam’s first and unique Data Centre, for meeting the latest security requirements.