Economy of Vietnam

Vingroup Completed Manufacturing Two Models of Ventilators for COVID-19 Treatment

Vingroup, Respiratory therapy, Medical ventilator, VinFast, Manufacturing in Vietnam, Economy of Vietnam, Motor vehicles, Companies
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 2:15pm

VSmart VFS-410 and VFS-510 are two "made in Vietnam" invasive ventilators manufactured and completed entirely by the Vingroup ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • VSmart VFS-410 and VFS-510 are two "made in Vietnam" invasive ventilators manufactured and completed entirely by the Vingroup ecosystem.
  • After just over 3 weeks of researching ventilators, Vinsmart and Vinfast engineers have succeeded in researching, improving and mastering ventilator manufacturing technology from scratch.
  • It is expected that the first batch of ventilators will be available on the market on May 15th, 2020.
  • This is also the goal pursued by Vingroup in its non-profit ventilator manufacturing plan for the community.

FPT Software Launches its Largest Campus in Vietnam, Expecting 30,000 Talents by 2020

FPT Software, FPT, Economy of Vietnam, Companies, FPT Group
Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 10:54am

FPT Software aims to grow its workforce to 30,000 new peopleby 2020.

Key Points: 
  • FPT Software aims to grow its workforce to 30,000 new peopleby 2020.
  • "We believe that technological advancements should go hands in hands with people development", said FPT Software Chairman Hoang Nam Tien.
  • "We believe that technological advancements should go hands in hands with people development", said FPT Software Chairman Hoang Nam Tien.
  • Since established in 1999, FPT Software has grown to become a global company of 17,000 employees spanning across Asia Pacific, US and Europe.

FPT Software Launches its Largest Campus in Vietnam, Expecting 30,000 Talents by 2020

FPT Software, FPT, Economy of Vietnam, Companies, FPT Group
Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 10:24am

FPT Software aims to grow its workforce to 30,000 new peopleby 2020.

Key Points: 
  • FPT Software aims to grow its workforce to 30,000 new peopleby 2020.
  • "We believe that technological advancements should go hands in hands with people development", said FPT Software Chairman Hoang Nam Tien.
  • "We believe that technological advancements should go hands in hands with people development", said FPT Software Chairman Hoang Nam Tien.
  • Since established in 1999, FPT Software has grown to become a global company of 17,000 employees spanning across Asia Pacific, US and Europe.

Viettel wins big at the International Business Awards 2019

Viettel, Economy of Vietnam, Vietnam, Companies
Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 10:06am

VIENNA, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viettel wasnamedat10 categoriesofthe International Business Awards 2019 (IBA Stevie Awards), among which two Gold Winners are CEO of Viettel Post, Tran Trung Hung and Viettel Myanmar (Mytel).

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viettel wasnamedat10 categoriesofthe International Business Awards 2019 (IBA Stevie Awards), among which two Gold Winners are CEO of Viettel Post, Tran Trung Hung and Viettel Myanmar (Mytel).
  • Generatingup to 6 milion "shakes" per day, thecampaign helped Mytelto reach2 million mobile subscribers after just one month after launch.
  • CEO of Viettel Post, Tran Trung Hung, is Gold Winner for "Executive of the Year- Transportation" category.
  • Currently, Viettel's efforts have brought initial results and international recognition at the 2019 IBA Stevie Awards 2019 is an example.

VinFast deploys Siemens' full portfolio to deliver cars ahead of schedule

Companies, Vingroup, Economy of Vietnam, VinFast, Brands, Siemens
Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 5:00pm

NUREMBERG, Germany, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --VinFast, Vietnam's first volume car manufacturer, has successfully produced its first cars ahead of schedule using Siemens' portfolio of integrated software and hardware.

Key Points: 
  • NUREMBERG, Germany, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --VinFast, Vietnam's first volume car manufacturer, has successfully produced its first cars ahead of schedule using Siemens' portfolio of integrated software and hardware.
  • By deploying its portfolio, Siemens helped VinFast achieve its automotive production timeline for building the factory, car design and start of the production in only 21 months, well ahead of an already ambitious schedule.
  • The VinFast plant in Hai Phong went live in June 2019 and has a total design capacity of 250,000 cars per year.
  • The entire value chain has been integrated and digitalized with Siemens' Digital Enterprise portfolio, which includes the Xcelerator portfolio of software and Totally Integrated Automation (TIA).

Kreisel Electric and VinFast Cooperate to Develop New Battery for Electric Vehicles

Vingroup, Economy of Vietnam, VinFast, Electric vehicles, Transport, Electric vehicle, Electric car
Monday, August 5, 2019 - 8:00am

Under the newly signed cooperation agreement, Kreisel and VinFast will jointly develop a battery pack that VinFast will market in its electric cars and buses in 2020

Key Points: 
  • Under the newly signed cooperation agreement, Kreisel and VinFast will jointly develop a battery pack that VinFast will market in its electric cars and buses in 2020
    VinFast Manufacturing & Trading Co., Ltd. (VinFast) announced a cooperation agreement with Kreisel Electric for the development of a battery pack solution for electric cars and buses that will be manufactured at the VinFast factory in Vietnam.
  • Thanks to the cooperation with Kreisel, VinFast can speed up its production of electric cars and buses, allowing it to market its electric vehicles based on Kreisel technology in 2020.
  • As a pioneer in the field of batteries and energy solutions for electric vehicles, Kreisel Electric is currently one of the most renowned companies in the new energy industry.
  • "We believe that Kreisel Electric provides trend-setting solutions for VinFast's electric cars and will contribute in convincing consumers with quality and safety," said Le Thi Thu Thuy - vice president of Vingroup and chairwoman of VinFast.

VinaPhone Selects KoolSpan to Power ProCall Secure Communications Solution

Technology, Consumer electronics, Data management, Hardware, Networks, Telecommunications, Security, Mobile, Wireless, VoIP, Defense, Other Defense, Security engineering, Vinaphone, Cyberwarfare, Computer security, Economy of Vietnam, Prevention
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 1:00pm

VinaPhone ( http://vinaphone.com.vn ), the leading provider of advanced telecommunications technologies and services to government, enterprise, small & medium-sized business, and consumers in Vietnam announces its partnership with KoolSpan ( https://KoolSpan.com ), to power VinaPhone ProCallTM, ( http://procall.vn/en/ ), the secure mobile communications solution for Vietnam.

Key Points: 
  • VinaPhone ( http://vinaphone.com.vn ), the leading provider of advanced telecommunications technologies and services to government, enterprise, small & medium-sized business, and consumers in Vietnam announces its partnership with KoolSpan ( https://KoolSpan.com ), to power VinaPhone ProCallTM, ( http://procall.vn/en/ ), the secure mobile communications solution for Vietnam.
  • ProCall delivers secure phone calls with high-definition audio through an easy-to-use and intuitive solution.
  • With KoolSpan technology VinaPhone is protecting users from the leading cybersecurity threat to professional and personal communications.
  • This partnership delivers secure mobile communications to an important and rapidly growing market and is an important milestone in KoolSpans growth.

Compass Offices Unveils its Premium Business Centre in Saigon’s Impressive Vincom Landmark 81 Complex

Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Vingroup, Economy of Vietnam, Landmark 81, Ho Chi Minh City, Landmark, Southeast Asia, Companies, Phạm Nhật Vượng
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 5:00am

Compass Offices , Hong Kongs leading co-working space and serviced offices provider, has unveiled its premium business centre on the 72nd floor of Vincom Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Key Points: 
  • Compass Offices , Hong Kongs leading co-working space and serviced offices provider, has unveiled its premium business centre on the 72nd floor of Vincom Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190408005868/en/
    Compass Offices has unveiled its premium business centre on the 72nd floor of Vincom Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Compass Offices offers a premium office space in Vincom Landmark 81 in partnership with Vingroup.
  • Compass Offices Landmark 81 provides a choice of private serviced offices, collaborative workspaces, conferencing facilities, and breakout zones.

Viettel unveils technology solutions to help boost the seafood industry's safety and legal compliance

Viettel, Equipment, Telecommunications, Economy of Vietnam, Transceiver, Automatic identification system
Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 6:56am

Using its technology and creativity, Viettel aims to help these fishermen solve their problems using the S-Tracking Device, the Automatic Identification System and the HF Communication Transceiver.

Key Points: 
  • Using its technology and creativity, Viettel aims to help these fishermen solve their problems using the S-Tracking Device, the Automatic Identification System and the HF Communication Transceiver.
  • The S-Tracking Device provides users with the latest weather updates to help fishermen avoid inclement weather while sending warnings to ships that face potential danger.
  • Moving forward, Viettel will bring these solutions to developing markets which have achieved significant telecommunications success over the past 10 years including Cambodia, Myanmar, East Timor and Tanzania to help the seafood industry enhance their safety and legal compliance.
  • Viettel is the largest Telecommunication and Information Technology Group in Vietnam - one of the fastest developing and dynamic countries in Asia.

Allianz partners with FPT Group to enter Vietnam’s general insurance market

Technology, Software, Professional services, Consulting, Insurance, FPT Group, Economy of Vietnam, FPT, Trương Gia Bình, Allianz, Finance, Economy, FPT Software, FPT University
Thursday, January 24, 2019 - 3:33pm

FPT Group, as the strategic technology partner, will support Allianz in the fast-growing insurance market in Vietnam to develop innovative digital insurance products and services to meet the protection needs of local customers.

Key Points: 
  • FPT Group, as the strategic technology partner, will support Allianz in the fast-growing insurance market in Vietnam to develop innovative digital insurance products and services to meet the protection needs of local customers.
  • FPT will provide access to its distribution channels and affiliates, advise and assist Allianz with local market knowledge, and connect the firm with FPTs subsidiaries and partners.
  • Dr. Truong Gia Binh, Founder & Executive Chairman of FPT Group, said, FPT and Allianz are the perfect match to address the needs of the growing Vietnam market.
  • The MOU details both Allianz and FPT Groups intention to enter into a JV agreement for the establishment of a newly incorporated general insurance company in Vietnam.