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Large-scale mobile marketing event comes to HCMCThe Saigon Times Daily An unknown phone user is seen browsing social network apps in the file photo. The Mobile Marketing Association on October 26 will host an annual event called “MMA Forum Vietnam 2018” in HCMC - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) on October 26 will host an annual event called “MMA Forum Vietnam 2018” at the InterContinental Hotel in HCMC, serving as a bridge connecting businesses, brands and agencies to discuss how mobile power is affecting and defining the future of business. The conference, themed, “Shape the future,” will enable attendants and speakers to discuss the opportunities and challenges of enterprises in coping with the explosive growth of mobile marketing, covering essential topics: integrating traditional media channels into a data strategy and sharing secrets to operate successfully on the mobile platform. The speakers are … [Read more...] about Large-scale mobile marketing event comes to HCMC

Bphone 3 with more enhanced features rolled outBy Van Ly Customers use the Bphone 3 at a launch event on October 10 – PHOTO: VAN LY HANOI – Local Internet security firm Bkav has launched its latest smartphone product Bphone 3, which deploys innovative technologies and is offered at more reasonable prices. Addressing the launch, Bkav CEO Nguyen Tu Quang said the Bphone 3 is the first smartphone in the world to run on the Android operating system with the expansive screen extending to the bottom of the phone by the antenna, which is expected to be a popular design feature of the future.  Bkav engineers have made great efforts to create this special screen design, developing a new generation of smartphone to ensure the screen nearly covers all the front of the phone. In addition, the Bphone 3’s camera, which uses Bkav’s proprietary Nature Bokeh Dual Pixel technology, allows users to create bokeh, a soft out-of-focus background, to highlight the … [Read more...] about Bphone 3 with more enhanced features rolled out

Asanzo introduces new smartphone models despite lossesBy Hung Le Asanzo Chairman Pham Van Tam speaks at the launch of Asanzo S3 Plus on Monday – PHOTO: HUNG LE HCMC – Asanzo Vietnam launched its latest smartphone model, the Asanzo S3 Plus, on October 8, despite incurring hefty losses only one year after penetrating this market segment. Asanzo Chairman Pham Van Tam said at the launch that the Asanzo S3 Plus offers the latest technology and takes on the trends of fashionable smartphones, such as a monolithic design, chamfered edges, fingerprint sensors and face recognition. Asanzo S3 Plus devices will be available on the shelves of Asanzo’s 6,000 stores and vendors nationwide next Monday, October 15. Tam stated that each smartphone is sold for VND2.58 million (US$110). This means Asanzo will accept further losses after launching the product. Introducing two models, the Z5 and S5, Asanzo made its smartphone debut last April. Soon after that, it launched two … [Read more...] about Asanzo introduces new smartphone models despite losses

Technology indispensable for business survival and developmentBy Le Hoang Speakers are seen at a session of the CEO and CMO Summit Vietnam 2018 on September 28 – PHOTO: LE HOANG HCMC – In the Fourth Industrial Revolution, technology plays an important role in the survival and development of many businesses. Applying technology for the right people, in the right circumstances and at the right time will help businesses deliver better service to their customers, according to executives at a summit yesterday. Sponsored by the Vietnam Mobile Marketing Association, the CEO and CMO Summit Vietnam 2018 was held in HCMC for the first time on September 28. With the theme “Shape the Future,” the summit provided an opportunity to share learning opportunities among over 300 business leaders and marketers from a variety of industries that have been using technology to build competitive advantages and sustainable businesses in the nation’s fierce business … [Read more...] about Technology indispensable for business survival and development

Telecom, retail sectors face far-reaching digital transformationBy Chi Thinh Representatives at the conference on digital transformation held in HCMC on September 20 - PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – Several sectors, including telecommunications, retail and financial-banking, have been greatly affected by digital transformation, according to a technology conference held in HCMC on September 20. Speaking at the conference on digital transformation in Vietnam in the Industry 4.0 era, Dao Trung Thanh, chief technology officer at Media Ventures Vietnam Group, said five sectors---communications, telecommunications, financial-banking, retail and technology---are being brought under the influence of digital transformation. In fact, telecom and financial-banking enterprises are strongly investing in their digital transformation to prepare for the fourth industrial revolution. Director of AVSE Global Vu Ngoc Anh said the fourth industrial revolution will create a suitable environment and … [Read more...] about Telecom, retail sectors face far-reaching digital transformation

Cloud computing to help bolster growth of local SMEs By Chi Thinh Werner Vogels (R), vice president and chief technology officer at Amazon.com, and Nick Walton, managing director for the ASEAN region at AWS, speak with the press at Transformation Day 2018, held on September 18 in HCMC – PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – Cloud computing, also known as “the cloud,” is the delivery of on-demand computing resources comprising servers, storage, database or networking over the internet on a pay-per-use basis. It is expected to enable small and medium enterprise founders in Vietnam to innovate, bolster security and enhance agility, heard attendees at Transformation Day 2018. Addressing the event, which took place on September 18 in HCMC, Werner Vogels, vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) at Amazon.com, said that the cloud will enhance the capacity of local firms. In addition, Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, which provides … [Read more...] about Cloud computing to help bolster growth of local SMEs

IT, telecom firms need fair playing fieldBy Chi Thinh Tran Anh Tuan (standing), vice chairman of the HCMC Computer Association, discusses the proposals of enterprises - PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC - Information technology (IT) and telecom enterprises want local authorities to boost information disclosure to create a level playing field for both small and large businesses, heard attendees at a dialogue between enterprises and the HCMC government on September 18. At the dialogue organized by the Investment and Trade Promotion Center and the Department of Information and Communications of HCMC, some enterprises mentioned their need for support in joining tenders, and made proposals on assistance for startups. According to Tran Anh Tuan, vice chairman of the HCMC Computer Association (HCA) and general director of Sao Bac Dau Technologies Corporation, the association aims to build a strong IT business community and participate in innovative activities and startup ecosystem development. … [Read more...] about IT, telecom firms need fair playing field

Vietnam looks to become IT powerhouseBy Van Ly Vinasa organizes a press meeting to announce Vietnam’s 50 leading IT firms for 2018 – PHOTO: VAN LY HANOI - Vietnam’s information technology (IT) software sector posted revenue of over US$16 billion last year, and the Government and the Vietnam Software Association (Vinasa) expect the sector’s revenue to increase tenfold in the next decade to turn the country into an IT powerhouse, officials said yesterday. At a meeting announcing Vietnam’s top 50 IT enterprises, held on September 17, Truong Gia Binh, chairman of Vinasa, remarked that Vietnam had made significant efforts to add its name to the global IT map. Binh added that Vietnam had achieved the same annual growth rate of 13% as the current IT powerhouse, India, though last year’s revenue was much lower than that of the South Asian country, which had achieved US$160 billion. However, local IT firms will never catch up with the IT giant if … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to become IT powerhouse

Platform for scientific, technological cooperation makes debutBy My Dung HCMC – Intellectual platform Novelind, which is expected to connect scientists and enterprises and boost cooperation in science and technology, made its debut on September 11. The launch event was organized by HCMC-based Nguyen Tat Thanh University in coordination with the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam National University and Vietnam National University-HCMC. Addressing the opening ceremony, which was attended by more than 250 participants, Dr. Duong Trong Hai, director of the Institute of Science and Technology of Industry 4.0 and founder of Novelind, said Novelind is a science and technology spin-off. It enables individuals and corporations to select projects; connect with capable, experienced scientists and experts; and bring their ideas to fruition. It also helps resolve challenges hindering scientific and technological activities. In addition, … [Read more...] about Platform for scientific, technological cooperation makes debut

Danang to host Techfest Vietnam 2018By Nhan Tam File photo of an employee at work at a plant applying advanced Japanese technology to manufacturing. Danang City has recorded a growing number of startups interested in renovation and technology – PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – Techfest 2018, an annual festival showcasing the technology startup ecosystem, is scheduled for November 29 and December 1 at the Ariyana Danang Convention Center in Danang City’s Ngu Hanh Son District. The event will be co-organized by the municipal Department of Science and Technology and the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Techfest 2018 boasts numerous activities, such as a scientific seminar on policies to support the development of an innovative startup ecosystem, a conference between the prime minister and local startups, and multiple conferences on developing technology startups in the fields … [Read more...] about Danang to host Techfest Vietnam 2018