Illustrative image (Source: internet) Hanoi (VNA) – As Indonesia’s only strategic partner within the ASEAN bloc, Vietnam will always be an important partner to the nation, stated Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno L.P Marsudi in an annual press statement in Jakarta on January 9. The statement highlighted the country foreign policy achievements over the last four years, as well as diplomatic orientations for 2019. It stressed that 2018 is a special year for bilateral relations between Indonesia and Vietnam. While recalling important events for Vietnam-Indonesia relations in 2018, Marsudi underscored Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s state visit to Hanoi on September 11-12 where he attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN. The visit coincided with the fifth anniversary of the Indonesia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership. In a bilateral meeting in the Presidential Palace, President Widodo and Vietnamese State President Tran Dai Quang witnessed the signing of … [Read more...] about Indonesian FM highlights bilateral relations with Vietnam in 2018
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Cyber crime threatens losses of $1.7 trillion in Asia Pacific
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Potential economic loss across Asia Pacific due to cybersecurity incidents can hit a staggering US$1.745 trillion, or over 7 per cent of the region’s total GDP, according to a new study titled “Understanding the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in Asia Pacific: Securing the Modern Enterprise in a Digital World”. Conducted by Frost & Sullvian and Microsoft, the study involved a survey of 1,300 business and IT decision makers ranging from mid-sized organisations with 250 to 499 employees to large ones with more than 500 employees. It found that more than half the organisations surveyed had either experienced a cybersecurity incident or were not sure if they had one since they did not perform proper forensic or data breach assessment. “As companies embrace the opportunities presented by cloud and mobile computing to connect with customers and optimise operations, they take on new risks,” Phạm Thế … [Read more...] about Cyber crime threatens losses of $1.7 trillion in Asia Pacific
UK seeks bilateral FTA with Vietnam in light of Brexit
UK seeks bilateral FTA with Vietnam in light of Brexit, source AFP Tran Ngoc An, Vietnam’s Ambassador to the UK, told VIR that the UK will officially leave the EU on March 29, 2019, which has prompted the country to strengthen its trade and investment ties with its partners. “Vietnam is viewed by British investors as one of the most attractive destinations for business in the Asia-Pacific region,” An said. “[Due to Brexit], the UK side has been proactively working with the Vietnamese side on boosting new bilateral co-operation mechanisms, including a potential free trade agreement (FTA).” An FTA refers to a free trade area where commerce in goods and services can be conducted across their common borders, without tariffs or hindrances. “I believe that if the FTA comes, a new wave of UK investments will hit Vietnam, and Vietnam-UK trade turnover will strongly increase,” An said. Economist Oliver Reynolds from Spain-based FocusEconomics, which … [Read more...] about UK seeks bilateral FTA with Vietnam in light of Brexit
UNIQLO to be launched in Vietnam in fall 2019
Launching in Vietnam next year will mark further growth for the brand of UNIQLO in Southeast Asia. UNIQLO will first open in Ho Chi Minh City in the fall of 2019 Japanese apparel retailer UNIQLO has just announces its launch in Vietnam on August 30, with plans to open its first store in Ho Chi Minh City during the fall of 2019. UNIQLO will begin recruiting local talent as it prepares to open its store in one of the region’s most exciting, high-growth economies. "Our entry into Vietnam is an exciting milestone for everyone at UNIQLO. Southeast Asia has been an important driver of growth for us, and we are pleased and optimistic about this opportunity to be a part of such an exciting economy and retail market,” said Tadashi Yanai, chairman, president, and CEO of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of UNIQLO. “We look forward to introducing UNIQLO and our high-quality, affordable LifeWear apparel line in Vietnam, and to making a positive contribution … [Read more...] about UNIQLO to be launched in Vietnam in fall 2019
Hanoi among 7 best destinations in Asia for backpackers
Hello, a UK weekly magazine, has announced its annual list of Asia’s best destinations for backpackers. And Hanoi has been named the number one city on its seven best destinations in Asia for backpackers. Ideal for travelers on a tight budget, Vietnam's capital city is one of the cheapest destinations for backpackers. Hoan Kiem Lake, Hai Ba Trung Temple and Hoa Lo Prison Museum are just three of the popular attractions, while backpackers often spend their evenings gathered at Bia Hoi (draft beer) bars across Hanoi, where you’ll find the cheapest beer in the world, the magazine added. The number of tourists to Hanoi in the first half of 2018 was estimated at 13.1 million, up 10 percent from the same period last year.-VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi among 7 best destinations in Asia for backpackers
Hanoi tops Hello Magazine’s 7 best destinations in Asia for backpackers
Hello, a UK weekly magazine has announced its annual list of Asia’s best destinations for backpackers. Tran Quoc Pagoda, Thanh Nien road, Tay Ho district, Hanoi. Photo: Hello Magazine. Hello Magazine has just named Hanoi the number one city on its seven best destinations in Asia for backpackers. Ideal for travelers on a tight budget, Vietnam's capital city is one of the cheapest destinations for backpackers. “Not only is accommodation and food reamarkably affordable, but you’ll be spoiled for choice of things to see and do in the city, which has a mix of Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences,” Hello magazine wrote. Hoan Kiem Lake, Hai Ba Trung Temple and Hoa Lo Prison Museum are just three of the popular attractions, while backpackers often spend their evenings gathered at Bia Hoi (draft beer) bars across Hanoi, where you’ll find the cheapest beer in the world, the magazine added. On the list, Hanoi is followed by Luang Prabang (Laos), … [Read more...] about Hanoi tops Hello Magazine’s 7 best destinations in Asia for backpackers
South Korea tops internet usage in Asia
Fact-tank PEW’s newest research says while the gap in internet usage between emerging and advanced economies is narrowing, there are still large swaths of the world where significant numbers of citizens do not use the internet. This Asian country is in the same league as the Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, the US, Israel, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain – where roughly nine-in-ten report internet use. Among other Asian countries studied for internet penetration and usage across various categories such as age and gender China’s done fairly well at 71 per cent. Japan’s usage is at 76 per cent, Vietnam 64, Philippines 56, Indonesia 30 and India 25. The study makes a special note of poor internet penetration in India. “Internet use continues to lag in many developing economies. Only one-in-four Indians, for instance, report using the internet or owning a smartphone. Regionally, sub-Saharan Africa is one of the least wired parts of the globe,” … [Read more...] about South Korea tops internet usage in Asia
Ciena adds Leadership and Expertise in Asia
(VEN) Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), a network strategy and technology company, recently appointed Dion Leung as Regional Managing Director of Asia, where he leads the company’s strategy and execution in the region’s emerging markets. Based in Singapore, Dion reports directly to Rick Seeto, Ciena’s Vice President and General Manager of Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ). Dion Leung - Ciena's Regional Managing Director of Asia Dion Leung joined Ciena from Coriant, where he was Vice President of Business Development in Asia and responsible for identifying and cultivating opportunities in the region for the company’s connectivity solutions. Prior to that, he led sales and development of Tellabs’ optical business in Asia and the U.S. Dion holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Alberta. Asia’s emerging markets present many opportunities for Ciena as network operators look to transform their networks to meet … [Read more...] about Ciena adds Leadership and Expertise in Asia
Two train trips among Top 10 journeys in Asia
Travelling by train to relax and enjoy the view out the window is a pleasure for many travelers, and two train routes in Vietnam with stunning views were recently selected among the ten best train journeys in Asia by the UK-based newspaper The Telegraph. Hanoi - HCMC and Hanoi - Kunming listed in Top 10 best train journeys in Asia by UK's The Telegraph newspaper. Photo: Lonely Planet Taking 36 hours, the Reunification Express connects Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and reveals the beautiful natural and rural areas Vietnam boasts. The 1,600-km (1,000-mile) journey passes through a pastoral parade of pagodas, paddies and farmers wearing conical hats, together with beaches and mountains, The Telegraph wrote. Moreover, travelers can hop off along the way to relax at beach resorts in Nha Trang and the endless swathes of sand in Da Nang, Vietnam’s third-largest city, where they can also take in the beautiful Chinese, European, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture in the World … [Read more...] about Two train trips among Top 10 journeys in Asia
Telegraph names top 10 train journeys in Asia, and 2 of them are in Vietnam
Vietnam appeals to tourists in many ways, and there’s one way where you can just sit, stare and take in all its beauty: a train journey. The U.K.-based Telegraph recently selected its 10 best train journeys in Asia for 2018, and two of them are in Vietnam. Travelers can take a trip on the Reunification Express that winds north-south down Vietnam’s coast connecting Hanoi and Saigon and all points in between in just 36 hours. Those with more time can hop off along the way and dig deeper into coastal towns to feel the sand and local life in Da Nang, Hoi An or Nha Trang. Rural and natural landscapes dominate the 1,600km (1,000 miles) journey on a “pastoral parade of pagodas, paddies and conical farmers hats,” said the Telegraph. Last year, travel publisher Rough Guides also named the route one of the most scenic in Asia, where one can watch buffalos grazing in rice paddies and fishermen casting their nets in the sea as well as deserted white beaches and lush … [Read more...] about Telegraph names top 10 train journeys in Asia, and 2 of them are in Vietnam