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Image: Many Vietnam Banks not Ready for Digitalization, Researchers Say

Many Vietnam Banks not Ready for Digitalization, Researchers Say

The research revealed that in Vietnam, 72% of the banking sector sees a ‘lack of understanding of customer needs and outcomes’ as an obstacle in further developing digital tools for its customers.

Image: Financial Wellness & Digital Money Management Apps are Key to Igniting Vietnam’s Digital Banking Boom

Financial Wellness & Digital Money Management Apps are Key to Igniting Vietnam’s Digital Banking Boom

Like other areas of the world, smartphones and digital-only services have changed how people live in Vietnam. However, compared with other developing countries, the uptake of digital banking has been slower.

Image: First Shipment Of Vaccine Doses From Australia Arrive In Vietnam

First Shipment Of Vaccine Doses From Australia Arrive In Vietnam

This is the first instalment of Australia’s commitment of 1.5 million AstraZeneca doses to be shared with Vietnam this year, in support of Vietnam’s COVID-19 response.

Image: US – Vietnam Signed Land Lease Signing for New U.S. Embassy Campus in Cau Giay District

US – Vietnam Signed Land Lease Signing for New U.S. Embassy Campus in Cau Giay District

The two countries reached an agreement on the current new Embassy site in 2019. Earlier this year, the Hanoi People’s Committee granted approval for the United States to lease the site, issuing a Land Lease Decision for 99 years.

Image: Volunteers to receive second shot of local COVID-19 vaccine on January 14

Volunteers to receive second shot of local COVID-19 vaccine on January 14

A group of three volunteers are scheduled to receive their second shot of the 25mcg dose of the local novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine Nanocovax on Thursday as part of ongoing human trials, according to the Military Medical Academy.

Image: Volunteers get 2nd shot of 25mcg dose of Nanocovax

Volunteers get 2nd shot of 25mcg dose of Nanocovax

Three volunteers getting the first shot of the 25mcg dose of Nanocovax, the first Vietnamese COVID-19 vaccine to be tested on humans, last December received the second on January 14.

Image: COVID-19: Khanh Hoa province told to stay alert as Tet approaches

COVID-19: Khanh Hoa province told to stay alert as Tet approaches

The central province of Khanh Hoa has been asked to stay vigilant in COVID-19 prevention and control, especially when the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday is just around the corner.

Image: Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (Jan 14): Vietnam exports 1.37 billion medical masks in 2020

Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (Jan 14): Vietnam exports 1.37 billion medical masks in 2020

Domestic firms shipped over 1.37 billion medical face masks of various types abroad throughout 2020, according to statics compiled by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Image: Bac Ninh province always creates favourable conditions for Korean firms: Official

Bac Ninh province always creates favourable conditions for Korean firms: Official

The authorities of northern Bac Ninh province always create favourable conditions for, and work to promptly remove difficulties facing foreign businesses, including those from the Republic of Korea (RoK), to effectively operate in the locality, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Dao Hong

Image: Malaysia announced emergency coronavirus lockdown amid political crisis

Malaysia announced emergency coronavirus lockdown amid political crisis

Malaysia has declared national state of emergency before strict lockdown over millions of people to control the spread of coronavirus, a decision that critics say will allow the country's unstable gorvenment stay in power and worsen the crisis.

Image: Vietnam exports nearly 1.4 billion medical face masks in Covid-19 year

Vietnam exports nearly 1.4 billion medical face masks in Covid-19 year

Around 70.86 million medical face masks were shipped last December, a sharp decrease of 59% against the previous month.

Image: HCMC fixes selling prices of pork for Tet holidays

HCMC fixes selling prices of pork for Tet holidays

HCMC fixes selling prices of pork for Tet holidays