Vietnam

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Vietnam's Diverse Landscape: From Internet of Things to Football Ranking Drops

Cambodia - Cybersecurity - Economic Partnerships - Football - France - Internet of Things - Rare Earth Minerals - Tech Industry - Vietnam

Discover the intriguing mix of topics from IoT opportunities to football woes in Vietnam. Dive into the latest news and developments in this vibrant country!

Vietnam presents a diverse landscape of opportunities and challenges, from the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) market attracting foreign firms to the fluctuating fortunes of the national football team. Amidst talks of cybersecurity and economic partnerships, Vietnam's engagement with neighboring countries like Cambodia and strategic allies like France continues to evolve. The recent establishment of subsidiaries and factory expansions by international companies in Vietnam underlines its appeal as a promising market.

As the Vietnamese national football team grapples with ranking drops and disappointing performances, the country also sets its sights on organizing events like arms fairs to diversify its defense partnerships. Meanwhile, the rise of young homeowners and the alarming increase in rabies cases showcase the varied challenges faced by the Vietnamese society.

Intriguingly, Vietnam's abundance of rare earth minerals and the country's strategic location for international businesses present unique opportunities for growth and cooperation. Additionally, the expansion of chipmaker Infineon in India and Vietnam signals a shifting focus towards South and Southeast Asia for tech talent and development.

In a nutshell, Vietnam's dynamic landscape reflects a mix of technological advancement, sports struggles, societal trends, and strategic positioning that make it a country to watch in various spheres.

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Internet of Things in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges (Vietnam Briefing)

Vietnam's Internet of Things (IoT) market is growing rapidly with many opportunities for foreign firms. Here is where they are.

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​Cambodia and Vietnam pledge 'No haven for opposition forces'​ (The Phnom Penh Post)

The agreement was made as To Lam, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam, paid a courtesy call on former Prime Minister Hun Sen, president ...

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DO. SEA wins Bull Vietnam account (Campaign Brief Asia)

Newly created South East Asian micro-network DO. SEA has been appointed to the Red Bull Vietnam account from their incumbent agency in a three-way competitive ...

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Security MoU inked between Cambodia and Vietnam - Khmer Times (Khmer Times)

The Ministry Interior and the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam have signed the “2024 Cooperation Plan” Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ...

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Ministry of Public Security's delegation visits Cambodia (Viet Nam News)

Minister of Public Security General Tô Lâm led a delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security to pay an official visit to Cambodia from January ...

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Vietnam, UAE speed up negotiation for comprehensive economic ... (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

Officials from Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the UAE Ministry of Economy on January 24 agreed to speed up the negotiation for a ...

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Amtran expands factory site in Vietnam (Digitimes)

According to LCD TV and monitor ODM Amtran Technology, operating in Vietnam since 2018, the firm plans to launch the third phase of mass production at its ...

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Vietnam - India multi pillar partnership grows on firm foundations ... (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya lauded the robust and healthy progress of the Vietnam – India comprehensive strategic partnership in 2023 and ...

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Vietnam seeks stronger parliamentary cooperation with France ... (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

President of the Vietnam-France Friendship Parliamentarians' Group Nguyen Thuy Anh paid a visit to France from January 23-24 to seek cooperation ...

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Vietnam desires stronger parliamentary ties with France (VOV)

President of the Vietnam-France Friendship Parliamentarians' Group Nguyen Thuy Anh paid a visit to France from January 23-24 to seek cooperation ...

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Vietnam fans see red over Malaysian referee (New Straits Times Online)

DOHA: Malaysian referee Nazmi Nasaruddin, taking charge of his first Asian Cup match, didn't hesitate to use his red card.

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Wittmann Establishes Subsidiary in Vietnam (Plastics Technology)

Wittmann Vietnam Co. Ltd., located in Ho Chi Minh City and serving as a wholly-owned sales and service subsidiary in Vietnam, expands the company's market ...

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Lethal Exports: UN bosses run their B.C. gang from a Vietnam hideout (Vancouver Sun)

A small gang from the Fraser Valley grew into an international crime group that plots drug-smuggling operations from Southeast Asia.

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Turkey, Vietnam top picks among Bengalureans; Sri Lanka catching ... (Deccan Herald)

Travel to Sri Lanka has gone up among Bengalureans because of the buzz around the Ram temple in Ayodhya, a travel company told Metrolife. · It was World Tourism ...

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Rabies kills 82 in Vietnam in 2023 (VnExpress International)

Vietnam recorded 82 deaths from rabies last year, 12 more than in 2022, and 500000 people were vaccinated after exposure to the virus.

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Ahead of time: The rise of young homeowners in Vietnam (VnExpress International)

Nguyen Quang Nam bought a 70-square-meter, two-bedroom Hanoi apartment for VND2.4 billion ($97511) last October, a month after enrolling at a university in ...

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Vietnam fall off top 100 world football ranking (VnExpress International)

Vietnam dropped to 105th in the IFA world rankings after three Asian Cup defeats this year, and the nation also lost the number one position in Southeast ...

Vietnam to hold arms fair in December as its seeks to diversify ... (Yahoo News)

The event, to be held at Gia Lam airbase in Hanoi from December 19-22, is "an opportunity for international defence cooperation and to seek partners to promote ...

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Vietnam loses top spot in Southeast Asia (Vietnamnet)

After suffering failure in the last match of Asian Cup against Iraq, Vietnamese national football team have lost their No. 1 position in Southeast Asia to ...

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Vietnam should seize a rare opportunity to take on China (Deccan Herald)

Rare earth minerals are uncommon — though the moniker 'rare' is debated — yet crucial to modern industry. Vietnam's abundance of these ores is catching the ...

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Europe's top chipmaker Infineon ramps up hiring in India and Vietnam (Nikkei Asia)

SINGAPORE/TAIPEI -- Top European chipmaker Infineon is racing to hire more skilled workers in South and Southeast Asia as the regions become increasin.

Vietnam to hold arms fair in December as its seeks to diversify ... (Reuters)

The event, to be held at Gia Lam airbase in Hanoi from December 19-22, is "an opportunity for international defence cooperation and to seek partners to promote ...

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