CMC Telecom & Uniphore reveal solution to AI-based automated call centers

CMC Telecom and Uniphore have jointly organized a seminar for Vietnamese businesses on "Automation of conversation with AI solutions" in HCM City.

Hoi An submerged in flood water, foreign tourists evacuate by boat

This morning, October 11, the ancient city of Hoi An was over 2m inundated. Many tourists had to check out of hotels and rented boats to leave the city.

Vietnam International Digital Week kicks off

Vietnam International Digital Week opened in Hanoi on October 11, with the theme of “Global Partnership for the suitable digital future.”

HCM City has new vice chairman

Bui Xuan Cuong, head of the HCMC Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR), has been elected as vice chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee.

Lightning strike punches a hole in Vietnam Airlines fuselage

Lightning struck a Vietnam Airlines plane parked at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of October 10, blasting a hole in its fuselage.

Day of Vietnamese Baguette to be observed on March 24

March 24 is expected to be observed as the Day of Banh Mi (Baguette) in honour of the Vietnamese cuisine both at home and abroad.

Vietnamese citizens now tour Japan without travel restrictions

After almost three years of disruption Japan is fully reopening its borders to foreign tourists and other arrivals as of October 11, providing a chance for many international travelers, including those from Vietnam.

Vietnam spends over US$6.8 billion importing petroleum over nine months

The past nine months of the year saw Vietnam import over 6.5 million tonnes of petroleum worth US$6.833 billion, up 22.7% in volume and 131.8% in value year on year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Ly Hoang Nam ups in ATP rankings, claims top position in SEA

Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam has jumped 11 notches in the world ranking of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) finishing in 259th position, ATP announced on October 10.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 11

Heavy rain likely to flood central Vietnam

Businesses rush to buy back bonds before maturity

After cancellation of bonds issued by Tan Hoang Minh and the issuance of a new decree on bond market management, businesses have been rushing to buy back bonds before they become mature.

Historical sites that witnessed fight to protect and liberate Hanoi

As time passes, changes have been seen at the historical sites that witnessed the heroic battle of Hanoi's army and people to defend the capital, as well as the happy moment when the victorious army marched into Hanoi.

Industrial land market heats up

According to statistics, Vietnam has 406 industrial zones (IZs), including 37 located inside and 361 IZs located outside economic zones, with eight located inside border gate economic zones.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 11

Retail petroleum prices rise after four consecutive decreases

Vietnam yet to license any domestically-made Covid-19 vaccine

Vietnam has not yet licensed any domestically-produced Covid-19 vaccine, even though the country evaluated as having potential for Covid-19 vaccine production is the third country in the world to successfully culture and isolate the virus.

Oversupply of hotels and resorts persists on the coast

The increase in supply of resort real estate in the next three years is estimated to be 20% per year, but demand may not recover in time.

Smart travel card launched at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam

The smart travel card has been officially issued for tourists to Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), as part of activities marking the National Digital Transformation Day (October 10).

Capital sought for upgrade of Vietnam's airports

Six airports, including five international ones, will shortly be handed over to local governments to actively solicit capital for upgrades.

Landslide buries part of Vietnam hydropower plant, rescue work underway

A landslide occurred in Tra Bong District of Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam on October 10 evening, burying some items of Ka Tinh hydropower plant in the locality, according to a local official.

VN scientist’s AI studies published on many US tech sites

Research on the application of AI technology by Dr. Truong Van Tien and his colleagues has been published in the prestigious journal Nature Machine Intelligence and IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.

Bank employees forbidden to share rumors' information

The HCM City branch of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has required officials and employees in commercial banks not to share rumors' information or else they will receive severe punishment.

Ministries work to ensure petrol supply and maintain operation at retail stations

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance said they would raise the price of fuel from October 11 to help increase commissions for retailers to ensure supply at retail stations nationwide.

Nearly 90% of banks expect profit in 2022

Most banks expected better business results for the fourth quarter and the whole year.

Health official worries about increasing death rate caused by cardiovascular disease

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong says the death rate from cardiovascular disease is increasing in low- and middle-income countries, including in Vietnam.

US magazine features four best new restaurants in Hanoi

Lifestyle magazine CnTraveller of the United States has recently published an article highlighting the four best new restaurants in Hanoi, including A Ban Mountain Dew, Chapter Dining & Grill Hanoi, Koki House Of Senses, and the Hudson Rooms