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Voicecomm Technology forms strategic partnership with Tajikistan's IT Park
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (321+ words) Vietnam Investment Review - VIR Voicecomm Technology forms strategic partnership with Tajikistan's IT Park HONG KONG SAR - Media Out Reach Newswire - 15 May 2026 - Voicecomm Technology Co. , Ltd. ("Voicecomm Technology" or the "Company", Stock Code: 2495. HK), a core technology provider and ecosystem operator…...
UN Global Compact Africa coalition unveils roadmap to accelerate intra-African trade
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (196+ words) The launch of the trade paper at the Africa CEO Forum aligns closely with this year's Forum theme of shared ownership. It reflects growing recognition that Africa's long-term competitiveness will depend on stronger regional integration, coordinated industrial development and greater…...
Chow Tai Fook unveils its first global flagship store in Hong Kong
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (358+ words) Vietnam Investment Review - VIR Chow Tai Fook unveils its first global flagship store in Hong Kong HONG KONG, May 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15, 2026, Chow Tai Fook, a leading global Chinese jewellery house, unveils its first global flagship store on Canton Road,…...
UN Global Compact launches Rwanda country network to boost private sector sustainability
7+ hour, 46+ min ago (148+ words) The event set out a clear roadmap for the Network's first phase of activity, with a focus on driving practical implementation, strengthening partnerships with government and development actors, and enabling companies to deliver measurable outcomes across priority SDG areas. Representing…...
Wu Xi App Tec named a top-performing company on 2026 Dow Jones best-in-class world index
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (486+ words) Vietnam Investment Review - VIR Wu Xi App Tec named a top-performing company on 2026 Dow Jones best-in-class world index SHANGHAI, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wu Xi App Tec, a leading global pharmaceutical CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization), has been selected for…...
NUS scientists plant a cure for dry eye disease using photosynthesis
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (333+ words) Vietnam Investment Review - VIR Dry eye disease, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is one of the most common eye conditions, affecting more than 1. 5 billion people worldwide. Far more than a minor discomfort, the disease causes corneal scarring, chronic pain, blurred…...
Robotic surgery at FV Hospital removes stage 3 A lung tumour
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (663+ words) As a pharmacist, Nguyen Thi Thanh Ha " born in 1984, living in Ho Chi Minh City " pays close attention to changes in her health. When her fatigue worsened in the run-up to the traditional Lunar New Year, she went for a…...
Banks strengthen provisions as bad debt risks re-emerge
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (886+ words) At state major Vietcombank, total bad debt by the end of the first quarter reached $435 million, up 12. 4 per cent from the end of 2025. Although potentially irrecoverable loans (Group 5 loans) declined slightly to $332 million, doubtful loans (Group 4 loans) rose to $63 million,…...
EU and AFD help North-central Vietnam strengthen resilience to climate threats
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (340+ words) Supported by the EU, the Agence Fran'aise de D'veloppement (AFD), and the four provinces Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, the initiative addresses the urgent need to protect vulnerable populations from escalating climate threats. Crucially, a "5 million ($5. 82 million)…...
World Bank projects Vietnam's growth to moderate to 6. 8 per cent in 2026
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (289+ words) According to the update, Vietnam's economy has demonstrated notable resilience in an uncertain global environment. The country's growth is driven by strong exports and investment, a resilient domestic economy, and a sweeping reform agenda amid the largest administrative rationalisation and…...