NextTech invests in chatbot platform NextTech Group on Monday announced it will invest US$500,000 into Chatbot Việt Nam Technology Joint Stock Company, which runs Bot Bán Hàng – a chatbot platform for sellers and advertisers in Việt Nam.

WHO, Rakuten Viber partner to fight misinformation around COVID-19

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Rakuten Viber have announced a new partnership to fight misinformation around COVID-19 with an interactive multi-language chatbot available globally, aiming to combat fake news and false information that has been rapidly circulating about the virus.

HDBank profit up 25.3 per cent in 2019, non-performing loans under 1% The HCM City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HOSE: HDB) has just released its audited financial statements for 2019, which show pre-tax profit increased by 25.3 per cent to VNĐ5.018 trillion (US$215.45 million), its highest ever.

UnionBank CEO named Digital Banker of the Year - Asia Pacific by The Asset UnionBank CEO named Digital Banker of the Year - Asia Pacific by The Asset

2020 key for tech start-ups in Việt Nam

Like many other Asian countries, Việt Nam is racing its regional counterparts to spur economic innovation with artificial intelligence (AI). Experts say voice recognition technology, AI, blockchain and big data will be major trends in 2020.

UNDP and Đà Nẵng work towards smart, green and inclusive city

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) resident representative in Việt Nam, Caitlin Wiesen applauded Đà Nẵng for its commitment to its growth as a smart, innovative and thriving city.

VNA leader suggests ways to win public trust in battle with fake news In his presentation, he said fake news continues to be a major concern for news agencies and media outlets around the world – and the VNA is no exception.

Đà Nẵng and UNDP strengthen co-operation to build smart and green city

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and central Đà Nẵng City will build a lab together to accelerate the socio-economic development and achievement of Sustainable Development Goals of the city.

Twelve Vietnamese start-ups to compete in regional awards Twelve Vietnamese start-ups will compete in the regional finals of the ASEAN Rice Bowl Start-up Awards (RBSA) in Malaysia in January 2020, according to the organisers.

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