Specifically, in order for businesses to promptly resume operations after the Covid-19 epidemic is controlled, the Vietnam Tourism Association will organize the VITM Hanoi Fair 2021 from July 29 to August 1. 2021 at the International Exhibition Center ICE Hanoi – Palace of Vietnam-Xo Friendship Culture (91 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi). VITM 2020 has the participation of more than 300 units and obtained many excellent results Earlier on April 28, 2021, due to the complicated and unpredictable developments of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Vietnam Tourism Association announced to postpone the opening date of VITM Hanoi Expo 2021 to June 2021. . Although the time has changed, the Organizing Committee still retains the information that the units have registered. With the theme “New normal, new opportunities”, VITM Hanoi Expo 2021 will contribute to reactivating the tourism industry and related industries. In addition to B2B business contact activities, during VITM 2021, businesses also prepare demand-stimulating products to provide directly to visitors to the fair. On this occasion, the Vietnam Tourism Association will organize the awarding of VITA Awards, the launch of the MICE Travel Club and many conference and seminar programs./.

Convenient payment via POS at TokyoLife system. Legally, it is necessary to have a law on e-commerce that recognizes the legality of electronic documents and electronic contracts signed online; have laws to protect intellectual property rights, protect privacy, protect consumers… to regulate online transactions. At the same time, there must be a safe and secure electronic payment facility such as card payment, payment via EDI… Banks must deploy a widespread electronic payment system; have a fast, timely and reliable delivery system; have human resources knowledgeable in business, information technology, and e-commerce to deploy marketing, advertising, promotion, sales and online payment. According to the above data, Thanh Hoa province can be identified as one of the localities with information technology (IT) infrastructure and investment in e-commerce infrastructure for production and business, connecting supply and demand. commodity products are quite developed. Since then, making e-commerce become a convenient transaction channel for buyers and sellers in the era of industrial revolution 4.0. Currently, Thanh Hoa’s internet telecommunications system ensures good implementation of electronic information applications. Popular forms of electronic payment include: payment via card (POS, ATE…), payment on the internet (through an account opened at a bank); Direct payment via mobile phone. Accordingly, e-commerce development has brought great benefits to businesses, through distribution channels on the e-commerce floor. The application of IT and e-commerce development in the province has achieved many good results. Up to now, data exchange and collection standards have been applied in most e-commerce transactions, business-to-business (B2B) transactions in Thanh Hoa. Already, 70% of businesses in the area use email in transactions and information exchange; 50% of enterprises have their own website, periodically updating information on activities and promoting products; 35% of enterprises join websites and e-commerce to buy and sell products, goods and services related to production and business activities of enterprises; 10% of enterprises apply specialized software in business and management activities. Currently, 70% of modern supermarkets, shopping centers and distribution facilities allow consumers to pay by card via electronic means; 50% of electricity, water, telecommunications and communication service providers in the province accept payment of service charges from households via electronic means; 20% of business establishments in the fields of trade and services, such as transportation, culture, sports and tourism, develop e-transaction channels, and some petrol and oil businesses use the cashless form. face, pay for petrol via Flexicard… Thanh Hoa province is setting a target that by 2025, 55% of the population will participate in online shopping; 100% of businesses have websites that are fully updated with information about introducing and promoting their products; 100% of electricity, water, telecommunications and communication providers deploy cashless bill payment for businesses, organizations and individuals using the service. Non-cash payment in e-commerce reached 50%, of which payment made through intermediary service providers accounted for 80%; 60% of enterprises use digital signatures and digital signature authentication to ensure safety and security for e-commerce transactions and operations of the unit; 70% of purchase transactions on e-commerce websites of enterprises have e-invoices; 50% of communes, wards and townships have traders selling goods or providing services online. Currently, Thanh Hoa Department of Industry and Trade is coordinating with other units to actively disseminate, propagate and train e-commerce human resources for officials and employees in State management agencies and businesses in the locality. province table. Every year, training courses are opened to meet the needs of many subjects such as office informatics, network administration, specialized e-commerce operations, etc. E-commerce; Build e-commerce website in accordance with the business model, products and services. Helping businesses self-deploy online sales processes, business processes according to advanced models; how to integrate online payment tools, how to promote effective marketing on the website. Create favorable conditions for businesses to participate in e-commerce trading floors to exchange and promote their brands and products.

(Source: Vietnam+) Korea Eyewear Cooperation Association was established in 2020 by eyewear manufacturing companies and related businesses. The association includes companies with diverse capabilities from manufacturing, coating to B2B export and B2C online sales, including Hanmi Swiss Optical, German Tech (Hwashin Optical), Nauri Corporation, Ovius and Covis… Talking about the development of an overseas sales platform through Ovius and its cooperation association, a representative of the company said: “We aim to integrate regional linkage projects that are competitive and diversified characteristics to export domestic eyewear manufacturing technology with greater competitiveness.” Currently, the cooperative association is implementing a business project with the target audience of domestic and foreign eyewear wholesalers as well as retailers of finished products including lenses and sunglasses. The business targets countries in Europe, Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), Americas (AMERICAS). Currently, in addition to facilities in Korea, Ovius also owns production infrastructure in foreign regions, which is very competitive. In particular, Ovius is a domestic brand of lenses and sunglasses established in 2011, whose standards and features are not inferior to those of world-class glasses brands. gender. High-quality color-changing sunglasses for kids and sports sunglasses that last 50 times the FDA safety standard are also popular. In March of this year, the company succeeded in developing a new generation of full-frame tinted glasses and is preparing to apply for a patent. A representative of the association said that in the case of color-changing sunglasses, the new generation of full-frame color-changing glasses that have been developed recently is equipped with the function of changing the entire frame, so it has surpassed The product is currently on the market, which can only be changed color lenses under the sun. Usually glasses with transparent frames with pink, yellow, green, brown, and blue lenses will change color to sunglasses with black, semi-transparent frames when exposed to sunlight. (Source: Vietnam+) In addition, ICT-linked tint smart sunglasses have improved the existing bone conduction method by installing a Bluetooth device in the frame. This is an advanced technology product that transmits music directly to the ear with a small speaker inserted into the glass frame. The cooperative association is conducting discussions with members to build a target revenue level after launching the online sales platform overseas in June. The online platform under development is now a fast, simple and suitable online ordering system for both retail and wholesale eyewear businesses, which can conveniently deliver both orders balance (available stock) and Rx (custom stock). Talking about the plan in the near future, the association’s representative said: “We will continue to recruit more members who are eyewear manufacturers and related businesses (circulation, transportation, etc.) , providing product packages…) to exploit domestic and foreign markets so that the quality and services are getting better and better.” “In addition to selling, we will also do our best to improve transparency and efficiency in counting, data collection, and relevant information on technical innovation, quality improvement, regulation, price average, price volatility, circulation mechanism…of the eyewear industry.” In addition, the association also plans to provide English speaker services to foreign markets.

Comprehensive cooperation between CT Group and University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Thai Nam/VNA The signing ceremony is a continuation of ideas that the two sides have cherished and nurtured over the years on the development of national principles. Accordingly, CT Group and University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City proposed long-term cooperation programs on human resources, researched projects on management, marketing, and application of new technologies. At the same time, the two sides also agreed to cooperate in training real estate broker certificates, practical training programs, business semesters, sponsorship activities for students, schools and other activities. other. Tran Kim Chun, Chairman of CT Group shared: “The group is currently developing technology-related companies such as Fintech specializing in B2B Lending, Proptech specializing in Tokenization of real estate projects in the market. . Tokenization is a new revolution that not only changes the face of the real estate industry but also other industries and the company is also a member of the Global Blockchain Consortium. Meanwhile, Cell Tech specializes in stem cell research and treatment of serious diseases. CT Group also has a Flytech company that is coordinating with a number of domestic and foreign partners to research unmanned aerial vehicles… Therefore, the Group attaches great importance to cooperation and research with universities, including the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh”. Meanwhile, according to GS.TS. Nguyen Dong Phong – Chairman of the Council of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City, currently, the school is promoting the application of information technology in each subject and in each training discipline with the development strategy to become a multidisciplinary university with regional scale, so it hopes to receive many support and companionship from CT Group in participating in training, research, consulting, etc. to support start-ups of university students. The comprehensive cooperation with CT Group together with the school restructuring will be the foundation for the cooperation between the two sides to have depth and sustainable development. Another cooperation content that received attention from leaders of the two units was training and certification of real estate brokerage practice. According to Mr. Tran Kim Chung, this is an urgent issue because currently in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City has hundreds of thousands of real estate brokers but lacks a formal and professional training organization. With its position and prestige, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City will do very well in this role with the contribution of CT Group. Currently, the Group is also implementing an affiliate program of 10,000 sales staff to equip them with higher career opportunities. Also within the framework of the signing ceremony, cooperation activities between the two sides in the field of connecting training with practice, developing startup ecosystem, brand communication and sharing messages and images…

The newly formed company may be called LG Magna e-Powertrain with a capital investment of $ 1 billion with the main manufacturing areas of electric vehicle engines, frequency converters and chargers. LG will hold a 51% stake and the Canadian auto company will own 49%.

The formal agreement can be signed this July after being reviewed and approved by LG’s shareholders.

Previously, LG announced its withdrawal from the phone business to focus on other areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart home, robotics, artificial intelligence, B2B solutions for businesses, and several other platforms and services.

LG and Magna could work together to make electric cars for Apple. Photo: Korea Times.

Source of Korea Times commented that LG currently does not have too much experience in the field of cars or electric vehicles. The selection of the Apple Car electric vehicle project is for the Korean giant to demonstrate its transformation efforts.

The deep relationship between Apple and LG is said to be an important factor in bringing these two corporations to a cooperation agreement in the automotive sector. Apple is currently a partner of many LG subsidiaries such as LG Display, LG Chem, LG Energy Solution and LG Innotek.

In addition, LG has played a role in supplying engines, battery packs and components for electric vehicles of General Motors and Tesla. Magna has many years of experience in providing technology solutions for many car manufacturers.

Representatives from LG currently declined to comment on the information Korea Times.

Since the beginning of 2021, Apple is said to have been looking for partners to research and manufacture self-propelled electric cars. Initially, Hyundai and Kia were the first two names to sit at the negotiating table with Apple and were unsuccessful. Then, it was reported that Apple had contacted six Japanese carmakers, but the results were not better.