Apple hires former BMW CEO for electric car project. The iPhone maker’s car-making efforts, known as Project Titan, have progressed unsatisfactorily since 2014. At this point, Apple began designing its own vehicles for the first time. In December 2020, Reuters reports that Apple is working on self-driving car technology and aims to produce a passenger vehicle, including breakthrough PIN technology, by 2024. Previously, in 2018, the tech giant Apple hired former Tesla design chief Andrew Kim, sparking speculation that Apple was once again trying to develop its own car. The timing of Apple’s hire of Andrew Kim seems to coincide with Doug Field’s return to Apple as well. Looking at the profile of Andrew Kim, this designer has contributed to Tesla’s hit models Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y as well as Roadster V2 and Semi. Before taking on a major role at Tesla, Kim spent three and a half years at Microsoft, where he developed user interfaces and Windows 10 products such as HoloLens and Xbox One S.

ENVSPC will join FPT in digitizing and digitalizing many processes. Southern Electricity Corporation (EVNSPC) and FPT Corporation have officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement in the field of digital transformation. This is part of the plan to turn EVNSPC into a digital enterprise by 2025. According to the cooperation agreement, EVNSPC will join FPT in digitizing and digital transformation of power distribution business operations management processes, contributing to improving the quality and efficiency of distribution management and business. electricity distribution, reduce costs, improve the competitiveness of the company. Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Duc – General Director of EVNSPC affirmed: “Digital transformation is the most important key program of EVNSPC, a strong driving force for EVNSPC to continue to improve its competitiveness, promote its growth and increase credibility with customers. We are determined to become a digital enterprise, ready to accept and test new ideas and technologies, make points, do it quickly, then evaluate and replicate; promote innovation”. Towards this goal, FPT will propose a number of digital transformation focuses that can be implemented right at EVNSPC, closely following the unit’s 5 key digital transformation goals for the period 2021 – 2022 towards 2025, including including: Accelerating the application of digital technology to innovate and improve the management and operation process of the power system; Design experiences to attract more and more customers to interact on digital channels, enhance analytics to understand customers; Improve processes, optimize corporate governance, enhance governance and data-driven decision making. EVNSPC also plans to build a strong and flexible digital ecosystem, maximize services, shared data, enhance security and so on. Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa – General Director of FPT Corporation expressed that EVNSPC has a great vision and determination to innovate for development. “FPT will study and advise on a suitable and effective digital transformation roadmap and commit to accompany EVNSPC on the digital transformation roadmap (…), contributing to turning EVNSPC into a digital enterprise soon” – Mr. Khoa said. The EVNSPC’s digital transformation program is one of the key themes of EVN Group’s 2021 which is “Digital transformation in the Vietnam National Electricity Corporation”. Over the years, EVNSPC has prioritized investment in information technology in improving business operations and has prepared for the digital transformation strategy. It is known that EVNSPC has deployed many technology solutions to serve electricity customers, EVNSPC has provided 100% of online electricity services to customers on website www.cskh.evnspc.vn and through Portal National public service, 21/21 Southern member Power Company has connected with the Public Administration Center in the “one-stop shop” method to quickly respond to people’s electricity demand . In system operation, EVNSPC has deployed SCADA system, built on 230 unmanned 110kV substations synchronously connected with remote control centers at units, initially building GIS maps and data Big data, thereby successfully building a series of IT application systems to improve business-business efficiency in the Corporation such as: Customer Management Information System (CMIS) , Remote metering data collection and management system (MDMS), Power purchase and sale monitoring system in the field of business (MDAS); Power and Grid Engineering Management System (PMIS), Grid Reliability Management System (OMS); Supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA); GIS system 110kV, GIS 220kV; Safety monitoring system through images in the field of technical and safety management;…

Huawei is starting to move into the car business after being hit by a US ban that made it lose access to chip design software for smartphones. The company recently launched the Seres SF5 crossover between Huawei and energy firm Cyrus. This model features smartphone connectivity and automatically transfers music and navigation information between the two sides, and is equipped with voice control technology and an audio system with 11 speakers. Visitors at Auto Shanghai exhibition in Shanghai (China). Photo: Reuters. Sources familiar with the matter said that, in addition to working with Changan to develop joint venture-branded smart cars, Huawei also plans to launch its own branded electric vehicles. and is in talks to buy a controlling stake in the electric vehicle division of a small domestic automaker. Huawei’s partnership with Chongqing Changan comes amid a global shortage of semiconductors and particularly affects carmakers. According to observers, switching to the automotive chip business is a more appropriate new direction, especially when the company is unable to produce chips for smartphones due to the bans from the US. Changan is currently unavailable for comment. Meanwhile, Huawei said it will let automakers make announcements about their cooperation relationships. Battery maker CATL, also part of the partnership, was also unavailable for comment.

Minimalism, sensuality, youth and freedom are always at the core when talking about Calvin Klein’s image, always building style according to timeless trends. Calvin Klein designs clothing by considering what is essential and what is essential. The Heron Preston for Calvin Klein collection embodies these ideas through striking subtle details and a somewhat eccentric style that easily becomes popular and popular. Designer Heron Preston The Heron Preston for Calvin Klein collection is inspired by utility and practicality, focusing on essential products that every wardrobe must have. The simple, no-frills designs build on Calvin Klein staples, from bras and t-shirts to hoodies and sweatshirts, serving as a canvas for timeless creativity time, stepping through the limits of fashion. With Calvin Klein’s signature bright white color palette, other color palettes such as orange, blue, ocher… and are identified by the prominent orange symbol throughout Heron Preston’s products. “ I just wanted to find a common language that I could speak to a global audience. An unfamiliar language that can guide you in the world of minimalism, removing complexity and allowing you to discover your own style through the comfort of fashion. ” shared by designer Heron Preston. Kaia Gerber in the promotional series for the Heron Preston for Calvin Klein collection The collection serves as a minimalist canvas for creative exploration, it can be incorporated into any style and comes to life when worn by many people with different styles. The collection also brings together many personality pieces, taking a unisex approach, choosing to express yourself through gender and aiming for body and cultural harmony. True to Calvin Klein’s brand DNA and Preston’s personal design. To fully display the versatility of the collection, Preston recruited a few celebrity friends to join the campaign such as rappers NAS and Lil Uzi Vert, models Ashley Graham and Kaia Gerber, and many more… Let’s tell the story of the brand through the lens of photographer Renell Medrano. Ashley Graham An important factor that is especially noticed by designers Heron Preston and Calvin Klein is that the collection is developed strictly in accordance with environmental awareness and sustainability. All options have been carefully considered: Raw denim is used to save water, organic cotton and recycled materials are appreciated, and packaging is free of plastic ingredients. The series of images in the campaign celebrate the minimalist spirit, youthful style and high aesthetic value, which are the core characteristics of the Calvin Klein brand. The unique combination creates natural, vivid and dramatic moments of costumes. It is the art of skillfully using familiar items in unfamiliar ways, using Calvin Klein staples as the focal point and interpreting the brand’s history through a modern perspective. Perform: Tuan Anh

MBBank shakes hands with Insider to accelerate becoming the most convenient bank in 2021. (Source: Vietnam+) With Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank MBBank, digital transformation is the focus of this business. In June 2020, MB implemented a policy that was supported by a large number of customers, which was to open a beautiful digital account (quartile number, fortune account number, etc.) completely free of charge on the bank’s application. By March of this year, MBBank continued to mark as the first bank in Vietnam to allow opening accounts with the same phone number, making it easy for customers to remember account numbers and facilitate transactions. This is expected to be an attractive policy to continue to attract a large number of customers to MBBank. With the rapid increase in customer base, MBBank pioneered the implementation of electronic authentication (eKYC) to be able to solve the bottleneck. With electronic identification technology (eKYC), opening an account at MB not only does not take time to wait, no need to queue at the bank, opening an account can be used immediately after only a few minutes, but also ensure the highest level of security. Implementing the digital transformation strategy from 2017, up to now, MBBank has achieved remarkable results with the number of transactions reaching 5 million transactions per day with the block alone. Digital Bank . At the same time, in the past year, the MBBank app has at times surpassed many famous international apps (Facebook, Youtube, Faceapp, …) to reach the top 1 in the world. App Store Vietnam and always in the top 3 Finance App. Accelerate the digitalization race by partnering with the giants in the Martech industry The competition for digital transformation between banks is getting tougher and tougher. MBBank clearly understand that improving customer satisfaction index, taking care of them on technology platforms needs to become the number one priority. Faced with that challenge, MBBank decided to join hands in the race to create and improve digital life, to get closer to its customers, and to bring customers great experiences when choosing to use MBBank. . Choosing a technology partner that both meets the characteristics of the banking industry and has practical implementation experience in the Vietnamese market is something that MBBank must carefully consider to find a safe solution. , reliable and efficient. Insider’s solution provides MBBank with an insight into customer experience personalization with advanced automation technology applications. Along with that, the dedicated, close advice and in-depth insights of the local Insider consulting team make MBBank feel very secure in this digitalization race. Insider with technology strengths, brings users automation, AI and Machine Learning (ML) solutions to optimize user experience, deliver outstanding results, increase conversion rates, and retain customer. Currently, Insider is present in 26 countries, has a representative office located in Ho Chi Minh City and is cooperating with 90 major partners who are leading enterprises in Vietnam. For 16 consecutive quarters, this technology startup has continuously won first place in the poll on G2Crowd Mobile Marketing Software Grid. Insider is also featured and recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Multichannel Marketing Hubs 2020. Jack Nguyen, Insider’s Director of Vietnam, Taiwan and Thailand markets, shared: “With the vision of helping Vietnamese businesses improve digital platforms, accelerate the national digital transformation. , Insider is very proud to officially cooperate with MBBank from 2021. Insider is confident that it can support MBBank in automating and personalizing customer experience in the shortest time thanks to the experience that has been and is being developed. open to major banks in the world.” With this step, 2021 is expected to continue to be a sublime year for MB on the way to asserting its position as a digital bank.