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Unlocking paths for SMEs to succeed in the AI age

Unlocking paths for SMEs to succeed in the AI age

Recent research by IBM, Forbes and McKinsey highlights a steady increase in AI adoption within business governance, with 33 per cent of companies using AI in 2022, 55 per cent in 2023 and 72 per cent in 2024.
Over 20,000 companies enter the market in the first two months of this year

Over 20,000 companies enter the market in the first two months of this year

The business landscape in the first two months of this year had many challenges, but positive signals have emerged. 
Japanese firms see Việt Nam as key supply chain link

Japanese firms see Việt Nam as key supply chain link

Many Japanese enterprises regard Việt Nam as an indispensable link in their supply chains.
Nearly 76,180 enterprises resume operations in 2024

Nearly 76,180 enterprises resume operations in 2024

A total of 76,179 enterprises resumed operations in Việt Nam in 2024, according to the Agency for Business Registration under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
SMEDF and OCB sign framework agreement on indirect lending

SMEDF and OCB sign framework agreement on indirect lending

The Small and Medium sized Enterprise Development Fund (SMEDF) and the Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), signed a framework agreement on indirect lending on Tuesday.
Conferences ponder over how small firms can get unsecured bank loans

Conferences ponder over how small firms can get unsecured bank loans

In the country, 85-90 per cent of enterprises are small- or micro-sized and have great difficulty getting credit, with only 40 per cent managing to do so.
ADB, LPBank sign 80 million loan package to support women-owned SMEs in Việt Nam

ADB, LPBank sign $80 million loan package to support women-owned SMEs in Việt Nam

The Asian Development Bank and Liên Việt Post Joint Stock Commercial Bank have signed a financing package of up to US$80 million to expand access to finance for women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises in Việt Nam.
Alibaba.com hosted special event at VIFA ASEAN 2023

Alibaba.com hosted special event at VIFA ASEAN 2023

Alibaba.com is participating in VIFA ASEAN 2023 from August 29 to September 1 to meet and interact with Vietnamese furniture industry players about online export opportunities, as part of its ongoing efforts to help businesses thrive in the digital era.
ADB, VPB signed US500 million social loan package

ADB, VPB signed US$500 million social loan package

ADB and VPB have signed a loan package of up to US$500 million to expand access to finance for women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs) and social loan projects in Viet Nam.
Digital transformation essential for enterprises viability and growth

Digital transformation essential for enterprises' viability and growth

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung asserted that digital platforms must make technologies accessible to SMEs as basic utilities to the public.
Viet Nam needs to develop fintech services for SMEs

Viet Nam needs to develop fintech services for SMEs

Viet Nam needs to develop financial technology (fintech) services for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to experts.
Higher coverage helps SMEs recover faster

Higher coverage helps SMEs recover faster

The Law on Support for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) took effect on January 1, 2018, but its programmes have not provided adequate coverage to make any big difference.
VND2 trillion supports households, businesses in Ha Noi

VND2 trillion supports households, businesses in Ha Noi

Ha Noi has set aside more than VND2 trillion (US$87 million) in funds to support poor households, vulnerable groups, and small-to-medium sized businesses in a bid to speed up the capital''s economic recovery.
SMEs to increase online exports

SMEs to increase online exports

Many small and medium-sized enterprises plan to increase cross-border trade for their products via e-commerce platforms
Small and medium-sized enterprises approach cyber-secure future

Small and medium-sized enterprises approach cyber-secure future

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should strive to build better cybersecurity infrastructure, capabilities and culture.