Malaysia urges Meta, TikTok to curb harmful content

Malaysia urges Meta, TikTok to curb harmful content

Malaysia on Tuesday required tech giants Meta and TikTok to come up with plans to counter harmful content online.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US firms keen on boosting presence in Vietnam after historic relationship upgrade

US firms keen on boosting presence in Vietnam after historic relationship upgrade

A U.S. business delegation, including 3M, AES, Amazon, FedEx, and Meta, is exploring business opportunities in Vietnam, the largest visit of its kind since the U.S. and Vietnam double upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

AES, Citi, CocaCola, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Meta win AmCham CSR awards

AES, Citi, CocaCola, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Meta win AmCham CSR awards

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) has recognized 33 members for carrying out high quality, sustainable corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs in Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Tech giants showcase advances at Vietnam’s biggest-ever innovation expo

Tech giants showcase advances at Vietnam’s biggest-ever innovation expo

The ongoing Vietnam International Innovation Expo (VIIE) 2023, the biggest-ever event of its kind in the country, is drawing the participation of multiple domestic and international technology companies.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam taxman collects big money from tech giants Facebook, Google, TikTok

Vietnam taxman collects big money from tech giants Facebook, Google, TikTok

Vietnam collected a total of VND5.8 trillion ($237 million) from 67 cross-border companies, including transnational tech giants such as Meta, Google, Apple, and Microsoft, via an electronic portal in the first nine months of this year, according to the General Department of Taxation (GDT).

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam seeks further cooperation with Meta, Microsoft: PM

Vietnam seeks further cooperation with Meta, Microsoft: PM

Vietnam is looking for further cooperation with Meta and Microsoft, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at meetings with executives of the American technological giants as part of his working trip in the U.S.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

PM to address UN, meet global tech leaders during week-long US trip

PM to address UN, meet global tech leaders during week-long US trip

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, in the U.S. on a week-long visit, will speak at the UN General Assembly, attend high level meetings, and participate in a Vietnam-U.S. business forum.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, US firms to strike deals during President Biden's Hanoi visit: White House

Vietnam, US firms to strike deals during President Biden's Hanoi visit: White House

A string of deals is set to be signed between major businesses of Vietnam and the U.S. during President Joe Biden's visit to Hanoi from September 10-11, according to the White House.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

46 cross-border service providers pay taxes of $78 mln in Jan-Feb

46 cross-border service providers pay taxes of $78 mln in Jan-Feb

Vietnam's General Department of Taxation collected VND1,852 billion ($78.06 million) in taxes from 46 cross-border service providers, including Facebook, Google, Tik Tok and Youtube, in the first two months of the year.

Banking & Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7