Vietnam stories

Hitachi Vantara claims top APeJ ranking for high-end external storage as enterprises boost critical data infrastructure and AI workloads.

AoFrio posts record NZD $83.2 million revenue as EBITDA jumps 40%, but tariff headwinds leave sales short of guidance for the year.

Tariff hikes, AI adoption and regional supply chains are redrawing global trade as firms diversify sourcing and tighten working capital.

Visa survey finds most Asia Pacific shoppers use AI to browse, but many still distrust it with payment details at online checkout.

Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with a new A*STAR lab, boosting Asia-Pacific innovation and sustainable adhesive manufacturing.

AiDeliv's reverse-auction marketplace is slashing ocean freight for small importers to an average of USD $0.65 per kilo, data shows.

Airwallex acquires Korean fintech Paynuri, securing local payment and FX licences as it accelerates its expansion across Asia-Pacific hubs.

Zespri taps SAP cloud to automate over NZD $70m in annual quality claims, slashing processing times and boosting consistency worldwide.

Boku lifts H1 revenue 34% and EBITDA 53% as merchants shift from cards to wallets, pushing payment volumes to $7.4 billion.

APAC enterprises plan big 2026 AI spend, pivoting from chatbots to sovereign RAG and hyperscale platforms to meet strict data rules.

AI-driven power demands will reshape 2026 data centre growth, spurring Nordic, Gulf and APAC hubs while straining UK skills.

Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.

Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.

New data shows Vietnam charges Kiwi travellers the highest ATM fees globally, with average third-party costs of 27.1% per withdrawal, the biggest worldwide.

Finastra and NTT DATA have expanded their partnership to enhance cloud-based lending services for banks in MAAP and LATAM, improving speed and operational efficiency.

Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.