Entries by ADCiptek

Cyber incidents – a 'litmus test' of a company’s management capability

Heightened ransomware risk calls for an executive-led, cross-functional response plan This extends beyond investment in cybersecurity and protection technologies to the building of clear strategies and coordinated cross‑functional crisis response plans. Companies can also unlock significant value from cyber insurance to strengthen their incident response preparedness. According to Risk Based Security analysis by Aon, a […]

Non-smoker diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer during routine health check-up

During the check-up, Cheng chose to undergo lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan. The scan revealed a pulmonary nodule measuring approximately 7mm. Because the lesion was very small, doctors recommended a follow-up CT scan three months later. At the follow-up examination, the nodule had doubled in size, measuring approximately 15mm. Concerned by the […]

Motorcycle sales rise despite electrification push

According to the latest sales data released by the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM) on July 10, combined domestic sales of its five members – Honda, Yamaha, Piaggio, SYM, and Suzuki – reached 638,431 units in the second quarter, up 4.4 per cent on-year. The figures suggest that demand for conventional motorcycles remains resilient […]

China imports $1.4 billion of Vietnamese seafood in first half of 2026

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), China continued to increase imports of Vietnamese seafood, particularly shrimp, in the first half of 2026, the ministry reported on July 13. Vietnam exported more than $5.7 billion worth of seafood in the first half of 2026, up 11.4 per cent from a year earlier. China […]

European business confidence in Vietnam surged in second quarter

Marking the 15-year anniversary of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) flagship Business Confidence Index (BCI), the second-quarter report reveals a renewed surge in European business confidence. With a sharp seven-point climb from the 72.7 points recorded in the first quarter, this quarter’s index is just a fraction below the historic seven-year peak […]

Private and foreign-invested enterprises remain Vietnam's largest job creators

Vietnam has nearly 6.3 million active employers, hiring more than 30.3 million workers, according to the preliminary results of the 2026 Economic Census released by the Central Steering Committee on July 13 in Hanoi. Nguyen Thanh Duong, deputy director general of the National Statistics Office and standing deputy head of the 2026 Economic Census Task […]

Domestic retailers poised for stronger earnings as demand increases

Following a report released by An Binh Securities on July 5, Nguyen The Minh, head of Investment Banking at the company, noted that consumption was one of the key drivers of economic growth in the first half of the year, with increasingly clear signs of recovery. “Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue […]

AIG posts strong 2025 results, outlines global ambitions at AGM

At its AGM on June 26, Asia Ingredients Group (AIG) reported consolidated net revenue of VND15.46 trillion ($595 million) for 2025, fulfilling 104.5 per cent of its annual plan, while consolidated net profit after tax reached $40.8 million, or 108 per cent of the shareholder-approved target. AIG further improved its net profit margin to 6.9 […]

Oil and gas sector set for strong Q2 as upstream outshines downstream

According to a report released by MBS Research on June 29, second-quarter 2026 business results across the oil and gas sector are expected to improve thanks to the average Brent Crude Oil price remaining at an elevated level throughout the quarter, alongside accelerated implementation of major domestic oil and gas projects. However, the degree of […]