According to YouNet ECI, Vietnam's e-commerce sales grew by 22% in the first nine months of 2026, reaching approximately $15.9 billion. Growth accelerated to 27% in the third quarter as consumer confidence improved. Shopee maintained a 53% market share while TikTok Shop held…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
On October 18, 2026, Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) officially signed the Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement (VEFTA) in Hanoi. The agreement covers trade in goods, services, investment, intellectual property, public procurement, competition policy, SMEs,…
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The National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) invites industry stakeholders to attend the 13th International Conference on Materials Science and Technology (MSAT-13). Scheduled for November 12–13,…
On October 26, 2026, Deputy Minister of Energy Somphop Patanoriyagool opened an academic conference titled 'Strengthening Thailand's SMR Pathway: Strategy and Project Implementation,' a technical cooperation project between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the…
Japanese government agencies and the food industry are advancing sustainability through policies promoting meaningful consumption to cut food waste by half by 2030. Key measures include relaxing the 'One-Third Rule' for shelf-life delivery, extending 'Best Before Date' validity,…
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The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded the 'ThaiFDA International Health, Wellness and Longevity Innovation Forum 2026' (ThaiFDA WELLNEXT 2026), held from October 23 to 25, 2026, at Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon. The event, themed 'From Thai Innovation to…
ITC Corporation, a global pet food manufacturer based in Thailand, has completed the acquisition of Phelps Pet Products, a leading US producer of pet food and treats. The deal, valued at $160 million, aims to strengthen ITC's supply chain and expand its production footprint in…
NTT DATA is inviting IT executives and software development professionals to its Ignite Thailand 2026 seminar scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at Bhiraj Hall, BITEC Bangna. The event will cover the latest AI trends including AI Transformation, Enterprise AI Studio, AI…
In Thailand's digital commerce environment, Payment Gateways act as intermediaries connecting merchant websites or apps with financial institutions to process secure transactions. These systems support various payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, QR codes…
Kering shares fell 16% on Friday, October 23, following the company's report that sales for its flagship brand Gucci continued to decline. While Kering executives are advancing a recovery plan involving price strategy adjustments, design direction changes, and store closures to…
Nestle has commenced construction and held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 'House of NESCAFÉ Thailand' factory in Ariya Industrial Estate, Samut Prakan. The project involves a 23 billion baht investment to establish one of Nestle's most advanced global coffee production…
Unverified reports from hardware leaker Kepler_L2 on the NeoGAF forum suggest that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 6060 graphics card could be delayed until 2029, nearly four years after the release of the RTX 5060. This potential delay contradicts NVIDIA's typical two-year product cycle…
FOX Nation is developing a three-part biographical documentary titled 'Houdini: Back from the Dead' set for release in 2026, coinciding with the centenary of Harry Houdini's death. The project utilizes artificial intelligence to generate images of the historical magician based…
CP Ram Co., Ltd. (CPRAM) is shifting its strategy for the 2026 Vegetarian Festival by introducing 9 new stock-keeping units (SKUs) and expanding its portfolio of over 50 ready-to-eat vegetarian products. Driven by consumer demand for 'Real Food'—fresh vegetables, mushrooms,…
Google has released Docs Live, a feature allowing users to create complex documents using voice commands exclusively. Available in September for Google Workspace customers, the tool lets users open the Google Docs app on mobile devices, press the microphone button, and speak…
The Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26340.9767 introduces a new Internet Speed Test feature accessible directly from the Quick Settings panel in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This tool displays download speed, upload speed, and ping values. It supports…
Samsung has introduced the Good Lock application suite to allow users of Galaxy smartphones to customize their device interface and functionality beyond standard settings. The app includes ten plug-ins such as Theme Park, Wonderland, LockStar, Keys Cafe, Navstar, Home Up,…
Audio equipment manufacturer Bose has announced the acquisition of lifestyle and gaming headphone maker Skullcandy from its previous owner, Mill Road Capital Management. The specific value of the transaction was not disclosed. Skullcandy was founded in Park City, Utah, in 2003…
NVIDIA has introduced a new data center platform called DSX, distinct from its existing DGX and HGX offerings. While DGX utilizes NVIDIA components and HGX supports mixed CPU or chip architectures, DSX is designed as a full-stack AI factory reference architecture for the entire…
Safety databases from TÜV Rheinland and Safety Korea have published technical details regarding the batteries for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra. Documents dated September 11, 2026, list specific battery codes, capacities, energy ratings, and voltage…