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Fibre2Fashion
10-07-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Gaps seen in support system for exports in Vietnam's draft e-com law
At a recent consultation on the draft law on e-commerce held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, representatives from businesses, international organisations and industry bodies pointed to persistent gaps in the support ecosystem for digital exports. A key aim of the law is facilitating the export of goods and services through both domestic and cross-border e-commerce platforms. At a consultation on the draft e-commerce law held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, representatives from businesses, international organisations and industry bodies pointed to persistent gaps in the support ecosystem for digital exports. The draft does not clearly define policies to encourage broader participation in Vietnam's e-commerce export ecosystem, a USABC representative noted. The draft does not clearly define policies to encourage broader participation in Vietnam's e-commerce export ecosystem, a representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) noted. USABC recommended introducing targeted tax incentives for international platforms that actively support Vietnamese exporters. These could include reduced or waived taxes on revenues from marketing, seller support services and simplified administrative procedures for platforms that demonstrate practical contributions. The draft says e-contracts would be granted the same legal validity as physical documents, giving businesses and consumers greater confidence in digital transactions. Detailed provisions on contract formation, including offers, confirmations, cancellations and data retention, aim to minimise risks in international dealings. The draft, expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval and implemented next year, classifies types of e-commerce platforms—direct sales platforms, intermediaries, social media platforms and multi-service integrators, and sets out clear requirements regarding operating conditions, legal responsibilities, data retention, content moderation, consumer protection and tax obligations, a domestic media outlet reported. For platforms with foreign elements, which account for most digital export traffic, the law outlines clear conditions for legal operation in the country. These include having a '.vn' domain, providing a Vietnamese-language interface or surpassing 100,000 domestic transactions per year. In such cases, foreign entities would be required to appoint a local legal representative or proxy with adequate financial and technical capacity, and would bear joint liability in case of violations. The draft says the ministry will be tasked with formulating a National E-Commerce Development Strategy for approval by the prime minister. The strategy will include targeted programmes, priority projects and associated financial mechanisms. A notable initiative is the establishment of pilot cross-border e-commerce zones. These zones will benefit from special policies on customs clearance, bonded warehousing, logistics and corporate income tax, particularly targeting micro, small and medium enterprises that often struggle to access traditional export channels. The E-Commerce Development Fund, a non-budgetary fund under the ministry, will serve as the main resource to support businesses in digital transformation. It will help them pilot new business models (via sandbox mechanisms), upgrade digital platforms, develop human resources and boost exports through e-commerce. The draft outlines a centralised platform for e-commerce management, integrated with national data systems. This will support market tracking, fraud detection and timely access to business information. It will also function as a public portal for reporting violations, handling complaints and publishing market statistics. The draft also introduces secure payment mechanisms to protect consumers and ensure reliability in digital exports. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ANDPAD Launches Vietnamese Language Support for its Cloud-Based Construction Project Management Service
TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 June 2025 - ANDPAD Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takeo Inada; hereinafter ANDPAD), which operates the cloud-based construction project management service bearing its name, has developed a Vietnamese-language version of the ANDPAD service that it will launch today. Behind this provision is the increase in the number of Vietnamese-speaking users in Japan as well as growth in use of the service globally. ANDPAD is launching its Vietnamese-language version following the English release in February functions will be the construction management and chat functions, which are used the most on the ANDPAD service, as well as the drawing function. Additionally, with use of the ANDPAD service spreading at construction sites in Vietnam as well, the company plans on further expanding the scope of functions with Vietnamese language support in order to promote smooth communication and DX (digital transformation) at those sites. Going forward, ANDPAD will continue to actively pursue development efforts to offer support for various languages. The company will proceed to promote DX in the construction industry with a view to expanding the use of its service in overseas markets in addition to the Japanese market. About Usage Existing ANDPAD users can use the Vietnamese-language version at no additional cost. Scope of Support ANDPAD app: --> iOS: 5.85 or higher --> Android: 5.85 or higher ANDPAD chat app: --> iOS: 2.60 or higher --> Android: 2.60 or higher ANDPAD drawing app: --> iOS: 1.75 or higher 'Launch of 'ANDPAD,' the Cloud-Based Construction Project Management Service, in English as the First Part of Multilingual Support Expansion' press release (distributed on February 26, 2025) (Japanese language only) About the ANDPAD Service The cloud-based construction project management service with the top share of the market in Japan*, ANDPAD makes the central management of everything from enhancing onsite efficiency to improving management possible. Since provision of the service started in 2016, through associated development efforts that emphasize intuitiveness and ease of use and thorough support for implementation and utilization, the service has reached over 216,000 corporate users and 550,000 individual users. ANDPAD was selected as a '2024 Recommended Technology' under the NETIS (New Technology Information System) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Details (Japanese language only): 'Trends and Vendor Share in the Construction Business Management Cloud Service Market' (December 2024 MIC IT Report)' (According to research by the Deloitte Tohmatsu MIC Economic Research Institute) Company Overview Name : ANDPAD Inc. Location : Sumitomo Fudosan Akihabara Ekimae Bldg. 8th Floor, 300 Kanda-Neribei-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative : Takeo Inada, CEO Business Activities : Development, sales and operation of 'ANDPAD' cloud-based construction project management service
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
False posts share AI-generated footage of fire caused by gas leak in Malaysia
"Malaysia: A major fire broke out in a fuel pipeline and spread to surrounding areas. Damage and casualties are yet to be determined," reads the Vietnamese-language caption of a Facebook clip shared on April 1, 2025. The video, which was viewed more than 190,000 times, purportedly shows the fire and plumes of smoke wafting over nearby buildings. "I am now at Putra Heights," says someone in Malay, referring to a residential area near Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur where a massive fire caused by a gas pipeline leak started on April 1 (archived link). More than 100 people were injured by the fire, which started as residents were enjoying a public holiday for Eid celebrations in the Muslim-majority country. Screenshots from the video were shared elsewhere in similar posts on Facebook here and here and on TikTok. But the video circulating online differs from footage of the April 1 inferno and the surrounding area available on AFP's YouTube channel (archived link). Google Street View imagery of Putra Heights also looks different to how it is depicted in the circulating video -- the buildings in the area are less densely packed, with more greenery surrounding them (archived link). Shu Hu, head of Purdue University's Machine Learning and Media Forensics Lab, told AFP in an April 8 email there are at least two clues that indicate the footage used in the circulating video was generated by AI (archived link). He first pointed to cars seemingly passing through one another in the right lane of the road leading from the fire. He also said vehicles in the road's left lane "move at an unnaturally rapid speed". "Initially, numerous cars are visible; however, they quickly and inexplicably vanish from the scene." While there is no foolproof method to spot AI-generated media, identifying watermarks and visual inconsistencies can help, as errors still occur despite the meteoric progress in generative AI. AFP has debunked other posts that falsely presented AI generated images and videos here.
AFP
09-04-2025
- AFP
False posts share AI-generated footage of fire caused by gas leak in Malaysia
"Malaysia: A major fire broke out in a fuel pipeline and spread to surrounding areas. Damage and casualties are yet to be determined," reads the Vietnamese-language caption of a Facebook clip shared on April 1, 2025. The video, which was viewed more than 190,000 times, purportedly shows the fire and plumes of smoke wafting over nearby buildings. "I am now at Putra Heights," says someone in Malay, referring to a residential area near Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur where a massive fire caused by a gas pipeline leak started on April 1 (archived link). More than 100 people were injured by the fire, which started as residents were enjoying a public holiday for Eid celebrations in the Muslim-majority country. Image Screenshot of the false Facebook post, captured on April 8, 2025 Screenshots from the video were shared elsewhere in similar posts on Facebook here and here and on TikTok. But the video circulating online differs from footage of the April 1 inferno and the surrounding area available on AFP's YouTube channel . Google Street View imagery of Putra Heights also looks different to how it is depicted in the circulating video -- the buildings in the area are less densely packed, with more greenery surrounding them . Shu Hu, head of Purdue University's Machine Learning and Media Forensics Lab, there are at least two clues that indicate the footage used in the circulating video was generated by AI (archived link). He first pointed to cars seemingly passing through one another in the right lane of the road leading from the fire. Image Screenshots from the AI-generated video, showing cars seemingly passing through each other He also said vehicles in the road's left lane "move at an unnaturally rapid speed". "Initially, ; however, they quickly and inexplicably vanish from the scene." Image Screenshots from the AI-generated video, showing cars apparently to disappearing While there is no foolproof method to spot AI-generated media, identifying watermarks and visual inconsistencies can help, as errors still occur despite the meteoric progress in generative AI. AFP has debunked other posts that falsely presented AI generated images and videos here.
