Schneider Electric Drives Vietnam’s Net-Zero Push with AI-Powered Industrial Automation
施耐德電機以 AI 驅動的工業自動化，推動越南淨零轉型
At Innovation Day 2025 in Haiphong, Schneider Electric unveiled cutting-edge AI-driven automation technologies to support Vietnam’s industrial sector in scaling sustainable manufacturing. Highlighting innovations such as the EcoStruxure Automation Expert and the new Altivar Process ATV6100, the company showcased solutions aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and improving operational agility. As electric motors can account for up to 95% of a plant’s energy use, Schneider’s advanced motor control systems, including variable speed drives and soft starters, mark a significant step toward optimising industrial performance.
A key highlight was the introduction of CONNECT, an industrial AI platform that creates a unified digital twin for real-time insights into operations, energy management, and carbon efficiency. By integrating tools from ecosystem partners like AVEVA, CONNECT addresses challenges such as data underutilisation and poor system interoperability. This integration empowers Vietnamese manufacturers to harness predictive analytics, reduce unplanned downtime, and make risk-based decisions. Schneider’s innovations align with the Vietnamese government’s target for manufacturing to contribute over 30% of GDP by 2030 and support the nation’s transition to net zero.
小編點評：施耐德電機在海防舉辦的 Innovation Day 2025 發表 AI 驅動的自動化技術，展示包含 EcoStruxure 與 CONNECT 在內的解決方案，協助越南的永續製造提升能源效率、營運敏捷度與預測分析能力。這些創新支援越南的淨零目標，以及到 2030 年製造業對 GDP 貢獻超過 30% 的規劃，並可提供即時洞察、最佳化馬達控制與提升系統互通性。
Vietnam Prepares Strong Delegation for U.S. Investment Summit Amid Growing Bilateral Ties
越南在雙邊關係升溫下，籌組強大代表團赴美參加投資峰會
Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc Thang announced Vietnam’s upcoming participation in the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit during a meeting with U.S. Ambassador Marc E. Knapper on Thursday. Thang, appointed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to lead the mission, emphasized the delegation’s large scale and diverse sectoral focus as a testament to Vietnamese enterprises’ growing interest in the U.S. market. The mission will include meetings with U.S. agencies, business associations, and major firms across high-tech, semiconductor, startup, and green finance sectors, reinforcing Vietnam’s commitment to fair, sustainable economic cooperation.
Ambassador Knapper praised Vietnam’s robust presence as a reflection of deepening Vietnam–U.S. ties, especially as the two countries approach the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025. Thang acknowledged the U.S. Embassy’s support as indicative of the growing effectiveness of the comprehensive strategic partnership formed in September 2023. The meeting also comes amid ongoing trade negotiations, including a delayed 46-percent reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods. Despite this, bilateral trade remains strong, with Vietnam exporting $31.4 billion worth of goods to the U.S. in Q1 2025, a 22 percent year-on-year increase.
小編點評：越南將由財政部長胡德福（Ho Duc Phoc Thang）率領強大代表團參加 2025 年 SelectUSA 投資高峰會，聚焦高科技、半導體、創業與綠色金融等領域，以強化對美國永續經濟合作的承諾。隨著越美接近建交 30 週年，美國駐越大使 Marc E. Knapper 指出越南日益提高的參與度反映雙邊關係深化，並受到 2023 年建立的全面戰略夥伴關係支持。儘管仍有貿易談判與延後的 46% 對等關稅議題，越南 2025 年第一季對美出口達 314 億美元、年增 22%。
VIB, Visa, and VNPAY Launch Digital Solutions to Empower Vietnamese SMEs
VIB、Visa 與 VNPAY 推出數位解決方案，賦能越南中小企業
Vietnam International Bank (VIB), in collaboration with Visa and VNPAY, has introduced a comprehensive suite of digital and financial solutions aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and competitiveness of Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Announced in a press release last Friday, the partnership seeks to support SMEs through a unified ecosystem addressing capital access, payment needs, and digital transformation. Key offerings include the VIB Business Card, a working capital loan package, and a digital banking platform, complemented by Visa’s Business Payment Solution Provider via VNPAYB2B, enabling seamless payments even to non-card-accepting accounts.
The initiative also features tools like VNPAY Invoice and VNeDOC for managing e-invoices and digital contracts, supporting SMEs in streamlining workflows. Visa’s country manager for Vietnam and Laos, Dung Dang, stressed the role of modern payment technologies in boosting economic growth, while VIB Deputy CEO Ho Van Long highlighted the importance of customized financial products for optimizing cash flow and capital access. VNPAY’s enterprise division director Tran Manh Nam emphasized the significance of digital transformation in SME development. Together, the trio’s solutions aim to drive sustainable, tech-enabled growth for Vietnamese businesses in the evolving digital economy.
小編點評：越南國際銀行（VIB）、Visa 與 VNPAY 推出一套數位與金融解決方案，提升越南中小企業的競爭力，內容包含 VIB 商務卡、營運資金貸款，以及透過 VNPAYB2B 的無縫數位支付系統。該計畫亦以電子發票管理與數位合約工具協助中小企業簡化流程，呼應越南推動科技驅動、永續成長的數位經濟方向。
Vietnam Sets Ambitious 2025 Growth Targets, Eyes 8% GDP Expansion and Higher Per Capita Income
越南訂下 2025 年高目標：GDP 成長 8%、人均收入突破 5,000 美元
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced revised economic targets for 2025 during the opening session of Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly in Hanoi on Monday, aiming for at least 8 percent GDP growth and a per capita income exceeding $5,000. These upgraded goals surpass the initial National Assembly targets of 7.5 percent growth and $4,900 GDP per capita. The government’s optimism is fueled by strong economic momentum in 2024, which saw 7.09 percent growth and a $4,700 per capita GDP, and a robust 6.93 percent GDP increase in Q1 2025—the highest quarterly rate of the 2020–2025 period.
To meet these ambitious benchmarks, the government plans to prioritize macroeconomic stability, inflation control, and flexible policy responses to global developments, including the delayed 46-percent U.S. tariff on Vietnamese exports. Additional measures include boosting state budget revenues by over 15 percent, expanding preferential credit access for priority sectors, and accelerating public investment disbursement. PM Chinh also emphasized the importance of leveraging Vietnam’s 17 free trade agreements, promoting domestic consumption—particularly of agricultural and OCOP products—and enhancing trade supervision. Strict enforcement will target smuggling, counterfeit goods, and misleading advertising, while special support measures will be introduced for businesses and workers impacted by shifting global trade policies.
小編點評：越南為 2025 年設定具野心的經濟目標：GDP 成長 8%、人均收入超過 5,000 美元，在強勁經濟動能下超越原先預估。為達成目標，政府將聚焦總體穩定、通膨控制與政策彈性，同時提升國家財政收入、擴大信貸可及性並加速公共投資。范明政總理強調要善用越南 17 項自由貿易協定、強化貿易監督，並嚴打走私與誤導性廣告等措施，以支撐經濟擴張。
Thailand Sees Surge in CISSP Holders as Cybersecurity Training Expands
泰國 CISSP 持證人數大增，資安培訓擴張推升專業化
Thailand has increased its number of Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) holders to 431 in 2025, up from 385 the previous year, reflecting the country’s rising standards in cybersecurity training, according to the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). NCSA secretary-general AVM Amorn Chomchoey said the growth highlights the effectiveness of national efforts to promote internationally recognised certifications and equip cybersecurity personnel with high-level expertise applicable to real-world challenges.
This progress aligns with the success of the Thailand National Cyber Academy’s Intensive Cybersecurity Capacity Building Program, which recently completed its second phase. Funded by the Digital Development Fund, the initiative attracted over 13,000 participants—double its original target—across all training levels, from foundational to executive-level courses. The program aims to strengthen cybersecurity across critical infrastructure sectors, government, private organisations, and the general public, with a curriculum covering cyberthreat analysis, penetration testing, digital forensics, and governance. AVM Amorn emphasized that upskilling cybersecurity talent is vital amid increasingly complex cyberthreats.
小編點評：泰國擴大資安培訓投入，使 2025 年 CISSP（資訊系統安全專業認證）持證人數提升至 431 人，反映國家計畫（例如泰國國家資安學院的密集資安能力建構計畫）的推動成效。該計畫由數位發展基金資助，吸引超過 13,000 名參與者，目標是在關鍵產業領域全面強化資安能力，並培育具備威脅分析、數位鑑識與治理能力的專業人才。
Thailand to Launch 5-Billion-Baht G-Token to Boost Retail Investment in Digital Economy
泰國將推出 50 億泰銖 G-Token，推動散戶參與數位經濟投資
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance will issue 5 billion baht worth of digital investment tokens, dubbed the G-Token, within the next two months as part of its budget borrowing strategy, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced Tuesday. Designed to democratize access to government-backed investment, the tokens will be available for as little as 100 baht, allowing retail investors to participate in the digital economy while offering returns higher than traditional bank deposits.
Unlike traditional debt instruments, the G-Token is classified as an investment token and will be tradable on licensed digital asset exchanges. The move aligns with broader regional trends in digital finance and follows earlier calls by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to explore government bond-backed stablecoins. Director-General of the Public Debt Management Office Patchara Anuntasilpa confirmed that the token meets all Bank of Thailand conditions, positioning the initial issuance as a market test to gauge investor response and expand digital asset accessibility.
Bangkok Post – Thailand to issue B5 billion in investment tokens
小編點評：泰國財政部將在未來兩個月內發行總額 50 億泰銖的 G-Token，讓散戶以最低 100 泰銖即可參與政府背書的數位投資，並提供高於銀行存款的報酬。此類代幣不同於傳統債務工具，將被歸類為投資型代幣並可在合法數位資產交易所交易，符合區域數位金融趨勢。首波發行也將作為市場測試，以在符合泰國央行條件的前提下，擴大數位資產投資的可近性。
Thai Retailers Oppose VAT Threshold Cut, Cite Burden on Small Businesses
泰國零售業反對下調 VAT 門檻，稱將加重小商家負擔
The Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association has voiced strong opposition to a government proposal to lower the VAT registration threshold, warning it would place an undue burden on small retailers already struggling with weak consumer spending and growing competition. Under current rules, only businesses earning 1.8 million baht or more annually must register for VAT. Somchai Pornrattanacharoen, honorary advisor to the association, said the change would force small shops to manage complex monthly VAT filings, increasing their costs and administrative load.
Somchai argued that many small business owners lack familiarity with VAT procedures and already pay other taxes, such as property tax. He suggested the government focus on closing tax loopholes exploited by the wealthy—such as misclassifying land for lower farm-use taxes—and shift the revenue burden to large corporations expanding into new markets. Calling the proposal poorly timed, he urged policymakers to protect smaller businesses instead of overwhelming them with additional tax responsibilities.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3024941/warning-over-new-vat-threat
小編點評：泰國批發與零售貿易協會反對下調增值稅（VAT）登記門檻，認為在消費疲弱與競爭升溫的情況下，將迫使小型零售商承擔更複雜的報稅流程與行政成本。協會改建議政府優先堵住富人受益的稅務漏洞，並將稅收壓力轉向大型企業，而非加諸小商家。
XSpring and Orbix Invest Join Forces to Develop Regulated Digital Asset Funds
XSpring 與 Orbix Invest 攜手開發合規數位資產基金
XSpring Asset Management (XAM) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Orbix Invest to jointly develop regulated digital asset fund solutions, aiming to set new standards in Thailand’s digital asset management industry. The partnership seeks to bridge traditional finance and the digital world by creating secure, transparent mutual fund structures, reinforcing XAM’s leadership in alternative investments. Orbix Invest, a subsidiary of Orbix Holdings and majority-owned by Kasikornbank, holds a license from the Finance Ministry to operate as a digital asset fund manager under SEC oversight.
Yosakorn Follett, CEO of XAM, highlighted the collaboration’s potential to unlock new investment opportunities for Thai investors, supported by strong governance and risk management. Tanapoom Damraks, managing director of Orbix Invest, emphasized that the venture would enhance Thailand’s investment infrastructure by offering professionally managed digital asset funds. With Orbix’s crypto expertise and custody through Coinbase, both companies are confident the agreement sets the foundation for the country’s next generation of compliant digital mutual funds.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3023331/xspring-orbix-unite-to-develop-fund-solutions
小編點評：XSpring 資產管理（XAM）與 Orbix Invest 合作開發受監管的數位資產基金解決方案，旨在透過安全、透明的共同基金架構，為泰國數位資產管理產業建立新標準，並串連傳統金融與數位世界。在 Orbix 的加密資產專業與 SEC 監管架構支持下，此合作希望開啟新的投資機會、強化治理與風險控管，並提升泰國合規數位共同基金的投資基礎設施。
Thailand Showcases Investment Strength at SelectUSA 2025 Summit in Washington
泰國在華府 SelectUSA 2025 峰會展現投資實力
Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, President of Thailand Trade Representatives, led a high-level delegation to the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C., on May 11, underscoring Thailand’s growing role as a major investor and job creator in the U.S. market. Joined by officials from key Thai government agencies and executives from leading corporations such as CPF, Indorama Ventures, and PTTEP, the delegation aims to deepen Thai-U.S. economic ties and promote Thai companies as strategic partners in sectors like energy, agriculture, and manufacturing. With Thailand’s cumulative investment in the U.S. surpassing $17 billion and generating over 15,000 jobs, Dr. Nalinee emphasized the shift toward long-term partnerships and plans for further investment expansion.
Highlighting Thailand’s commitment to a “Win-Win Partnership,” Dr. Nalinee noted that Thai firms increasingly view the U.S. not only as an export destination but also as a global manufacturing base. She affirmed Thailand’s readiness to boost imports from the U.S. in key areas like agriculture, energy, and digital technology to foster a more balanced and sustainable trade relationship. The Thai delegation will engage in high-level meetings with U.S. officials and business leaders throughout the summit, with a focus on future industries including clean energy, biotech, healthcare, and AI — positioning Thailand as a dynamic and forward-looking economic partner.
小編點評：泰國由 Dr. Nalinee Taveesin 率領的高層代表團在 SelectUSA 2025 峰會展示投資實力，強調泰國對美累計投資達 170 億美元，並計畫在能源、農業與製造等領域建立長期合作夥伴關係。代表團希望透過增加自美進口、在潔淨能源與生技等未來產業深化策略合作，並將泰國定位為具活力的全球製造基地，以強化泰美經貿連結。
Mitsubishi to Sell Electric Vehicles from Foxconn in 2026
三菱將於 2026 年販售由鴻海（Foxconn）供應的電動車
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. announced on Wednesday that it will begin selling electric vehicles supplied by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) under its own brand, marking the Taiwanese manufacturer’s first collaboration with a Japanese automaker. The partnership, aimed at reducing production costs and expanding Mitsubishi’s electric vehicle lineup, will see the vehicles sold in Australia and New Zealand starting in the second half of 2026. This move will also allow Foxconn to leverage Mitsubishi’s established sales networks in Oceania, where environmental regulations are tightening.
The collaboration is part of Mitsubishi’s broader strategy to enhance its competitiveness in the electric vehicle market, particularly in regions like Oceania where regulatory pressures on environmental standards are increasing. Mitsubishi has also planned to source electric vehicles from French automaker Renault SA for the European market, further broadening its global electric vehicle portfolio. With Foxconn’s expertise in electric vehicle and semiconductor technologies, the partnership is expected to strengthen Mitsubishi’s position in the growing global electric vehicle market.
https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/business/automobile/40049702
小編點評：三菱汽車將自 2026 年起以自有品牌在澳洲與紐西蘭販售由鴻海供應的電動車，結合鴻海的技術專長與三菱在大洋洲既有的銷售網路，以因應趨嚴格的環保法規。此合作加上三菱計畫在歐洲向雷諾採購電動車，目的在提升其在快速成長的全球電動車市場中的競爭力。
Tech Industry Faces Surge in Layoffs as Major Companies Cut Jobs
科技業裁員潮升溫：多家大型企業宣布縮編
The tech industry is experiencing a sharp rise in layoffs, with over 52,000 workers losing their jobs in 2025 so far. Prominent companies like Panasonic, Match Group, Google, CrowdStrike, and Symbotic have all announced significant job cuts in recent days. Panasonic will lay off 10,000 employees, or 4% of its workforce, as part of a strategy to focus on growth areas like artificial intelligence. Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, will cut 13% of its workforce, approximately 325 positions, in an effort to accelerate product development. Meanwhile, Google has laid off 200 employees as part of a restructuring process to improve efficiency, and CrowdStrike is reducing its staff by 500 to maintain its leadership in cybersecurity.
These recent layoffs push the total number of tech job cuts in 2025 to 52,340, according to data from Layoffs.fyi, signaling a tough year for the sector. Although the number of layoffs remains lower than in previous years, such as 152,922 in 2024, the ongoing trend reflects the continued volatility within the industry. The wave of job cuts is driven by shifting company priorities, cost pressures, and the need to adapt to evolving technologies, underscoring the challenges faced by tech companies as they navigate a rapidly changing landscape.
https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/business/tech/40049834
小編點評：2025 年科技業裁員人數已超過 5.2 萬人，包括 Panasonic、Match Group、Google 與 CrowdStrike 等企業皆因策略重心轉移、成本壓力，以及聚焦 AI 與效率提升而裁減人力。儘管裁員規模仍低於 2024 年，但這股趨勢凸顯科技產業在技術快速演進與市場環境變動下仍高度波動，企業持續透過組織調整來因應新局。