After a hard day of work, Vero Public Relations team members like to unwind. Saigon has many places to relax after a busy day with friends and to enjoy a bite to eat. This clip is a tribute to Saigon’s food scene created by our digital team.
Hope you guys like it!
Monday, July 12, 2010
A tribute to food in Ho Chi Minh City
An interview with Nhieu Huy journalist
There are many different opinions about development of online social networking. To understand deeply about these trends and its effects to the traditional press, we have an interview with a journalist – Nhieu Huy – an editor of Culture and Art section of Vnexpress.net.
Vnexpress.net was founded in 2001 and since then it has received many awards for its news coverage and contributions to society. According to third-party analysts, Vnexpress.net ranks at 189 of top online newspapers in terms of size of readership. As an editor for Vnexpress, Mr.Huy is well-known for his writing about Art, especially music. He is also a judge for prestigious awards such as: Lan Song Xanh Music, Top Artist of the year and Top Stylish Artist of the year.
1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of social networks (such as Facebook, Twitter etc)?
Social networks can spread the information speedily and significantly. Topics mentioned are also plentiful and diverse.
On the other hand, these strengths create some weaknesses. Information which is subjective, reactionary is also spread widely and has bad influences on the society.
2. What are the advantages of social networks to your works?
Obviously, it helps me to relax and unwind after hard working. More than that, I can share my feelings and socialize with other people on online social networks. I can also find many information and news on these pages.
3. Many experts think that recently social networks spread information better than traditional media such as Television and newspaper, what do you think about it?
This opinion is right but not sufficient. The ‘non-traditional’ information on online communities is not censored closely. Therefore, it can not be considered as a mainstream information channel as other communication tools.
4. Nowadays, a number of bloggers have become famous and influential in online communities with their entries, what do you think about this trend?
It is a good way for individuals to express themselves in the society. There should be some training or supports for these individuals to develop and contribute to the society.
5. What do you think about the future of blogging in Vietnam?
Development of online society is a demand, an essential which goes along with global trend. However, to attract Vietnamese people to join and interact frequently, we need to enhance every aspect professionally in terms of content, design, tools and complimentary services.
Vnexpress.net was founded in 2001 and since then it has received many awards for its news coverage and contributions to society. According to third-party analysts, Vnexpress.net ranks at 189 of top online newspapers in terms of size of readership. As an editor for Vnexpress, Mr.Huy is well-known for his writing about Art, especially music. He is also a judge for prestigious awards such as: Lan Song Xanh Music, Top Artist of the year and Top Stylish Artist of the year.
1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of social networks (such as Facebook, Twitter etc)?
Social networks can spread the information speedily and significantly. Topics mentioned are also plentiful and diverse.
On the other hand, these strengths create some weaknesses. Information which is subjective, reactionary is also spread widely and has bad influences on the society.
2. What are the advantages of social networks to your works?
Obviously, it helps me to relax and unwind after hard working. More than that, I can share my feelings and socialize with other people on online social networks. I can also find many information and news on these pages.
3. Many experts think that recently social networks spread information better than traditional media such as Television and newspaper, what do you think about it?
This opinion is right but not sufficient. The ‘non-traditional’ information on online communities is not censored closely. Therefore, it can not be considered as a mainstream information channel as other communication tools.
4. Nowadays, a number of bloggers have become famous and influential in online communities with their entries, what do you think about this trend?
It is a good way for individuals to express themselves in the society. There should be some training or supports for these individuals to develop and contribute to the society.
5. What do you think about the future of blogging in Vietnam?
Development of online society is a demand, an essential which goes along with global trend. However, to attract Vietnamese people to join and interact frequently, we need to enhance every aspect professionally in terms of content, design, tools and complimentary services.
An interview with television producer - Harry Nguyễn
We have conducted an interview with a Television producer – Harry Nguyen. He works as a stylist for many magazines, for examples, F magazine, “Dep”, “Mot va Cuoc song” and as a producer for broadcast programs such as “Suc Song Moi”, a really popular show on VTV3. Currently, he is the producer for “Are You Stylish?” on HTV7, a new reality show about fashion trend and lifestyle which has gained high ratings thanks to its interesting content and familiar situations.
1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of social networks (such as Facebook, Twitter etc)?
It is obvious that social networks can spread information widely, easily and speedily. Just by some clicks, in a few minutes, hundreds of people can read it.
Besides, the weakest part is the private information security. There are many celebrities whose clips and photos are stolen, also, many unreleased albums or singles of famous singers have been leaked and then spread on the Internet.
2. What are the advantages of social networks to your works?
I have more relationships with suppliers and collaborators, especially many freelancers who work in the public relations industry. I also try to make online relationships become friends in real life. Moreover, exchanging and sharing feelings with people on online communities help me to reduce stress from working.
3. Many experts think that recently social networks spread information better than traditional media such as Television and newspaper, what do you think about it?
It is true in global context. However, because information is spread speedily and uncontrollably, online social networking becomes a two-edged sword, therefore, it can not develop as expected. In Vietnam, online social networking has just been familiar to the urban youth while traditional media such as television, newspaper or magazines are still preferred by the majority.
4. Nowadays, a number of bloggers have become famous and influential in online communities with their entries, what do you think about this trend?
Public relations sometimes needs individual ‘stories’ to spread information. Hot bloggers can build up their stories from every source in their daily lives such as poetry, photography, short story, celebrity information. Therefore, it is not strange when they gradually become famous in online communities. However, their influence is more from personal contacts.
5. What do you think about the future of blogging in Vietnam?
Obviously, it will follow the common trend of the world; online social networking will develop but can not replace traditional media, although the number of people using Internet now increases. They will support each other so that exchanging and receiving information in society will be more effective.
1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of social networks (such as Facebook, Twitter etc)?
It is obvious that social networks can spread information widely, easily and speedily. Just by some clicks, in a few minutes, hundreds of people can read it.
Besides, the weakest part is the private information security. There are many celebrities whose clips and photos are stolen, also, many unreleased albums or singles of famous singers have been leaked and then spread on the Internet.
2. What are the advantages of social networks to your works?
I have more relationships with suppliers and collaborators, especially many freelancers who work in the public relations industry. I also try to make online relationships become friends in real life. Moreover, exchanging and sharing feelings with people on online communities help me to reduce stress from working.
3. Many experts think that recently social networks spread information better than traditional media such as Television and newspaper, what do you think about it?
It is true in global context. However, because information is spread speedily and uncontrollably, online social networking becomes a two-edged sword, therefore, it can not develop as expected. In Vietnam, online social networking has just been familiar to the urban youth while traditional media such as television, newspaper or magazines are still preferred by the majority.
4. Nowadays, a number of bloggers have become famous and influential in online communities with their entries, what do you think about this trend?
Public relations sometimes needs individual ‘stories’ to spread information. Hot bloggers can build up their stories from every source in their daily lives such as poetry, photography, short story, celebrity information. Therefore, it is not strange when they gradually become famous in online communities. However, their influence is more from personal contacts.
5. What do you think about the future of blogging in Vietnam?
Obviously, it will follow the common trend of the world; online social networking will develop but can not replace traditional media, although the number of people using Internet now increases. They will support each other so that exchanging and receiving information in society will be more effective.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Vero Public Relations Vietnam - We'ved Moved
We are pleased to announce that Vero Public Relations has moved to bigger and better offices to meet the demands of our growing business. Our new offices are in District 1 along the Saigon River. We are glad to welcome all friends, old and new, to come for a visit.
The Landmark Building
5B Ton Duc Thang
7th Floor
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
P+848 6291 0462
F+848 6291 0462
The Landmark Building
5B Ton Duc Thang
7th Floor
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
P+848 6291 0462
F+848 6291 0462
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Software Piracy in Asia - AFP
Newspapers throughout the region have published a an excellent story about the plight of software developers in Asia who face impossible competition from piracy. Software developers from Thailand, Vietnam and India all express their frustrations with rampant theft of their intellectual property rights.
There are a number of misconception that surround software piracy. The first is that software piracy only impacts the multinational developers. The second is that piracy is due to pricey software products. But the Asian software developers quoted in the story dispel both of these notions.
The strongest quote in the article comes from BSA executive Tarun Sawney who says: "Piracy certainly stifles innovation. Why is it that we don't have any sort of global software company that originated from our part of the world? Yet in the United States, where the laws are very strong and the piracy rate is very low, we have idea, after idea, after idea taking over the whole world -- be it Yahoo, be it Facebook, be it a Microsoft operating system."
Check out the story by AFP here.
(Disclosure: The Business Software Alliance is a client).
There are a number of misconception that surround software piracy. The first is that software piracy only impacts the multinational developers. The second is that piracy is due to pricey software products. But the Asian software developers quoted in the story dispel both of these notions.
The strongest quote in the article comes from BSA executive Tarun Sawney who says: "Piracy certainly stifles innovation. Why is it that we don't have any sort of global software company that originated from our part of the world? Yet in the United States, where the laws are very strong and the piracy rate is very low, we have idea, after idea, after idea taking over the whole world -- be it Yahoo, be it Facebook, be it a Microsoft operating system."
Check out the story by AFP here.
(Disclosure: The Business Software Alliance is a client).
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Online News Consumption in Vietnam
A story in today's Vietnam News contains a couple of interesting statistics based on a survey of people in Hanoi, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho.
1) The proportion of internet users reading news increased from 89 percent in 2008 to 97 percent in 2009.
2) Home internet access grew from 66 percent in 2008 to 71 percent in 2009, making households the dominant access point for the internet, according to the survey. This contrasts with a decline in Internet cafe use, which, according to the survey fell by 11 percent in 2009.
The complete story is here.
1) The proportion of internet users reading news increased from 89 percent in 2008 to 97 percent in 2009.
2) Home internet access grew from 66 percent in 2008 to 71 percent in 2009, making households the dominant access point for the internet, according to the survey. This contrasts with a decline in Internet cafe use, which, according to the survey fell by 11 percent in 2009.
The complete story is here.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wire Service - Live Blogging
Reuters has organized a live blog with a steady flow of information on the political conflict in Thailand, including news updates and photos.
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