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a day ago
- Entertainment
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Vu launches the Vibe DV range of QLED TVs with integrated soundbar: Key features, price, availability
Vu Televisions unveiled the Vibe DV 2025 range of smart TVs in India, supposedly the world's first QLED TV with an integrated soundbar. The TVs promise premium yet accessible home entertainment in terms of audio and video both. Successor to the 2024 Vu Vibe TV series, the new TVs offer features such as Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, along with Google TV OS, Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay. They sport an all-black minimalist design with a floating glass display and a bezel-less look on three sides. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The TVs sport an all-black minimalist design with a bezel-less look on three sides The Vu Vibe DV TVs feature an A+ Grade panel with 4K resolution and compliance with Dolby Vision and HDR10. Vu claims to have collaborated with Hollywood Filmmakers Association to ensure that content is displayed exactly as top directors intended. In addition, the new TVs can get up to 400 nits bright, offer 60 Hz refresh rate and host a VuON AI Processor for picture processing and upscaling. Connectivity options include 3 HDMI ports with support for eARC on one, 2 USB ports and optical audio out and a headphone jack. The Vibe DV supports Dolby Vision and Atmos and runs Google TV OS Now let's talk about a key feature of the Vu Vibe DV TVs - the integrated soundbar. It has a rated output of 88 Watts, which is quite impressive for TVs in this price bracket, and with support for Dolby Atmos too. If you happen to buy this TV, most may not need a separate soundbar or audio system; something we will confirm only after we review the TV. One can also use the integrated soundbar as a wireless speaker or audio system by switching off the display. You also get various audio presets on the TV to suit different content types like news, music, movies, sports etc. Pricing of the Vu Vibe DV ranges between Rs 26,999 and Rs 66,999 Another interesting feature here is an option to have your own video studio with the Vu Vibe DVs' camera support. By plugging in a compatible camera (needs to be purchased separately), one can supposedly record videos directly on the TV. The bundled remote is fairly compact and comes with a standee design to keep it vertical on a flat surface. In addition to the usual buttons, it also features a dedicated WiFi key to switch between wireless networks with minimal effort. 'At Vu Televisions, we've always endeavoured to create a truly premium brand that we can take from India to the world. With the Vu Vibe DV (Designer's Vision), we have specially made a product for the Indian audience who is discerning, has global taste and wants nothing but the best. From amazing picture quality and sound to the design of the product, this is something that will perfectly adorn the Vu buyer's home', said Devita Saraf, founder, chairperson and CEO of the Vu Group. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Vu Vibe DV will be available on Amazon India and offline retailers nationwide starting June 24th, 2025. The TVs are available in five different sizes ranging from 43-inch to 75-inch and priced at Rs 26,999 (43), Rs 32,999 (50), Rs 36,999 (55), 52,999 (65) and 66,999 (75) and come with a one year warranty if you buy it online. You get a 3-year warranty on these models if you purchase them through offline channels, however, the price tag may be a little higher. Stay tuned for a detailed review of the Vu Vibe DV smart TV.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vu Vibe DV launched in India: Home theatre TV built for real homes, not showrooms
Vu Televisions has launched its latest flagship product: the Vu Vibe DV (Designer's Vision), and it's aimed squarely at Indian homes that want cinema-grade entertainment without needing to rearrange furniture or rewire half the living room. This isn't just another smart TV with a few upgrades. The Vibe DV is Vu's boldest attempt yet to reimagine what a home theatre setup should look and sound like in a modern homes. Vu Vibe DV series launched in India. With sizes ranging from 43 inches to 75 inches, and starting at ₹ 26,999, the new series is built to deliver high-end performance in a footprint that works for most Indian living spaces. The Vu Vibe DV is consciously crafted for compact, clutter-free homes. Its California-style aesthetic features a floating glass display, bezel-less edges, and an all-black body that blends neatly into living spaces, whether wall-mounted or on a tabletop. But the real twist is how Vu has merged form and function by integrating a Dolby Atmos-certified 88W soundbar directly into the TV unit. No separate speakers. No tangled cables. Just one device that handles both sound and visuals like a pro. Visual engine built for binge-watching Under the hood, the Vibe DV features an A+ Grade QLED panel with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10, promising punchy contrast, vivid colour, and excellent detail. Vu claims to have fine-tuned the panel in partnership with the Hollywood Filmmakers Association to ensure content appears as directors intended. The TV also features VuON AI upscaling with a dedicated Turbo Mode, meant to smoothen lower-res content and lift standard video into near-HD quality. A feature especially handy for YouTube or older OTT titles. Soundbar that's more than a bonus Where most TVs throw in speakers as an afterthought, Vu's integrated soundbar takes centre stage, literally. With 88 watts of power, Dolby Atmos, and Vu's proprietary AQ Adjustment technology, the Vibe DV claims to offer enough depth and clarity to replace your separate home audio system entirely. There's even an Audio Only mode, which shuts off the screen and lets the soundbar act as a standalone music system. From late-night Netflix sessions to weekend playlists, the Vibe DV aims to simplify your home entertainment setup without compromising on experience. Smarter OS, smoother streaming The Vibe DV runs on Google TV OS, offering instant access to apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and Spotify. It supports both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and streams in Turbo Mode thanks to the VuON AI processor, which is designed to minimise buffering and maximise picture stability. And yes, voice controls are built-in. The Google Assistant remote makes it easy to search for content, switch settings, or even launch specific apps without touching a single menu. Casting gets a much-needed upgrade Casting from your phone has often felt like a second-rate feature on TVs. Vu promises to change that. The Vibe DV supports ultra-smooth casting from Android and iOS, powered by its custom VuON chip. Whether it's family photos or a YouTube party mix, content transfers from phone to TV instantly, with support for Bluetooth, Apple, and Android devices out of the box. The TV even supports camera input, so you can turn your living room into a mini studio for family video calls or content creation. World's first Wi-Fi hotkey remote Yes, Vu just reinvented the remote. For the first time ever, there's a Wi-Fi button built into the remote. A nod to the very real annoyance of Wi-Fi dropouts during streaming. This button lets users manage networks instantly, without fumbling through deep settings. The remote also features dedicated Cricket and Cinema Modes, tailoring both video and sound to the content type. And its standee-style design makes it part of the TV's overall aesthetic, not just an accessory. Vu's ambitious pitch for Indian homes 'With the Vu Vibe DV (Designer's Vision), we have specially made a product for the Indian audience who is discerning, has global taste and wants nothing but the best,' said Devita Saraf, Founder and CEO of Vu Group. 'From amazing picture quality and sound to the design of the product, this is something that will perfectly adorn the Vu buyer's home.' The Vu Vibe DV is available on and select retail outlets starting June 24, 2025. Prices of the new Vu Vibe DV series: Vu Vibe DV (43) Vu Vibe DV (50) Vu Vibe DV (55) Vu Vibe DV (65) Vu Vibe DV (75) INR 26,999 INR 32,999 INR 36,999 INR 52,999 INR 66,999
Business Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Vietnam's legalisation of crypto assets sparks hopes but tough draft rules trigger industry backlash
[HO CHI MINH CITY] When Vietnam took the historic step earlier this month to legally recognise digital assets, crypto entrepreneur Tran Huy Vu saw it as a long-overdue breakthrough and a promising development for local companies eyeing the fast-growing domestic market. But his optimism quickly gave way to concern over a separate set of draft rules for Vietnam's pilot crypto asset market, which he fears could stifle innovation and create legal uncertainties for businesses like his own, Kyber Network. 'Current regulations and draft rules are vague with a very broad scope of restrictions,' Vu, chief executive at Kyber Network, lamented to The Business Times. 'For global-facing service providers like us, it remains unclear whether our operations would be considered compliant, or what specific steps would be required to ensure compliance.' Despite its vibrant crypto ecosystem, Vietnam is currently on the intergovernmental watchdog Financial Action Task Force's grey list due to deficiencies in its frameworks to address money laundering and terrorist financing, including the lack of action to regulate virtual assets and virtual asset service providers. In response, Vietnam's government has moved decisively over the past two years, most recently by: Passing a new law that officially regulates a wide range of digital and emerging technologies, including digital assets such as virtual assets and crypto assets; Proposing a draft resolution that imposes licensing and requirements for crypto platforms; and Issuing a draft decree setting out penalties for violations in the crypto asset space. Draft rules shake up crypto market Under the draft resolution being developed by the finance ministry and expected to be approved this year, Vietnam will allow only centralised service providers to operate – specifically those involved in proprietary trading or acting as intermediaries in the issuance, custody or trading of crypto assets. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 8.30 am Asean Business Business insights centering on South-east Asia's fast-growing economies. Sign Up Sign Up These providers will be required to obtain licences and meet stringent conditions, including a minimum charter capital of 10 trillion dong (S$492.5 million). The scale of this requirement surpasses that of some Vietnamese banks, as regulators expect licensed crypto entities to match the combined size of the country's two stock exchanges and its central securities depository. Speaking at an event in Hanoi on Jun 3, To Tran Hoa, deputy director of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam's Department of Market Development, said that at least 65 per cent of the charter capital of licensed organisations must come from institutional investors. At least 35 per cent must be collectively contributed by two institutions such as banks, securities firms, fund managers or insurers, he said. 'This is a new market and involves new businesses; therefore, it is essential to rely on the basic foundation that those existing enterprises already possess to support the market's immediate operations,' Hoa added. Under the current draft policy, foreign players can offer services related to crypto assets in Vietnam only through licensed domestic organisations. Vietnamese crypto holders will also be required to open accounts at these registered entities and transfer their digital assets to these local platforms for storage and trading. All other forms of crypto-related transactions and services elsewhere are deemed illegal. Another separate draft decree provided by the finance ministry in May also specifies fines of up to two billion dong for violations in the crypto field, including operating a crypto asset trading platform without a licence, or bypassing authorised entities when providing services domestically. Global platforms under pressure Binance is currently the largest centralised crypto exchange used by Vietnamese investors, with trading volume reportedly among the top 10 on the platform. A search on website analytics platform Similarweb revealed that Vietnam accounted for 6.8 per cent of Binance's global traffic, or 3.3 million visits in May 2025, second only to South Korea. Binance declined to comment on whether the crypto giant will collaborate with local partners to continue its services in the country or withdraw from the market due to tighter regulations. 'Binance firmly believes that clear and consistent regulatory frameworks are essential to fostering innovation, protecting users, and supporting the sustainable growth of the digital asset industry,' said Lynn Hoang, country director of Binance Vietnam, in response to questions from BT. Without regulatory clarity, other smaller international players, including Kyber Network, also face difficult decisions ahead. Kyber Network, co-founded by Vu, runs a decentralised exchange aggregator, KyberSwap, which allows users to swap tokens across different blockchains at the best rates through smart trade routing. The platform serves around 300,000 global active users a month, with offices in Singapore, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. While its tech team is primarily based in Vietnam, Kyber Network incorporated its headquarters in the British Virgin Islands, which offers a more favourable environment for virtual asset service providers. Such corporate structures are common among blockchain companies in Vietnam, where a deep pool of tech talent and a large base of crypto holders have wooed global innovators despite the country's previously unclear legal framework for digital assets. 'Requiring 10 trillion dong in charter capital to qualify for licensing increases the likelihood that foreign exchanges will opt not to apply,' Vu said. Vietnam is ranked by US blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis as one of Asia's top three crypto markets with an estimated crypto transaction volume exceeding US$100 billion between July 2023 and June 2024. About one in five Vietnamese people – around 21 million – owned cryptocurrencies as at 2023, indicated a report by crypto payment gateway Triple-A. In comparison, there are only about 10 million accounts on Vietnam's traditional stock exchanges at the end of May 2025. Phan Duc Trung, chairman of the Vietnam Blockchain Association, raised questions about the viability of newly licensed crypto exchanges, particularly if the regulations are overly strict. 'New exchanges usually don't run smoothly at first, which is normal. Their progress depends on how quickly the authorities open up the regulations governing the pilot market to more participants,' he said. 'With the law now passed, I believe the next step for regulators will be to classify crypto assets, particularly distinguishing those not intended for fundraising (to prevent confusion in enforcement),' he added. Pushback from blockchain community Earlier this month, Endeavor Vietnam, representing a group of six blockchain firms – including Sky Mavis, the creator of the blockbuster play-to-earn blockchain game Axie Infinity – sent a joint petition to the Vietnamese government to express concerns over the draft rules. The group urged regulators to explicitly exclude technology development and technical service provision from the scope of compliance requirements and penalties as these activities focus solely on product development for clients, involve no financial transactions and pose no risk to Vietnam's financial system. In the petition, the group stated that the biggest concern is the lack of 'clear boundaries' on the scope of the draft resolution, which could unintentionally trigger a brain drain and leave Vietnam lagging in the global race to develop blockchain technology. Market watchers also warned that the draft rules could stifle innovation and deter emerging players in the sector. Vietnam is home to a plethora of crypto and blockchain firms and projects, with technologists deeply involved in both domestic and global crypto markets, said Dao Tien Phong, managing lawyer at Ho Chi Minh City-based law firm Investpush Legal. However, many of these players are small startups focused on building innovative products and they often lack the financial muscle to meet the steep capital requirements for licensing. Phong noted that if the legislation becomes overly restrictive without clear boundaries, crypto asset service providers – which encompass more than just exchange operators – may be forced to move their operations overseas and block access for Vietnamese users to avoid legal violations. 'That means we risk losing an entire group of smaller players who are, in fact, the real driving force behind the market's development in Vietnam,' he added.
The Age
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
Get a rare glimpse behind the counter of top Sydney producers with new food tours
Food tours often pause outside the white-tiled facade of Vinata's Hot Bread in Cabramatta, where owner Thi Bach Yen Vu slices through crusty baguettes, loading them with sweet, garlicky grilled nem nuong (pork sausage), zingy pickles and fragrant herbs. Vinata's is one of Cabramatta's banh mi institutions. Vu and her family were among the first Vietnamese families to settle in the area, opening Vinata's Hot Bread in 1989. For 36 years, they've been crafting pork rolls, with three generations now working side by side in the kitchen. Usually, the cash register is as close as you can get to the action. 'Cabramatta is a fast and furious place. A lot of the business owners don't have the resources or the time to stand around and chat,' says Peter Nguyen, who runs Cabramatta food tours as part of Gourmet Food Safari. But later this year, visitors will have a rare opportunity to step behind the counter. As part of the Powerhouse Food: Producers series – a new monthly program of talks, workshops and events curated by Powerhouse Parramatta – Nguyen will hold a one-off behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Vinata's, where guests will explore the culinary traditions behind one of western Sydney's most beloved banh mi spots.
Sydney Morning Herald
27-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Get a rare glimpse behind the counter of top Sydney producers with new food tours
Food tours often pause outside the white-tiled facade of Vinata's Hot Bread in Cabramatta, where owner Thi Bach Yen Vu slices through crusty baguettes, loading them with sweet, garlicky grilled nem nuong (pork sausage), zingy pickles and fragrant herbs. Vinata's is one of Cabramatta's banh mi institutions. Vu and her family were among the first Vietnamese families to settle in the area, opening Vinata's Hot Bread in 1989. For 36 years, they've been crafting pork rolls, with three generations now working side by side in the kitchen. Usually, the cash register is as close as you can get to the action. 'Cabramatta is a fast and furious place. A lot of the business owners don't have the resources or the time to stand around and chat,' says Peter Nguyen, who runs Cabramatta food tours as part of Gourmet Food Safari. But later this year, visitors will have a rare opportunity to step behind the counter. As part of the Powerhouse Food: Producers series – a new monthly program of talks, workshops and events curated by Powerhouse Parramatta – Nguyen will hold a one-off behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Vinata's, where guests will explore the culinary traditions behind one of western Sydney's most beloved banh mi spots.
