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Ilustrative image (Photo: cafef.vn ) Hanoi (VNA) - The rate of internet users in Vietnam has increased to 70.3% of the population over the last two decades, heard a recent forum themed “The future of Internet” hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communications. digital gap and universalising the internet to all people. The view of the forum (Photo: http://www.hanoimoi.com.vn/) Attention should be paid to developing core network infrastructure and domestic internet network through expanding domestic internet connections and converting the entire Vietnam ese internet networks to the next-generation Internet Protocol (IPv6), he said, underlining the need for a modern and open policy in the field. Participants agreed that the internet has become an essential need of the people, which is the foundation for developing digital economy and digital society in Vietnam. At the forum, representatives of management agencies, local and international experts … [Read more...] about Over 70% of Vietnamese population use internet

Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group, announced the new corporate purpose in Vietnam From 2022 to 2024, TCP Group is further driving the organisation towards sustainable business growth and creating a positive impact on society and the environment, locally and globally. "Five years ago, we announced the synergy of our various businesses into TCP Group, and we have been working towards sustainable development goals ever since. Up to now, events like COVID-19 and digital transformation have tremendously affected business, society, and the environment. We, therefore, are revisiting our purpose and strategies in every aspect to prepare for the volatile future and to create growth for the organisation while energising the sustainability of the world with a new purpose, called Energising A Better World For All,” said Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group. Throughout its over 60 years of operation, TCP Group's priority has been to ensure the development of the economy, society, and … [Read more...] about TCP Group’s CEO announced a new corporate plan

The goal is to ensure a consistent reporting system from the grassroots to city-level agencies, which helps save time and cost for all parties involved. Hanoi is scheduled to pilot a real-time reporting system in the third quarter of this year, as the city looks to further enhance transparency and efficiency in state governance. Locals proceed with administrative procedures at the city's agencies. File photo. The move was revealed in the city’s plan No.173 on the development and management of Hanoi’s reporting system in the 2022-2025 period. In the first phase, Hanoi would start piloting the reporting system for socio-economic issues in several departments, units, districts, and wards in the city during the third quarter of this year. In the second phase (fourth quarter of 2022), the reporting system is set to be adopted by all units of the city’s apparatus, targeting 100% of socio-economic reports in the city delivered through the reporting system. In … [Read more...] about Hanoi to pilot real-time reporting system in Q3

Hungary has announced it will grant 50 full scholarships to Vietnamese students in the 2014-2015 academic year. The scholarships include 40 for tertiary education and MA degrees and 10 for doctorate degrees, said the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET). According to the MoET, 30 scholarships will be offered to students in agriculture, natural science, water resource management, technology, civil engineering, and tourism. Three others will be for arts and culture, two for sports and physical training, and five for pharmacy and health care. Ten doctorate scholarships will be allocated based on applicants’ capacity. If the applicants are not State employees, they are required to have an average university score of 7.5 or have won a young Vietnamese scientific talent award. Applicants should submit their forms before March 15 to the MoET. … [Read more...] about Hungary grants 50 scholarships to Vietnamese students

Vietnam wants to learn from Hungary’s experience in developing information-technology (IT) policies in the context of the fourth industrial revolution, said Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan. At a meeting with Hungarian Minister of National Development Miklos Sesztak in Hanoi on September 25, Tuan called on Hungary to share its experience in implementing programmes and projects on information and communication technology (ICT) application in state administrative management like e-Government, e-certification and information safety, among others. Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan (R) and Hungarian Minister of National Development Miklos Sesztak He suggested the two sides to boost cooperation in the research and development of national database system, internet of things (IoT), icloud, artificial intelligence and smart cities. Tuan said on the basis of cooperation agreements reached by the two ministries, … [Read more...] about Vietnam cooperates with Hungary in ICT cooperation

Denis Brunetti, president in Vietnam and Myanmar for Ericsson With digital transformation being accelerated in the manufacturing sector, what are the factors for the successful development of smart factories in Vietnam? The next wave of socioeconomic development in Vietnam will be created through innovation, science, and technology, driven by the digital economy. A key component of Vietnam’s socioeconomic development strategy is the digital economy, which will contribute 25 per cent of GDP by 2025 and 30 per cent by 2030. It will also further enhance productivity in all key economic sectors of Vietnam. The new digital economy will be created by scientific and technological advancements and innovation, particularly in areas such as 5G, AI, machine learning, automation, cloud computing, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). With our global scale and expertise, we look forward to supporting Vietnam with the expanded deployment of 4G and 5G networks moving forward. … [Read more...] about The path to success with smart 5G manufacturing in Vietnam

The Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2022 illustrates the efforts of key stakeholders to establish a circular economy for sustainable development in Vietnam The forum is organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in collaboration with relevant agencies. It welcomes nearly 500 delegates, which are representatives of ministries, municipalities, foreign embassies, international organisations, as well as research and educational institutes. The event’s purpose is to examine feasible circular economic (CE) models for Vietnam in light of the finest regional and global practices. In addition, it will specify the procedures, policies, and financial resources necessary to foster CE in the country. According to the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), developing Asia's ongoing reliance on fossil fuels and raw materials for manufacturing continues to strain already vulnerable ecosystems. Vietnam has the second-highest levels of air pollution in Southeast Asia in … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s ministries and private sector sit down on circular economy talk

International School Ho Chi Minh City featured in Queen’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album Dan Truong set to excite audiences at Sun Fest concert Schneider Electric launches inaugural Global Partner Recognition Program Dettol joins hands with HCMC University Medical Center to celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day Capella Hanoi Hotel ranked among top 100 in the world Marc-Antoine Lucchini, Head of Foundation and General Medicines at Sanofi , recently had a business trip to several Asian countries. Among those countries, Viet Nam was highly evaluated for its potential market for healthcare development. The effort of digital transformation and sustainability commitment from Sanofi Like many countries, Viet Nam is facing heavy burdens of morbidity and mortality caused by non-communicable diseases. Being able to control risk factors, improve disease prevention, make early diagnoses and manage treatments of such … [Read more...] about “Viet Nam is a promising market for healthcare,” Senior global leader of Sanofi shared of his business travel to Asia.

“Viet Nam is a promising market for healthcare,” Senior global leader of Sanofi shared of his business travel to Asia. Dan Truong set to excite audiences at Sun Fest concert Schneider Electric launches inaugural Global Partner Recognition Program Dettol joins hands with HCMC University Medical Center to celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day Capella Hanoi Hotel ranked among top 100 in the world International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) has been acknowledged and featured as one of the leading international schools globally in Queen Elizabeth II’s official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, which was launched on June 5, 2022. A snap of the Queen’s official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album featuring the International School Ho Chi Minh City Founded in 1993, ISHCMC is the oldest and most established international school in Ho Chi Minh City. The International Baccalaureate (IB) school represents a culturally diverse community of families and … [Read more...] about International School Ho Chi Minh City featured in Queen’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album

The Cashless Ride program, as a part of this year’s Cashless Day, organized a fair in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Sunday to introduce digital payment methods to local residents. The event attracted many residents and tourists, especially young people. Participants had an opportunity to experience cashless payment technologies as well as play games and win prizes offered by the program’s partners, namely NAPAS, Sacombank, MBBank, HDBank, VNPT Money, SHB, and Nam A Bank. The fair was an activity organized by the Cashless Ride, one of the programs within the framework of this year’s Cashless Day. The day has been marked annually on June 16 since 2019 by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper and the State Bank of Vietnam. Cashless payments are a mainstream trend in many countries nowadays, said Vo Minh, director of the State Bank of Vietnam's Da Nang branch. Digital payments in Da Nang have grown strongly in recent years, with a variety of payment methods including bank cards, … [Read more...] about Da Nang residents try out digital payment methods at cashless fair