HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s reporters have won three prizes of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Press Awards 2020. They include a first prize in the category of photo reportage and two consolation prizes in radio - television and print - electronic newspaper categories. The first prize came to Hoang Tuyet and Manh Linh from VNA’s Tin Tuc Newspaper with a photo reportage entitled “More than 3,000 women join Ao Dai show on Nguyen Hue pedestrians’ street”. Meanwhile, the other two prizes came to reporters from VNA’s VNews television channel and VNA’s representative office in HCM City. This year, the awards received 141 entries from 24 media agencies across the country. Many reflected the reality of the tourism sector in 2020 and created positive effects. Meanwhile, many other introduced the cuisine and tourism of Vietnam and the city, gave recommendations on how to build a safe and friendly tourism sector, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency wins three prizes of HCM City Tourism Press Awards
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Vietnamese scientist honored with UNESCO for Women in Science Awards
Hiep, who has spent more than ten years studying biomaterials, is a doctorate lecturer in biomedical engineering at the Ho Chi Minh City International University – a member of the collegiate Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, a prestigious higher education institution. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese scientist honored with UNESCO for Women in Science Awards
VN-Index falls under 1,100 points as many big stocks hit the maximum daily loss
On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index lost 38.95 points, equivalent to 3.43 per cent, to end Wednesday at 1,097.17 points. The trading day ended with 413 stocks declining, of which 64 stocks hit the maximum intra-day loss of 7 per cent. Another 51 stocks climbed, while 34 ended flat. … [Read more...] about VN-Index falls under 1,100 points as many big stocks hit the maximum daily loss
The “next normal” in business is sustainability
Eric Leger, senior vice president, Global Marketing, International Operations at Schneider Electric With the world entering the next normal, the role of technology and digitisation is becoming more pronounced and is becoming a priority for businesses and organisations. How will it help businesses in the region enhance their competitiveness from an energy management perspective? Energy demand, particularly in Asia, has and will continue to increase significantly in the coming years. To sustain this rapid expansion of the economy while adapting to the new normal brought about by COVID-19, digitisation is the solution. Asia will need new energy solutions and strategies. Technology and innovation are required for achieving far greater energy efficiency. … [Read more...] about The “next normal” in business is sustainability
Traditional tea losing flavor for young Vietnamese
Teashop owner Vu Thien Tan in Hanoi began her first short-term teamaking course two years ago and has so far taught over 400 students, most of them born in the 1990s. By setting up a Facebook page, she has been able to reach a niche group of youths who are willing to put down their smartphones for some cultural experiences. … [Read more...] about Traditional tea losing flavor for young Vietnamese
