From 2021 to 2030, Việt Nam aims to clear all road traffic accident hotspots and accident-prone sites. All new roads and those under maintenance will meet road safety criteria before opening for traffic. All new national highways and provincial highways and 75 per cent of the total length of existing highways across the country meet at least Level 3 of global road safety standards. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s ambitious plan to reduce the number of road traffic-relating death to zero by 2045.
Disruptive innovations
Students produce bricks from plastic waste
These bricks appear no different to those being sold at the market, so few would realise they are actually made from plastic, or, more specifically, polystyrene. It can be synthesised from processing single-use cups and food containers, which are common around Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Students produce bricks from plastic waste
National annual figure for labour productivity set to rise by over 7.5%
In line with the plan, between 30 and 35 centrally-run provinces and cities will complete their own plans to improve productivity based on science, technology, and innovation, while five to seven groups and corporations will deploy the implementation of productivity plans. … [Read more...] about National annual figure for labour productivity set to rise by over 7.5%
Experience a New, Smarter Way to Shop for Skincare with POND’S and Shopee
However, the good news is, POND'S SAL can help identify the skin issues particular to each person. The cutting-edge AI chatbot can diagnose key skin concerns based on an individual's selfie or uploaded photo, and expertly recommend products that will best suit what it needs. All it takes is three easy steps: CHAT with SAL via the Unilever store on the Shopee platform, SNAP a selfie, and BUY the personalized regime recommendation based on the selfie analysis results. For example, if a user has a high acne score, the Acne Clear facial foam will be recommended as it fights 99% of germs. Users with a high wrinkle score will be recommended the Age Miracle Day Cream, which has Vitamin B3 to offer strong protection against blue light. … [Read more...] about Experience a New, Smarter Way to Shop for Skincare with POND’S and Shopee
Vietnam seeks to avoid middle-income trap before time runs out and population ages
A study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2018 found that the average time a country needs to go from a lower average country to a high income country is 30 to 40 years. After the ‘golden period’ finishes, if the income of a country doesn’t increase, it will be officially be seen as falling into the middle-income trap. … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks to avoid middle-income trap before time runs out and population ages
