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.
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Students produce bricks from plastic waste
These non-heated bricks go through three major steps to achieve their final shape and texture. First, plastic cups and meal containers are cut into small pieces. They are then poured into cement and water, with the mixture placed in a mould and allowed to dry for 24 hours. … [Read more...] about Students produce bricks from plastic waste
National annual figure for labour productivity set to rise by over 7.5%
This scheme underlines the need to fulfill national science and technology tasks, whilst providing support to local firms in research, innovation, technology transfer, and application in an effort to enhance productivity and total-factor productivity based on science, technology, and innovation. … [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
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, in his article published in Tap Chi Cong San (Communist Review) in November, pointed out that the middle-income trap occurs when a country slows down in development or becomes stagnant after attaining GDP per capita of between $1,000 and $12,000 under World Bank standards. … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks to avoid middle-income trap before time runs out and population ages
