Since its inception, the Saigon Hi-Tech Park has become an incubator for innovation and a centre for technology transfer in Ho Chi Minh City and the southern region. This is a flood warning device which collects data from a pressure sensor chip. Based on the level of flooding around the city, the device will send a warning message to users via mobile apps. The device, produced by the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, has been installed in 15 flooding “hot spots” in the city. Apart from attracting investment in hi-tech production, the park also acts as an incubator supporting startups and conducting technology transfer. According to experts, an “incubator” is a new concept in Vietnam. The one in the park is among the first of its kind in the country.-VNA … [Read more...] about Technology incubator in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo expects to attract 30,000 visitors
The Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo (ITE HCMC) 2018 will take place from September 6-8 in Ho Chi Minh City, expecting to attract around 30,000 visitors. The event will see the participation of 375 sellers including airlines, hotels, resorts, travel agents and tourist groups from countries around the world, such as India, Japan, Germany, Russia and the Republic of Korea (RoK). There will be more than 270 buyers including outbound travel agencies from Vietnam and 40 key international markets. The event will feature a number of workshops focusing on the most attractive tourist sites in Vietnam and smart tourism, a conferment to boost tourism cooperation between Vietnam and China, and seminars introducing tourism markets in Western Europe, the RoK and Japan. Throughout its 13 editions, the event has established itself as a prestigious annual travel event in Vietnam and in the region in general, contributing to stimulating tourism and attracting visitors to Vietnam. Designed … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo expects to attract 30,000 visitors
Ho Chi Minh City invites overseas Vietnamese talents
Chairman of HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Authorities of Ho Chi Minh City have invited overseas Vietnamese (OV) intellectuals to work in the city, pledging most favourable conditions possible for them to prove their ability and contribute to the city’s development. At a reception on August 22 for OV delegates to the 2018 Programme of Connecting Vietnam Innovation Network, Chairman of HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong said the country always needs the cooperation and contribution of the community of Vietnamese intellectuals abroad, especially talented and enthusiastic young experts. The delegates took the occasion to propose their ideas to help the city in applying genetic technology in medicine and managing the health care system; addressing traffic congestions; treating waste and protecting the environment; building databases and e-government; and working towards a smart city. They affirmed … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City invites overseas Vietnamese talents
Over 40 countries and territories to attend 2018 International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City
The Hanoitimes - The highlight of the event will be focus on expanding the tourism market in Northeast Asia, North America, Europe and Southeast Asia. The 2018 International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City will take place at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center from September 6 to 8, and is expects to attract attendants from more than 40 countries and territories. Ho Chi Minh City. The information was announced by Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Tourism La Quoc Khanh at a press conference on August 21. Accordingly, the organizing board hopes to expand the tourism market in Northeast Asia, North America, Europe and Southeast Asia through the event, making a breakthrough in the city's tourism promotion in the 2018 - 2010 period. In addition, as many as 375 sellers representing airlines, hotels, resorts, and travel companies from Brunei, Cambodia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Russia will … [Read more...] about Over 40 countries and territories to attend 2018 International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh city increases cooperation with Hungarian capital
At the meeting (Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn)So said Le Minh Triet, Chairman of the Vietnam – Hungary Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh city, during a meeting held on August 20th by the city Union of Friendship Organizations in collaboration with the city Vietnam – Hungary Friendship Association, to mark the Hungarian National Day (August 20th). According to Mr. Triet, in 2017, Ho Chi Minh city’s district 1 and Budapest’s district 11; and the Ho Chi Minh city Conservatory of Music and Hungary’s famous Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music also established cooperative relationships. In 2018, Hungary National Trade Centre was set up in Ho Chi Minh city, helping raise the two-way trade turnover; however, the figure has not reached USD400 million. He added that since its establishment, the Vietnam – Hungary Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh city had made positive contribution to developing the friendly and cooperative relationship between the two countries. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city increases cooperation with Hungarian capital