The latest figures showed that in the first quarter of this year processing and manufacturing industry failed to post a strong growth as it did in the same period last year and signaled downward tendency. Particularly, industrial production index in the first quarter of this year estimated to increase by 9.2 percent over the same period last year, much lower than a growth of 12.7 percent in the first quarter of last year. Of which, processing and manufacturing continued to play the key role in the development of the whole industry with a growth of 11.1 percent whereas it rose 15.7 percent in the first quarter of last year. Processing and manufacturing inventory index was estimated to climb 15.6 percent by March 31 this year, much higher than an increase of 13.5 percent in the same period last year. In fact, shortcomings of processing and manufacturing industry have been identified and analyzed for a long time but until now no effective solution has been drawn out in order to boost … [Read more...] about Processing, manufacturing industry experiences slowdown
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Data forms core of digital transformation process: VDE Forum 2018
Data forms core of digital transformation process: VDE Forum 2018By Chi Thinh The first session of VDE Forum 2018 focuses on digital transformation and open data exploitation activities, shared by technology experts and State-run management agencies – PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – Data serves as the core element of the digital transformation of Vietnam, according to technology experts at Vietnam Digital Economy 2018 (VDE Forum 2018). It also plays a crucial role in developing and converting e-governments into digital governments. The event, which kicked off on November 1 in HCMC, is aimed at sharing experiences in the adoption of digital transformation and the development of global digitalized models among technology experts, information technology solution providers and companies currently performing digital transformation activities. Addressing the forum, André Laperrière, executive director of the United Nations Global Open Data for Agriculture and … [Read more...] about Data forms core of digital transformation process: VDE Forum 2018
Data form core of digital transformation process: VDE Forum 2018
Data form core of digital transformation process: VDE Forum 2018By Chi Thinh The first session of VDE Forum 2018 focuses on digital transformation and open data exploitation activities, shared by technology experts and State-run management agencies – PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – Data serves as the core element of the digital transformation of Vietnam, according to technology experts at Vietnam Digital Economy 2018 (VDE Forum 2018). It also plays a crucial role in developing and converting e-governments into digital governments. The event, which kicked off on November 1 in HCMC, is aimed at sharing experiences in the adoption of digital transformation and the development of global digitalized models among technology experts, information technology solution providers and companies currently performing digital transformation activities. Addressing the forum, André Laperrière, executive director of the United Nations Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition, … [Read more...] about Data form core of digital transformation process: VDE Forum 2018
Intelligent technology crucial to sustainable healthcare
Tommy Leong The World Bank reports that East Asia’s population is ageing faster than any other region’s in history, home to 36 per cent of the international 65 and over population with 211 million people. Singapore, Japan, and South Korea are considered as “advanced agers”. Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases adds to the demands on healthcare organisations, which are already constrained by tightening budgets and a lack of resources. To meet the demands of an ageing population, there is an even greater focus needed on achieving better operational efficiency, while improving patient safety and satisfaction through integrating innovative technology in healthcare infrastructure. Meanwhile, hospitals on average use three times the volume of electricity of a typical large-scale office building, thereby adding to the burden of rising operations and energy costs. Whether designing a new facility or expanding an existing one, it is important to … [Read more...] about Intelligent technology crucial to sustainable healthcare
Governor-General of Australia begins State visit to Vietnam
Governor-General of Australia Peter Cosgrove and his spouse are paying a four-day State visit to Vietnam (Photo: Australian Embassy in Vietnam) Hanoi (VNA) – The Governor-General of Australia Peter Cosgrove and his spouse on May 23 started a four-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. The visit takes place at a time when the two countries are celebrating the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties (February 26) and bilateral ties are developing strongly, with a milestone being the elevation of ties to the level of strategic partnership in March 2018. The visit also affirms Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of international relations as well as the great importance that Vietnam attaches to promoting friendship and strategic partnership with Australia. Australia considers Vietnam a key partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and highly values … [Read more...] about Governor-General of Australia begins State visit to Vietnam