A presentative from Military Region 7 Command introduces the exercise The information was announced by the Military Region 7 Command of Vietnam at a press meeting on December 13 in Ho Chi Minh City. The exercise will take place in Tuasday commune, Chanthrea district, in the Cambodian province of Svay Rieng, with the participation of some 800 people. The drill will focus on the establishment and operation of a joint command post, practicing dealing with chemical incidents and disasters, and post-disaster recovery. On the occasion, the organizing panel will inaugurate a military-civilian friendship infirmary for the Cambodian district, transfer and install medical equipment in the locality and present gifts to local people. This first-ever exercise is to realize the protocol signed by the two countries on frequent natural disaster prevention, search and rescue and to implement the coordination regulation nodded by Vietnamese and Cambodian localities sharing the borderline. It is … [Read more...] about Vietnamese and Cambodian defense ministries partner in search and rescue exercise
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President greets outgoing UAE Ambassador
President Tran Dai Quang (R) greets outgoing UAE Ambassador. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang on March 19 received Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Vietnam Khalid Ibrahim Abdulaziz Shohail Al-Qahtani, who came to say goodbye before ending his tenure. Praising the diplomat’s contributions to enhancing the bilateral friendship and multifaceted cooperation during his four-year tenure, the President highlighted his efforts in linking the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade and the UAE Chamber of Commerce and Industry to organise several business forums between the two countries, particularly the Dubai – Vietnam trade forum in Hanoi in November last year. Quang said he believes the two sides will continue implementing their agreements as well as boosting the exchange of business delegations and trade promotion activities. The Vietnamese leader expressed his delight at progresses made in Vietnam – UAE relations … [Read more...] about President greets outgoing UAE Ambassador
Three Indonesian officers demoted after wives post comments on security minister attack
Military personnel carry Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Wiranto to a helicopter to be medevaced after he was attacked in Pandeglang, Banten on October 10. (Photo: AFP) Hanoi (VNA) – The Indonesian military has taken disciplinary action against three of its members after their spouses raised doubt on social media over attack on October 10 in Banten on Chief Security Minister Wiranto by an Islamic militant. Chief of staff of the Indonesian Army Gen. Andika Perkasa said on October 11 that Col. Hendi Suhendi, who headed the Kendari Military District Command in Southeast Sulawesi, and Sgt. Z. of the Horse Calvalry Batalion in Bandung, West Java, had been demoted and would be detained for 14 days by the Military Police. He added that their wives would be reported to police for violating the Electronic Information and Transactions Law. The same time, the Indonesian Force posted an announcement on its official website stating that it had removed Chief … [Read more...] about Three Indonesian officers demoted after wives post comments on security minister attack
Siemens at the forefront of an AI-driven Vietnam
The new SIMATIC S7-1500 TM NPU module with integrated AI It is said that AI offers tremendous potential for industry. What specific insights does Siemens have on this? Pham Thai Lai AI has widely emerged in our daily life in various ways. For example, today we are using face or speech recognition as a given. In the last two or three decades, major technology advances have made more powerful hardware and software and improved computing power and data transmission. This promotes and offers new areas and dimension of using AI to create entirely new industrial opportunities for flexible and efficient production, even when it comes to complex and increasingly customised products in small batch runs. The consequences will be significant. According to a PricewaterhouseCoopers study, AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030, and a total of 62 per cent of large companies have already utilised AI technology by 2018. Furthermore, the industry is becoming … [Read more...] about Siemens at the forefront of an AI-driven Vietnam
Hotels light up Christmas trees for a wonderful festive season
Around Town Hotels light up Christmas trees for a wonderful festive season By Minh Tuan Sunday, Dec 15, 2019,08:59 (GMT+7) Hotels light up Christmas trees for a wonderful festive seasonBy Minh Tuan The hotel’s lobby is decorated with glittering lights and Christmas decorations – PHOTO: COURTESY OF SHERATON SAIGON HOTEL & TOWERS HCMC – Many hotels across the country have been beautifully decorated with gorgeous Christmas trees to celebrate Christmas and New Year. Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers The Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers has collaborated with Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon and Le Méridien Saigon nearby to organize a Christmas tree lighting ceremony to kick off the most exciting season of the year. The hotel’s iconic lobby was transformed into a mesmerizing “Winter Wonderland” filled with glittering lights, pink and silver seasonal decorations, a … [Read more...] about Hotels light up Christmas trees for a wonderful festive season