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A workshop themed "ASEAN 4.0: entrepreneurs in the fourth industrial revolution” takes place in Hanoi on August 21. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Opportunities and challenges facing ASEAN enterprises in the fourth industrial revolution (4.0) were the main discussion at a workshop hosted by the Foreign Ministry in Hanoi on August 21. The event, themed “ASEAN 4.0: entrepreneurs in the fourth industrial revolution”, forms part of activities ahead the World Economic Forum (WEF) ASEAN 2018 that will take place in Hanoi from September 11-13. It saw the participation of representatives from ASEAN embassies in Vietnam, ministries, leaders of top local technology enterprises and economic experts. Participants shared ideas and made policy recommendations to help ASEAN enterprises improve their adaptation to and increase their participation in the 4.0 industrial revolution, thus maintaining the region’s active development. In his opening speech, Deputy Foreign … [Read more...] about Workshop talks ASEAN entrepreneurs in revolution 4.0

International Barca stumble to draw at Sociedad after penalty protests The Saigon Times Daily Sunday,  Dec 15, 2019,16:14 (GMT+7) Barca stumble to draw at Sociedad after penalty protests The Saigon Times Daily Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action with Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino at Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastian, Spain December 14, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS SAN SEBASTIAN (REUTERS) - Barcelona lashed out at the referee after their six-game winning streak in all competitions came to a halt on Saturday with a 2-2 La Liga draw at Real Sociedad in which they conceded a penalty and had an appeal for a spot-kick turned down in added time. The draw leaves Barca still leading with 35 points from 16 games but Real Madrid, on 34, can take over at the top with a win at Valencia on Sunday, perfectly setting up a mouth-watering midweek clash between the two giants at the Camp Nou. Sociedad are fourth in the table on 28 points, … [Read more...] about Barca stumble to draw at Sociedad after penalty protests

Around the Country White storks shadowing Dong Thap Muoi fields By Le Hoang Vu Sunday,  Dec 15, 2019,16:53 (GMT+7) White storks shadowing Dong Thap Muoi fieldsBy Le Hoang Vu A couple of white storks standing on a tree - PHOTOS: LE HOANG VU Dong Thap Muoi is a low-lying area covering parts of Long An, Tien Giang and Dong Thap provinces in the Mekong Delta. Recently, when local farmers were preparing for the winter-spring rice crop, they witnessed thousands of white storks flying to feed themselves on the vast rice fields. The view of white storks hovering on the rice fields with farmers working beneath is so poetic and peaceful. White storks flying in the blue sky A closer look at a white stork taking to the sky A big flock of white storks Aside from seeking food, white storks help farmers clean the fields and kill pests and partly control diseases Share with your … [Read more...] about White storks shadowing Dong Thap Muoi fields

Trade More concern than joy By Mai Khanh Sunday,  Dec 15, 2019,16:16 (GMT+7) More concern than joyBy Mai Khanh The launching ceremony of a domestic cellphone brand. How many percent have these phones contributed to the export growth in the first 10 months of this year? – PHOTO: THANH HOA The foreign direct investment (FDI) sector remains the main driver for Vietnam’s achievement of the record high trade surplus in the first 10 months of this year. The domestic sector also has significant contribution, scoring an export growth of 16.5% from the year-earlier period. At a glance, the figure is very optimistic, but a deep insight into it also raises concern. According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, Vietnam gained a trade surplus of US$1.86 billion in October. This is a surprise to economic experts, as the trade surplus is generally high in August and September of the year, the time when Samsung … [Read more...] about More concern than joy