Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesia is encouraging the creation of a safe and transformative digital ecosystem in support of the planned cooperation between ASEAN and Japan in the telecommunications sector, the country’s Minister of Communication and Informatics, Johnny G. Plate, has said. The cooperation will be directed towards the development of a digital community and economic block, which will hinge on technological service and a safe and transformative digital ecosystem, he affirmed during a virtual dialogue between ASEAN Digital Ministers and Japanese Minister of Home Affairs and Communication Masayoshi Shintani. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the first ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN), held from January 18 to January 22. Plate said the planned cooperation between ASEAN and Japan in information and communication technology will be in line with Indonesia's priority, including the development of 4G digital infrastructure across Indonesia, initial … [Read more...] about Indonesia supports safe, transformative digital ecosystem in ASEAN
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Public guests get first look of Hanoi’s third metro tra
Staffers of the metro train are seen at the S1 terminal in Hanoi, January 23, 2021. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre The driver’s cabin of the train for the metro line 3 of Hanoi, January 23, 2021. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre The interior of the train for the metro line 3 of Hanoi, January 23, 2021. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre A visitor sits on the train for the metro line 3 of Hanoi, January 23, 2021. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre Passengers’ handles on the train for the metro line 3 of Hanoi, January 23, 2021. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre On October 18, 2020, the first carriages of the train to run on Hanoi’s metro route 3 were unloaded to Nam Hai Dinh Vu Port in northern Hai Phong City before reaching Hanoi two days later. … [Read more...] about Public guests get first look of Hanoi’s third metro tra
Additional US$1 million fund established to aid startups in Binh Duong
Therefore, local administrations will accompany with startup companies and individuals that have creative ideas. Local administrations will give consultations and finance potential startup companies. More meetings will be organized to exchange opinions between the provincial administrations and enterprises which are hoped to promote startup movement in Di An Town of Binh Duong Province. … [Read more...] about Additional US$1 million fund established to aid startups in Binh Duong
Trans woman running $7,000 sex tours arrested in Hanoi
Under Vietnam's Penal Code, sex workers are given a warning and fined VND100,000-300,000 ($4.26-12.78), while pimps and sex ring organizers can get between six months and five years in jail. … [Read more...] about Trans woman running $7,000 sex tours arrested in Hanoi
VIMC strives to become regional brand name
However, the corporation implemented drastic and comprehensive restructuring measures. Those included increasing debt purchase of banks according to market principles, switching debts to contributed capital, paying debts by investments that VIMC is in need of divestment, thoroughly handling bad debts and ineffective assets, saving costs, accepting some businesses to file for bankruptcy, focusing on market development and improving efficiency of trade activities. Thanks to greater efforts, VIMC has made profits totaling more than VND1 trillion from seaport services per year since it was equitized, helping it overcome numerous difficulties in maritime transportation. Seaports have become ‘gold mines’ for partners and investors who want to own VIMC’s stocks by investing in the parent company. … [Read more...] about VIMC strives to become regional brand name