Artificial intelligence

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung speaks at the Press and Technology Forum in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese media could be falling behind the relentless march of technological development and need to catch up soon, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said at the Press and Technology Forum in Hanoi on November 13. In the face of disrupting challenges in this new era, many media firms either “missed out, given up, or have not even begun” to embrace new technology trends, he said. Hung said choosing journalism means to undertake a mission to better society and serve the common good, he said, adding that journalism requires many virtues – precision, independence, confidentiality, humanitarianism, responsibility and transparency. Technology and digital transformation in the press would help journalists and the media do their jobs better, he said. “In the digital age, press access to … [Read more...] about Journalists urged to embrace technologies

The development of new generation sequencing along with artificial intelligence help doctors quickly identify the best drugs for their patients. (Photo: ungthuvietnam.com) Addressing at workshop on next-generation sequencing and genomics in cancer precision medicine and screening held in the central province of Khanh Hoa on July 3, Liem said with these technologies, genetic experts can analyse genomes, detect genetic mutations that increase the risk of cancer and provide appropriate cancer prevention counselling. According to Liem - who has been honoured four times by MD Anderson Cancer Centre in the United States, cancer is a deadly disease in Vietnam. The treatment of diseases in Vietnam is still limited as it based on monitoring the effects of drugs, but if detected early, cancer can be controlled, he said. “The results of 20,000 gene sequencings provide important information about genetic mutations. The analysis of the genetic code will help medical specialists … [Read more...] about Experts: Cancer can be controlled

A man stands before automated immigration gates at Singapore's Changi Airport (Photo: AFP/VNA) Singapore (VNA) – Security clearance at all immigration checkpoints in Singapore will be fully automated with fingerprint, facial and iris scans by 2025, Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on November 13. Speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival and Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology, he said it is part of the nation’s plan to harness artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to deliver social and economic benefits. Apart from border security, the other AI four projects of Singapore are in logistics, healthcare, education and estate management. According to the country’s Smart Nation and Digital Government Office, the five projects were chosen as they can deliver quick results, and have high social and economic impact. Using AI at the border checkpoints will mean a faster and more seamless experience for travellers to clear immigration … [Read more...] about Singapore to apply AI technology at all immigration checkpoints

To Thi Thu Huong, deputy head of the information technology department under the Ministry of Information and Communications, speaks at the summit (Photo: Forbes Vietnam) HCM City (VNA) – Technology opens up new development opportunities for startup businesses by translating their ideas into products and services, experts said at the recent Tech Summit 2019 held in Ho Chi Minh City. With a population of more than 93 million people, including many youngsters, Vietnam has the capacity to take advantage of new technology trends such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain.  Besides the Governments’ macro policies to boost corporate restructuring, entrepreneurial ideas will promote the financial ecosystem and boost leverage for business development. Vietnam is among the 10 most attractive countries for software outsourcing in the region and the world, according to To Thi Thu Huong, deputy head of the information technology department … [Read more...] about Technology helps create breakthrough for start-up development

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 14 November 2019 - Wine shopping just got a little better this Christmas season. Not only is Wine Connection coming back with the second iteration of their annual Wine Tasting Fair on 16 and 17 November, they are also launching their Scan, See & Win campaign in partnership with DRNK. In this collaboration with DRNK -- an augmented reality (AR) app for alcoholic beverages -- Wine Connection is turning all their stores islandwide into a full AR experience. Over 500 wine bottle labels in all Wine Connection stores have been optimised to be used with the DRNK AR App. With a simple scan using the app, the drink will come to life in front of your eyes with interactive animations. In the spirit of the season of giving, Wine Connection and DRNK have teamed up to gamify the entire experience for in-store customers. A total of SGD50,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs - all you need to do is to scan any wine bottle in store and you will … [Read more...] about Wine Connection and DRNK AR App Launch Full Augmented Reality Experience Stores This Christmas