Vietnam’s first AI Robot excites techies Tri Nhan, the first robot built in Vietnam with artificial intelligence (AI), is expected to be the future of teaching. With the ability to do maths, solve problems, and even read poems, the robot could one day become a teaching assistant. … [Read more...] about Da Nang students create robot that collects trash, answers tourist queries
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General Department of Taxation accelerates collection from cross-border platforms
While tax inspections have been ongoing for years, little has been reported in terms of results. According to Ta Thi Phuong Lan, deputy head of Tax Administration for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises and Individuals under the GDT, the collected sum has grown over the years but remains small compared to the actual number of these individuals. … [Read more...] about General Department of Taxation accelerates collection from cross-border platforms
Companies collect 17 billion USD via bond issuance in 2020
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - As many as 277 businesses were involved in bond issuances in 2020, mobilising 403.5 trillion VND (17.4 billion USD), via some 2,200 issuance tranches, the Hanoi Stock Exchange has announced. In December 2020, there were 98 registrations for bond issuance with a total registered value of 75.35 trillion VND, 4.2 times higher than the previous month. Of them, there were 47 successful issuances from 35 enterprises, raising 34.7 trillion VND, accounting for 45.7 percent of the total registered value. The banking group was still the largest issuing group in the month, successfully issuing more than 19 trillion VND, accounting for 55.13 percent of the total value of issued bonds. Next was the real estate and construction with proportions of 5.88 percent and 4.38 percent, respectively. Other types of businesses accounted for a total of 28.35 percent of the value of bonds issued in December 2020./. … [Read more...] about Companies collect 17 billion USD via bond issuance in 2020
HCMC told to address environmental pollution caused by two waste treatment firms
HCMC told to address environmental pollution caused by two waste treatment firms The Saigon Times Monday, Jan 18, 2021,16:41 (GMT+7) HCMC told to address environmental pollution caused by two waste treatment firms … [Read more...] about HCMC told to address environmental pollution caused by two waste treatment firms
Ministry wants social networks used to sell goods treated as online marketplaces
Another provision in this draft that raises concern among analysts is that only foreign investors considered by the ministry to be "reputable global technology companies in the field of e-commerce" will be allowed to enter the Vietnamese e-commerce market. … [Read more...] about Ministry wants social networks used to sell goods treated as online marketplaces