Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visits Hoi An Ancient Town on September 23. (Photo: VNA) Quang Nam (VNA) – Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visited Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary - two world cultural heritage sites - in the central province of Quang Nam on September 23-24 as part of their official visit to Vietnam. In Hoi An city, home to Hoi An Ancient Town, the couple made a courtesy call on leaders of Quang Nam province on September 23. Phan Viet Cuong, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, informed them about the recent cooperation results between Quang Nam and Japanese localities, expressing his hope that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess will continue helping promote the Vietnam - Japan friendship and cooperation as well as Quang Nam’s ties with Japanese partners and localities, Crown Prince Akishino highlighted the special significance of his visit to Vietnam, which is his first … [Read more...] about Japanese Crown Prince, Crown Princess visit world heritage sites in Quang Nam
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MobiFone’s three decades of dedication
MobiFone plays an essential role in Vietnam’s information infrastructure Facing unprecedented challenges in a rapidly changing digital landscape, MobiFone has emphasised enhancing service quality and customer-centricity. After 30 years in business, the company boasts nearly 100,000 BTS stations. Concurrently, MobiFone has seamlessly integrated 5G technology into its repertoire, spearheading commercial broadcasts and ensuring expansive 5G coverage in strategic locales with nearly 100 broadcasting stations. Ranked among the Top 100 most valuable telecom brands globally by Brand Finance 2023, MobiFone has shifted its focus from traditional telecommunications to emerging digital services. The company’s forward-thinking strategy is evident in its expansive digital ecosystem, offering solutions like mobiEdu for digital education, smart radio broadcasting, digital healthcare, digital finance through e-wallets, and MobiFone Money. These digital forays cater to Vietnamese … [Read more...] about MobiFone’s three decades of dedication
President attends ceremony marking 65 years since Uncle Ho’s visit to Lao Cai
During his visit to the province on September 23, 1958, Uncle Ho asked the provincial Party Organization and ethnic groups to promote solidarity, step up production, ensure social order, protect their cultural identity, and make efforts to turn Lao Cai into a more prosperous and happier province. More than 30 years since its re-establishment, Lao Cai has been developing strongly, from a war-ravaged locality and one of the country's six poorest provinces, to lead the Northwestern region in terms of socio-economic development, with average economic growth during 1991-2022 reaching nearly 10%, and GRPD per capita hitting nearly 90 million VND (3,690 USD) per year. Congratulating Lao Cai on its major achievements over the past years, President Vo Van Thuong asked the province to exert greater efforts to realize its set goals as the achievements have yet to be commensurate with its potential and strengths. Weak competitive capacity, asynchronous socio-economic infrastructure, and poor … [Read more...] about President attends ceremony marking 65 years since Uncle Ho’s visit to Lao Cai
US finalizes rules to prevent China from benefiting from $52B in chips funding
Flags of China and U.S. are displayed on a printed circuit board with semiconductor chips, in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023. Photo by Reuters The regulation is the final hurdle before the Biden administration can begin awarding $39 billion in subsidies for semiconductor production. The landmark "Chips and Science" law provides $52.7 billion for U.S. semiconductor production, research and workforce development. The regulation, first proposed in March, sets "guardrails" by limiting recipients of U.S. funding from investing in expanding semiconductor manufacturing in foreign countries of concern like China and Russia, and limits recipients of incentive funds from engaging in joint research or technology licensing efforts with foreign entities of concern. In October 2022, the department issued new export controls to cut China off from certain semiconductor chips made with U.S. equipment in its bid to slow Beijing's technological and military advances. "We … [Read more...] about US finalizes rules to prevent China from benefiting from $52B in chips funding
Soc Trang lays out strategy for seaport’s special renovation
Becoming a stellar regional gateway is the goal for Tran De Seaport In August, the master plan was approved for Soc Trang province’s development direction for the rest of the decade and with a vision to 2050. Soc Trang is becoming one of the more well-developed provinces of the Mekong Delta. It develops industry, commerce, services, and modern and sustainable agriculture. It also wants to completely transform Tran De Seaport with a comprehensive and modern infrastructure system. Under the master plan, Soc Trang is oriented to develop its seaport system, with priority on attracting investment and building and developing Tran De into a regional gateway. The orientation is in line with a 2022 resolution on socioeconomic advancement to ensure national defence and security in the Mekong Delta, and accompanying documents. In July, a national plan was also approved on policies, solutions, and resources for implementation of Vietnam’s seaport system development towards 2030 and … [Read more...] about Soc Trang lays out strategy for seaport’s special renovation