The Deputy PM made the assertion while giving further explanation about some issues related to human resources amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution on June 6 afternoon, part of the question-and-answer session on labour, invalids, and social affairs at the ongoing fifth session of the 15th National Assembly. Ha held that it is necessary to review viewpoints and policies relevant to green growth and developing human resources for such sectors as education - training and science - technology. Those issues are closely linked with the development of human resources, one of the three targeted strategic breakthroughs stated in the 13th National Party Congress’s resolution. The Deputy PM also stressed the importance of enterprises’ research and development (R&D) activities to the economy, noting that the Party and State have paid great attention to this as seen in the establishment of science and technology development funds. However, Vietnam has yet to record substantial improvement … [Read more...] about High-quality human resources crucial to national development in new trend: Deputy Prime Minister
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Prime Minister seeks electricity supply guarantees
The continuing intense heat and effects of El Niño have increased the demand for electricity in many parts of the country. Due to a dearth of precipitation in the north, water levels in hydropower reservoirs are unusually low, which has had a significant impact on electricity supply. The MoIT is to implement the PM's directive to increase electricity conservation over the 2023–2025 period and subsequent years by concentrating on practical and effective solutions. These are to be to submitted to the PM for approval by June 8. For wind and solar power projects that have been constructed but do not yet satisfy the requirement for employing the feed-in tariff mechanism, it will be necessary to study and advise their handling according to the level of competence in which they are run. It will also be necessary to evaluate the legal framework governing electricity to provide guidance for investment in the power grid. The promotion of public-private partnerships is seen as essential by … [Read more...] about Prime Minister seeks electricity supply guarantees
Vietnam launches digital transformation center to support press agencies
The launch of the support center aligns with the Government's goal to achieve an effective digital media transformation by 2025 and beyond. The Ministry of Information and Communications has launched a digital transformation center to support media outlets and ensure their competitiveness in the digital age. According to Luu Dinh Phuc, Director of the Press Authority under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), the center will be responsible for developing an index to measure the level of digital transformation of media outlets, providing information and materials on successful digital media transformation models and experiences, and offering financial, technical, and technological support to press agencies. Vietnam has a new digital transformation center to support press agencies. Photo: VNA Speaking at a regular press conference in Hanoi on June 5, Phuc said the Press Authority would serve as a primary source of information and evaluation, … [Read more...] about Vietnam launches digital transformation center to support press agencies
Opening of first ever OCOP-POS showroom in Hanoi
OCOP-POS, a store chain focused on displaying and distributing products in the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program, is expected to contribute to the consumption of verified domestic goods. Hanoi's consumers can now shop OCOP products at the first Point of Sale (POS) showroom in Noi Bai Industrial Zone, Quang Tien Commune, Soc Son district, on the outskirts of Hanoi. The first-ever OCOP-POS showroom is located in Soc Son District. Photo: Hanoimoi newspaper This is one of the four OCOP-POS retail stores that OCOP Global Cooperative will open in cooperation with the District People's Committee in June and July. At the opening ceremony on June 6, Nguyen Ngoc Yen, Chairman of the Board of OCOP Global Cooperative, said that with the support of the Hanoi Cooperative Alliance, the cooperative had focused its resources on the development of the OCOP-POS distribution channel for the display, introduction, and sale of OCOP products in Hanoi and other … [Read more...] about Opening of first ever OCOP-POS showroom in Hanoi
Photo Hanoi’23 drives capital’s culture and art development
Many cities have seized the opportunity to launch initiatives like Photo Hanoi'23 to promote the growth of culture and arts and to establish themselves as popular tourist destinations. More than 200 articles and programs have been published about the International Biennale Photo Hanoi'23. Over 170,000 visitors have participated in exhibitions and other activities. Social media posts have been viewed nearly 5 million times on PhotoHanoi networks alone, and 5,100 posts with #photohanoi hashtags have been sent on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. These are the statistics announced by the French Ambassador to Vietnam, Nicolas Warnery, confirming the success of the first Photo Hanoi'23. Chance to explore local photography The French Ambassador expressed his pleasure at the warm reception Photo Hanoi'23 received from the community. He affirmed that the event contributes to the professionalization of the entire creative ecosystem and promotes the capital's economic … [Read more...] about Photo Hanoi’23 drives capital’s culture and art development
Abbott and Real Madrid team up to beat malnutrition
Abbott and the Real Madrid Foundation announced the launch of the "Beat Malnutrition" campaign during Real Madrid's final match weekend of the 2022/2023 La Liga season. The new campaign empowers communities to help children reach their full potential through nutrition education and malnutrition screening, and furthers Abbott's partnership with Real Madrid to reduce global childhood malnutrition. As the Health Sciences and Nutrition Partner of Real Madrid Football Club and Global Partner of the Real Madrid Foundation, Abbott and the club are working together to tackle malnutrition through programmes at Real Madrid Foundation Social Sports Schools focused on education and malnutrition screening. Malnutrition affects 1 in 3 people around the world. In Vietnam, a report published by the Ministry of Health in 2021 shows that one in five children under five and around one in seven children from 5 to 19 years old suffer from malnutrition. It is also reported that micronutrient … [Read more...] about Abbott and Real Madrid team up to beat malnutrition
Hanoi University of Science and Technology establishes two more schools
The Hanoi University of Science and Technology announced the establishment of the School of Materials and School of Chemistry and Life Sciences on Wednesday as part of its expansion plan. Hanoi University of Science and Technology establishes two more schools. With the two new additions, the university currently has five member schools. Dr Huynh Trung Hai, Rector of the School of Materials, said it would focus on training materials engineering and technology courses that serve industries such as metals and alloys, textiles, footwear, plastics, rubber, composites, electronics and semiconductor materials, printing and communication. The School of Chemistry and Life Sciences will offer training courses in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical chemistry, bioengineering, food engineering, environmental engineering, and environmental and resource management. Last year, the university established the School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Electrical-Electronics … [Read more...] about Hanoi University of Science and Technology establishes two more schools
Ha Giang promoting sustainable community-based tourism
Living together for generations in Ha Giang province, the 19 local ethnic minority groups have spared no effort in preserving their cultural values . Such rituals and ceremonies as “Nhảy lửa” (fire jumping) of the Dao and Pa Then people, “Cấp sắc” (maturity ritual), and the Gầu tào Festival have now become a magnet for tourists keen to discover ethnic minority cultures. Cultural offerings have become popular over recent years, helping promote and preserve the local ethnic minority cultures. ASEAN standards on cultural tourism will be applied in villages shortly. According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, cultural tourism villages have attracted a large number of visitors, improving local livelihoods while promoting local tourism resources and cultural identity./. VNA … [Read more...] about Ha Giang promoting sustainable community-based tourism
Vietnamese FM meets with OECD Secretary-General in Paris
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann . (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met with Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann in Paris, France, on June 6 on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting. Son spoke highly the fruitful cooperation between Vietnam and the OECD , as reflected in the reports on the OECD’s policy consultancy to Vietnam as well as its programmes on technical assistance and capacity improvement in many fields. He lauded the two sides for their efforts in completing the building of an action programme to implement the memorandum of understanding on strengthening their cooperation in the 2022-2026 period. The minister suggested the organisation continue its policy consultancy to help Vietnam restructure … [Read more...] about Vietnamese FM meets with OECD Secretary-General in Paris
2 waste-to-energy projects in Ho Chi Minh City at standstill after 4 years
Two waste-to-energy projects in Ho Chi Minh City have yet to be completed although work on them started in 2019 and they were expected to treat thousands of metric tons of garbage starting in 2020. The projects are funded by Vietstar Joint Stock Company and Tam Sinh Nghia Investment - Development Joint Stock Company in the Tay Bac Solid Waste Treatment Complex in Cu Chi District. The waste volume in the city increases annually, while burying waste is out-of-date and causes environmental pollution. As a result, Ho Chi Minh City needs to accelerate and put into operation waste-to-energy projects. Vietstar Joint Stock Company has completed the installation and operation of three waste sorting lines, constructed a 27-meter-wide road leading to the plant, leveled a construction site measuring 45,000 square meters, and signed contracts and made deposits for main equipment imports, Ngo Nhu Hung Viet, general director of the company, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. However, the … [Read more...] about 2 waste-to-energy projects in Ho Chi Minh City at standstill after 4 years