"I'd seen the growth of open-source software, free software, and to me it seemed obvious that you could use the same kind of techniques to build a free encyclopedia, so I was in a real kind of panic because I thought this is such an obvious idea that other people will do it," he said. … [Read more...] about As Wikipedia turns 20 it aims to reach more readers
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Ministry of Information and Communication with new missions, new space
The portal is under the management of Vietnam Anti-Fake News Center (VAFC), a member of the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information. The center will receive, detect, and assess the authenticity of reported news, then label it as fake news when needed and post the real version for comparison. The center will regularly update methods to identify and handle fake news as well. … [Read more...] about Ministry of Information and Communication with new missions, new space
Three Vietnamese female scientists in Top 100 Asian researchers
Coming in at 87th position is Dr. Pham Thi Thu Ha whose research is renowned for utilising molecular markers as a means of developing high-yielding salt-tolerant rice varieties in affected areas throughout the Mekong Delta./. … [Read more...] about Three Vietnamese female scientists in Top 100 Asian researchers
Myanmar: 150,000 flee due to floods
Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly 150,000 people in Myanmar have forced to flee due to floods caused by heavy downpours in the Mekong River region that threatens dike breach. Myanmar media reported that nearly 150,000 people have been forced to seek refuge in 327 camps while nearly 28,000 are clinging on in their flooded homes. Up to 12 people was killed in the floods. Evacuation orders are still in place across Bago, Karen, Mon and Taninthari provinces with dozens of dams and reservoirs overflowing. Myanmar is just entering peak monsoon season and more downpours are expected in the coming weeks. Myanmar is hit by severe flooding every year and climate scientists in 2015 ranked it top of a global list of nations hardest hit by extreme weather. That year more than 100 people died in floods that also displaced hundreds of thousands across the country.-VNA … [Read more...] about Myanmar: 150,000 flee due to floods
Over 4,000 delegates to 13th National Party Congress to be tested for COVID-19
Hanoi has gone through 150 consecutive days without new local transmissions, adding that districts and communes enhanced inspection and punished those who violated regulations on pandemic prevention and control, Deputy Director of the municipal Health Department Hoang Duc Hanh said. … [Read more...] about Over 4,000 delegates to 13th National Party Congress to be tested for COVID-19
