The Hanoitimes - This is the 13th year in a row the Vietnam Science and Technology Journalists Club has voted the list through the perspective of journalists specializing in the field of science and technology. The Vietnam Science and Technology Journalists Club has recently announced 10 outstanding science and technology events in 2018, covering aspects of science policies, social science and humanity, research of application, international integration and outstanding scientists. This is the 13th year in a row the club has voted the list through the perspective of journalists specializing in the field of science and technology. Specifically, 10 outstanding sci-tech events in 2018 are as follows: 1. Field of science policies: Digital Vietnamese knowledge system put into operation On January 1, 2018, in Hanoi, the "Digital Vietnamese knowledge system" project was launched. The project aims to share knowledge, encourage creativity and connect the community for … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 10 outstanding sci-tech events in 2018 named
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Vietnam must prioritise computer programming education: experts
A survey of 1,100 IT workers in July by the human resources consultant Navigos Group reveals that up to 25 per cent of surveyed people have attempted to work abroad (Photo: aptechvietnam.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - By the time they arrive at university, it is too late for students to start learning programming, according to Google Brain Research Scientist Le Viet Quoc, who argues that coding should be taught at high schools and become a larger part of the curriculum. As artificial intelligence (AI) is forecast to boom in the near future, leading Vietnamese experts in science and technology say the country has potential to thrive once human resources are improved Citing China’s three-year action plan for AI, Quoc said that Vietnam should accelerate investments into developing human resources, building an open database and creating connections among domestic universities and international academia. “Instead of studying computer science like before, we should focus on … [Read more...] about Vietnam must prioritise computer programming education: experts
VN must prioritize computer programming education: experts
A survey of 1,100 IT workers in July by the human resources consultant Navigos Group reveals that up to 25 per cent of surveyed people have attempted to work abroad. — Photo aptechvietnam.vn HÀ NỘI — By the time they arrive at university, it is too late for students to start learning programming, according to Google Brain Research Scientist Lê Viết Quốc, who argues that coding should be taught at high schools and become a larger part of the curriculum. As artificial Intelligence (AI) is forecast to boom in the near future, leading Vietnamese experts in science and technology say the country has potential to thrive once human resources are improved Citing China’s three-year action plan for AI, Quốc said that Việt Nam should accelerate investments into developing human resources, building an open database and creating connections among domestic universities and international academia. “Instead of studying computer … [Read more...] about VN must prioritize computer programming education: experts
Gov’t wants VNPT to become hi-tech firm
The Government wants Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to become a hi-tech manufacturing corporation, said Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung. He was conveying opinions of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc when leading a working group to examine the implementation of the tasks assigned by the Government and the Prime Minister at VNPT on March 15. Dung said Prime Minister Phuc had recently visited Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park and found VNPT already making high-tech products. The Prime Minister wants VNPT to make more efforts to become a hi-tech manufacturing corporation in the shortest time possible, turning out products such as phones and computers of high quality. VNPT general director Pham Duc Long said small-scale industrial production made it difficult to compete with big producers in the marketplace. VNPT’s industrial products are now also available in some foreign markets. VNPT is setting up a factory in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park and … [Read more...] about Gov’t wants VNPT to become hi-tech firm
Sci-tech starring in industry spotlight
Driven by Vietnam’s policies and market demands, foreign direct investment flows into sci-tech have grown significantly in recent years, becoming one of the hottest investment trends – even while FDI leaders manufacturing and processing, and real estate claim the most attention. Thuy Nguyen reports. Strong FDI inflows in recent years have helped strengthen the sci-tech sector in Vietnam - Photo Le Toan Billion US-dollar projects licensed in 2015-2016 -In 2015, Samsung Display Vietnam was licensed to add $3 billion to an existing $1 billion project in Bac Ninh. The project began operation in 2015. -The $2.4 billion Duyen Hai 2 thermal power plant project, invested by Janakuasa Sdn. Bhd-Malaysia in Tra Vinh, was licensed in 2015 and began construction in early August 2016. -The $1.2 billion Empire City project, invested by the UK's Denver Power Ltd, started construction in Ho Chi Minh City in late 2015. The property project is expected to be completed in 2022. … [Read more...] about Sci-tech starring in industry spotlight