Innovation

"This is a positive sign that goes against the downgrading trend caused by the pandemic globally," Duy said, adding that such results would not have been possible without support from the WIPO, which has helped Vietnam set up an IP Hub, a digital platform for the intellectual property community to exchange the most useful and helpful tools and resources, in 2017. … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins international praise for innovation headway

Jakarta (VNA) – Nineteen ASEAN research institutions will benefit from new research grants provided by European Union (EU), the EU Mission to ASEAN has announced. They are among 74 winning consortia globally under the European Commission’s 2020 call for proposals of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (MSCA-RISE). A total of 408 proposals had been received. The 80-million-EUR initiative will promote international and cross-sector collaboration through exchanging innovative research and staff, and sharing knowledge and ideas from research to market and vice-versa. The MSCA-RISE results reconfirms the strong EU commitment to mobility of researchers even more important in times of COVID-19. “Global mobility for researchers is even more important in times of COVID-19,” said Igor Driesmans, EU Ambassador to ASEAN. “In the past months, we have seen the relentless involvement of researchers from all over … [Read more...] about EU announces new partnership with 19 ASEAN research institutions

In addition, Unitel has handed over a civil status management programme to the Lao Ministry of Home Affairs. Thanks to this programme, all citizenship data has been uploaded to the system, improving the capacity to manage data and information about people, and helping reduce administrative procedures. This is the first time that Laos has implemented the management of electronic civil status instead of the registration of civil status as before. … [Read more...] about Unitel recognised for contribution to Laos’ digital transformation

Vietnam always welcomes Japanese firms to expand investment in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, high-quality agriculture, information technology, smart urban development, financial and banking services, innovation-based start-up, as well as in joining the equitisation of State-owned enterprises as strategic partners, he said. … [Read more...] about PM holds dialogue with Japanese firms

According to Director of the provincial Department of Planning and Investment Tran Van Hung, to provide effective support for businesses Quang Ninh has fostered public administrative reform and established multiple channels for dialogue between local administrations and companies. It has also prioritised allocating funding to the development of technical and social infrastructure, Hung said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 8