Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Hong Hai speaks at the Internet Day 2019 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Innovation and creation are strategic and decisive factors for Vietnam's success of digital economic transformation. That was the message from Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Hong Hai at Internet Day 2019. He was speaking as the Vietnam Internet Association marked Internet Day 2019 with a conference titled “Internet Vietnam: Innovation for digital transformation” in Hanoi on December 11. The deputy minister said the country had been witnessing the birth of many tech businesses operating in a number of fields with new business models this year. This clearly affirmed the determination of many businesses in becoming digital service providers and pioneering in the creation of digital society, he said. This year also marked an important milestone in the research, application and development of 5G technology in Vietnam, Hai … [Read more...] about Forum focuses on digital change
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French photographer tells stories of street tea in Hanoi
Vibrant Hanoi has charmed many foreigners with its various unexpected aspects, and Frenchman Joseph Gobin is just the latest example. Sidewalk iced tea culture in Hanoi Shan Tuyet tea –a journey from "cloud paradise" to Hanoi’s streets 27-year-old French photographer Joseph Gobin has been inspired by modest iced tea stalls on the street of Hanoi to create his photo collection. — Photo courtesy of Mai Suong Modest iced tea stalls on the streets of the capital have become the subjects of his recent project. Gobin’s photos capture the similar moments and objects in every iced tea stall in Hanoi that are normally unnoticed, like an iced tea stall covered with a shabby canvas at night, a pitcher placed by the wall, a close-up of a lighter placed on a plastic chair or the smiling but pensive faces of the customers. His works are on display at the exhibition Another City: Public, Private, Secret at the French cultural institute L’Espace in Hanoi. The … [Read more...] about French photographer tells stories of street tea in Hanoi
Three female scientists receive awards
Three outstanding female scientists receive L’Oreal – UNESCO awards for their research on Thursday . — Photo hcmcpv.org.vn HÀ NỘI — Three outstanding female scientists on Thursday received L’Oreal – UNESCO awards for their research. The annual 'L’Oreal – UNESCO for Women in Science Award' was launched in Việt Nam in 2009. The programme encourages women’s intelligence, creativity and passion for science. Over the past 10 years, the programme has recognised 32 female scientists from different provinces and cities across the country. Their studies are in different fields such as rice production, pharmaceuticals, genetics and physics. The three excellent female scientists this year include associate professor Hồ Thị Thanh Vân, from the HCM City University of Natural Resources and Environment, PhD Trần Thị Hồng Hạnh, from the … [Read more...] about Three female scientists receive awards
Industrial real estate thrives on FDI increase
Existing factors in the market, especially strong FDI inflow, all are supporting the prosperity of the industrial real estate market. According to JLL Vietnam, five leading industrial real estate markets in the southern region all had high occupancy rates, 81 percent on average in the second quarter of the year. HCM City, Binh Duong and Dong Nai were the three biggest markets. A report of the Ministry of Planning and Investment shows that in H1, the FDI capital in industrial zones and economic zones reached $8.7 billion, while the demand for industrial real estate surged significantly as a result of the US-China trade war. Meanwhile, Foxconn (Taiwan), Lenovo (China), Nintendo, Sharp, Kyocera and Asics (Japan) are considering moving. Savills’ report says that Vietnam’s industrial real estate sector is thriving because of the impacts of FTAs. Of these, CPTPP, set up in January 2019 and Vietnam-EU (EVFTA), signed in June 2019, both have helped attract more investment … [Read more...] about Industrial real estate thrives on FDI increase
African Swine Fever challenges Vietnam’s animal feed producers
The Vietnamese animal feed market is considered very promising with the value of $6 billion a year. However, feed producers have faced difficulties because of African Swine Fever (ASF). Big investments The Vietnamese animal feed market is considered very promising with the value of $6 billion a year. However, feed producers have faced difficulties because of African Swine Fever (ASF). Not only CP, other enterprises, both Vietnamese and foreign, have poured tens of billions of dollars into plans to expand their production. Difficulties Luong Bang Vietnam's livestock exports expected to fetch US$1.2 billion this year The livestock and related sectors’ exports were worth US$855.4 million in the first nine months of the year and is expected to reach $1.2 billion for the year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. … [Read more...] about African Swine Fever challenges Vietnam’s animal feed producers