Speaking at the opening of the event held in Quang Ninh Province, he emphasized the importance of developing science, technology and innovation. Hundreds of delegates from ministries, businesses and production units and scientists were in attendance to learn about breakthrough technologies and solutions. Before the opening, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, Dat, other Party and state leaders, their counterparts from the Quang Ninh Province Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee, and ministry and other officials visited the booths set up at an exhibition that is part of the event. Nearly 200 booths showcased technological devices and solutions. Quang called for ensuring products are also competitive in terms of prices. "The product might be good, but the price must also be lower than in foreign markets," he said while visiting the booth set up by auto company Thanh Cong Group. Minister of Science and Technology, Huynh Thanh Dat speaks at the … [Read more...] about Technology is foundation for Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development: minister
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Hanoi promotes trade and investment potential to investors
The event was held by Hanoi Centre for Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion (HPA) in collaboration with the Hanoi Young Business Association. As many as 100 businesses showcased their products, services, and outstanding technologies during the event, seeking business and investment opportunities with both domestic and foreign companies. Le Tu Luc, deputy head of the HPA, said that the event was organised to introduce Hanoi's investment, trade and tourism promotion achievements, strengthening cooperation between international investors and businesses in Hanoi and the surrounding area. "The HPA's organisation of this event not only helps businesses in Hanoi and the neighbouring provinces introduce their products, but also enables domestic and international businesses to connect and cooperate," he emphasised. Over the past eight months, the city has attracted $2.34 billion worth of foreign investment, accounting for nearly 12.9 per cent of the country's … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes trade and investment potential to investors
Hanoi aspires to become a global city
The formulation of capital planning is an integral component of Hanoi's endeavors to achieve its developmental goals by 2030, with a forward-looking perspective reaching to 2045. Hanoi commits to transforming into a globally interconnected metropolis by 2045, serving as the country's visage, said Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong at a scientific conference on the Hanoi Planning Orientation for 2021-2030 , with a vision to 2050, held today [September 29]. Overview of the conference. Photos: Thanh Hai/The Hanoi Times Phong said the city's goal is not merely to vie for supremacy with other provinces and cities in the country but to position itself globally, comparable to countries in Asia and the world. During the conference, Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Ha Minh Hai said that the formulation of the capital planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, is an integral component of Hanoi's endeavors to … [Read more...] about Hanoi aspires to become a global city
More consideration lent to US investment
Photo Le Toan Just a week after Vietnam and the US elevated their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a working trip to the US to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly where he underlined Vietnam’s contributions and commitments to the UN’s activities, and met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In the US, he also met with US Vice President Kamala Harris, leaders of the US Congress, the national security advisor, and several members of the US cabinet. He also visited the New York Stock Exchange where he knocked the gavel to open a trading session. He underlined the need for both nations to focus on materialising the new cooperation framework into specific strategies, projects, and business cooperation. Noting priorities to be implemented, the PM said both nations must continue to prioritise resources for realising commitments in the joint leaders’ statement on elevating US-Vietnam relations. … [Read more...] about More consideration lent to US investment
Insights into Vietnam’s first AI-driven sales season
Khoi Le, country director for Vietnam, Meta Clearly, these mega sales are here to stay as the Asia-Pacific region, including Vietnam, recorded the highest sales day participation rate last year. Meta’s Seasonal Holidays Study survey indicated that up to 71 per cent of Vietnamese shoppers shop early to get significant discounts and 65 per cent are driven to participate in mega sales by the low prices and discounts on offer, which demonstrates their caution and the importance of sales during the current economic uncertainty. 58 per cent of shoppers increased their spending during this year's Lunar New Year holiday, showing an increase in spending of approximately $30 (VND700,000) on-year. It’s interesting to note that shoppers in Asia-Pacific are still spending despite caution around the global economy, and they’re more open to discovering new products and services during the sales season. This means businesses will need to rely on supercharging discovery more than ever. Our … [Read more...] about Insights into Vietnam’s first AI-driven sales season
Da Nang city wins Seoul Smart City Prize
Deputy Director of the city’s Department of Information and Communications Tran Ngoc Thach said the prize was given to the representative of the municipal People’s Council on September 26. Thach said it is the second regional smart city award that the city has won since it took the Asia-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (Asocio) Smart City Award in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2019. This year's award recognized the endless efforts made by the city in boosting outstanding initiatives of building a smart city that focused on happiness, smart infrastructure, online public service, economic growth, education, and development research with human concentration. The Seoul Smart City Prize promotes an innovative yet inclusive smart city model that looks after underprivileged groups. It also aims to narrow the gap between cities and commend those that strive to implement an innovative and inclusive model of smart city in their respective capabilities, given different municipal … [Read more...] about Da Nang city wins Seoul Smart City Prize
Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – September 30
Check out the latest news in Vietnam today: Society -- Water levels in rivers across Vietnam’s Can Tho City have risen over the past few days due to high tide and are expected to peak at 2.10-2.15 meters from 5:00 am to 6:00 am and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm between Saturday and Monday next week, according to the municipal weather center. -- At least three people died and three others required emergency medical treatment in a head-on collision between two motorcycles on Friday evening in northern Ha Giang Province, with two of them confirmed dead on the spot, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security. -- The Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) undersea communication cable encountered a problem on Wednesday this week, thereby affecting Internet connection from Vietnam to Singapore, according to Vietnamese telecommunication carriers. -- Ho Chi Minh City needs from 75,500 to 81,500 employees in various sectors including trade, real estate, … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – September 30
MND holds conference to review task performance in September
After being briefed on Ministry of National Defense’s task performance in September and orientations for October, General Phan Van Giang praised the high responsibility and determination of leaders, commanders, officers and soldiers in the whole military in task accomplishment in September. Particularly, the whole military has strictly maintained combat readiness posture; closely followed situations to pro-actively make recommendations to higher levels to address circumstances in a timely and effective manner; coordinated with other forces to ensure political security, social order and safety in localities throughout the country. Meanwhile, units and agencies in the whole military have strictly controlled illegal border crossings; prevented illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; effectively implemented natural disaster prevention and control, as well as search and rescue work; mobilized thousands of troops and militiamen and hundreds of vehicles to surmount the … [Read more...] about MND holds conference to review task performance in September
Defense Minister receives Korean ambassador to Vietnam
At the reception, Gen. Giang congratulated Choi Young Sam on his appointment as Korean Ambassador to Vietnam. He believed that the diplomat will complete his duties, make important contribution to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the RoK across fields, including defense cooperation. The defense minister emphasized that on the basis of the flourishing relations between the two countries, the bilateral defense ties have been promoted and reaped positive outcomes. He also noted that the potential for the bilateral defense cooperation remains huge, particularly in such fields that the RoK has strengths and Vietnam has needs as high-quality human resources training and defense industry. The host hoped that Ambassador Choi Young Sam will pay due attention to and create condition for the two defense ministries to carry out agreed cooperation contents. For his part, Ambassador Choi Young Sam underlined the fine development of the RoK - Vietnam … [Read more...] about Defense Minister receives Korean ambassador to Vietnam