New innovative projects

4.         Mr Andrew Chong, SSIA Chairman, said, "SSIA has launched different initiatives since mid last year to support companies on their hiring needs. They include the new semiconductor job portal, career fairs supported by e2i, school career talks, and the ongoing Professional Conversion Programme. The latest Semiconductor Communication Campaign aims to highlight the critical role that chips play at the technology forefront, showcase exciting developments, and profile young people in the sector. These stories create excitement about the sector on social media and make students aware of opportunities available in the semiconductor industry. We will continue to work with our partners in developing the talent pool for our industry." … [Read more...] about New Initiatives Launched at Electronics Industry Day to Attract Talent to Job Opportunities in the Sector

As a small country with a highly innovative sector and the world’s second-largest exporter of agricultural products, and as Vietnam’s second-largest European trade partner, the Netherlands is with Vietnam in every step towards a sustainable food system for the Mekong Delta and together we will solve the challenges for years to come. … [Read more...] about Netherlands and Vietnam promotes sustainable business for Mekong Delta

With an investment of USD 2 million from the Dutch government and an equal amount from the Dutch private sector, the project aims to make the citrus sector in the Mekong Delta more sustainable and efficient by reducing the negative impacts of agro-chemicals on the environment. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Netherlands target sustainable agri-business development

Hanoi (VNA) - The National Load Dispatch Center (A0) has asked Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to equip it with better infrastructure for the operation of a future wholesale and retail electricity market with more renewable energy resources. According to a representative of the centre, wind and solar power plants have been put into operation on a large scale but data on their scale and generating capacity is not yet accurate. The representative added that rooftop solar power, with a capacity of up to 9,583 MWp, was affecting the load chart, making it tough to plan the power system operation as well as the market, especially due to the limitations of the transmission grid, particularly the 500kV / 220kV grid in the north. The centre also said the operation processes of the hydroelectric plants with a capacity of more than 30 MW had shortcomings to fit with electricity market regulations. As the future infrastructure will convert the transaction cycle from 60 minutes to 30 minutes, while … [Read more...] about Electricity dispatch centre asks for better infrastructure

According to Phong, HCMC has made use of its advantages of a special city and an economic, scientific and technological center. It has formed the foundation of the knowledge economy, including intellectuals, smart urban areas, hi-tech parks, innovative startup centers, large technological groups, research and development centers and information technology infrastructure. … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes seven solutions to develop knowledge economy