Smart agriculture using iot

How optimistic can you be in evaluating the trends of building smarter cities during this turbulent time in the global economy? Governments around the world are tapping into an arsenal of policy interventions and financing measures to support the transformation of sectors, especially energy and industry, improving energy efficiency, and tackling environmental pollution. Many are adopting a stick-and-carrot approach, including green taxes on harmful environmental activities, tighter regulations, and new environmental standards and certifications for energy performance, emissions, and pollution. Subsidies and tax rebates are used to boost demand for green products and services like electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and renewable energy. Loans and grants are also provided to promote green investments in sustainable agriculture, renewable or low-carbon energy sources, energy-efficient buildings, transport, and public infrastructure. There is a robust and wide array of green … [Read more...] about A phased approach to smart cities

Vice Chairman of the HCMC Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control, Economic Recovery Pham Duc Hai is delivering his speech at the meeting All public hospital except for Nhan Ai Hospital and the leprosy treatment unit as well as all private hospitals (excluding cosmetic clinics) in HCMC accept chip-based citizen ID cards in replacement of traditional health insurance card. After one year carrying out the project ‘ Smart Healthcare from 2021-2025’, the heath sector in HCMC has been able to apply e-medical records in their operation and developed big data on the health and disease patterns of city dwellers. In 2021, the HCMC Health Department cooperated with the municipal Information and Communications Department to pilot the software to collect medical data of over 5,000 residents in Ward 27 of Binh Thanh District. Deputy Chief of the Office of the HCMC Health Department Le Thien Quynh Nhu is making her speech at the meeting It is planned that the city … [Read more...] about Patients increasingly using chip-based citizen ID card for medical registration

At the “International experience on blockchain technology development and recommendations for Vietnam” conference held last Friday, Michael R. DiGregorio, the Asia Foundation’s country representative in Vietnam, suggested that the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) should allow businesses to experimentally approach areas that are not clearly regulated by laws, such as blockchain. Legalities in way of blockchain progress, illustration photo The Asian Foundation is collaborating with Vietnam Blockchain Corporation and jupviec.vn to pilot the application of blockchain. After the blockchain platform is successfully integrated into jupviec.vn, the system will connect about 2,000 domestic helpers with potential customers through the website and mobile application. This creates favourable conditions for workers when looking for a job, helping to increase their ability to negotiate salaries and other benefits related to their work records and professional … [Read more...] about Legalities in way of blockchain progress

The head of the European Space Agency (ESA) has warned economic damage from heatwaves and drought could dwarf Europe's energy crisis as he called for urgent action to tackle climate change. Director General Josef Aschbacher told Reuters successive heatwaves along with wildfires, shrinking rivers and rising land temperatures as measured from space left no doubt about the toll on agriculture and other industries from climate change. "Today, we are very concerned about the energy crisis, and rightly so. But this crisis is very small compared to the impact of climate change, which is of a much bigger magnitude and really has to be tackled extremely fast," he said. He was speaking in an interview as heatwaves and floods generate concerns over extreme weather across the globe. More than 57,200 hectares have been swallowed by wildfire in France this year, nearly six times the full-year average. In Spain, a prolonged dry spell made July the hottest month since at least 1961. … [Read more...] about Climate risks dwarf Europe’s energy crisis, space chief warns

As many as 29,000 lobsters in the southern central province of Phu Yen have died due to the impact of Storm Mulan. The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said that the lobsters belong to farms in the Dam Dan area in Song Cau Town. As many as 29,000 lobsters in Phu Yen have died due to the impact of Storm Mulan Most of the lobsters weigh between 200-500 grams. Total losses are estimated at around VND2.5 billion (USD107,758). According to the Phu Yen Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the province has been experiencing heavy rain due to Storm Mulan. Rainwater has stirred toxic gas accumulated underneath the mud and sediments, resulting in oxygen depletion. Nguyen Van Lam, head of the Phu Yen Board of Animal Health and Livestock Production, has asked local farmers to frequently clean lobster cages. When lobsters exhibit signs of oxygen depletion, it is essential to bring the cages near the water surface and use measures to … [Read more...] about Phu Yen lobster breeders hard hit by Storm Mulan

Le Thi Minh is identified as the leader of the gang. (Photo: SGGP) The Da Lat City Police, on the morning of August 11, informed that after coordinating with the departments of the Lam Dong Provincial Police, the investigative agency prosecuted the accused and detained Le Thi Minh, 60, and Duong Kim Ha, 40, living in Ward 12 in Da Lat City, for three months and prosecuted the accused Bui Thi Huyen, 38, living in Ward 12, but released her on bail because she was taking care of her baby. These subjects are related to the deforestation case that occurred in lots A and B, Plot 15, Sub-zone 144B in Ward 8 in Da Lat City. Duong Kim Ha at the scene of the deforestation. (Photo: SGGP) In addition, the investigative agency has been consolidating the file after identifying four other subjects, including Bui Van Gia, 37, Quach Van Khuyen, 42, Le Van Ha, 47, and Nguyen Van Hung, 49, living in Ward 12. They are the subjects who directly destroyed the pine forests at the above location. … [Read more...] about Police arrest gang carrying out largest-ever deforestation in Da Lat

NC212i Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) produced by PT Dirgantara Indonesia . (PTDI). (Photo: indonesiawindow.com) Jakarta (VNA) – PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), an Indonesia n aerospace company, has handed over an NC212i plane to the Thai Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation (DRRAA). aircraft which can be used for passenger transport, cargo, rainmaking, troop/paratroop transport and medical evacuation operations. This specification of the NC212i is ideal for Thailand’s geographical conditions, he noted. Another type of aircraft that also fits Thailand’s geography is the N219, which is expected to become the next purchase by Thailand, he said, adding that one more NC212i plane will be delivered to Thailand by the end of December. VNA … [Read more...] about Indonesia exports aircraft to Thailand