Tech trek

The two sides discussed orientations for cooperation in the fields of tourism, investment in logistics and seaport infrastructure, aviation, and hi-tech agriculture, especially logistics and agriculture-farm processing projects that Can Tho is going to implement in the coming time. Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Viet Truong said the city is preparing to invest in many projects and it hopes to cooperate with KOAECA in developing logistics systems serving the consumption of farm produce of the Mekong Delta region. Can Tho has planned to set up a logistics center for linkage, production, processing and consumption of agricultural products in the region, which will cover an area of 3,300 ha, he said. The draft project is being urgently completed to submit to the Prime Minister for approval in May, he revealed. In addition, the Government has also approved an another grade-II logistics center in Can Tho, which will cover 242 ha of land in Cai Cui port in Cai Rang … [Read more...] about Can Tho eyes logistics, hi-tech agriculture cooperation with RoK

"The Complex of Agricultural High-Technology DHN Gia Lai" is in Ia Le Commune, Chu Puh District, with a total investment capital of about VND1,030 billion. The project is expected to have a land use area of ​​about 100 hectares, including farm of 2,500 pigs, selected and imported directly from the Netherlands, pigs slaughter house, organic fertilizer factory, operation and support service area, organic farming area and green land, land for traffic and technical infrastructure, gathering area, purchasing area, preserve and pack fruits according to high quality export standards. Phase 1: The DHN Gia Lai hi-tech application breeding area has a total land area of ​​50 hectares, a capacity of 2,500 calves and grandparents and 25,000 gilts. This is the fourth project in the DHN High-tech Agricultural Complex in Vietnam of two corporations, specializing in the production of high-quality agricultural products in a closed chain including: Selection and Production of Swine & … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking ceremony for the DHN Gia Lai agricultural high-tech complex

PM Pham Minh Chinh (right) visits Intel on May 17. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 (US time) visited tech giants Intel, Apple and Google in Silicon Valley as part of his US visit. At the meeting with the Vietnamese Government leader, Intel’s Executive Vice President Keyvan Esfarjani underlined the significant role of Vietnam in the company's supply chains and highlighted Intel Vietnam’s highest quality award in 2021 as an indication of the factory’s excellent human resources. The Vice President also highly regarded the country’s favourable infrastructure and its skilled workforce, and described Vietnam as a potential destination for tech firms to expand their operations, especially when firms like Intel want to diversify their supply chains. PM Chinh congratulated Intel on its achievements and thanked the corporation for its investments in Vietnam. He affirmed that the country has been working on Intel ’s proposals and hoped that the … [Read more...] about PM visits Sillicon Valley tech giants

The groundbreaking ceremony of DHN Gia Lai high-technology agricultural complex in the Central Highlands Province of Gia Lai. — Photo courtesy of Hung Nhon Group Construction of the DHN Gia Lai high-technology agricultural complex has begun in the Central Highlands Province of Gia Lai. Situated in Ia Le Commune in Chu Puh District, the VND1 trillion (US$44.6 million) complex is the fourth project developed by Hung Nhon Group and the Netherlands' De Heus. It will be built on an area of around 100ha and include a pig farm with a capacity of 2,500 head imported from the Netherlands, an organic fertiliser factory, and an organic farming area. It will have modern technologies throughout the breeding process to control livestock quality, optimise livestock performance and reduce costs. There will be a grid-connected solar power system to help substantially reduce CO2 emissions. Vu Manh Hung, chairman and general director of Hung Nhon Group, said, “The complex will contribute … [Read more...] about High-tech agriculture complex construction starts in Gia Lai

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai speaks at the conference (PHoto: SGGP) Speaking at the conference, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai said that the disbursement progress has so far achieved 11 percent, which is lower than last year with 17 percent. He added that many units have had low disbursement rates; therefore, all units and investors must clearly define their responsibilities, review each project, and solve any problems to ensure progress, not accumulate at the end of the year. In order to speed up the progress of projects, Chairman Phan Van Mai asked the units to report in detail and analyze each project for solutions. Reporting at the conference, Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Planning and Investment Le Thi Huynh Mai said that most of the units with too low disbursement rates do have not much capital and are currently in the process of implementing procedures, so they have not completed the … [Read more...] about HCMC People’s Committee asks to remove difficulties, accelerate disbursement

At the meeting with Korean investors (Photo: VGP) On this occasion, leaders of 12 provinces and cities in the South Central Coast - Central Highlands had two meetings and many working sessions as well as met bilaterally with Korean organizations and businesses to promote cooperation and development programs. The provinces focus on introducing and inviting investment in many fields such as renewable energy, tourism, high-tech agriculture, mining, afforestation, medicinal herbs, tourism exploitation from natural heritages, marine economy, industry, and smart city. Representatives of Korean organizations and businesses also had opinions and development plans with the South Central - Central Highlands provinces. The parties pledged to step up the search and call for Korean projects and businesses to invest in order to help the region get a foundation for sustainable and stable development, heal wars, reduce poverty sustainably and fight climate change… Also at the conference, a … [Read more...] about Ministry calls for Korean investors to pour money into South Central region

A representative from the company congratulated her and highlighted that she is the first Vietnamese woman to reach the summit of Everest, noting that this is a historic achievement for the Vietnamese climbing community. Nha, a lawyer from Ho Chi Minh City, aspires to conquer the 'Seven Summits' - the seven highest mountains in the world. In January this year, she successfully conquered Vinson Massif, which stands at a height of 4,892 meters, the highest peak in Antarctica. It was challenging for her to hike uphill in the bitter weather while carrying a 70-liter pack. It is expected that Nha and her climbing team will return to base camp on May 17, after descending the mountain. According to The Himalayan Database's latest list, as of December 2021, only three Vietnamese men have successfully ascended Mount Everest. Everest is the world's tallest mountain, 8,848.86 meters above sea level. After the Nepal earthquake on April 25, 2015, the mountain has lost 2.4cm in height and … [Read more...] about First Vietnamese woman reaches summit of Mount Everest

Awardees of the Kovalevskaya Award 2021 . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Two Vietnamese university professors were honoured with the Kovalevskaya Award 2021 for their outstanding achievements in applied sciences at a May 16 ceremony with Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan in attendance. The event was held by the Vietnam Women’s Union Central Committee in Hanoi. The awardees were Prof., Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai, Vice Rector of the University of Science at the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM); and Prof., Dr. and Meritorious Teacher Nguyen Minh Thuy, a senior lecturer in food technology at the Faculty of Agriculture, the Can Tho University. In her opening remarks, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Women’s Union’s Central Committee Ha Thi Nga said the award, named after Russian mathematician Sofia Kovalevskaya, is the first international award for women in recognition for their exceptional contributions to scientific and technological research and development. … [Read more...] about Kovalevskaya Award 2021 presented to two university professors

On Monday morning, Seven Summit Treks, a company that organizes climbing expeditions over all mountains above 8,000 m in Nepal, China and Pakistan announced on its Twitter feed that Nha had succeeded in climbing the highest mountain via the southeast ridge at 3:30 a.m. Nepal time (4:45 a.m. Hanoi time). It also confirmed she was the first Vietnamese woman to do so, emphasizing that it was a historic achievement for the Vietnamese climbing community. Nha, 35, who works as a lawyer in HCMC, is a member of the Seven Summit Treks Everest Expedition 2022. According to data of The Himalayan Database, only three Vietnamese people have successfully reached the summit of the world's highest mountain as of December last year, all of the males. Mountaineering enthusiast Nha has conquered the seven highest peaks in the world. She successfully conquered Mount Vinson at a height of 4,892 meters above sea level in Antarctica on January 3 this year. At a height of 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), … [Read more...] about Vietnamese woman conquers Mount Everest

Chairman of the Viet Nam Blockchain Association Hoang Van Huay (right) at the debut ceremony on Tuesday. — Photo baodautu.vn The Viet Nam Blockchain Association was launched in the capital city on Tuesday, the first official legal entity specialising in the field of blockchain technology. The association will gather blockchain research and application enthusiasts throughout Viet Nam. It aims to promote the nation's digital economy in other to mark Viet Nam’s position on the world technology map. Among the association's tasks include expanding relationships with blockchain organisations and communities around the world and creating favourable condition for members to share experiences and resources to research, test, apply, deploy and trade blockchain technology in accordance with Vietnamese law. Attracting investment for the operation of the blockchain industry and focusing on training and developing digital human resources are other ones. The Viet Nam Blockchain Association … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Blockchain Association makes debut