Information about Vietnam is now lost amidst information sea of the digital era. It’s difficult for tourists, particularly foreigners, to fund comprehensive information about the beauty of Vietnam land. Therefore, to further advertising tourism and culture with high technology is considered an outlet for the development of Vietnam’s tourism sector.For many years, information technology solutions have been applied to develop tourism and culture in many countries. However, it’s still new in Vietnam.In many developed countries, advanced technology has helped them to solve many issues in cultural preservation and tourism development. The Geographical Information System (GIS) which is now popular in European and American countries, is an example.This technology has helped to serve the information searching of tourists, tourism planning, marketing and advertising. The application of this technology in Vietnam is only in its initial steps, mainly in digitalised data.Some … [Read more...] about Advertising tourism and culture with high technology
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Renovating the management organization and enhancing the application of Information technology in library
(Cinet)– “Renovating the management organization and enhancing the application of information technology in library” which is the topic of the conference which has been held in Hanoi by the Alliance of Library of universities in the Northern Region. The conference on “renovating the management organization and enhancing the application of information technology in library” to create a chance for people operating in the field of library to have a chance to discuss, share experience related to urgent issues in organizing and managing libraries, at the same time opening the orientation of building and developing library system of universities in the integration and development of the society. The conference includes the representatives of department of Library ( the MOCST); representatives of the Vietnam National library; the leadership of the Information Center of universities and institutes in the North. … [Read more...] about Renovating the management organization and enhancing the application of Information technology in library
Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism to advance the use of new technologies in mountain tourism
The role of new technologies in snow and mountain tourism will be the focus of the 7th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism, held by UNWTO in collaboration with the Principality of Andorra (La Massana, Andorra, 11-12 April 2012). Leading experts will discuss the new technologies that have emerged over the past years and their role in revolutionizing tourism marketing, as well as consumer behavior before, during and after a trip. Under the title, Mountain Tourism 2.0: New Strategies for Success, the Congress will outline the strategies needed to attract new visitors and open up mountain destinations to the world market. “Snow and mountain tourism is an extremely popular market, but one that faces a number of challenges,” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. “Innovation and new technologies can play an exciting role in helping these destinations to remain competitive and diversify their tourism product, ensuring year-round … [Read more...] about Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism to advance the use of new technologies in mountain tourism
Top ten scientific and technological events in 2017
1. National Assembly passes the Technology Transfer Law (amended) National Assembly passed the Technology Transfer Law (amended). The law has changed and amended some contents, including important contents such as the State policies on transfer technology; technologies encouraged for transfer, technologies subject to transfer restrictions, and technologies prohibited from transfer; technology assessment in investment projects and solutions to encourage technology transfer and develop technology markets. 2. Government issues Directive No. 16/CT-TTg on strengthening the capacity to access the 4th Industrial Revolution On May 4, 2017, the Prime Minister issued Directive No. 16/CT-TTg on strengthening the capacity to access the 4th Industrial Revolution. The directive pointed out the main tasks of the Ministry of Science and Technology, including focusing on promoting the innovative startup ecosystem in order to develop innovative start-up enterprises; co-ordinating with ministries, … [Read more...] about Top ten scientific and technological events in 2017
Technology Spurs Business Development
A recent survey shows that 85 per cent of businesses are interested in the Fourth Industrial Revolution but more than 70 per cent do not know what to do to readily respond to the current context. They admit that not only their competences but also their current awareness and expertise will hardly follow it, let alone catch up the technology development trend. A big chance Dr Vu Tien Loc, President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), said, at present, not many businesses and people study and understand values and impacts of digital technology or the Fourth Industrial Revolution although these achievements are clearly seen in daily activities. When e-commerce further grows, people can go shopping from without having to go out. A company may not need a store or hire employees. Many production activities are included into automation process and are operated by robots. This trend is also boosted by the development of electronic payment services and freight … [Read more...] about Technology Spurs Business Development