Seventeen groups of contestants were given the "Viet Nam Talents 2007" awards at a ceremony in Ha Noi Tuesday. The prize honors creative young talents having produced both widely-applied products and potential products. Out of 200 products designed by individuals and groups nationwide, 17 were chosen for the final round. The first prize for potential products, worth VND100 million (around US$6,250), went to the "Portals Operating System" produced by the Tia Chop Viet group of the Hi-tech Solutions Joint-Stock Company. The grand prize for applied products was given to the "AI Vietnam" group for their invention of a system for "online study and exam solutions". Among distinguished guests in attendance was Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan, who doubles as Minister of Education and Training, as well as other Party leaders. In recent years, the government has paid much attention to the development of the IT sector. Besides the "Viet Nam Talent" award, other IT prizes … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Honors 2007 IT Talents
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Buddhism in Viet Nam
Buddhism - the biggest religion in Viet Nam with around 10 million followers - plays an important role in the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people nowadays. Many studies indicate that Buddhism entered southern Viet Nam by sea and northern Viet Nam by road. Monks and nuns aboard Indian merchant fleets were considered to be the first people bringing Buddhism to Viet Nam with simple practices such as worshiping Buddha, reciting the Buddhist scriptures , disease treatment, expel ing evil spirits and delivering dharma lectures to local inhabitants. Before Buddhism came to Viet Nam , the Vietnamese people worshiped the Holy Mothers. This is a good foundation for the new religion. Buddhism, with its opening democratic nature, has found the Vietnamese land fertile to grow roots and strongly develop impact on the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. Buddhism's characteristics have created a close connection with the country's folk culture. Pagodas have become not only places of … [Read more...] about Buddhism in Viet Nam
Viet Nam ready for the big leap to 3G
Talking Shop (09-08-2007) Viet Nam ready for the big leap to 3G Local phone operators in Viet Nam are seeking the application of Third-Generation (3G) technology providing much faster data transmission speed, higher quality and various additional services. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam ready for the big leap to 3G
HSBC to develop local branches, strengthen investment in Viet Nam
Talking Shop (25-10-2007) HSBC to develop local branches, strengthen investment in Viet Nam Viet Nam News reporter Viet Thang talked to the Chairman of HSBC Asia Pacific, Vincent Cheng, about the bank's preparations for their local incorporation and continued investments in Viet Nam. … [Read more...] about HSBC to develop local branches, strengthen investment in Viet Nam
MTV road show hits Viet Nam
A musical tour of Viet Nam sponsored by the international channel Music Television, or MTV, to raise awareness of and prevent human trafficking will conclude with a free outdoor concert in HCM City tonight. The MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) campaign's final concert will feature the US band, The Click Five, who will perform at the Military Zone 7 Stadium.The concert will also feature some of Viet Nam's top talents like Ha Anh Tuan, Anh Khoa, Phuong Vy, Luu Huong Giang, May Trang, and Micro Wave. "We are so excited to be back in Asia, and for such an important event in Viet Nam," said The Click Five's front man, Kyle Patrick. "The issue of human trafficking is big, and we're doing everything in our power to stop it. Raising awareness is first and we're proud to be teaming up with our friends at MTV EXIT again to do just that." The tour included stops in Ha Noi, where Boy band Super Junior from Korea and pop star Kate Miller Heidke from Australia performed, and Ha … [Read more...] about MTV road show hits Viet Nam