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ROBOTACON WRO 2023 is being organised nationwide for the first time Under the theme connecting the world, the ROBOTACON WRO 2023 competition is co-organised by the Embassy of Denmark, Viet Tinh Anh JSC, and LEGO Education. This year, the teams participating in the contest will be divided into groups with tasks under various topics based on current interests from around the world, such as marine life conservation, underwater infrastructure, port automation, and others. According to the Danish ambassador Nicolai Prytz, he is very proud that the Embassy of Denmark is one of the co-organisers of ROBOTACON WRO 2023, the largest and most prestigious competition dedicated to science, technology, and education in Vietnam for students aged 6-19 years. “I believe that this will be a fantastic playground for young Vietnamese people to learn the necessary skills for the 21 st century, such as critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and technology. The competition also … [Read more...] about ROBOTACON WRO 2023 organised nationwide

Nguyen Thi Tra My, CEO of The PAN Group. — Photo courtesy of the group Nguyen Thi Tra My, CEO of the PAN Group, said that the group targeted reducing emissions, especially greenhouse gas emissions as one of the key tasks in its sustainable development goals. Greenhouse gas emissions in Viet Nam have increased significantly in recent years due to economic development and population growth. Following the global trend, the Vietnamese Government has been taking measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. The Government's effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions requires the participation of businesses and also puts them in a challenge called “sustainability”. Nguyen Thi Tra My shared about this challenge. In 2022, after COP 26, the Vietnamese Government issued Decree 06/2022/ND-CP and Decision 01/2022/TTg, requiring enterprises to carry out greenhouse gas Inventory and Inventory Verification; together with the greenhouse gas emission reduction plan … [Read more...] about Sustainability – a vital trend in modern agriculture: PAN’s CEO

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) last week announced additional adjustments to a series of key interest rates, effective from May 25. This move marks the third round of interest rate decreases within a span of less than three months, signifying its resolute efforts in lowering the interest rate landscape, aimed at providing vital support to businesses and stimulating overall economic growth. The SBV’s rate reduction moves cater specifically to existing customers, Photo: Le Toan The recent decision to lower interest rates has garnered praise from industry experts and leaders who believe it to be an appropriate and well-timed move. Le Quang Vinh, deputy CEO of Vietcombank, deemed it a sound decision that is well-aligned with the current economic landscape. “Looking ahead, we anticipate that lending rates will correspondingly decrease as deposit interest rates uniformly decline,” Vinh said. Pham Nhu Anh, CEO of MB, recognises the difficulties faced by the market in … [Read more...] about Rate reductions deemed well-timed

Market Management Department staff check goods in the northern province of Vinh Phuc. — VNA/VNS Photo Consumers and businesses are called on to join authorities in the fight against counterfeit, fake, and smuggled goods on online shopping platforms. The issue has been receiving more attention due to the booming popularity of e-commerce in Viet Nam. Statistics from the Viet Nam E-commerce Association (VECOM) show that in 2021, Viet Nam’s retail e-commerce market size reached US$13.5-13.7 billion. In 2022, the figure increased to $16.4 billion and is forecast to reach about $38 - 39 billion by 2025. According to experts, the buying trend of consumers has changed rapidly in the past three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, from consumer goods, food, drinks, fashion, and cosmetics. However, according to preliminary statistics from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), authorities receive about 1,500 complaints via hotlines and written documents related to online shopping … [Read more...] about Consumers, businesses urged to join fight against counterfeit goods online