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This information was announced by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) and the Vietnam Blockchain Union (VBU) at a recent press conference. The Vietnam Blockchain Summit is oriented to become a prestigious annual destination in the chain of events of the regional and international Blockchain market. Blockchain has become a pioneering technology and increasingly popular all over the world. It bears wide applicability in almost all sectors and fields. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global Blockchain market was valued at 4.67 billion USD in 2021. It is projected to grow from 7.18 billion USD in 2022 to 163.83 billion USD in 2029, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 56.3 percent. Vietnam is seen as a bright spot on the world technology map. Many Vietnamese projects have attracted more attention and investment from organizations and individuals around the globe. Addressing the press conference, VINASA’s Deputy Chairwoman cum General … [Read more...] about Vietnam Blockchain Summit 2022 to be held in late-July

Rạng Đông Light Source and Vacuum Flask JSC. Photo courtesy of the firm HCM CITY — HCM City needs to speed up equitisation to restructure state-owned enterprises and improve their efficiency, according to the Government Inspectorate. The equitisation of state companies is progressing at a tardy pace, a recent report by the inspectorate says. It also has shortcomings in terms of allocation of assets for equitisation, determination of enterprise value, determination of the ratio of state capital post-equitisation, and selection of strategic investors. According to the Ministry of Finance’s corporate finance department, many SOEs in the city are large and have complicated financial and land ownership structures, and so equitisation, especially evaluating their assets, is not easy. As of 2016 the city had 62 SOEs fully owned by the state, according to the Government Inspectorate. Phan Thị Thắng, vice chairwoman of the city People’s Committee, has sought the HCM City Business … [Read more...] about Inspectorate urges HCM City to speed up restructuring of SOEs

Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Le Viet Duyen (third, right) and UNEFA Rector Pascualino Angiolillo at the launching ceremony (Photo: VNA) Addressing the launching ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Le Viet Duyen thanked the UNEFA for organizing the event. He stressed that President Ho Chi Minh's life and revolutionary career is an epic of patriotism and revolutionary heroism. The national leader, who devoted his whole life to the national liberation, independence freedom of the nation and happiness of the people, is an example for nations that are struggling to advance to socialism, including Vietnam and Venezuela, said the ambassador. He expressed his hope that through the research of Vietnamese nation and Ho Chi Minh ideology in all fields as well as the national struggles, Venezuelan friends will draw useful lessons to overcome hard time and build a country of peace and prosperity. The ambassador said he believes that UNEFA will become a center for education … [Read more...] about Venezuela university opens faculty on Vietnamese nation

A report delivered at the meeting stressed that thanks to the attention of the Central Military Commission, Ministry of National Defense, General Department of Political Affairs, General Staff, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee, party committees, chains-of-command, political agencies, and military scientific agencies at all levels, the youth union affairs and the youth movements in general and the young creative movements in the military in particular have comprehensively, strongly, and widely developed, and reaped outstanding results. In addition, military youths have always received the most favorable conditions to promote talent, intelligence, and vanguard role in doing science and technology. They have produced tens of thousands of creative ideas per year. The report emphasized that the Military Creative Youth Awards remains a typical movement that fosters military youths to create and devote. Over the past 21 years, the organizing panel has received 5,480 … [Read more...] about Creative military youths receive awards

"It was a fantastic moment. Indonesia has finally won a gold medal in Taekwondo," said the 24-year-old Indonesian photojournalist after the final between Vietnam and Indonesia in the men’s under 63-kilogram weight class at Tay Ho Gymnasium in Hanoi on May 18. Latief stated that he has been anticipating this gold medal for a long time since many Indonesian athletes had pocketed bronze medals. It wasn't until the third final between Indonesia’s Muhammad Bassam Raihan and Vietnam’s Ngo Quang Tien that he felt victorious. "I'm overjoyed and many Vietnamese audiences congratulated us too," he said. Latief had to overcome many challenges to report on the ongoing SEA Games 31 and capture the moment Indonesia athletes brought home medals. He was born without a right arm. Despite numerous obstacles, the Jakartan reporter never gave up. He worked hard from a young age to practice doing everything with his left hand, overcoming self-doubt and ignoring the curious eyes of those around … [Read more...] about One-handed photojournalist leaves impression at SEA Games 31

Lê Hương The Mường ethnic people living in Hòa Bình, Thanh Hóa or Phú Thọ share the same origin and almost the same way of living in harmony with nature. Hòa Bình and Phú Thọ are among 12 localities hosting SEA Games 31. Throughout their development, Mường people have found abundant food sources in their natural surroundings, which are tasty, nutritious and, in some cases, can prevent or cure illness. Here are a few of the most popular Mường dishes. Bamboo worms This dish is undoubtedly a little scary for many people. Between September and October, many worms appear to feed on bamboo plants, which the Mường people collect from the forest. Bamboo worms are said to contain lots of vitamins and protein and be easy to digest. — Photo Lê Anh The grubs can be cooked in various ways, such as stir-fried or roasted. The dish is popular in everyday meals or as a snack for men while drinking wine. The worms are believed to contain a lot of vitamins and protein, which can be … [Read more...] about Try some typical Mường grub

Experts at the workshop. — Photohanoimoi.com.vn Recognising that cyberattacks targeting the ICT supply chain are increasing, experts said that organisations in Việt Nam needed to be prepared to respond by sharing and updating knowledge about this form of attack. The Authority of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications and the security firm Kaspersky co-organised a workshop titled “ICT Supply Chain Cyber Resilience” in Hà Nội on Thursday. The workshop aimed to support and prepare the country to respond to cyberattacks on the ICT supply chain. “Cyberattacks on the supply chain have grown strongly during the COVID-19 pandemic period and are expected to increase in the near future as well as the appearance of organisations and enterprises providing cyber attack weapons,” said Nguyễn Thành Phúc, director of the Authority of Information Security. “Therefore, sharing and updating knowledge related to this type of attack will help organisations … [Read more...] about Vietnamese businesses need preparation to respond to cyberattacks on ICT supply chain

Walking streets around Hoàn Kiếm Lake are often full of people at the weekend. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội will ban pets from the walking zone surrounding Hoàn Kiếm Lake from May 27. Under the decision issued by the municipal People's Committee on regulations about the operation of the pedestrian areas, people will not be allowed to take their pets to the region, except when getting permission from authorities. Organisations and individuals will not be allowed to park vehicles in the area, except for wheelchairs of people with disabilities and cars of officers on duty, such as for ensuring public order and security, fire fighting and waste collection. Illegal gatherings and marches, gambling, motorbike/car racing, and activities causing public disorder will not be allowed. The ban is also applied to swimming and fishing in Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Vendors are prohibited from the pedestrian areas. People must get permission when using speakers, radios and drums on pedestrian … [Read more...] about Hà Nội bans pets from Hoàn Kiếm walking zone from May 27

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính (right) meets with Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin on Friday morning in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang HÀ NỘI — Singapore has always been one of Việt Nam's leading partners in the region. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính made the statement meeting with Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin on Friday morning in Hà Nội. PM Chính said the visit of the Tan Chuan-Jin, which lasted from May 18 to 20, was very important, contributing to promoting the Việt Nam - Singapore Strategic Partnership to become more and more extensive and effective, especially while the two countries are looking forward to the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and 10 years of Strategic Partnership in 2023. Chính congratulated Singapore on its outstanding achievements, including always leading the way in the region in catching new development trends of the world, especially in science and technology with its high … [Read more...] about Singapore one of Việt Nam’s leading partners in the region: PM Chính

Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper has just started construction of a new school dormitory in a remote area in the central province of Nghe An. Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper starts construction of a new school dormitory in a remote area in the central province of Nghe An on May 19. Construction started on May 19 at Mai Son Boarding Primary and Secondary School in Tuong Duong District where nearly 100 students are staying. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Deputy Editor-In-Chief of Dantri/Dtinews Nguyen Xuan Toan expressed thanks to the Giao Hang Tiet Kiem Company for their donations to the project. Deputy Editor-In-Chief of Dantri/Dtinews Nguyen Xuan Toan speaks at the event "This is the 42 school projects carried out by Dantri/Dtinews and donors nationwide," Toan said. "We hope that the project will help improve living and studying conditions for students in difficult areas." Earlier on May 10, the Giao Hang Tiet Kiem Company … [Read more...] about Dantri starts construction at Nghe An boarding school