This success marked a milestone for Vietnam to become a top-list nation in the region regarding satellite technology. In the meeting, the PM confirmed that the government is going to continue fostering studies on satellite technology so that Vietnam may reap more achievements on space technology in the near future. There will be a detailed policy and program on the development of this field, which is still quite new in the country, with the strong focus on human resources training. All young scientists are encouraged to maintain their passion, creativity, and devotion. After being launched into the Earth’s orbit, MicroDragon Satellite has already contacted with the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and the control center sited at Tokyo University three times. As scheduled, this satellite will work stably in the next 1-2 weeks.By PHAN THAO – Translated by Yen Nhi … [Read more...] about Space technology to be further developed in VN
Vietnam addresses power market reforms: Firm commitment to investors
The Hanoitimes - In 2005, Vietnam introduced an electricity market to ensure the sustainability of the power sector for investors. Vietnam Electricity to divest stakes at 5 companies EVN's wholesale electricity price frame approved Vietnam’s rank of Getting Electricity up 32 places The Vietnam Wholesale Electricity Market to be implemented in 2019 The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) will fully open of the wholesale electricity market in 2019, as part of its commitment to the power sector’s reforms aimed to attract foreign capital inflows. Photo: EVNCPC The ministry will continue completing the legal framework, training manpower, and upgrading infrastructure, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)/energy management system (EMS) for good operations of the market. Three-stage reforms The Vietnam Wholesale Electricity Market (VWEM) is part of a three-stage liberalization of the Vietnamese power … [Read more...] about Vietnam addresses power market reforms: Firm commitment to investors
Asian Cup: Midfielder Quang Hai voted as best player of Group Stage
Hai is the standout from a list of 10 established stars of Asian football selected by the AFC according to their excellent performance of the group stage. After four days of voting, which concluded at 3 pm on January 22, the poll attracted a total of 1,213,479 online votes from across the globe. Of which, the 21-year-old Vietnamese forward outstripped his rivals to take the lead with 604,167 votes, accounting for 50% of the total votes. According to the AFC, Hai has been instrumental for Vietnam and it’s his incisiveness that has created the best of Vietnam’s chances. The first and second runners-up were Ashkan Dejagah (Iran) and Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan). Hai is also taking the lead in the vote for best goal of UAE 2019 Group Stage, which saw 96 goals scored in the 36 matches. The midfielder’s wonderful goal in the match against Yemen has polled the most votes from fans (44%) on the AFC website. … [Read more...] about Asian Cup: Midfielder Quang Hai voted as best player of Group Stage
Vietnam start training, confident towards Japan clash
Park Hang-seo’s side has stunned the whole of Asia by beating Jordan to qualify for the last eight of the continental showpiece. The Golden Dragons are even considered a phenomenon of the 2019 Asian Cup, and have received huge attention from international media. In particular, there were up to ten Japanese reporters who appeared at the stadium to record Vietnam’s training session and interview Vietnamese players, and Vietnamese correspondents as well. Head coach Park Hang-seo carefully watched his players in action during the training session, with special care given to midfielder Nguyen Trong Hoang, who suffered a pain following his collision with a Jordanian player in their Round of 16 game on January 20. Fortunately enough, Trong Hoang can still join in with the whole team without having to train privately. The Vietnam-Japan quarterfinal will take place at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on January 24 at 8pm (Vietnamese time). Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed (UAE) has … [Read more...] about Vietnam start training, confident towards Japan clash
NA Chairwoman receives former NA leaders and deputies
The event featured the presence of former NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung and NA Vice Chairmen Uong Chu Luu and Do Ba Ty. The NA Chairwoman stressed that 2018 was the mid-term year of the 14th National Assembly, which was very important in creating momentum to successfully implement of the Resolution of the 12th National Party Congress and the 2016-2020 socio-economic development plan. The NA Chairwoman shared that the NA's activities continued to be improved and renewed in the preparation and implementation of the session, notably the form of debate has continued to be maintained and promoted with high efficiency. Praising contributions made by the former deputies, the NA Vice Chairwoman expressed her belief that they would continue to make recommendations to the Party and State, and contribute to improving institutions and policies, thereby promoting socio-economic development in the whole country. On the occasion, the NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan handed over gifts to former … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman receives former NA leaders and deputies