Microsoft Vietnam has helped 200,000 young people enrich their digital technology skills. VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY – Microsoft said it plans to undertake programmes to narrow the digital technology gap in Việt Nam. The company’s Việt Nam CEO, Phạm Nhật Trường, said since 2015 Microsoft has spent US$3 million on this programme. It has co-operated with local authorities and non-profits to train youths in digital technologies. It has also trained over 2,000 teachers to support the programme. So far nearly 200,000 have benefited from the programme and 79-90 per cent have found jobs after the training. Trường said helping young people enrich their digital technology knowledge is important for the development of the country as Việt Nam would become one of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world by 2050. Microsoft said it would continue to support the Ministry of Education and Training in expanding computer … [Read more...] about Microsoft trains youths in digital technology
BGRIM acquire VN solar power project for $35.2m
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — B Grimm Power Plc has completed a US$35.2 million acquisition of a solar photovoltaic power projects in Việt Nam. BGRIM, through subsidiary B Grimm Renewable Power 2 Ltd, has acquired an 80 per cent stake in Phú Yên TTP Joint Stock Company, the project company investing and developing in a 257MW PV scheme in the the south central province of Phú Yên. The purchase of 80 million shares in the Phú Yên TTP, concluded on Thursday, forms part of SET-listed BGRIM’s rapid expansion of power generation equity in Thailand and overseas. Phú Yên will particularly contribute to BGRIM’s growing renewal power portfolio as well as strengthening its presence in Việt Nam, according to BGRIM president Preeyanart Soontornwata. BGRIM has recently completed a deal for a 55 per cent stake in the 420MW solar powerhouse in Tây Ninh, southwest Việt Nam, billed as the largest of its kind in … [Read more...] about BGRIM acquire VN solar power project for $35.2m
Phu My Hung set for annual Green Farm Festival
Visitors at last year’s Green Farm Festival organised by Phu My Hung. VNS Photo Viet Nam News HCM CITY – Real estate developer Phu My Hung Development Corporation has announced its third Green Farm Festival will be celebrated next weekend (August 25 and 26). Organised in The Crescent area in the Phu My Hung City Centre, it seeks to encourage people to use green, environment-friendly products. Showcased at the festival will be a range of products like vegetables, egg, milk, rice, fruits, and cosmetics. It is expected to attract thousand of visitors, who will have a chance to win gifts and prizes. Their entry ticket of VND200,000 (US$9) guarantees a prize that could be vegetables, mushroom, fruits, honey, fruit juice, home appliances, and cosmetics. Phu My Hung has developed the Phu My Hung City Centre in District 7, home to many expatriates. The company organises such community events throughout the year. VNS … [Read more...] about Phu My Hung set for annual Green Farm Festival
New hát bội performances celebrate August Revolution
Tuồng and hát bội artists from the HCM City Hát Bội Theatre will stage a free programme for visitors on Sunday on HCM City’s Bùi Viện Walking Street in District 1, as part of the city’s cultural activities marking the 73rd anniversary of the 1945 August Revolution. — Photo thanhnien.vn Viet Nam News HCM CITY — A traditional theatre programme offering tuồng and hát bội (classical drama) will be staged free on HCM City’s Bùi Viện Walking Street on Sunday to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the 1945 August Revolution (August 19). The event will offer extracts from historical plays in praise of national heroes, including Trần Cao Vân Mang Hồn Nước (Revolutionary Trần Cao Vân) and Đào Tam Xuân Đề Cờ (Heroine Đào Tam Xuân Raises the Flag) “Our shows will feature veteran and young performers of … [Read more...] about New hát bội performances celebrate August Revolution
Baby product retailer Con Cung complies with law: Trade ministry
Corporate Baby product retailer Con Cung complies with law: Trade ministry By Thanh Thom Friday, Aug 17, 2018,17:56 (GMT+7) Baby product retailer Con Cung complies with law: Trade ministryBy Thanh Thom Passers-by ride past a Con Cung outlet – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Con Cung (Beloved Kid), a retail store chain specializing in mother and baby products, has been found to have conformed to regulations on the rights and interests of consumers, product quality and traceability, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on its website. Earlier, a customer had complained that a Con Cung outlet had replaced a product’s “Made in Thailand” label with another that read, “CF,” which stands for “Con Cung Fashion.” Following up on the complaint and media reports, the ministry set up an interdisciplinary inspection team to check whether the company had complied with regulations on the production … [Read more...] about Baby product retailer Con Cung complies with law: Trade ministry