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HCM City will need to promote the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education sector as part of its effort to become a smart city by 2030, experts said. Students do research in a lab at the Vietnam National University in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the university Education is among 10 key sectors on which the city has focused to develop its digital economy, in addition to healthcare, transportation, finance-banking, tourism, agriculture, logistics, environment, energy, and human resources. The city has assigned its Department of Education and Training to implement a project to develop human resources for AI through education and training, focusing on research and development of technologies using AI. The project will also enhance academic links with foreign AI professionals. The city hosts a number of universities and science research institutes, especially the Vietnam National University, which focus on training and research in AI … [Read more...] about HCM City to promote AI in education sector

Lam Dong Province leaders visit the farm of Sunfood Da Lat CO.OP recently. — Photo courtesy of the Sunfood Da Lat CO.OP The Central Highland province of Lam Dong will need to train a highly skilled workforce, expand international cooperation and lure foreign investment in hi-tech agriculture in an effort to become a national agriculture hub. According to Nguyen Van Chau, deputy director of the province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Lam Dong, blessed with a mild climate and fertile soil suitable for agriculture, aims to attract FDI in hi-tech agriculture to add value and meet market demand, especially for exports. It plans to focus on restructuring crops and building concentrated production areas. It will invest in equipment and machinery, upgrading factories, supporting human resource training and building processes that meet international standards. Priority will be given to large-scale FDI enterprises with high capability in terms of capital, … [Read more...] about Lam Dong lures FDI in hi-tech agriculture

Farmers face difficulty  in distinguishing between weedy rice and normal rice. (Photo: Huyen Huong) Notably, the Northern provinces of Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, Ninh Binh, Ha Nam have been affected severely. Previously, the density of weedy rice had been scattered; however, this year, it has developed on a large scale. The weedy rice is characterized by rapid development, early maturity and usually lower grain yield which is easy to fall off amid the condition of slight winds and self-germinate, spread to the following crops leading to low productivity. Especially, it is very difficult to control because the farmers cannot distinguish between weedy rice and normal rice. Amid the current situation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has just assigned the Plant Protection Institute to study solutions to prevent the development of this rice. By Phuc Van- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Northern region detects nearly 1,800 hectares of weedy rice in crop of 2021-2022

The report reveals that venture capital going into Vietnamese startups reached a record high in 2021 amidst market uncertainties and upheaval caused by COVID-19. The total funding amount reached a new high of $1.4 billion, a 1.6x growth compared to the prior record of $874 million set in 2019. Accordingly, the total number of funds invested in Vietnamese startups climbed by 60 per cent, equally distributed among countries. Singapore was the most active investor in 2021, followed by Vietnam and the US. Japanese investors have also gradually resumed their activities in Vietnam after a two-year slowdown. Investor appetite has been accelerated by an increased interest in sectors that have benefited from the pandemic. Moreover, the ease of video conferencing has made travel restrictions no longer a barrier to the investment decision-making process. Riding the acceleration of digital adoption, Vietnam celebrated the emergence of two unicorns, MoMo and Sky Mavis, in 2021. Their … [Read more...] about Venture capital into local startups reached record high of $1.4 billion

Lychees are served to business class passengers on the airline’s domestic and international routes from Ha Noi from July 1-15. — Photo courtesy of VNA Bac Giang Province's signature fruit lychees returned to serve as in-flight meals on Vietnam Airlines (VNA) flights after a two-year pandemic, said the national flag carrier. According to Vietnam Airlines, the fruit is served to business class passengers on domestic and international routes from July 1-15. The move aims to introduce the speciality to domestic and foreign passengers and expand cooperation with businesses and localities to promote Vietnamese agricultural products to the world, said VNA. Since June 24, the airline has coordinated with Bac Giang Province to promote lychees on the e-commerce platform VNAMall. Vice Chairman of the Bac Giang People’s Committee, Phan The Tuan, said: “The province is home to the country’s largest lychee-growing area of more than 28,000ha. Bac Giang lychee was the first Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines resumes serving Bac Giang lychees