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The winners of the "Make in Vietnam digital technology product" awards 2021 will be considered for inclusion on the list of IT products and services prioritized for investment, hiring and procurement by state agencies. "Make in Vietnam digital technology products" is an award launched for the first time in 2020 by the Ministry of Information and Communications to honor excellent digital technology products designed, created and manufactured in Vietnam that have great practical value recognized in the development of the digital economy, digital government and digital society in the country. The Ministry of Information and Communications will hold an online press conference to announce and launch this award on June 18. This event will take place at the same time at six places: the headquarters of the Ministry of Information and Communications in Hanoi and the headquarters of the Department of Information and Communications of Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about 2nd ‘Make in Vietnam digital technology products’ awards launched

The donation is of great significance in the face that the treatment of Covid-19 patients in Bac Giang remains a long way to go. Taiwan-based Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation with a network in 47 countries has offered Covid-19 relief in Vietnam’s northern province of Bac Giang, an epicenter in the fresh outbreak. Tzu Chi Foundation offers Covid-19 relief to Bac Giang Red Cross Society. Photos: Tzu Chi On June 22, a group of 22 volunteers of the Taiwanese international humanitarian and non-governmental organization handed over goods worth VND885 million (US$38,470) to the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) – Bac Giang. The handing over of N95 masks, medical gowns, hand sanitizer, instant noodles, and seasoning was hosted by Bac Giang Group Media (BGG). A volunteer of the Tzu Chi Foundation said the situation in Bac Giang has prompted their support with an aim to share the burden of frontline workers and affected people. They wish their sharing would partly … [Read more...] about Tzu Chi Foundation shares burden in Vietnam’s epicenter

Prof Phan Van Truong, who has been to 80 countries and negotiated contracts worth up to $60 billion, said self-study accounts for 90 percent of learning, and occurs over a lifetime. Prof Phan Van Truong Truong is the author of the famous book ‘Mot doi thuong thuyet’ (A life in negotiation). At the age of 75, he still has the habit of getting up at 4 am to study. This skill helped him have a successful career. A university graduate in civil engineering, he became senior manager of many large corporations in the world. He said that most of he had learned came from self-study after graduation. Truong said he left for France to study at a boarding school when he was 17 years old. Four years later, he passed the exam to the National School of Bridges and Roads. However, his French language skills were just enough to write, and he was poor at communication and could barely speak French. “I felt like a fish out of water when my friends, during breaks, enjoyed the time by … [Read more...] about Negotiator studied foreign languages on his own because of social, work pressure

The photo contest aims to disseminate information and highlight the activities of youth union members during the 2021 Youth Volunteer Campaign to the people and society. The three phase contest lasts from June 21 to August 31. Eligible photos should reflect activities of youth union members, namely entrance exam support programs, activities on environmental protection and climate change response, assistance for COVID-19 prevention and control work, and so on. The organizing board plans to award one first, one second, one third, and four consolation prizes for the best photos. Within the framework of the program, the HCYU Central Committee will release a newsletter related to the Youth Volunteer Campaign 2021 every two weeks from June 22 until the end of the campaign. The newsletter will include four main contents, such as the latest directives of the HCYU Central Committee, updated information about the most outstanding activities of youth union organizations across … [Read more...] about “Volunteer Green” photo contest launched in Hanoi

HCM City launches ‘Operation Green 2012’ volunteer campaign The Youth League in Ho Chi Minh City launched the 6th ‘Operation Green’ volunteer campaign on morning of June 17 in An Phu Ward of District 2, with participation of nearly 1,000 volunteer soldiers and members of Youth League units of the armed forces based in the city. This year the campaign will run from June 17 to July 15 in HCMC, with participation of about 10,000 soldiers taking part in various activities such as persuading league members, youth and 10,000 people to register their cars or motorbikes; not violate traffic laws; plant 10,000 tree saplings; upgrade or repair 2,500km of rural roads; and make 10 temporary bridges in new agricultural areas. Furthermore the ‘Green Campaign’ will call for funds to build houses for households under priority policies; donate 500 gifts to disadvantaged union members, youth in armed forces; and mobilize 1,000 blood donation units. On this occasion, five houses were … [Read more...] about City launches ‘Operation Green 2012’ volunteer campaign