Cinnamon representative introduces its AI products at the 2017 Echelon Asia Summit in Singapore (Photo: VTV) Hanoi (VNA) – Cinnamon Inc., a Japanese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up firm, which has a technology research centre in Vietnam, said on January 28 that it has successfully raised 15 million USD from investors to serve the expansion of its operation in the US. Established in October 2016, Cinnamon currently employs 60 Vietnamese engineers to develop AI products in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Lam Dong. The company said it will build a contingent of 200 engineers and high-tech development researchers in Vietnam at the end of 2019. With the new investment, Cinnamon will continue improving the quality of its current products and creating more to promote the operation of big businesses. CEO of the company Miku Hirano said one of the initial objectives of Cinnamon in the US was to consolidate its presence in Silicon Valley while contributing to the … [Read more...] about Japanese startup in Vietnam gets 15 million USD injection
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Việt Nam has welcomed 15 million international tourists
A view of Hạ Long International Cruise Port, where Celebrity Millennium Cruise Ship docks. — Photo courtesy of the VNATViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — James Kopenec from Arizona, the US, was amazed by the warm welcome he received when he became the 15-millionth international tourist to Việt Nam. A ceremony was held at the Hạ Long International Cruise Port on Wednesday to announce Kopenec as the 15-millionth international tourist to the country. Annita De Vriesere from Belgium and Masahiko Nagaishi from Japan became the 14,999,999th and the 15,000,001st, respectively. The three special guests of the Celebrity Millennium Cruise Ship received plenty of souvenirs and gifts from the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Kopecnec said this is the first time he has been to Việt Nam. He has visited Singapore and some other Asian countries, but Việt Nam offers an extremely … [Read more...] about Việt Nam has welcomed 15 million international tourists
UN allocates 15 million USD to Indonesia in wake of disasters
The scene after the disaster (Source: Xinhua) Hanoi (VNA) - The United Nations on October 2 announced the allocation of 15 million USD to aid those affected by earthquakes and tsunami that recently struck Sulawesi island, Indonesia. The money from the Central Emergency Response Fund will support UN agencies already on the ground to respond to key priorities identified by the Indonesian government and assist tens of thousands of people in need. UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock said the funds will allow UN agencies and humanitarian organisations to support the government-led response in logistics, safe water and sanitation, health care, camp coordination and management, and protection services. In a press briefing at the White House, US President Donald Trump extended his condolences to the Indonesian government and people over the damage caused by the disasters. He pledged to send a rapid response team to Indonesia for recovery efforts. … [Read more...] about UN allocates 15 million USD to Indonesia in wake of disasters
Noi Bai Airport raises Terminal 1 capacity to 15 million after upgrade
The upgrade of Noi Bai International Airport’s Terminal 1, which serves domestic flights, has been completed, raising its total capacity to 15 million passengers a year. Terminal 1 was first put into use in 2001 with an original capacity of 6 million passengers a year and was renovated in 2013 to handle 9 million. The latest upgrade work began in July 2017 and was completed in early September of this year. The total floor area of the terminal remains the same at 90,000 square metres but many sections such as the check-in, security and shopping areas have been reorganised and revamped to increase the terminal’s handling capacity. The electricity and air-conditioning systems have also been renovated. Access to and from Terminal 1 has been improved with the addition of two bus gates and an increase of the total boarding gates to 12. The first floor is reserved for arrivals and luggage return while the second floor is home to the check-in and waiting lounge areas. The … [Read more...] about Noi Bai Airport raises Terminal 1 capacity to 15 million after upgrade
Thue Thien-Hue welcomes more than 1.15 million foreign visitors
The province’s tourism sector earned VND2,664 billion in the period, an increase of more than 32% over the same period last year. According to the provincial Department of Tourism, a significant rise in tourist arrivals from the Republic of Korea (RoK) was a major contributor to the growth in the number of visitors to the province. The RoK continued to lead the countries with the highest number of tourists visiting Hue, accounting for one-third of the total number of foreign arrivals to the central city. There was also stable growth in the number of tourists arriving from other countries such as France, Germany and the UK. Le Huu Minh, vice director of the provincial Department of Tourism, says 96,300 of the total 1.15 million foreigners traveled to Hue via Chan May port, mainly arriving from China, Spain, the UK, the US and Canada. From the beginning of the year, Thua Thien-Hue has organized many events and culture, art and cuisine festivals, helping to lure more visitors … [Read more...] about Thue Thien-Hue welcomes more than 1.15 million foreign visitors