Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam needs to accelerate the digitalisation of its economy and make the most of its full potential and strengths to promote global competitiveness, according to an economic expert from AlphaBeta Consulting. Konstantin Matthies – macroeconomic expert and foreign director of AlphaBeta – said that many countries in Asia-Pacific are doing well to speed up the digitalisation of their economy, thus increasing labour productivity and expanding growth. In Vietnam, the Government has paid attention to and created favourable conditions for the business community to access, apply, and develop digital technology utilities. The increased use of mobile phones in connecting communities through social networks; and strong development of telecommunications infrastructure 3G, 4G, or 5G towards e-commerce transactions and online payments have helped to modernise the lives of local people, enabling them to catch up with … [Read more...] about Digitalised economy helps promote global competitiveness: expert
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US firms help digitalise data of Hue relic sites
A view of An Dinh palace's gateway (Photo: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre is partnering with US Seagate and CyArk companies to digitalise data of two heritages of Tu Duc Tomb and An Dinh Palace, Director of the centre Phan Thanh Hai said on January 9. The project, funded by Seagate through CyArk, aimed to enhance the application of science and technology in modern data storage, thus helping the management and preservation of Hue relic sites in the 3D model and promote the UNESCO-recognised World Cultural Heritage sites of Hue to the world. It was implemented from April to December last year. The company handed over to the centre both processed and unprocessed data, including 3D models of TuDuc tomb’s relic sites, the models of interior and external decorations with high resolution of An Dinh palace, along with Autocad and PDF drawings of works in the two sites, images of the sites taken from 141 different points, and videos. By using … [Read more...] about US firms help digitalise data of Hue relic sites
Central city set to boost digitalisation
A local resident conducts on-line administrative procedures at Đà Nẵng’s one-stop shop. The city plans to boost digitalisation in 2025-30. — VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — The central city has established a steering board on e-Government and smart city development for the 2018-25 period, with an aim of promoting the city’s digital government, economy and society. Chairman of the city’s People’s Committee, Huỳnh Đức Thơ, said that the board would help plan strategy and policies to boost information technology (IT) applications to turn Đà Nẵng into a ‘green and smart’ city by 2025. He said the board will also support grassroots administrations to ensure e-Government infrastructure readiness so as to embrace the digital era throughout the city. Thơ said the city’s e-Government system, which was launched in 2014, had been used by 225 … [Read more...] about Central city set to boost digitalisation
Vietnam potential market for digitalisation, e-commerce
Vietnam has become an attractive destination for foreign firms and a potential market for digitalisation and electronic commerce, said Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary General of the ASEAN (Illustrative photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam has become an attractive destination for foreign firms and a potential market for digitalisation and electronic commerce, said Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary General of the ASEAN. The official made the statement at a press conference announcing the results of a dialogue between the Federation of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in ASEAN (FJCCIA) and the ASEAN Secretary General, which was held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 23. Vietnam has proved its position in the global economy. Notably, the country’s economy maintains an impressive growth rate with an open business climate, he added. Vietnam is now a member of many bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements, including those with great influence such as the … [Read more...] about Vietnam potential market for digitalisation, e-commerce
Over 2,000 wood printing blocks to be digitalised
A monk holds a wood printing block kept at Bổ Đà Pagoda, northern province of Bắc Giang. The stock of nearly 2,000 printing blocks will soon be digitalised for better preservation. Photo thegioidisan.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Local authorities in the northern province of Bắc Giang plan to build an exhibition room showcasing a valuable stock of nearly 2,000 wood printing blocks on Buddhist teachings. They also plan to scan all the blocks to keep a digital record. The stock, preserved in Bổ Đà Pagoda in Việt Yên District, has been recognised as National Treasure. The exhibition room will allow tourists to get a closer look at the treasure. They can also practise printing from the soft copies of the blocks. Bổ Đà Pagoda was built in the 11th century under the Lý Dynasty, the golden age of Buddhism in Việt Nam, but was badly damaged during wars in subsequent centuries. It was not until … [Read more...] about Over 2,000 wood printing blocks to be digitalised