Lach Huyen port in Hai Phong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The northern port city of Hai Phong will become Vietnam’s centre for marine science and technology development , as set in the Politburo’s Resolution No.45 on building and developing the city by 2030, with a vision to 2045. To achieve this goal, Hai Phong has set out a number of orientations for science and technology development, with focus on the research, transfer and application of technologies relevant to the city's development strategy. Important contributor to city’s economic development Three economic development pillars identified by Hai Phong are high-tech industry, seaports and logistics, and tourism and commerce, which are all based on the strengths of a coastal locality. Recently, in a meeting with leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Van Tung said that Hai Phong, as a main gateway to the sea of northern localities, is a key … [Read more...] about Hai Phong develops science, technology to serve sea-based economy
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Huge potential for cooperation between Vietnam and EU
Both sides shared the same view on development objectives and benefits of responding to traditional and non-traditional security challenges amid growing global uncertainties. The potential of Vietnam-Belgium relations in particular, and Vietnam-EU in general, remains enormous, thanks to the solid foundations of existing cooperation in various fields. Vietnam gives priority to its relations with the EU. Photo: AP Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh stressed the view at the meetings with European and Belgium leaders during his visit to the country from August 16-19. He stressed the main goal of bolstering the comprehensive Vietnam-EU relations and the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Belgium in the field of agriculture. According to Tuan Anh, both sides shared the same view on development objectives and the benefits of responding to traditional and non-traditional security challenges amid growing global … [Read more...] about Huge potential for cooperation between Vietnam and EU
11 Vietnamese scientists named for world research
All rated Vietnamese scientists are working at universities, including Vietnam National University and Ton Duc Thang University. A group of 11 Vietnamese scientists was rated by Research.com, the number one research portal for scientists, in six fields namely Engineering and Technology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Medicine. The ranking is based on D-index (Discipline H-index) which includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index accounting for publications across all disciplines. The ranking covers 24 fields of research contributed by more than 166,000 selected scientists worldwide. Nine Vietnamese scientists named for their influential research: From left above: Nguyen Van Tuan, Nguyen Thoi Trung, Tu Binh Minh, Nguyen Dinh Duc, Nguyen Van Hieu, Le Hoang Son, Pham Hung Viet, Nguyen Xuan Hung, and Thai Hoang Chien. Rated … [Read more...] about 11 Vietnamese scientists named for world research
President hosts former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) receives former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan Sugi Ryotaro in Hanoi. (Photo: SGGP) The State leader thanked the former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan for his active contribution to the relations between the two countries over the past 30 years, particularly through the organization of major cultural exchanges. The former special ambassador expressed his wish to work to promote Vietnam-Japan cooperation in health care in his role as senior advisor to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. He also hoped to work with Vietnam in crime prevention and control in his position as a special advisor to the Ministry of Justice in this field. At the event. (Photo: SGGP) President Phuc appreciated the suggestion of the former special ambassador. He asked Vietnamese ministries and sectors to coordinate with the Japanese embassy in planning practical cooperative activities matching the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic … [Read more...] about President hosts former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan
Leader of petroleum smuggling ring receives 14-year jail sentence
The People's Court of Binh Thuan Province gives sentences to nine accused related to the largest petroleum smuggling case in Binh Thuan Province. (Photo: SGGP) After five days of trial, the People's Court of Binh Thuan Province, on the afternoon of August 19, gave sentences to nine accused related to the largest petroleum smuggling case in Binh Thuan Province, with a total value of more than VND2.03 trillion from Singapore to Vietnam. Of these, the accused Luyen Xuan Trang, 49, a resident in Hung Yen Province, considered the leader of the largest petroleum smuggling ring in Binh Thuan Province, worth more than VND2.03 trillion, was given a 14-year jail sentence for smuggling. Eight other people were sentenced for consuming property acquired through the commission of the crime by other persons, including Trinh Dinh Thanh with five years in prison, and Tran Van Son with two years in prison. The accused Nguyen Thanh Trang, Le Hong Son, and Do Minh Thu received three years of … [Read more...] about Leader of petroleum smuggling ring receives 14-year jail sentence
PM directs export growth plan to RoK
It was part of the announcement made by the Government Office on August 19 about the Prime Minister’s conclusions on his working session with the RoK Embassy and Korean enterprises in Vietnam. The announcement stated that after hearing opinions from the Korean Ambassador to Vietnam, representatives of Korean firms in Vietnam and leaders of ministries, agencies and localities, as well as suggestions by the RoK Embassy and Korean firms in Vietnam, the PM assigned ministries, agencies and localities to promptly deal with difficulties and problems that could be solved immediately under their authority. For complex and unsolved issues, they must promptly outline orientations in the spirit of harmonizing interests and sharing difficulties and submit them to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) before August 30 to report to the PM. The MPI will collect suggestions to send to ministries, agencies and localities, and at the same time, regularly update and report the settlement of … [Read more...] about PM directs export growth plan to RoK