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Mr. Phan Van Mai speaks at the meeting (PHoto: SGGP) At the first meeting of the Council of Rectors of Universities in the southern metropolis in 2022 at the University of Education yesterday, the council announced the decision to consolidate its personnel and proposed several new activities. The Council of Rectors in universities in HCMC was approved including Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai who was voted to be Chairman while Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Duong Anh Duc was voted to be permanent Vice Chairman of the Council. Other vice chairmen of the Council include Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training Nguyen Van Hieu and Secretary of the Party Committee of HCMC Universities and Colleges Nguyen Thi Minh Hong. Members of the Council of Rectors of Universities in Ho Chi Minh City include 51 higher education institutions. The Rector's Council consists of six councils according to pedagogical … [Read more...] about HCMC Chairman Mai voted Chairman of Universities Council of Rectors

Global private equity firm General Atlantic plans to plough $2 billion into India and Southeast Asia over the next two years after falling valuations made the region's startups more attractive, a senior executive told Reuters . General Atlantic is in early-stage investment talks with about 15 companies in sectors including technology, financial services, retail and consumer, Sandeep Naik, the head of its business in India and Southeast Asia, said in an interview. The market for startups, especially in India, is going through a rough patch. After raising a record $35 billion in 2021, founders are struggling to attract cash, sparking fears of lower valuations and forcing some to cut jobs. After investing just $190 million in Indian startups in 2021, its lowest ever annual figure, General Atlantic is now ready to loosen its purse strings, Naik said in an interview at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos. "The realism is setting in. We were waiting for the … [Read more...] about General Atlantic plans $2 billion investment in India, Southeast Asia

Scientific research in universities needed pushing up to create a high-qualified human resource for the industrialised economy. Photo nhandan.vn HÀ NỘI – Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has signed Decision No. 569/QĐ-TTg dated May 11 issuing a strategy for scientific-technological development and Innovation to 2030. Accordingly, science, technology and innovation will further contribute to economic growth through scientific research and technological development activities of research institutes and universities. Innovation activities will also help improve management and organisational capacity in enterprises. The specific objective of the strategy is that science, technology and innovation play an important role in developing spearhead industries, especially the processing and manufacturing industry, making an important contribution to the restructuring of the economy towards modernisation and industrialisation by 2030 as well as take … [Read more...] about Science, technology, innovation pushed for economic development

Eureka Robotics’ CEO and team The company plans to use the new capital raised to expand its operations beyond Singapore, where it is headquartered, and Paris, where it maintains an R&D office. The new office will be established in Hanoi in July. Eureka Robotics has also deployed factories in Singapore, China, and Japan. Touchstone Partners on May 17 announced that it participated in Eureka Robotics’ recently closed a pre-Series A round, which raised $4.25 million from a handful of investors. In this fundraising round, Touchstone joins the lead investor, the University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, and existing investor ATEQ. Eureka Robotics was founded in 2018 by Pham Quang Cuong and Pham Tien Hung, Eureka Robotics’ CEO, who is also an associate professor of Engineering at NTU and led the team that developed a robot that could assemble Ikea furniture, an achievement that was widely covered by global media in 2018. Cuong said, “We are extremely gratified by the level … [Read more...] about Eureka Robotics plans to expand operations to Vietnam in July 2022

PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting with Gia Lai officials on May 22. (Photo: VNA) Gia Lai (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session with key officials of Gia Lai on May 22, part of his working trip to this Central Highlands province. Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Ho Van Nien reported on Gia Lai ’s achievements in containing COVID-19, recovering socio-economic development, and performing political tasks. He also submitted several proposals to the Government so as to help boost local development. PM Chinh spoke highly of Gia Lai’s attainments but also pointed out certain shortcomings needing to be addressed, including potential yet to be fully optimised, limited strategic infrastructure, and hardships facing ethnic minorities , especially those in rural areas. Highlighting some focal tasks for the time ahead, he demanded the province work harder to capitalise on its potential, advantages, and resources to obtain a fast and … [Read more...] about Gia Lai province urged to establish itself as driver of Central Highlands

Gia Lai is blessed with various natural and cultural advantages, Chinh said in his remarks, noting that the province has magnificent, green landscapes; fertile soil; a wealth of minerals and resources; distinctive cultures; as well as hardworking and friendly people. To make the most of such advantages and potential to turn Gia Lai into a strong province with improved living standards, the provincial Party organization, administration and people must work harder and cement their solidarity, stay active, innovative and self-reliant so as to surmount challenges and accomplish its goals for 2022 and the following years, the PM said. He urged the province to continue maintaining and reinforce the solidarity and unity within its Party organization and political system; and promote consensus among local ethnic minority groups. The leader also asked Gia Lai to go towards sustainable development planning, effectively mobilize social resources for infrastructure development, zone off … [Read more...] about Gia Lai should make renewable energy key sector: PM