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The platform comprises the two websites geodata-stnmt.tphcm.gov.vn and esb-stnmt.tphcm.gov.vn to store a total 450 resource and environmental data files of the whole city, including information on subdivision, land area, zoning plans, land use purposes and land subsidence, Bui Hong Son, director of the information-technology center under the Department of Natural Resources and Environment announced Wednesday. "This platform is similar to Google Maps, and businesses and citizens can use data from it, like ride-hailing firms use Google’s remote sensing data for their services," he said. Son said before the platform was launched, anyone that needs to get access to such data had to send a report to the department to ask for permission and wait for approval. Now with this platform, people can access information online for free while state agencies will be provided with accounts to download files if required. Deputy Chairman of Binh Tan District Vu Chi Kien said in the past two … [Read more...] about HCMC launches online land data platform

Delegates visit a booth at the Fire Safety & Rescue Vietnam-Secutech Vietnam-SMAbuilding 2022 international exhibition being held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre until August 20. — VNS Photo The Fire Safety & Rescue Vietnam-Secutech Vietnam-SMAbuilding 2022 international exhibition opened in HCM City’s Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre on August 18 with 320 booths set up by over 250 exhibitors. The exhibitors are from 21 countries and territories, including the UK, India, Australia, China, Taiwan, Germany, Korea, the US, Japan, Italy and Viet Nam. Organised by the Viet Nam Advertisement and Fair Exhibition JSC and Messe Frankfurt Group, the event showcases products and technologies used in fire prevention and rescue, security and smart building and smart houses. To run until August 20, it will feature an international workshop on digital transformation in and technological solutions for fire prevention and fighting in super high-rise buildings and … [Read more...] about International exhibition on fire safety, rescue, smart building opens in HCM City

Vietjet has begun to sell tickets for flights during the 2023 Lunar New Year holidays at super saving prices. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet Domestic airlines have started offering tickets for Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday with many promotions. Budget airline Vietjet on Tuesday began to sell tickets for flights during the 2023 Lunar New Year holidays at super saving prices. Passengers travelling from the South to the North and the Central region before the Lunar New Year and who are flying from the North and the Central to the South after the Lunar New Year holidays can buy Vietjet tickets from August 16 to enjoy the promotional prices from only VND619,000 (US$26), excluding tax and fees, with the most convenient flight schedules. Super saving tickets for Lunar New Year are available for sale at the website vietjetair.com, Vietjet Air mobile app, Vietjet official agents and booking offices. In particular, passengers can enjoy free payment fees when booking and paying via … [Read more...] about Domestic airlines offer tickets for Tet holiday

Pork is processed at a Vinh Anh Food factory. Food safety SSC is a Danish-Vietnamese partnership tasked with improving food safety in the Vietnamese pork value chain. — VNA/VNS Photo About 135 Danish firms have opened branch offices in Viet Nam so far and the firms are actively contributing to the growth of various sectors including agriculture, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien. The deputy minister was speaking at the seminar "Danish experiences and solutions in sustainable agri-food production" on August 17. Tien underscored Denmark as one of the leading countries in agriculture and sustainable development. Denmark's experiences, he believed, would help Vietnamese firms speed up on the road to high-tech and climate-smart agriculture. Sanne Hoj Andren, Sector Counsellor for Agri-Food at the Embassy of Denmark, revealed that strategic sector cooperation (SSC) is a partnership between Danish public authorities and Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Danish seminar shares agicultural experience with Vietnamese firms

Novartis Vietnam and FPT Long Chau pharmacy chain sign a cooperation agreement to implement the Heart Protection project to improve the quality of healthcare for cardiovascular patients in Viet Nam on August 15. — Photo courtesy of Novartis Novartis Vietnam and FPT Long Chau pharmacy chain on August 15 signed a cooperation agreement to implement the Heart Protection project to improve the quality of healthcare for cardiovascular patients in Viet Nam. The project will focus on strengthening the consultation capabilities of pharmacists in different therapeutic areas including cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, and ophthalmology along with improving awareness in the community and supporting patients with early screening and detection of cardiovascular diseases and treatment compliance. It includes specific activities such as strengthening pharmacists’ consultation efficiency, developing healthcare projects on digital platforms, coordinating to implement patient-community … [Read more...] about Novartis, FPT Long Chau to enhance health care for cardiovascular patients

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has called for work to be accelerated to perfect the Party and political systems, socio-economic management, and the fight against corruption and negative behaviours. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) Chairing the 22nd meeting of the central steering committee for corruption and behaviour prevention and control in Hanoi on August 17, Trong also requested the submission of regulations regarding power control to the Politburo for approval towards fighting corruption in inspection, supervision, Party discipline enforcement, audit, investigation, prosecution, trial and enforcement of judgments, law-building, use and management of public finances and assets, and press and media activities. Read full story - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said that Vietnam wants to cooperate with Israel in … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on August 18